Nintendo has released another 3DS update that implements the already announced StreetPass relay function. This relay function allows 3DS owners to share StreetPass data with ghost users. Well, ok, not dead users but users who are not really around.

How it works is simple. Instead of the 3DS communicating with another 3DS (or real person), the relay function allows the 3DS to communicate with a Nintendo Zone (hotspot). The Nintendo Zone will then store the data and share it with another passing by 3DS owner. This way a 3DS user will never have to see a living person again….well, maybe it would be good to get out and meet new people.

 

[expand title=”Click here for the full press release”] Version 6.2.0-12U available via wireless Internet connection includes the following improvements:
Added support for the StreetPass relay feature:

-The Streetpass relay feature relays StreetPass data from one user that passes a Nintendo Zone to the next user that passes the same Nintendo Zone
-For more information on this feature, click here.
Improved system stability and usability:

-Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

StreetPass relay points are located at Nintendo Zones all across the country. When a Nintendo 3DS user gets near a StreetPass relay point, it automatically stores his or her StreetPass data temporarily and then passes it on to the next Nintendo 3DS user to pass by the same relay point.

StreetPass relay points temporarily store StreetPass data for various games each time a Nintendo 3DS user passes by. This means you can get StreetPass data for several games at once.

Notes:

You must have your 3DS updated to system version 6.2.0- 0U or higher to take advantage of the StreetPass relay feature. (How to)
Your Nintendo 3DS must be in Sleep Mode (powered on and closed) to exchange StreetPass data.
You will not receive any StreetPass data from the relay point if you are the first person to pass with a specific game’s StreetPass data or if the relay point currently has your StreetPass data.
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