Seit einigen Stunden gibt es für den 3DS die neue Systemsoftware 5.0.0, welche folgende Neuerungen mit sich bringt:

- Nintendo eShop improvements*
- Users will no longer need to close the Nintendo eShop application to ensure the "Download Later" feature works while the Nintendo 3DS is in Sleep Mode.
- Other improvements to usability have been made, including the ability to download software update data in the background.

Improvements to system stability and usability
- Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.
- *System menu versions 5.0.0-0U through 5.0.0-10U do not include these improvements.

The following, which were included within previous system updates, are not included with system menu versions 5.0.0-0U through 5.0.0-4U:
- New features for the Nintendo 3DS Camera
- New content for StreetPass Mii Plaza
- System Transfer between two Nintendo 3DS systems
- The following, which were included within previous system updates, are not included with system menu versions 5.0.0-0U through 5.0.0-1U:
- Addition of Internet Browser
- Addition of Nintendo eShop
- System Transfer from a Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system