The 3DS was set to get a system update on December 8th, but it looks like Nintendo jumped the gun. The update is now available to all, and it is awesome. The most eye catching feature of this new update is the ability to shoot video in 3D; up to ten minutes worth if you have the space on your SD card. The video mode has quite a few settings built in. You can change the speed of your video after you've shot it, adjust the camera for low light settings and shoot in 4 different modes (normal, time lapse, stop-motion, and montage).
The other 3DS channel to get a big update is the Streetpass-focused Mii Plaza. There are now 7 new puzzles to collect, based on Rhythm Heaven, Donkey Kong Country Returns, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, and more. You wont be able to form these new puzzles just by spending coins on new pieces, though. There are new pink puzzle slots that you can only fill through interacting with other players or special Nintendo hotspots. There is also a sequel to the turn-based battle quest mode. Find Mii 2 has tons of new features, like branching paths, the ability to buy potions in battle with coins, the option to pair two members of your party for combo attacks (but only if they are wearing the same color shirts), and the option to hire old Mii's that you've collected in the past, and more. I just hired Sterling (he's level 5, making him my toughest Mii) for two games in a row, and totally cleaned house. I already got 3 new hats (Yoshi, Top Hat, and Arwing hat). Hooray for hats!
Mii Plaza also has 78 Accomplishments (think achievements, but with some of them actually requiring you to interact with other people in real life), a soundtrack mode (that features 35 songs) and a map that shows where all the Miis you've met are from. I've met Miis from two different parts of Japan, and 5 parts of Canada. Who knew!
Unfortunately, the 3DS eShop is still down for maintenence so we'll have to wait a bit to see if the rumored release of the GBA Ambassador games and 3DS demos is really on the horizon. While we wait for that, hit the jump for more on this big 3DS update.
* You can now collect new Miis for your Mii Plaza through Spotpass
* There is a new Nintendo Zone channel that will be compatible with Nintendo hotspots, allowing internet access, free demos, trailers, and more
* You can now store your credit card information
* You can add friends at any time on your friends list. No more scrolling back to the front!
* You can now transfer 3DS eShop games from one 3DS to another
* And more! Download the update yourself and tell me what other new stuff you've discovered!
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12:30 AM on 12.07.2011 | 
Now to just see what has changed with the e-shop.
Also wow 78 accomplishments, that must have been fun watching the screen and have it say "congratulations" 78 times. When it told it to me 10 times I thought it was alot.
The Streetpass updates are cool as well, but I still don't get enough tags from people when walking around. Was in San Francisco the other day, walked +10,000 steps, and not a single pass. I was sorely disappointed. Whether it's the lack of 3DS out there or people leaving their wireless off, I hope this fixes itself soon! I want hats, and I want cool 3D pictures!
I'm from Portugal, so that's probably the reason...
You got to hand it to Nintendo they gave out alot of free 3DS downloads this year. The built in Find Mii, Ar Games, and Face Raiders, Pokedex 3D, 4 Swords, Excite Bike, Kid Icarus (Free in Japan & Europe, It'll probably be free everywhere else too) and the 10 NES, and 10 GBA games, and now Find Mii 2.
I don't know if this is new,but they also have the "Download Later" option when downloading from the e-shop,which is essentially a background download option that downloads your stuff using Spotpass.
Again,this could be old,but it's still super convinient.
Also, what's your friend code? Down to race? Is there a DTOID Kart community? Do tell... =)
The idea of 3D video actually sounds pretty cool.
Also, yay update! Really happy that Nintendo seems intent on keeping the Mii Plaza interesting for those of us who completed Find Mii and all the puzzles. I'm excited to toy around with the new features. Also the 3d video works surprisingly well I think.
I also want to race in MK7, Holmes. A DTOID community would be great!
THE FUUUUTURE!!!
Now for PAX East and PAX Prime, I'm back in the game! :D
Thankfully, this update lets them play together nicely, so hopefully we can look forward to lots more tags!