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On April 4, 2026, the Proto Challenge team recovered and published many 3DS system apps prototypes from 2010.
In this release, an early version of the Instruction Manual applet was found. Watch on YouTube
Sample Manual#
The manual that opens upon bootup is "EBIRD サンプルマニュアル" (EBIRD Sample Manual). EBIRD is likely the codename for the Manual applet. This manual contains company information about HAL Laboratory, who developed the Manual applet, images of the offices inside the HAL Laboratory building, and dummy pages to test character limits, such as gradually increasing Pi calculations.
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Default Apps |
Home Menu (Prototype) • Nintendo 3DS Camera (Prototype) • Nintendo 3DS Sound • Mii Maker (Prototypes) • StreetPass Mii Plaza (Prototype) • Face Raiders • AR Games • Activity Log (Prototypes) • Download Play • Health and Safety Information • System Settings (Prototype) • Nintendo Zone • Instruction Manual (Prototype) |
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Included with System Update |
Nintendo eShop (Prototype) • Miiverse • Nintendo Network Settings • Internet Browser |
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Downloadable Apps |
Virtual Console • Swapnote • Save Data Transfer Tool • Nintendo Badge Arcade |
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Downloadable Apps |
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DSiWare |
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