It's time to update! No, not your Nintendo Switch--go dust off your Nintendo 3DS, because Nintendo has just pushed out a brand new firmware release for the old handheld. Version 11.17.0-50U is available now to download, offering the general promises of stability that we've come to enjoy so much. The update is so late in the Nintendo 3DS's lifespan, that the firmware updates have outlasted the system's own eShop. The ylws8bot Twitter account notes that under the hood and guise of stability, some minor changes to the eShop app, System Settings, and Internet Browser were detected. Be wary of updating to the new firmware.

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[AlexKor]

So basically, now you need to update os, to get updates for the cartridge games. I just throw them away now, completely, cuz i can't buy DLC any way, but i can download them. And updates too. I don't play this game, no need updates. Not confirm it.

 

[EnigmaExodus]

Somebody at Big N' got redfaced by new open-source Switch modchips and went on a blitz for the wrong console?.

How cute

 

[stanleyopar2000]

So my assumption seedminer doesn’t work either?

Why the fuck does Nintendo still care??? They shut down the eShop

 

[Voster]

It's very simple. At some point, possibly with Switch 2 (or w/e it ends up being called), they will do VC or ports of 3DS games.

Down the line people will be interested in playing FE: Awakening, Fates, Samus Returns and a lot of other 3DS games, specially those that didn't or couldn't back then, just like with a lot of people getting into Zeldas that were like babies or not even born when the N64 was around.

But they would be able to do so for free by using firmware on an old console. Instead by blocking it, they will market it a selling feature of the new console, with a subscription pass for access, of course.

Only way to play those games is on the used market or custom firmware, none of it gives Nintendo money. Even if it did, why pay $40 to have the game forever when they can make you pay $10 in a monthly subscription for a 8+ year cycle for games they already made years ago?

If this update gets a workaround, they'll simply do another update. Just like the PS3 still does.

 

[kineticUk]

In my experience, no. Just load up the disc.

CFW’s still need updated keys for BDs same as OFW.

 

[Marc_LFD]

CFW’s still need updated keys for BDs same as OFW.

On PC, if you backup the BD the video files are playable without any of that bs.

I reckon it's the same on PS3 CFW as it bypasses. Sony killed Blu-ray collecting for me.

 

[The Catboy]

Guys... Honestly. Calm down. ntrboot still works and cannot be patched.

The issue with nrtboot is that it's still very limiting to those who either have the hardware or can get access to it. This update fucks over everyone else as a result and that's kind of bad. Do note, I am someone who heavily suggests that everyone should have a cart either always flashed or ready to be flashed because it's super handy, but even I still suggested the other options.

 

[impeeza]

The issue with nrtboot is that it's still very limiting to those who either have the hardware or can get access to it. This update fucks over everyone else as a result and that's kind of bad. Do note, I am someone who heavily suggests that everyone should have a cart either always flashed or ready to be flashed because it's super handy, but even I still suggested the other options.

today the NRTBoot carts are rare and priced, so is no too easy for everyone get their hands on one.

 

[lilyuwuu]

today the NRTBoot carts are rare and priced, so is no too easy for everyone get their hands on one.

Not really - they're not exactly the easiest to find if you don't know where to look, but they're still being made and still pretty cheap (~$10 USD). Current recommended one is the dual-mode Ace3DS X which can be found on aliexpress

 

[SpaceboyScreams]

To all the haters - If you dislike Nintendo so much why then do you own their system and games? Seriously, if you hate them then get rid of their products and move on. No one likes to hear you complain that the stuff you likely didn't pay for doesn't live up to your expectations. Nintendo hackers are some whiny bitches.

Same reason I love my country but hate my government. Nintendo makes the most fun games (IMO) but runs their company like North Korea.

 

[The Catboy]

To all the haters - If you dislike Nintendo so much why then do you own their system and games? Seriously, if you hate them then get rid of their products and move on. No one likes to hear you complain that the stuff you likely didn't pay for doesn't live up to your expectations. Nintendo hackers are some whiny bitches.

Nintendo removed all legal means of getting their games, beyond the unstable and unpredictable secondhand market. Then to add insult to injury, they released this update to make sure that even pirating their games is met with a brick wall. Nintendo has basically decided that with the 3DS any means of enjoying the 3DS is going to be expensive and even incomplete as much of the content is simply gone now. Being upset that Nintendo would further prevent future enjoyment of the 3DS is a reasonable thing to be upset about. If they aren't going to support the 3DS, that's fine, that's something they can do. But to ensure little to no future enjoyment can be had is rather fucked up for Nintendo. Sure, this is something they are allowed to do but not expecting backlash and telling people they shouldn't be upset is just silly. Nintendo didn't need to be this much of a dick to their users, they aren't getting anything out of this beyond just annoying people. People can be upset with the decisions Nintendo makes without needing to throw their systems away or stop enjoying Nintendo products.

