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[MThanded]

When Nintendo's Wii U launches this weekend, it won't arrive with most of its primary multimedia features -- namely, Nintendo TVii, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, or Netflix. All were said to come pre-loaded on the new console, but reviewers found out early that a launch day patch would enable the functionality. As it turns out, that patch will actually arrive at some point in December, bearing Nintendo TVii, with the rest of the apps arriving "in the coming weeks" (no hard date is given for any of the apps). The console is still expected to launch with Miiverse, Nintendo Network, and backwards compatibility with the Nintendo Wii -- none of which is currently enabled on the Wii U. We've reached out to Nintendo to see if those things are still planned for launch.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/16/nintendo-tvii-delayed/ <- press release behind the link.

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Wii U owners can expand the storage capacity of their systems by adding their own USB external hard disc drives. Downloadable content for select games, such as additional levels or maps, will roll out in December following a system update. Wii U is backward compatible with almost all Wii&#8482; games and Wii accessories.

Video on Demand: In the coming weeks, an array of favorite movies and TV shows will become available to Wii U owners on Amazon Instant Video and to Hulu Plus and Netflix subscribers. These services will also be accessible from Nintendo TVii. Wii U owners will also be able to watch YouTube videos and channels through the YouTube application, as well as sign in to their account and control the application with the GamePad. Wii U owners who have connected their systems to the Internet will receive a notification as each video application becomes active.

Nintendo TVii: In December, Nintendo will activate this unique application that will transform how people find, watch and engage with TV shows, movies and sports. Nintendo TVii makes watching TV simple and fun by bringing together a program guide, remote control and social interaction into one, seamless second-screen experience on the GamePad. Nintendo TVii comes with Wii U at no additional charge and requires no additional equipment. It works with existing cable and satellite channels. Viewers can engage with others in a variety of ways, such as commenting on moments as they happen on live TV, and then sharing those thoughts via Miiverse, Facebook and Twitter. Users can also discover more about what they're watching, as information from a variety of sources is automatically linked to the program they are watching, including sports data. Nintendo TVii is customizable for every member of the family.

 

[EloquentM]

My most sought after feature, delayed ={

 

[PaulLFC]

This says "rushed online / launch in general" to me.

 

[Berg]

http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/16/nintendo-tvii-delayed/ <- press release behind the link.

As long as I have cool shit to show off at Christmas, I'll be fine.

 

[Plinko]

Classic Nintendo.

As for the unsure question about Miiverse, Nintendo Network, and BC with the Wii--if that isn't there on launch day it's going to be a PR disaster.

 

[JazzmanZ]

Of course, Nintendo delays everything.

 

[TriGen]

Oh boy.

 

[sajj316]

Means my purchase for next year was the right call ...

 

[Dragon]

Sounds about right for a Nintendo OS.

 

[Einbroch]

Nintendo being Nintendo.

 

[Vermillion]

For fuck's sake, Nintendo.

 

[Firemind]

pffft

you still get the wii u before we do

 

[frankie_baby]

Not saying this isn't true but I'll wait for confirmation from someone that doesn't think digital triggers wont work for FPS games

 

[Plinko]

Honestly, I have no idea how they're so far behind in online capability. It makes zero sense to me.

 

[Officerrob]

Not surprised in the slightest

 

[MThanded]

Not saying this isn't true but I'll wait for confirmation from someone that doesn't think digital triggers wont work for FPS games

Read the damn press release. lol

 

[PaulLFC]

Not saying this isn't true but I'll wait for confirmation from someone that doesn't think digital triggers wont work for FPS games

There's a press release at the link which confirms it.

Edit: Beaten.

 

[R3TRO]

WOW...Freaking aye.

 

[pargonta]

i'm not sure it was ever announced for november right... so it's not technically a delay

edit: a verge article does mention launch day and date, but i don't have video confirmation from that september thing.

it probably was slated for launch, indeed.

 

[Father_Brain]

welp. That won't help word of mouth at launch.

 

[BY2K]

As long as Miiverse, Nintendo Network and the eShop are there day one, I'm good. TVii can wait.

 

[cloudyy]

Was it ever confirmed to be there at launch?

 

[Jarlaxle]

U will wait and U will like it.

