Ceallach
Smells like fresh rosebuds
Thankfully Valve will
This too. Desktop, Laptop and Surface all share the same Steam library
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Wii U: new update available (5.1.0) - Wii U to Wii U transfer + eShop controllers
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This too. Desktop, Laptop and Surface all share the same Steam library
Smiles and Cries
Member
I wonder if eShop shows you the future
I don't like seeing 3DS titles mixed in with my WiiU unless I could buy them and run them on one platform
give me that hardware Nintendo!
I don't like seeing 3DS titles mixed in with my WiiU unless I could buy them and run them on one platform
give me that hardware Nintendo!
Cbajd5
Member
Wii hacking isn't what cut out SD Card suppourt, I think it was just because it needs to be used by the Wii and thus you couldn't share an SD card between the Wii and Wii U menus. (Since the Wii U has it's own file system in comparison to the Wii's FAT32 or whatever support.) However, save files being locked are quite clearly related to the hacking stuff.
ShadowElliot
Banned
Yep, can't wait for the 3DU or 2DU. Heh.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
I didn't even have my Wii U a week and it updated. I guess I'm spoiled. I'm unsure how long I'll typically have to wait for another.
The Main Event
Member
The standby light turned off so I just checked. Didn't do anything after all, only received a msg that the update was available. Guess it would've downloaded later at night.
Smiles and Cries
Member
also how come my WiiU has not done an auto-update?
why did I have to do it myself?
am I mistaken I thought it was a new feature
why did I have to do it myself?
am I mistaken I thought it was a new feature
You know, I never actually thought about it that way. I think of all the times I didn't have access to DLC because my Internet was on the fritz. I would actually prefer my account be tied to hardware.
LegendOfFalcon
Member
Some people were wondering if this WiiU to WiiU transfer includes save data. I received a notification on the WiiU about the latest update and it said, "You can transfer save data for Wii U software, Mii characters, user settings, and more."
So it looks like save data does transfer from the source to the target WiiU. Not sure what would happen if you had save data for the source WiiU on a USB drive though.
So it looks like save data does transfer from the source to the target WiiU. Not sure what would happen if you had save data for the source WiiU on a USB drive though.
Japanmanx3
Member
While the GamePad is certainly more expensive than a controller, I don't think it's that much expensive. You people make it sound like it costs $90 or something, when in reality the hardware inside it is extremely low-end. I wouldn't even classify it as a tablet: the specs are most likely closer to those of a generic "MP4 player" with wifi and motion sensors.
It works just like the 3DS transfer: USB media formatted by the source system will be usable on the target system.
andrerobot
Member
Bah, you're right. I got confused with the 3DS to 3DS transfer tool.
MisterGrey3000
Member
They're both equally intimidating controllers to non-young male/Nintendo fan consumers.
They should have just made a supped up Wiimote (I wish for this everyday) or a near-buttonless tablet (*ducks behind cover*)
Edit: I imagine if they did make a WiiU-lite, they'd basically make a smaller less intimidating version of the "vanilla" gamepad.
Starfish Hero
Member
I wouldn't get too optimistic for a Gamepadless SKU at $199 this holiday. It isn't so much that I don't see Nintendo taking an L on the Gamepad to salvage Wii U sales, as after the 2DS anything goes really.
I just really doubt they'd sell it for less than $249.
I just really doubt they'd sell it for less than $249.
If it's like the 3DS, the automatic updates are rolled later as to not hammer the servers.
I'm still not seeing much of an option for someone who wants to transfer partial save data and 1 NNID from one console to a new one.
I could hijack everything and hope they don't notice (lol), but I really don't want to go through 100+ hours of W101 just to get to where I was...
I could hijack everything and hope they don't notice (lol), but I really don't want to go through 100+ hours of W101 just to get to where I was...
I think system updates are done in the evening in standby mode, or done at such a speed that it doesn't siphon your bandwidth. So you might have started up your Wii U while it was in the middle of downloading the update and stopped itself.
Wolfgang Jr
Banned
Hmmm; in Mario Kart doesn't it try to shoot you off to Miiverse and then says: Use GamePad or
Glass Rebel
Member
I just assumed the browser worked like the Wii one. Goes to show how much I use it. SD card support is definitely an oversight. I guess I'd put the VC stuff under "content" rather than "features" but fair enough. That said, 3DS VC probably ain't happening and the same goes for the emulator.
I doubt Nintendo will bother with any of the multimedia features. I mean, they even removed MP3 support from the Wii to save on the license. That's how unimportant they deem it. I wonder about the voice chat though. From what I've read, it's set up in such a stupid way (only through the Gamepad) that I'm not even sure if it'd be worth it without changing the output.
