Revision History

Version 1.8  2015-03-18

Changed

  • Overall
    • Changed "CTR" notation to "Nintendo 3DS."
  • 2.2 Standalone RID
    • Added explanation concerning standalone RID systems that support multiple titles.
  • 4.8 Operation Guide [Common]
    • Made it a requirement to include e-manuals in downloadable demos.
    • Changed inclusion of an operation guide in RID demos from required to recommended.
    • Added note explaining that it is prohibited to transition to the e-manual from within an RID demo.
    • Changed the term "electronic manual" to "e-manual." (Japanese only.)

Version 1.6  2014-08-21

Changed

  • Overall
    • Moved the guideline items to the CTR Guidelines.
    • Revised the overall wording and configuration in line with moving the guidelines.
    • Changed the term of reference for each demo type. (Japanese only)
    • Added mention of the targeted demo types after each section name.
  • 3 Demo Restrictions
    • Revised section name.
  • 4.1 ROM Type [Common]
    • Added supplementary note for precautions when creating downloadable demos.
  • 4.4 Sequence for Displaying Software Ratings [Common]
    • Revised text in line with changes to USK ratings regulations.
  • 4.6 Clear Indications of Demo Status [Common]
    • Added supplemental note that corrections may be imposed depending on the image editing tool.
    • Added text regarding "demo icon creation tool."
  • 4.14 Ending the Demo [Common]
    • Added information for CloseApplication and CloseApplicationForTrial functions.

Version 1.5  2014-03-19

Changed

  • 3.1 Consistency with the Full Version
    • Added text explaining that cases of optimization for demo versions are exceptions.
  • 3.1.1 Prohibition Against Implementing Specifications Not Present in the Full Version
    • Added "Exceptions" to match changes made in the backgrounder.
  • 3.8 Prohibition of Using Communication Features
    • Added text explaining that including the shop jump feature in a downloadable demo does not need prior consultation.
  • 3.8.1 Prohibition of Implementing Communication Features
    • Added "Exceptions" to match the contents of the backgrounder.
  • 3.13 Embedding Music Managed by a Collective Rights Management Organization
    • Revised the wording related to handling for the Americas, European, and Australian markets.
  • 3.13.1 Prohibition of Embedding Music Managed by a Collective Rights Management Organization in Select Markets
    • Added "in Select Markets" to the title to prevent any misunderstandings.
  • 4.5 Sequence for Displaying Software Ratings
    • Revised the text written as cautionary item from "demo software with software rating" to "demos that require age verification."
  • 4.8.1 Prohibition Against Using Languages Not Included in the Full Version
    • Revised the erroneous text described in the Guideline Item as "languages which are not included in the demo version" to "languages which are not included in the full retail version." (Japanese only)
  • 4.9 Clear Indications of Demo Status
    • Created a support table for each market, and clearly indicated the "demo" displays that can be used in each market.
  • 4.9.1 Clear Indications of Demo Status
    • Changed the "Pass/Fail Determination" to reflect changes made in the backgrounder.
  • 6 Support Matrix
    • Revised the items under Downloadable and Unified for "4.11 Reset After No Controller Input" to "Prohibited".
  • 7.2 Contact Information for Europe and Americas
    • Revised contact information to match revisions in the backgrounder.

Version 1.4  2013-07-31

Changed

  • 4.5 Sequence for Displaying Software Ratings
    • Revised the text in line with the changes to ESRB requirements.
    • Added information related to Russian ratings.
    • Added information related to BBFC ratings.
  • 4.5.1 Support for Displaying Software Ratings
    • Changed the Pass/Fail Determination and Software to Be Tested to reflect changes made in the backgrounder.
    • Added information related to Russian ratings.
    • Added information related to BBFC ratings.
  • 4.11 Reset After No Controller Input
    • Added a warning related to the use of the RestartApplication function.
  • 4.15 Ending the Demo
    • Added a warning related to the use of the RestartApplication function.
    • Revised the text in line with the changes to ESRB requirements.
  • 5.5 Rating Icons (Networked RIDs in Americas Only)
    • Fixed a mistake with document names being referred to.
    • Revised the text in line with the changes to ESRB requirements.
  • 5.5.1 Support for Rating Icons
    • Revised the Test Method and Software to Be Tested in line with changes to the backgrounder.
  • 6 Support Matrix
    • Revised the text in line with the changes to ESRB requirements.
  • 7.2 Contact Information for Europe and Americas
    • Updated the chart as the email address eshop@noa.nintendo.com has been closed.

