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The long awaited eShop for the 3DS will be launching on the evening of June 6th!  3DS owners might have noticed a SpotPass notification update on your 3DS mentioning the update.

The eShop will function similar to the stores on the Wii and DSi consoles.  At launch it will only offer more than 350 DSi games and 5 new software – three vintage 1989 games from the black-and-white Game Boy library, a 3-D enhanced version of the classic 8-bit game Excitebike and an interactive Pokémon strategy guide.

The new update will also offer an internet browser for the 3DS.



eShop games will start at $1.99 each.  Top titles like Super Mario Land will cost $3.99, and Alleyway and Radar Mission will cost $2.99.

Let’s hope that Nintendo will come out with more 3D inspired eShop games instead of just emulating classic games on the 3DS.

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  7. xg3nksx

    im very excited for this but one question, what time are the starting the updated, ive tried to update my system 3 times todasy and still nothing, i know it says evening but when?

  10. Crawford

    Okay, now all I have to do is remove the 5 foot layer of dust off my 3DS and then I’m good. i just wanted to know if we get free points like with the DSi, i know we get Excite Bike fr free, but that’s not gonna hold me for long. Also, has anything been said yet about Mario Kart 3D, because it and Ocarin of Time are the reason I got the 3DS in the first place.

  21. Edmund

    Screw Nintendo. I’m going to be. They had their shot. June 6, 2011 they said. I’ve been up waiting since midnight, like this thing was a frigging Harry Potter book. They should have just gave it to us then!!!! Dummies. Who’s idea was it to make us Americans WAIT? Um, no. We don’t wait. G’Night.

  37. retrofan

    WHEN!!! It’s getting DARK. Hurry UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

  41. Jackie Cheng

    Don’t you just love how Nintendo is teasing us with the screen that looks like it’s updating but nothing happen. “Updating. Please Wait…” and wait and wait….

  45. Drew

    Well, you gotta remember, they DID say ‘Evening PACIFIC TIME’. I’m thinking it will be here in anywhere between 1 to 3 hours. (7PM-10PM PST)

  73. retrofan123

    Nintendo, I am disappoint. We all are still waiting for this update. It’s not even in the WEST COAST. My time is CST, so I will have to wait longer. And a lot of people here are in EST, which means they will be even more tired.

  96. Mom

    Hey, my daughter and I have been waiting since March 27th as well. Not sure what the friend codes are for but mine is 4339-2485-1295 if anyone wants to add a mom 🙂

  112. Timo 420

    this is ridiculous ive been updating my 3ds alllllllllllllllll day and I agree wit drwhacko they said excite bike free until tomorrow well its already almost tomorrow if I don’t get this update soon im selling my 3ds and waiting for the new psp sick of nintendo screwing me with my 3ds

  118. Dan

    Excitebike is free for 30day (JULY 7th not June). So claim down everyone, and Nintendo never released a time. They said “evening” PST so they havent disappointed yet. My guess is they will wait for the Sony Press conf to end and the buzz to die down. But come on, people cant wait a couple hours for the update.

  126. Pokeguy493

    The wait is killing me! Ugh! It better update at 10:00 EST or else I’m gonna start throwing a fit. I’ve been waiting all day for this! lol.

  165. retrofan123

    I have every type of GameBoy except the GameBoy color. I have the original Super Mario Land and Kirby’s Dream Land cartridges, so I don’t need to buy those from the eShop.

  181. Justin

    FC: 1246-8739-6583

    Hoping for the update soon. Been waiting for this for months now, so even if it’s a few more hours still then whatever haha

  186. Kyle

    Whew. Three more minutes until 10:00. Hopefully, none of you guys will push it back to 10:30 if it doesn’t come by then. I had a lot of laughs from reading the comments and all, but now, I’m just plain aggravated from waiting. Fingers crossed. 🙂

  187. Jesse

    It’s already 6:57 Pacific time and still nothing. I think it’s time to stop obsessing. Well…maybe only till midnight. I’ve added a few random people on here. Add me people. 2234-7203-4585

    Oh and @ Pewpasaurus – Where did you hear this??

