Nintendo 2DS Operation Manual page 3

SpotPass™
The SpotPass feature allows the Nintendo 2DS system to automatically communicate with a nearby wire-
less LAN access point, enabling it to connect to the Internet and transmit a variety of data. The system
can also do this while playing a game or in Sleep Mode (see page 14).
NOTE: Data received via SpotPass is saved on the SD Card.
Photos and
videos
Free software
To connect to a wireless LAN access point, you will need to configure the Internet settings for your system (see page 44).
• SpotPass may not be available depending on the play environment or the software you are using. SpotPass is also not
available during local communication (see page 21), or when playing Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software.
• The Notification LED may not light for some types of data.
• You will need a Nintendo Network ID to download demo games or other free content from Nintendo eShop (see page 43).
You can connect to Nintendo eShop through the Internet and view information and
videos about software, or download software to play on your system.
NOTE: A broadband wireless network connection is required to connect to the Internet.
See page 44 for more information on setting up a connection.
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Notifications
System
updates
Other
information
The Notification LED indicates
the status of the system (see
page 10).
StreetPass™
The StreetPass feature allows your system to automatically search for and communicate with other
systems in the Nintendo 3DS family and to exchange information with them as you walk by.
If the system is in Sleep Mode or certain other modes, and you pass someone who has enabled StreetPass for the same software,
you will exchange game data with them. (If you don't want to allow data exchange, you can disable wireless communication.)
If StreetPass is successful...
The Notification LED will light green if StreetPass data
has been exchanged and a message will appear on your
notification list (see page 37 for more information on
the Notifications application and receiving messages).
StreetPass settings for Nintendo 3DS software are saved on the system. The data you transmit with StreetPass varies
depending on the software using this feature. Each software program has its own StreetPass settings.
• Up to 12 Nintendo 3DS software titles can use StreetPass simultaneously.
• Some Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi software have a similar feature called tag mode. (The name for this mode may
vary depending on the game you are playing.) Tag mode is only active when the system is in Sleep Mode while the
software and tag mode feature are in use. When tag mode is in use, the StreetPass feature will not work for Nintendo
3DS software.
• If you turn the power off or disable wireless communication, the system cannot communicate.
• StreetPass may not be available depending on the play environment or the software you are using. StreetPass does
not work if you are connected to the Internet or are using local communication (see page 21).
Downloadable software
• Nintendo 3DS Download Software– Some Nintendo 3DS
software is available exclusively through Nintendo eShop. You
can also download certain Game Card-based titles rather than
purchasing the Game Card.
(When played on the Nintendo 2DS system, all visuals
will appear in 2D.)
• Virtual Console– You can download games originally released
on platforms prior to Nintendo DS, such as Game Boy™ and Game
Boy™ Color.
• Nintendo DSiWare– You can download Nintendo DSiWare–games
originally released for the Nintendo DSi system.
NOTE: If you link the same Nintendo Network ID to both your
Wii U and your Nintendo 2DS system, you can share your Nintendo
eShop balance and account activity between the two devices.
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