SpotPass

SpotPass is a built-in wireless feature exclusive to the Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. It allows the console to connect to a wireless network to download additional content for the console as well as for games installed on the console. It is similar to StreetPass, which is exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS and allows the console to download data from other 3DS consoles when in range of each other.

SpotPass is used in to download Distributed Items.

Receiving Distributed Items
Each time an item is available and downloaded, Pete will deliver the distributed items to the player outside their house, similar to.

Activating/Deactivating SpotPass
SpotPass must be activated on the console as well as activated for in the in-game menu. This can be achieved by doing the following:

Activating

 * 1) Run the game.

Deactivating

 * 1) Clicking the HOME button to access the HOME Menu.
 * 2) Press the Download Management icon, which is the icon on the far right.
 * 3) Press SpotPass List or the + button.
 * 4) To deactivate Animal Crossing: New Leaf, press the X next to its name,
 * 5) To activate SpotPass for New Leaf, start the game