frankie_baby
Member
Only TVii is definitely December, doesn't change the fact the article writer is a prat
Wii U's Nintendo TVii, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and Netflix pushed to Dec.
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Only TVii is definitely December, doesn't change the fact the article writer is a prat
Seriously, if digital games can't be purchased and installed on my ext HDD day 1 I'll be fucking pissed.
This is the 3rd time I've cancelled my preorder.
I would have to think that Wii U games have firmware updates on the disc, but I don't know if they do for the launch.
grimshawish
Banned
Nintendo. Hopefully they hold the Dec aim.
I'd like an explanation for that part. Seems like an even bigger deal.
Yes. Although I'm sure Nintendo will allow you to install from a USB stick right?
Maybe the games DLC won't even be ready before then? I mean NSMBU, BLOPS 2, and the like probably won't have day 1 maps or anything. And the old ports have everything on the disc.
DragonSworne
Banned
So the system will launch with a button that doesn't do anything?
That's not what the "tv" button is for.
grimshawish
Banned
Is there any first day DLC? I don't think so.
We know through Activision this wasn't a launch priority for Nintendo.
Actual games will be downloadable day one though.
GiantEnemyGoomba
Member
I'm pretty sure the Japan site had a screen with SpotPass in it. I'm on mobile so I can't look for it.
I've talked about some other functions also, like the wii emulator (but this should be available through an update) on IRC, i posted a log somewhere
Basically, the OS third-parties got until very recently was deprived of a lot of services, they received a new one, but there are still a good bunch missing. Hopefully, most of the interesting stuff will be unlocked with the day one patch
I said it too. I also said I wouldn't be surprised if MiiVerse got pushed back a couple of weeks. We might get a bare bones version of it day one, but I bet the full features will be delayed.
And people laughed at me when I said it. But I said it a couple of months ago. Does that make me a credible source like you ideaman?
well, bare bones version day one =/= no third-party integration (the latter is more specific)
But you have an awesome avatar so that's cool, and who laughed at you, we'll revenge you !
I said it too. I also said I wouldn't be surprised if MiiVerse got pushed back a couple of weeks. We might get a bare bones version of it day one, but I bet the full features will be delayed.
And people laughed at me when I said it. But I said it a couple of months ago. Does that make me a credible source like you ideaman?
Nintendo just today updated their day 1 list (it's still incomplete but they marked some games for launch), so I think that's in. Look at their recent ND videos, they mention the Network and eShop downloads, but not TVii or any apps. I think the game stuff is ready but the entertainment stuff is delayed.
ok, makes sense.
Guys, Nintendo is going to release updates and games over the next few years. And these updates and games are not present now, and you have to wait for them (maybe years). It's best that you all wait until the end of the Wii U cycle before you buy it because it isn't a finished product yet.
Apart from the BC stuffs it's not that important, heck us PAL land gamers won't even have these features :lol
I believe it was the New York event in September. Right after they showed TVii on stage or at the very end of that section. The video is on Nintendo.com and on youtube.
Right, so we still don't know unless you can find the source.
Baconsammy
Banned
Typical Nintendo, but not a big deal to me. TVii is a joke until it can support more than a Tivo(who still uses Tivo?) and the other services are readily available on my 360. As long as Miiverse and the E Shop are up, I don't care.
TheNatural
My Member!
There you go early adopters, another win for you guys. Dunno which one tops the list for 'dumbest people' award. Early adopters or undecided voters.
I've talked about some other functions also, like the wii emulator (but this should be available through an update) on IRC, i posted a log somewhere
Basically, the OS third-parties got until very recently was deprived of a lot of services, they received a new one, but there are still a good bunch missing. Hopefully, most of the interesting stuff will be unlocked with the day one patch
But the Wii emulator is there day 1, so...
radioheadrule83
Banned
Cymbal Head
Banned
So knowing Big N, we can expect this update to become available at around 11:55pm on Dec. 31. Yeah?
Yeah, fortunately, but through an update, so it confirms it wasn't available until then to those who got access to the OS.
For the topic, i really hope they will secure partnerships with content broadcasting in Europe to have this feature, tired of all those japan-only or usa-only thingies ><
KojiKnight
Member
Called it weeks ago that Nintendo would be shipping an incomplete OS... Oh Nintendo, at least you don't disappoint on disappointing predictions coming true...
Still.... Mario games, I'll still be picking mine up at midnight.
Still.... Mario games, I'll still be picking mine up at midnight.
GiantEnemyGoomba
Member
NICE!
Baconsammy
Banned
They're crafty. They didn't say which December it will be released in.
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
That's extremely disappointing. Im glad they are continuing to work out whatever problems NintendoTVii might still have, but this should have be available day one, no excuses.
Surely it will be up before Christmas though.
Surely it will be up before Christmas though.
:/
plagiarize
Banned
Are you calling me stupid?
Ah, I was looking forward to this on day one. All is fine if I can still download and install downloadable games. I switched my NSMBU preorder at Game Stop to ZombiU since I decided to just download Mario.
The TVii delay isn't a huge deal to me, but I still can't understand how they can't launch with one of their most touted features already enabled.
The TVii delay isn't a huge deal to me, but I still can't understand how they can't launch with one of their most touted features already enabled.
Actually if it's available through an update it pretty much means it's a software based emulator, no?
radioheadrule83
Banned
Probably just a case of no (original-Wii) System Menu software to boot to until the update. I doubt there's significant software emulation going on.
Why?
There's plenty of precedent for consoles launching without features they would later have. The 360 and PS3 have had tonnes of cumulative and improving updates.
Also... it's a month. Meh.
Why?
There's plenty of precedent for consoles launching without features they would later have. The 360 and PS3 have had tonnes of cumulative and improving updates.
Also... it's a month. Meh.
KojiKnight
Member
Since they have been using it as a remote before the update that even brings BC.. yes.
(edit) As for being "dumb" to early adopt... New 2D mario game being heralded as the best one in decades by most gaming press.... Yep, still a good launch for me.
Gaming is still the main feature of my gaming consoles.
Lol don't kid yourself. I'll be on 12/31/12 at 11:59 pm pst
BING!
Of course talking to your console doesn't feel good as a big gamepad in your hand.
Seriously though I was looking forward to TVii features.
GiantEnemyGoomba
Member
I'm still wondering if StreetPass could be implemented in a way. Either by an electronic card you can carry around (similar to what was rumored) or through your 3DS.
Bummer. I promised my fiancé that I wouldn't play until she got off from work so we could play together and I was going to play around with TVii during the football game. Oh well, no biggie. Funny to see the overreactions though. And by that I mean the people calling out the "haters". All I see is indifference and slight disappointment, nobody is losing their shit lol.