  197. nightcrawler

    i added you mom and a couple of others, if anyone wants to add me, please fill free, you can never have too many friends 🙂
    403860078755

  210. Kodi

    Called Nintendo guys and they said itll be released any minute now. Dont get ur panties in a bunch theyve probably been telling that to everyone thats been calling for the last hour.

  216. Bill

    I really hope it comes soon. I like most people have been waiting since day 1 and am tired of waiting. I guess to pass the time ill add my friend code 5069-3929-0704

  229. Floydian

    hate to whore myself out like this. but, why the hell not? my fc is 4167-4531-5693. heres to hoping nintendo releases the update before i go to bed. /cheers

  248. Noah

    Every time I attempt to update I cross my fingers, close my eyes and turn down the volume and when hope that the evil message doesn’t come up…

    “SYSTEM IS UP TO DATE”

    Most annoying thing ever.

  269. Noah

    My FC is – 3093-7072-3247

    Everyone try to add me I will try to add everyone,

    I didn’t want to get into this but none of my friends have a 3DS so,

    I NEED FRIENDS!

  289. Roxas

    I been waiting since May for this and I checked the website before I got the message on my 3Ds, and it said June 6th in the evening. Nintendo…… IT IS PASS EVENING. This isnt fair…. I really want the EA shop so I can get flipnotes!!!!!!! I can’t not take much longer without it.

  292. Floydian

    if anyone has added me (4167-4531-5693), please put in your FC and Name, otherwise i’ll have to call you by what i see from the comment.

  311. ValveandNintendorules

    Just go to sleep, the update will take probably until tomorrow. The Excitebike 3D deal ends JULY 27th. If anyone is this anxious, just call Nintendo and ask and report back here. Ok?

  316. Steffie

    Gee, I really hope it’ll come out before 11:00. I dislike sleeping a great amount, but I have a lot of work to do this week. Here’s to wishing the system update will appear soon. C:

  337. nicnec7

    It’s 10:30 pm now, and the e-shop was supposed to launch during the “evening”. What the hell?
    Is it because I’m in the Eastern Time Zone, and they mean evening on Pacific Time Zone time?

  347. SA-X36

    Can’t wait for this update, even though it’s taking forever. Time for friend codes I guess. Mine is 5241-1909-1684. Add me, and I’ll do the same!

  348. Nick

    Ok so Sony just announced The sony “Vita” hopefully the update will roll out soon, I heard a rumor they were going to roll it out after sony’s presentation

  352. Jackie Cheng

    OK EVERYONE!! If you have already put down your Friend Code then can you please not repeat. Keep all the comments on topic please. And yes we all know the update isn’t here yet. Just wait on it. They said June 6. So hopefully before midnight.

  389. ValveandNintendorules

    Don’t complain, and go to sleep. If you REALLY want to wait, just call Nintendo and ask what is taking so long.
    And let me get this clear: THE EXITEBIKE 3D DEAL ENDS JULY 27TH. JULY. NOT JUNE.

  393. Kento

    I’m done with Nintendo. My kids skipped school today just so they could get the e-shop they have been so excited. It’s now almost 11 and I’m dead tired. I’m so upset, I’m in tears.

  394. Noah

    I need the following people to add me (3093-7072-3247)

    Justin
    Christian
    Fast
    Loser
    Rockoman
    Frostkit
    Troy
    Danny
    Makeveli
    Justin J.
    Aaron
    PK the Hedgehog
    Marioman
    Carlos
    Jizzle
    Bill
    Zach
    Nymbosox

    Thats all the people that I added and they haven’t added me back yet, if you want me to add you direct a message towards me with your FC.

  424. Kento

    I’ve dished out so much money for nintendo if this thing doesnt go up by 11 i’m gonna loose it. my neighbors can here me screaming and throwing stuff. i’m just tired of waiting.

  427. Dan

    There are still new stories being released from the Sony conf. My guess is they want to wait until everything is claim so they down get buried down the pages on gaming websites.

  450. Noah

    Alright people, got a good response from my last post, still looking for a few people, these include:

    Christian
    Loser
    Rockoman
    Frostkit
    Troy
    Makaveli
    Justin J.
    PK the Hedgehog
    Carlos
    Jizzle
    Zach

  479. Lindy

    I’m starting to think the update is a lie. 11pm here, and we’re supposed to get the update today. At this point, it’s looking like a “tomorrow update”.

