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  1. How to Update Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

     Updated In this article, you'll learn how to update Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. On April 22, 2015, new update data for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire became available. Please take a moment to download and install this update while your Nintendo 3DS family system... KA ID: 13351 Meta-Answer ID: 13350

  2. How to Update Software Downloaded from the Nintendo eShop

     In this article, you'll learn how to update games and applications downloaded from the Nintendo eShop. Complete these steps From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open. On the upper left of the screen, tap Menu. Scroll down and select Settings / Other. Under the section titled... KA ID: 102 Meta-Answer ID: 102

  3. Tips for Setting Up StreetPass

     For the system Players need to activate the StreetPass™ feature in the system settings prior to use. StreetPass needs to be activated for each game that utilizes it. Players should be within 90 feet... KA ID: 681 Meta-Answer ID: 681

  4. How to Insert a Game Card

     In this article, you'll learn how to insert Game Cards into the game card slot on the system. Important: Only remove or insert a Game Card while on the HOME Menu, or when the system is powered off. If you have suspended a software title, make sure you have closed it before removing its Game... KA ID: 83 Meta-Answer ID: 83

  5. How to Use the Nintendo 3DS Download Software Repair Tool

     In this article, you'll learn how to use the Nintendo 3DS Download Software Repair Tool. Complete these steps On the HOME menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon. Once the Nintendo eShop loads, select the Menu icon from the top-left of the touch screen, and then scroll down through the list... KA ID: 71 Meta-Answer ID: 71

  6. How to Update Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

     Updated In this article, you'll learn how to update Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. A new update (Ver. 1.1.7) for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U became available for download on July 18, 2017. Please take a moment to download and install the update data. Note Save data will still be... KA ID: 13305 Meta-Answer ID: 13304

  7. How to Update Splatoon

     In this article, you'll learn how to update Splatoon. Note Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update. If the system's Standby Functions are enabled, the update will download and install automatically. As of April 8, 2024... KA ID: 14842 Meta-Answer ID: 14763

  8. Can the Nintendo DS or DS Lite Play Multiplayer Game Boy Advance Games?

     The Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite do not have a port for the Game Boy Advance Link Cable or Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter. Because of this, there is no way to play multiplayer Game Boy Advance... KA ID: 4071 Meta-Answer ID: 4070

  9. How to Update Mario Kart 8

     In this article, you'll learn how to download and install the Mario Kart 8 update. Note Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update. If the system's Standby Functions are enabled, the update will download and install automatically. As of April 8, 2024... KA ID: 10625 Meta-Answer ID: 10624

  10. How to Update Software on Wii U

     In this article, you'll learn how to update games and applications. If connected online, the Wii U automatically checks for updates to your software. Any available updates will be downloaded and installed in the background. In the event software is started and an... KA ID: 1630 Meta-Answer ID: 1629
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