Version 1.3  2013-05-10

Changed

  • 3.7 Transferring Save Data
    • Revised text stating that using extra data was the only way to transfer save data to match the current state of things.
  • 3.7.1 Support Transferring Save Data
    • Revised Software to Be Tested to reflect changes in the backgrounder.
  • 4.5 Sequence for Displaying Software Ratings
    • Revised the target for displaying Korean and Taiwanese ratings to 'only standalone demos' (it was 'all demos').
    • Along with this, revised the software rating display details.
    • Revised the flowcharts for rating display.
  • 4.5.1 Support for Displaying Software Ratings
    • Revised Pass/Fail Determination for the Korean region to match revisions in the backgrounder.
  • 4.9 Clear Indications of Demo Status
    • Changed text to state that demos for the Korean market must use the Korean icon template.
    • Added a note that it's okay to have "체험판" in Korean in the display of title name and title screen.
  • 4.9.1 Clear Indications of Demo Status
    • Changed the Pass/Fail Determination to reflect changes made in the backgrounder.
  • 4.11 Reset After No Controller Input
    • Added a note that Nintendo does not recommend using a reset after no control input during a standby screen on an stand-alone version.
  • 5.3 Demo ROM Information File
    • Table "Submission Content by Target Market" was missing information under Type for Korea/Taiwan/Hong Kong so information was added.

Version 1.2  2013-04-09

Added

  • Nintendo 3DS Demo Creation Procedures
    • Added guideline items
    • Added content for the Korean, Taiwanese, and Hong Kong markets.
  • 3.11 Prohibition of Dated Text
    • Separated from the "Promotions" section.

Changed

  • 1 Introduction
    • Deleted a link due to deletion of Chapter 5 Region-Specific Requirements.
  • 2.4 Downloading from Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Zone
    • Updated the number of Nintendo Zones
  • 3.3 Prohibition of Specifications That Require Excessive User Motion
    • Added a required item that handling according to each market requirements is necessary.
  • 3.7 Transferring Save Data
    • Added information regarding save data access as a note
  • 3.12 Handling Promotions
    • Revised the content regarding phrasing prohibited for Americas and European versions.
    • Changed the section name from "Promotions" to "Handling Promotions" and separated it from the "Prohibition of Dated Text" section.
    • Moved due to deletion of Chapter 5 Region-Specific Requirements.
  • 3.12.1 Checking Promotional Content
    • Reflected the content for Korean, Taiwanese, and, Hong Kong" markets to Pass/Fail Determination, Software to Be Tested, and Exceptions
  • 3.13 Embedding Music Managed by a Collective Rights Management Organization
    • Since it's now possible to embed copyrighted music in some demos, this has been changed to information.
  • 4.1 ROM Size
    • Changed the explanation related to the size restriction per demo type to bold-text formatting.
  • 4.4 Configuration Settings
    • Deleted the description of settings for 2.4 series, which is no longer accepted to be used for mastering.
  • 4.5 Sequence for Displaying Software Ratings
    • Revised the Detailed Sequence for Ratings
    • Appended a note regarding dual display of ratings by both the system and the demo software.
    • Moved due to deletion of Chapter 5 Region-Specific Requirements.
    • Clarified that Demo applications with a target Age Rating of 16+ will not be distributed in the Cautions section for the European market.
  • 4.9 Clear Indications of Demo Status
    • Changed the structure of the "Demo" annotation included in the title name.
  • 4.16 Limiting the Number of Times a Demo Can Be Launched
    • Clarified that the launch count is set via the demo information sheet and not in the applications, since previously developers had misunderstood this.
    • Added an explanation of launch count and region-by-region handling.
  • 5.4 Title Banners (Networked RIDs only)
    • Added text indicating Software to be Tested is Networked RID demos only.
    • Revised title name to be in line with the target.
    • Added notation prompting to verify info using Display Check Tool.
  • 6 Support Matrix
    • Revised to reflect content changes.
  • 7.1 Display Check Tool (Networked RIDs Only)
    • Indicated that this is used for checking title banner.
  • 7.2 Contact Information for Europe and Americas
    • Noted contact info for questions regarding demo launch counts.

Removed

  • 3.3 Required SDK Version
  • 5 Requirements for each Market

 


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