There was a freemium application on the 3DS called Badge Arcade. Gameplay consisted of playing arcade crane-like games to acquire badges, the games main collectable. Badges were usually themed around other Nintendo properties, and once collected could be used to apply in the 3DS' HOME Menu. In addition to being decorative, some badges had special functions to them, such as launching applications and were compatible in other software as well. In 2017 it was discontinued though.