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WiiU Update V5.0.0 out now. Quick Start Function.
- Thread starter Riki
- Start date
StreetsAhead
Member
-Receive notifications from Nintendo on the GamePad (even while off). Will display on the Pad screen and produce a sound.
-System updates that download while in standby will now also install.
-Selecting your Mii on the main screen will load to the the user settings menu.
-Updated design layout to the user settings menu.
-Switching users takes place on the user settings menu.
-Added 'Quick Start' menu to Power Settings.
-Settings for the aforementioned GamePad notifications
-Added Notifications List to the GamePad home button menu.
-General system stability.
EDIT: Too slow. Off to the gallows for me
Was thinking the same thing! Dat Mario Kart 8 :3
MrBambinoDent
Member
Sounds good, some really cool features in that update!
plank
Member
I was referring to that summer update that came during the full last year.
Captain Smoker
Member
Nice, downloadling it. 
CrimsonCommie
Member
Still no folders?
KojiKnight
Member
I remember when 3DS users laughed at Vita users because we got folders before them... not sure why this is still an issue with the Wii U, it just looks silly.
flatearthpandas
Member
Awesome. Mario Kart can wait. Quick start sounds intriguing.
Rickenslacker
Banned
No full range option yet? I guess I'll keep waiting.
mightynine
Member
I was just playing Mario Kart and saw nothing about an update, so it either already installed or I missed it by minutes.
CrimsonCommie
Member
Damn looks like it's gonna take a while for me to download this.
Since Apple started the trend with iOS, every single system needs the Folder Firmware Update™. Users need something to look forward to. One day it'll come to the Wii U; then, to the PS4... And so on.
phoenix296
Member
Updating now. Thanks
This too
-Wii U GamePad Alerts (special notifications from Nintendo) can be displayed on the GamePad when the Wii U is powered down
-Users will be notified with an audio ringtone when a new GamePad Alert is displayed
-GamePad Alerts that have been received can also be viewed through the Quick Start Menu*2
Can someone clarify what this is about? So when you get a "special notification", it's just going to appear on the gamepad, even if the system is off?
-Users will be notified with an audio ringtone when a new GamePad Alert is displayed
-GamePad Alerts that have been received can also be viewed through the Quick Start Menu*2
Can someone clarify what this is about? So when you get a "special notification", it's just going to appear on the gamepad, even if the system is off?
plank
Member
whats that?
If the bar for "winning" is to match the performance of what is expected of a modern console then they are winning. For me this just brings the time from power button press to gaming more in line with PS4. I don't personally call that winning though but is nice they finally got around to doing it.
flatearthpandas
Member
Folders would be boss but I did just figure out a pretty sweet setup with the current menu. But really, folders would be awesome.
KojiKnight
Member
Remember that when they say "off" they mean when the Wii U is in standby. Obviously if the system is really off, the gamepad by itself couldn't receive updates.
I imagine it'll be the equivalent to when you get spotpass updates on your 3DS, a light blinks to let you know something has been sent to your system. There will undoubtedly be an option to turn it off.
To be fair... the Wii U is doing this without any system install though.
thebisonxrc
Member
Awesome. I wasn't expecting this update quite yet, so it comes as a very welcome surprise. Downloading now!
I call it an improvement, and frankly I'll take whatever good stuff Nintendo throws my way.
Do tell!
KojiKnight
Member
It took me 15 minutes to find our gamepad to update the thing, I don't think we've touched our Wii U for 8 months and the only game we have is Nintendoland.
Guess I need to buy MarioKart, then.
You should and you should join the NeoGAF tournament league... fun as hell. Also free game on top of that isn't bad either.
Oswen
Member
Where are my folders?
This, i seriously can't watch all the mess done but my VC titles!
ioriyagami
Member
Sigh, I hate the "consume 10x times more in standby while polling for stuff that is only available once a month" features, way to waste energy for very little benefit. I know it is comparatively very small, but think global and add all the people in the world with this (or similar devices with similar features -Xbox One, Wii...-) enabled just because it's the way it comes by default. It, again, amounts to a lot of energy...for close to no gain.
Askherserenity
Member
It took me 15 minutes to find our gamepad to update the thing, I don't think we've touched our Wii U for 8 months and the only game we have is Nintendoland.
Guess I need to buy MarioKart, then.
MK AND a free game. Pikmin 3 ;D
Depending on your TV, if the source has FRM it give you higher level of contrast.
It took me 15 minutes to find our gamepad to update the thing, I don't think we've touched our Wii U for 8 months and the only game we have is Nintendoland.
Guess I need to buy MarioKart, then.
I'm glad you updated your firmware, but if you don't play the thing or want any games, why did you rush to update the firmware?
And yes, get Mario Kart 8. It's awesome.
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Yay!!!
GregLombardi
Member
wut
You need to wait a minute or two when you turn it off for the QuickStart to configure.
Turn it off and wait until the Home Button flashes Blue.
Quick Boot sounds exciting.
Ha! I'm thinking Wind Waker, since I've never played it!
Sounds fun, unfortunately I don't think I'll really have the time to participate.
blackgandorf
Member
Downloading. Thanks for the heads up!