Yeah, I guess I can see this. It should be possible to add buttons for the manual and controller options to the Wii U menu. I guess another reason to keep the current set-up is that it's a quck way to show the battery status on all linked devices. These would definitely clutter up the Wii U menu if they merged them.
Unrelated to the update, but a question concerning the OS nevertheless: you can "transfer" your game data (downloads + saves) from HDD to internal flash, or you can "copy" it. If it is copied, and on both your USB HDD and the internal flash memory... which savefiles will be overwritten when you save a game? The internal data or on the USB drive, or both?
andrerobot
Member
Nintendo removed using external files altogether because of the exploits. And I guess they don't support SD cards for games because they usually have piss poor specs.
What really baffles me is why did they include the SD card slot in the first place. They could have implemented system transfer using just Wifi or USB sticks if they wanted to.
Yagami_Sama
Member
The fist thing I though when I read about the transfer between Wii U systems, was that, maybe a new model will be released soon.
Maybe with more storage.
Maybe with more storage.
LegendOfFalcon
Member
That is what I thought too but I didn't want to assume it worked the same way. Is this written somewhere or has someone tested it out? It would be good to get confirmation that the source WiiU USB drives work on the target console without issues, though yes you're probably right that it works.
EDIT: looking here: http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9159/p/431
They do mention using the source USB device on the target WiiU so it looks like there shouldn't be a problem.
CrimsonCommie
Member
This sounds like a nice update! If they had included folders then it would have been great!
Cbajd5
Member
For Wii Mode compatibility. Which is why I doubt they'd let the Wii U menu use it, because you wouldn't be able to use the same SD card for Wii Mode and Wii U games. Although I'm curious to what the System Transfer does with the SD card in terms of formatting it.
ooh they added pictures
Maintenance
Member
No proper account system yet, sigh. Having to call Nintendo is such bullshit to people who don't even have a Nintendo Call Center available.
the fuck?
Align the Wii U GamePads:
1. Face the Wii U GamePads toward one another at a distance of around 2 inches apart.
2. Align the arrows on both screens so that they point towards one another.
andrerobot
Member
Why shouldn't it allow you to share an SD card between Wii U and Wii modes?
Also, why is the SD port required for Wii mode compatibility? I mean, they even removed it from the Wii Mini!.
Smiles and Cries
Member
so it is a thing? if I left the WiiU alone it would have updated eventually ?
ElectricKaibutsu
Member
I think that image is NSFW.
Cbajd5
Member
IR communication to transfer the console IDs for the systems doing the transfer.
I'm pretty sure we gotta wait for the next handheld/main console for real accounts to be introduced. I remember Iwata hinting at that in an interview.
Maintenance
Member
For the 3DS yes, they told that. But for the Wii U I thought that it could be different. IIRC the Wii U is the base for the future architecture, but my memory is hazy.
Cbajd5
Member
Because USB drives formatted for Wii U use use a proprietary file system while Wii Mode uses the same method of storage for Wii stuff, FAT32 or whatever. Wii Mode needs it because Wii Mode can download WiiWare and stuff, which is normally stored on the SD Card. (Because Wii flash storage is limited to 512 MB.)
Saint Gregory
Member
My Wii U updated on its own while i had it turned off? What sorcery is this O_O
LOL...
Fuck...it is?! I didn't know. You're making me spending money.
(._. )
EDIT: Damn, it's on Vita too! I think I'll buy this version!
You have a point about it possibly getting too cluttered, but they could always move a bunch of functions into a small "settings" icon, like they did with the wifi on/off icon on the 2DS.
They could also simply make the Wii U menu work using the OS-reserved RAM, so it wouldn't quit the current game and you could freely alternate between it and the home menu.
Trevelyan9999
Banned
Why not?
Nintendo should redesign the console form itself and name it "Wii Ultimate" that way they can still make the case for those who keep the original version and calling it "Wii U" for short.
Yes. When the red light turns orange, the Wii U looks for both firmware and title updates online, starts downloading them if it finds any and shuts down on its own when done. Mine downloaded the Wii Sports Club demo this way.
I'm now thinking that we may have to wait until the the next consoles (which will share architecture as well) for unified accounts across the web and Nintendo platforms. I still have hope that Nintendo finds a way for the 3DS and Wii U though.
But what would they add? I really can't think of anything, unlike the 3DS which could profit from a 2nd analog nub.
Maybe a Wii U with an integrated HDD? Dropping the Gamepad and replacing it with the Pro controller?
Zeyphersan
Banned
You know, I never actually thought about it that way. I think of all the times I didn't have access to DLC because my Internet was on the fritz. I would actually prefer my account be tied to hardware.
Hm? I mean, I can't speak for you obviously. But there are quite literally no benefits to a hardware-locked account versus the standard system everyone else uses.
No platform should be giving you trouble with DLC while offline