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WiiU Update V5.0.0 out now. Quick Start Function.
- Thread starter Riki
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Ah maybe so. I noticed it really quickly so I thought it was a difference but maybe not.
It's really not possible. Not unless they do software emulation for Wii games in the future.
Vanillalite
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This would be legit megaton for me!
makingmusic476
Member
I like the way you think.
ShadowElliot
Banned
Can anyone explain why the Quick Start menu won't work yet? It keeps telling me to wait...
And... my Wii U is bricked. I'm not blaming the update, necessarily, as I started having issues this weekend. I got errors when downloading and installing games from the eShop, then a System Memory error. I hoped the update would fix my issues, but after I tried a game it locked up and nothing would come on screen upon restarting the system. I'm calling Nintendo tomorrow to set up a repair.
Asking again, for new page!
Aw that sucks! The agonizing wait!
Put it in StandBy (Orange Light on GamePad) and wait for the Blue Home Button to flash.
I believe you can call Nintendo Help and have them set this up.
ShadowElliot
Banned
Gotcha, just got it. Thanks!
Trevelyan9999
Banned
Just turn off your Wii U and wait and in about 5-10 minutes the Gamepad home button will flash. Press it and it will walk you through the steps to set it up how you like it.
Edit: beaten
It is definitely possible, but not likely practical.
First, the classic controller is an add-on, so the gamepad would need to pretend to be a wii remote with a classic controller plugged in. This would cause major confusion with games that expect a true remote and at the very least they would need to fake pointer data using the touch screen as well. In any case this would confuse users since in-game input overlays wouldn't match the gamepad.
Nintendo would need to perform a major QA with existing Wii games to make sure they don't break, since such change would most likely require patching the various IOS versions used by the games to add "fake device" support into the bluetooth drivers.
Liferebooted
Banned
Taking forever to dl\install. =\
The Main Event
Member
Just tested it out. Great update, definitely feels faster.
One thing I'm not entirely sure, I tried to shut down the console from the Quick Start Menu and 2 out of 3 times it would bring me to the Home Menu instead of turning off the console. Seems you have to hold the power button longer. Will have to run some tests.
Edit: Looks like it's turning off properly now. Not sure what happened.
One thing I'm not entirely sure, I tried to shut down the console from the Quick Start Menu and 2 out of 3 times it would bring me to the Home Menu instead of turning off the console. Seems you have to hold the power button longer. Will have to run some tests.
Edit: Looks like it's turning off properly now. Not sure what happened.
Trevelyan9999
Banned
Well after this update, the next System update will download and install while in Standby mode. No more waiting for ya.
whyreggielie
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tim_pkmn89
Member
I guess we won't be getting any firmware surprises at E3
Trevelyan9999
Banned
Agreed. Before when you would press the Home Button, the splash screen always had a moment lag before coming down to the Gamepad, now it's rock solid and basically instant.
Trevelyan9999
Banned
WTF? Seriously? I need to go start browsing on it to see any difference. That would be awesome if true, especially to download games on the thing.
sonikokaruto
Banned
Now it'll be as fast as a vita 
Lol am i rite?
(I actually think the wiiU loads good enough)
Lol am i rite?
(I actually think the wiiU loads good enough)
Mr. Smiley
Member
Woah, the home menu isn't a pain anymore. I like.
So it's possible? Nice, I'll try it one day, if I get a separate Wii U I can use myself (which I plan to do at some point, possibly). Thanks!
...dat stability?
It has to get the menu ready (since it can change each time you boot it up depending on what you used).
It's not a long wait anyway. Like a minute or two.
Trevelyan9999
Banned
The Wii U has to think/gather data about what was played so it can have the correct apps on the Gamepad for quick start?
StreetsAhead
Member
Of course? The 'Quick Start' thing is using the same feature as the Game Pad's TV remote, iirc, that allows the Game Pad to function independently of the console. Would miss the point to have to boot up the Wii U to access QS. Or, am I misinterpreting you?
Ah I see. Not really a complaint, just an observation. It's not like people will be shutting down and then starting up again immediately lol.
Anyway, when you press the home button it definitely loads faster than before. Also, I went to friends list (which still takes too long) and a person on my list had "USA" displayed for a second over his name. Didn't see anything like that before.
I noticed this too. You could always set a little note on your NNID in the Friend's List.
But I think this update actually makes it visible to everyone instantly now.
kidtamagotchi
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terrisus
Member
Now it'll be as fast as a vita
Lol am i rite?
(I actually think the wiiU loads good enough)
Smiles and Cries
Member
that can't be... must have gotten a better server connection maybe but can't be the update
SatoAilDarko
Member
So I've tried it multiple times booting up a disc and Miiverse and I am barely noticing a difference. I mean yeah that quick start guide comes up instantly but after selecting software it still seems to take as much time to "turn on" the Wii U before the software starts.
This is why I'm kind of glad this came before E3. I had hopes this would come out at E3 with that very feature available. I think even if it is possible Nintendo wouldn't want to take away one of their big selling points for upgrading VC games (Off-tv play).
This is why I'm kind of glad this came before E3. I had hopes this would come out at E3 with that very feature available. I think even if it is possible Nintendo wouldn't want to take away one of their big selling points for upgrading VC games (Off-tv play).
Using speedof.me before the update had < 2mbps consistently since launch. Now I get over 12. Still not the best since I have over 100mbps cable.
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
So, this is interesting. I downloaded the update, unplugged the console and the home gamepad light continued to blink.
I pressed the button and the gamepad allowed me to select my Mii, told me about the update, all while the actual Wii U was unplugged.
I pressed the button and the gamepad allowed me to select my Mii, told me about the update, all while the actual Wii U was unplugged.
It likely loads up part of the OS into the GamePad memory, which is why it can instantly boot up from a standby state.
According to some of the hacker sites, the GamePad has its own updateable firmware. So basically a Wii U update contains the ability to update the Wii U console, gamepad and virtual Wii (I think). The gamepad can run as its own small beast and the quick menu is small and simple enough to do just that.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Meanwhile, some people still believe that Nintendo will drop the Gamepad...
Yet another fundamental feature that requires the Game pad. Really getting tired of this thing. There's nothing simple or user friendly about needing to use a huge, clunky controller to get in game faster when in the end I'm playing with a Pro Controller.
I'll bet the Pro Controller still shuts itself down when you use it to boot up the Wii U and you need to press a button to turn it on again.
I'll bet the Pro Controller still shuts itself down when you use it to boot up the Wii U and you need to press a button to turn it on again.
Yeah how dare they make use of... their... main input method...?