Nintendo’s latest earnings report can be a litany of woe , but as a minimum the outfit’s semi-annual financial results briefing bore excellent news: the 3DS eShop is ready to get a kick within the pants. Today’s 3DS store gets the job done, but it’s hampered by disorganized categories, limited accessibility, and poor download management. Want something better? It’s at the way — a late November update is slated to bring “sleep mode” background downloading to the fledgling console, and opens the door for publishers to release in-game premium DLC and “limited-play” demos. Nintendo is even taking steps to deal with the handheld’s lousy shopping experience, announcing a companion website where users might be capable of browse the eShop from a computer or smartphone. Eventually 3DS owners might be capable of buy content directly from the eShop website, but at launch shoppers might want to scan a QR code with the hand-held to make a purchase order. It is not an ideal plan, but no less than it is a start. Baby steps Nintendo, baby steps.
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