games released for the original Nintendo DS (which are playable on the 3DS via backward compatibility), Activision confirmed shortly before the 2012 launch that Black Ops II

The interest in a 3DS version of "Call of Duty: Black Ops II" through a CIA download suggests a demand for a way to experience a popular first-person shooter on a portable console. The 3DS, with its unique 3D capabilities and large game library, has always been a platform that gamers seek to expand upon, especially through homebrew and custom firmware methods.

: Piracy through CIA downloads can lead to financial losses for developers and publishers, potentially impacting future game development.

The true peak of the urban legend occurred when a user claimed to have left the game running at 2:00 AM on a Friday night.