  487. knil1

    calling: Will, jumpman, zeroexe, marioman, Mina, Jak, Wadoo9, ben, Brett, Zach, Jubkid, Jizzle, Fast, greg, Kodi, Floydian, Troy, Justin J., Danny, Nick, nightcrawler, Jimbob, ninmaster

    I’ve added all of you >.>
    don’t make my efforts in vain. lol
    FC: 4811-6980-6874

    *sigh* I need a hobby

  491. Ponola

    Oh, so, everyone else’s 3DS is also saying “This system is up-to-date”? Thank goodness, I thought my 3DS wasn’t working or something. D:

  502. Bill

    I have work in the morning and I can’t wait anymore. I’m confused on what evening means now. I’ll post my fc one last time and I did add Mina and Zeroexe 5069-3929-0704

  508. AwesomeJake

    This is what it said on face book about 30 minutes ago: “Hold tight guys, the system update is coming soon and we will let you know as soon as it is available!” Really? I’m getting tired!

  516. Aaron

    @majin , @sandee , @nick , @justin , @bill , @Jerome , @knil1 , @greg , @nolegrl , @kodi , @danny , @floydian , @mukham444 , @joe , @cory , @christopher , @Mina , @JustinJ , @makaveliSK , @troy , @allen , @frostkit , @loser , @fast , @cristian , @hedgehog , @tazz , @marioman , @carlos , @jubkid , @jizzle , @tenken , @Ben , @brett , @zach …… I added all of you!!! Add me!

    3609-1091-1282

    @Jaycub , @noah , @tony , @marc3ds , @MOM , @Alex …. Thanks for adding me! 🙂

  536. Alex

    add me Isaiah, Nolegrl, Will, Ben, Majoramask, Ninmaster, Jack, Wadoo, Jacob, Marioman, Troy, Brett, Jizzle, JubKid, Floydian, Danny, Nick. my FC is3394 3563 6520

  540. Will

    I still have hope.
    Here’s how we get the update:
    Lets flood nintendo’s emails and phone :b
    (lets not. Thats mean. If you do dont blame me)

  561. Will

    I’m happy I have no classes tomorrow 🙂
    It may be a late night for me once we get the update.
    I remember LOVING excitebike when i was young.
    But my #1 3DS game is ocarina of time. 🙂

  569. Sean

    The update has to be at midnight eastern….I am going farking crazy here!!! At least adding friends and watching E3 is keeping me entertained!!

    FC 3566-1553-6277 i have added a good amount of you guys

  576. Ponola

    Hey guys, you reckon there’ll be a notification when this update -finally- happens? I’ve been hittin’ the “System Update” button for ages now. xD

  585. majorair

    What did you all do this past weekend? You remember it vividly? Well, some may not. 🙂
    Anyway, we all need to be patient if we can. Time flies. Enjoy the time we have waiting…and chatting here.

  586. AwesomeJake

    Think of Nintendo as a Troll, the more you feed the troll what it wants, the longer it does it, We are yelling at Nintendo, they find it amusing, so, they just keep us waiting just for kicks.

  600. SA-X36

    Alright, I’m done for the night and I’ve added everyone up until this point, so if I’m not your friend yet, please add me! 5241-1909-1684

  605. Mond

    hmm waiting for this update kinda blows… add me people. my fc is 1719 3173 2625. tell me if you add and give me your fc so i can add you as well. 😀

  606. Carlos Arturo

    add me 1461 6198 3394,

    people i added and need to add me =P
    josh wilson
    timur
    justin 1246 8739 6583
    clancey 5198 2421 5833
    fast
    jumpman
    sean 3566 1553 6277
    jack 1160 9719 6827
    david 4983 5019 4033
    albert 5112 3465 8656
    troy 5370 0446 1671
    jake 3050 7638 0996

    added codes to names who are not nicknames

    thanks to all those who added me

  642. Kevin

    Time to go on an adding spree!!

    0430-8274-9559

    Returning the favor to all! Let’s keep this going until Nintendo delivers this. Tomorrows e3 is going to blow Microsoft/Sony out of the water. Lackluster day for E3.

