SpotPass

SpotPass is a feature found in the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. It is a wireless feature built into the system that allows the player to connect to a network to download content to the console, such as demos and bonus content for games.

SpotPass is used in on the 3DS in order to download distributed items, similar to the distribution of items in  on the Wii. Special homes belonging to members of the game's staff and other Nintendo employees are also distributed to the Happy Home Showcase.