 

[Mpl90]

HOLY SHIT THEY DELAYED TVII!!!

...To December, just one month. I smell a bit of overreaction here.

 

[IdeaMan]

As said.

 

[malingenie]

Lol Nintendo. So I hope Nintendoland and NSMBU have legs!

 

[Got the Shakes]

Well besides ZombiU and Mario, this was what I was most excited to try out. I guess I shouldn't be surprised though.

 

[Ridley327]

Was it ever confirmed to be there at launch?

I seem to remember Reggie crowing about it being available at launch during the Wii U press conference.

 

[BY2K]

As said.

You said Miiverse wouldn't be available from Day 1. Not TVii.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

So that leaked image was BS

 

[Brazil]

Oh my God! A month? COME ON NINTENDO, A FREAKING MONTH?

CLASSIC NINTENDO WOW SO MUCH BULLSHIT

Spoiler

Geez.

 

[NewFresh]

Well this sucks. Not a huge deal, but it still sucks.

 

[EloquentM]

Honestly, I have no idea how they're so far behind in online capability. It makes zero sense to me.

What does this have anything to do with the article above?

 

[PaulLFC]

HOLY SHIT THEY DELAYED TVII!!!

...To December, just one month. I smell a bit of overreaction here.

A delay is a delay. Don't see many overreations either, no "Preorder cancelled" yet from what I can see.

 

[Dragon]

Read the damn press release. lol

I don't know why you're so nice. If people want to ignore facts you might as well let them.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

As said.

you are going to take credit for this? smh dude

 

[MThanded]

Wii U owners can expand the storage capacity of their systems by adding their own USB external hard disc drives. Downloadable content for select games, such as additional levels or maps, will roll out in December following a system update. Wii U is backward compatible with almost all Wii&#8482; games and Wii accessories.

Whats that first part talking about? Patch necessary for system to support DLC?

 

[mrwilt]

Do the retail boxes for the WiiU show any screenshots of TVii? If so, there better be an "*available at a later date" printed beside it. I know I'd be pissed if I bought the console and all the features weren't available as advertised.

 

[Davey Cakes]

HOLY SHIT THEY DELAYED TVII!!!

...To December, just one month. I smell a bit of overreaction here.

Doesn't seem like a big deal to me at all. Only the earliest of adopters are really affected.

By the time these services are made available, people will have become acclimated with the Wii U's other features, so at least the transition will be smooth.

 

[coughlanio]

I wonder if it'll be long after the EU Launch?

 

[zroid]

>:U

 

[Dragon]

Was it ever confirmed to be there at launch?

I mean it is in the paragraph quoted in the OP but whatever.

 

[Barbacoatl]

Bummer, but does this mean the gamepad can still be used as a universal tv remote? Reviewers have praised that a lot.

 

[XenodudeX]

Hey.

Buy the console next month then. Wow, that's some groundbreaking shit.

 

[_illmatic_]

I know we can control our TV from the Wii U gamepad and also launch Netflix etc from the Wii U. I wonder if I can control my smart TV with the Wii U gamepad thus not having to switch remotes to launch streaming services until Dec.

 

[TriGen]

As long as Miiverse, Nintendo Network and the eShop are there day one, I'm good. TVii can wait.

Yeah, that's all I need right now. They have mentioned eShop games, NN, BC, and Miiverse in recent videos, not Tvii. So everything gaming related should be there on launch day, with the entertainment apps delayed.

 

[Alexios]

Few people will even have WiiUs by then (and past then) anyway.

Hate is funny to see. That's next month guys.

 

[Ridley327]

Do the retail boxes for the WiiU show any screenshots of TVii? If so, there better be an "*available at a later date" printed beside it. I know I'd be pissed if I bought the console and all the features weren't available as advertised.

There aren't any screenshots on the Wii U box at all, but I do think that it does say something about TVii. I'm not at work right now, but I can check to see what it says, provided that I don't get beaten to it.

 

[Medalion]

Preorder cancelled

 

[Mael]

The console is still expected to launch with Miiverse, Nintendo Network, and backwards compatibility with the Nintendo Wii -- none of which is currently enabled on the Wii U.

wait does it means that if people don't have internet then no Nintendo Wii BC?