Stock english 3DS firmware tends to crash.
Nintendo suggests updating or returning.
Many users have reported their 3DS units have a tendency to crash in-game, displaying an error that tells the user to reset the system and try again. While some users have reported formatting their SD card to FAT32 fixes the issue, Nintendo's official response is to update the system to the latest firmware, and to send the unit back if the issue persists.[/p]
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Nintendo suggests updating or returning.
Many users have reported their 3DS units have a tendency to crash in-game, displaying an error that tells the user to reset the system and try again. While some users have reported formatting their SD card to FAT32 fixes the issue, Nintendo's official response is to update the system to the latest firmware, and to send the unit back if the issue persists.[/p]