  665. Dr. Delro

    Alright, so I’m an idiot. I just made the realization that you all need the username FROM MY 3DS in order to add me. My username here was Jumpman7, so if you bothered trying to add me before, it probably didn’t work…

    *sits in a corner with dunce hat on head*

  725. AwesomeJake

    @Kento, there is no reason to be in tears. Just go to sleep or something, the next tiem you wake up, the update will be waiting for you!

  741. Gidaio

    I’d just like to point out that it’s evening, June 6th Pacific Time. Are you guys Pacific time? ‘Cause here it’s only 9:15.

    Though I admit, I am ticked off like the rest of you. Why can’t they release it in the morning?!

  742. Ponola

    Hmmm… It’s only 9:14 in California, and Washington where Nintendo of America is. They better have this done before midnight there. D:<
    In the meantime, I'm so staying till 3AM. xD

  745. jas580

    well technically its still june 6th in america untill midnight hits in hawaii or maybe guam and all that shit but i dont guam is so maybe not guam 😉

  747. Tenken

    Still nobody adding me! My feelings are hurt! It’s bad enough that my Mii Plaza is devoid of any population…. I never get street passes in my area…. And now no one adding me!

    Thank you very much to the few people who did add me.

    No update, and no new buddies!!!! 

  766. Salino

    Still waitin for friend accepts from Tenken RayyNoah Justin Brett SeanClancey oh he went to bed lol Alex Neo KevinSolidSnake and Noddasmurf Add Me PPl 5284-1429-1860

  783. Ponola

    Hey, I did some research and heard that it was always planned to be on 10PM PST. That means it should happen in about a half hour. xD (Didn’t hear that from me though.)

  790. speedrezist

    @brandon @calncey @neo @mond @logannaruto @batman @rayy @snake @jason @ Albert@Alexfc0645. my fc is 481169463116 Everyone who adds meget back @ speedrezist.

  797. Tenken

    Be kind and add a new 3DS friend while you wait for the update! 1332-7750-1353. I will go through this thread and add everyone.

    So please add me.

  800. Kevin

    0430-8274-9559

    Need… Noah, Snake, Timm, Ajake, Dr., Zombie, Logan, Justin, and Mrgaalp0n if still on.

    And all newcomers who don’t see me on!

  813. Mom

    Aww, just as I was going to bed. Gotta be up in 5 hours for work. Oh well, what’s another hour or so.
    Enjoy everyone. And thanks to all who added me to your friends list. 🙂

  815. R.O.D.

    @brandon @calncey @neo @mond @logannaruto @batman @rayy @snake @jason @ Albert@Alexfc0645 AND Speedrezist MY CODE IS 3866-8065-0454 NickName R.O.D. hit me up i’ll add all yall. and nice to meet yall

  839. Tenken

    Just completed the update. Now off to explore for a little while. Thank you to all who added me, and if you haven’t yet….

    Let’s go!!!!

  863. Salino

    lol first ps3 gets hacked like 100 different ways then there welcome back program was a clufterstuck and now this nonsense i hope my fav system the xbox 360 doesnt have any issues this year or its 3 strikes for videogames as a whole well i guess e3 is tommorrow i laugh at these companies fumbling the ball.

  866. PK Rockin

    I keep on getting error messages. Checked my internet and router, both work. Tried updating with an AC adapter plugged it, error message!

  867. Tenken

    @Rei: I must have missed your code. You can put it up again. Don’t worry though, I will be going through this thread and adding all.

    @Everyone: Please add me!

    Goodnight to all.

  871. khehreh

    hay i feel your pain. today had to hurt soo much for me, but if you really want to get in the store just keep trying to reload it you can get in, i’m downloading excitebike right now!
    my friend code is 4167-4512-0306
    send me an email to [email protected] if you add me as a friend

  872. Salino

    i agree huge waste of my time cant even look in store keep getting error code random numbers this time its 005-4270 and i have to reset it every time

  884. coolcy

    you all are lucky guys couse I dont have 3ds but on meh B-day I get it… meh friend has 3ds yesterday I was helping to conect to the internet on skype >FT< lol

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