Wish you could see more 3DS users hanging around in Pret on an afternoon? Well, today Nintendo launched its SpotPass deal with Wi-Fi operator The Cloud meaning that over 5,000 free access points in ...

The 3DS's StreetPass feature maximises the console's portability by offering interactive features with no user input required, but Nintendo hasn't ignored the machine ...

Fire Emblem: Awakening is getting free additional maps via SpotPass through April, not to be confused with the various paid maps available as DLC. Fire Emblem: Awakening is getting more free game ...

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy is looking set to be another fun RPG from Square-Enix. It's a Final Fantasy spin-off that's heading to Nintendo 3DS, which means it will come with obligatory SpotPass ...

After the Nintendo 3DS system update, scheduled for the evening of June 6 in North America, Nintendo and mega electronics retailer Best Buy will roll out SpotPass stations. SpotPass allows 3DS owners ...

Following the official North American 3DS launch at Best Buy in New York back in March, Nintendo is to continue its relationship with the retailer by offering exclusive downloadable content for the ...

Sonic Generations is getting a 3DS version alongside its console counterparts, and today Sega has detailed how that version will use the system's SpotPass features. You can exchange profile cards and ...

Nintendo has axed the SpotPass feature of its 3DS messaging system after finding minors exchanged "offensive material". Nintendo said some consumers, including minors, were found to have exchanged ...

We know them by the catchy names "Itsu no Ma Tsuushin" and "Surechigai Tsuushin," but an English-language hardware outline for the 3DS (PDF) provides the English names for these Tag Mode services, ...

It's not unusual for services meant for innocent activities to end up being used for...not so innocent activities. Such was the case with Nintendo's Swapnote SpotPass feature, a messaging system that ...