yes as long as the 3ds game has 7.1
The highest Catridge/Game FW Update at the moment is FW 8.1 and thats comes with Super Smash Brothers.
I think Pokemon X/Y will get you to 6.1, but why do you want that firmware specifically?
So it would be in my best interest... to upgrade it from 6.1 to 7.1.. IF this Sky3ds "fanboy" would like to try Gateway in the future right
First off, you aren't a fanboy if you purchase and judge things based on their own merits. That title is typically reserved for people who buy one thing, and actively discourage others of buying the competition's version of it. Fanatic brand loyalty is a prerequisite.
Second, Gateway 3DS is said to be functional with firmware 7.0 to 9.2. They even claim that they are working on even lower firmwares for yet more compatibility.
Upgrading to 8.1 would do nothing that would prevent you from using Sky3DS or the alleged compatibility upgrade for Gateway. I have no idea why you specifically want 7.1.
The format update starts being required at 7.0. You could wait a bit to see if Gateway supports 6.X on the exploit release, and simply update afterwards if it isn'tIm admittedly new to all of this. I wanted to keep it as low as I could incase I wanted to format it and not be required to update the firmware. I didnt know if it started with 7.1 or 7.2. I would have no problem going to 8.1. I wasnt planning on using this one for Sky. I planned to keep my 3ds Xl 9.4 for my sky and this regular 3ds for my DSTWO, Gateway, Cubic Ninja...basically experiment with this thing.
The format update starts being required at 7.0. You could wait a bit to see if Gateway supports 6.X on the exploit release, and simply update afterwards if it isn't
I mailed gateway for asking 6.2 fw and they said they will include with upcoming update. I can screenshot if you want.The format update starts being required at 7.0. You could wait a bit to see if Gateway supports 6.X on the exploit release, and simply update afterwards if it isn't
I mailed gateway for asking 6.2 fw and they said they will include with upcoming update. I can screenshot if you want.
ill just wait then. I still have to learn all this stuff and it seems complicated. I dont like to do things on the fly. Like to know what im doing before I do it. I honestly dont know what you guys mean by Emunand... sysnand... backing up... restoring.. how to pick which one..... im sure its overwhelming at first.
so I could potentially make a sysnand back up of my 6.1..... does this mean I can upgrade to 8.1... and go back down to 6.1...?
Also.. when you say "horribly wrong".. worst case scenario would be bricking it... what else could happen?