http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/28322

http://nintendo3dsblog.com/small-firmware-update-included-with-super-mario-3d-land

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/04/us-copies-of-super-mario-3d-land-also-include-firmware-update/

"Flashcarts are blocked, but awesome advantages await!

Super Mario 3D Land will come preloaded with a mandatory system firmware update for the 3DS.

Aside from the usual new anti-piracy measures to block illegal flashcarts from working, the 3DS Friends List is getting a nifty overhaul for good measure as well.

Firstly, a button will be added that allows players to join their friends' online game sessions (provided the game has online content, of course). Next, buddies who are currently online will be shuffled to the front of the list for easy access. Furthermore, users will be able to quick-scroll through the Friends List while holding left or right.

It should be noted that this is not the same firmware update that's scheduled to come later this month, which will feature updates to StreetPass, friend chat applications, 3D video recording, online file sharing and other benefits - but it seems like a worthy and useful update to have.

Super Mario 3D Land will flutter-jump onto U.S. shelves next week on November 13."

A very welcomed feature I must say.

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Nov 13? Next Week?

Someone needs to check their calendar... And I was so excited for a second, too. :(

The article is great news, however. I can't wait for Mario Kart to come out! (It will be more fun having the game with a better organized friends list).

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Sounds like a nice feature. It should have been included right away but at least they are making it better.

I believe that cinches the last problem with the online play. They have that little orange light to notify you when someone logs on, and now we can jump in... I wonder how quickly the 3DS can register changes in inserted physical software?

Sweet. To date, I haven't played with any of my 3DS friends. Glad to know that's changing, soon. Might I suggest that we "sticky" the 3DS friend code thread--or make a whole new thread compiling the codes. They're going to be very important soon.

You are going to add me when I get my 3DS this month right?  I promise not to send too explicit messages.  Same applys to you because I don't want my girlfriend to become jealous.

You better believe it, Seth! I don't turn anybody down......just like my ex girlfriend! She was such a whore. God, I miss her.