 

[Nicktendonick]

It's very simple. At some point, possibly with Switch 2 (or w/e it ends up being called), they will do VC or ports of 3DS games.

Down the line people will be interested in playing FE: Awakening, Fates, Samus Returns and a lot of other 3DS games, specially those that didn't or couldn't back then, just like with a lot of people getting into Zeldas that were like babies or not even born when the N64 was around.

But they would be able to do so for free by using firmware on an old console. Instead by blocking it, they will market it a selling feature of the new console, with a subscription pass for access, of course.

Only way to play those games is on the used market or custom firmware, none of it gives Nintendo money. Even if it did, why pay $40 to have the game forever when they can make you pay $10 in a monthly subscription for a 8+ year cycle for games they already made years ago?

If this update gets a workaround, they'll simply do another update. Just like the PS3 still does.

You're probably right.
I doubt they'll let the IPs rot forever, most of the games instead of remaking them (as they did with some games) instead they'll do flat ports as VC or a paid subscription service.
I won't deny it's a good business model. I'm not sure if they'll actually pull it off through, because Nintendo doing a Netflix-style VC service should be a slam dunk and make them billions and well, I point to the Switch's online service and "expansion pack" for how they're actually doing.

Sadly Nintendo has every legal right to torch their slam dunks into the ground, but that's not gonna stop me from playing the optimal versions of these classics.

Personally, I'd bet they only have a handful of more updates overall, about every 1-3 years. It's going to work in the modder's favor eventually because Nintendo is gonna need to walk away from their 12 year old system at some point. It's just a eternal game of cat and mouse / modder and hacker until they throw in the towel. It's a fate we've resigned ourselves too, but hey, "the price of freedom is eternal vigilance".
I'm confident in the abilities of the community here to find a new way around this. You guys are pretty dang awesome.

 

[17hitcombooo]

It's very simple. At some point, possibly with Switch 2 (or w/e it ends up being called), they will do VC or ports of 3DS games.

Down the line people will be interested in playing FE: Awakening, Fates, Samus Returns and a lot of other 3DS games, specially those that didn't or couldn't back then, just like with a lot of people getting into Zeldas that were like babies or not even born when the N64 was around.

But they would be able to do so for free by using firmware on an old console. Instead by blocking it, they will market it a selling feature of the new console, with a subscription pass for access, of course.

so i guess its gonna be 70 dollars a year for the new nso 2 expansion pack++ with like 4 3ds games to play at launch

 

[MrVtR]

Bro, that's WHY we mod our shit, thanks Nontendo for your useless work(again)

 

[DominoBright]

There is a DNS winch blocks updates. Downside is you can't go online either.

Can FTPD still be used? I don't care about going online with games.

 

[impeeza]

Can FTPD still be used? I don't care about going online with games.

yeah ftpd do not need DNS.

 

[Marc_LFD]

Not really - they're not exactly the easiest to find if you don't know where to look, but they're still being made and still pretty cheap (~$10 USD). Current recommended one is the dual-mode Ace3DS X which can be found on aliexpress

$10 is pretty cheap, but some people can't afford as little as $10 for whatever reason they're financially in.

My nephew who's 18 asked me to order a PS3 controller from AliExpress and two weeks later I'm still waiting for him to pay (I thought he'd have it, it's just $10 or he could get a job to pay his expenses while on his spare time).

 

[PopcornSweetie]

Can FTPD still be used? I don't care about going online with games.

Do you need to connect to Nintendo's servers for FTPD? Ask yourself that and the answer relies in that question.

 

[AlexKor]

It's very simple. At some point, possibly with Switch 2 (or w/e it ends up being called), they will do VC or ports of 3DS games.
Down the line people will be interested in playing FE: Awakening, Fates, Samus Returns and a lot of other 3DS games, specially those that didn't or couldn't back then, just like with a lot of people getting into Zeldas that were like babies or not even born when the N64 was around.
But they would be able to do so for free by using firmware on an old console. Instead by blocking it, they will market it a selling feature of the new console, with a subscription pass for access, of course.
Only way to play those games is on the used market or custom firmware, none of it gives Nintendo money. Even if it did, why pay $40 to have the game forever when they can make you pay $10 in a monthly subscription for a 8+ year cycle for games they already made years ago?
If this update gets a workaround, they'll simply do another update. Just like the PS3 still does.

I don’t know about others, but for me 3DS means 3D, this cannot be emulated on a switch. Perhaps the new Nintendo console will have such functionality. But most likely, 3DS will remain the only one for its games. Why close it is not clear to me, it was possible to slowly release 3DS endlessly, there would still be interest in such a number of exclusives ... But perhaps the point is really in the new console, the form factor of which will be similar to 3DS.
I'm talking about, that next console may not be switch2, but 3ds2, then it makes much more sense.

 

[BaamAlex]

Meanwhile, they still haven't patched considerably more serious exploits on Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon servers.

Because they improve the user experience xD
No time for patching xD