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[Riki]

What about 4K? Did they add 4K???

Better. 40K.

 

[def sim]

Nintendo fans are crazy. I hope this firmware update that you are all freaking out over lives up to your hype levels.

You don't get hype for patch notes?

 

[Vibranium]

Nintendo fans are crazy. I hope this firmware update that you are all freaking out over lives up to your hype levels.

When it's Nintendo you're dealing with, freaking out over a firmware update is serious business given how slow they move for everything that isn't a video game.

 

[chronosic]

Good thing the WiiU can download and install updates even when you're not there

Yessssss. I was worrying I wasn't going to be able to play wonderful 101 as soon as I got home.

 

[GiantBreadbug]

GUYS WHAT THE FUCK DOES IT DO AAAAAAAAAH

 

[matrix-cat]

I've had my Wii U about four days, and this is the second giant, hype-train-hijacking, life-changing system update I'm downloading. Great system or GREATEST SYSTEM?

 

[Saint Gregory]

Is there any special reason why they put the update system button so close to the format system button? It makes me kind of nervous that they looks so similar too :{

 

[Jrs3000]

yeah I did. Found that odd as hell

I'm still reading over everything but I'm afraid to assume this is the account system we been begging for. Someone slap me if I'm dreaming.

 

[UncleSporky]

The updating while in standby is awesome, but really this is mostly a stability update. Still, I'm happy they're improving some of this stuff.

You think?

It could easily be downloading something cool for tomorrow's Direct, with a little unlock code update sent after the Direct airs...

 

[foxuzamaki]

The last 3 times I've turned on the Wii U has been for system updates. *headshake*

This is not nintendo's fault, this is your fault.

 

[Zoramon089]

The last 3 times I've turned on the Wii U has been for system updates. *headshake*

You realize you can still play games and use the system and it'll download and install in the background, right?

 

[Choppasmith]

I'm excited and I don't even have a Wii U yet.

 

[Smellycat]

Wow, that was unexpected

 

[bon]

Aaaaaaaaand... Done.

EDIT: Meh, just added folders, unified system account, OS-level voice chat, color to Miiverse drawings, etc.

Folders?? Oh baby!

 

[gogogow]

The OP should add the release notes to the first post for when its finally updated.

http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu/system-update/

It hasn't been updated as it still at 3.1.0U:

"Available Now:
New features and improved performance for your Wii U console

Unlock the next level of potential for your Wii U™ experience with system update 3.1.0 U, available now. Features include:

Improvements to standby functions: The standby functions will now regularly connect to the Internet when the Wii U console is powered down to check for available SpotPass data or software and system updates. Software updates will be installed while the Wii U console is powered down, and system updates will be installed the next time the Wii U console is powered on.

Improvements to system stability and usability: Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience."

THIS IS FROM JULY, bwahahahaha.

 

[-PXG-]

Aw shit. Downloading now.

 

[illadelph]

freaking the fuck out uubgfhdbfklasj;fa'onma

 

[VanWinkle]

I can't believe we don't know what this thing does!

 

[Brofield]

Nintendo fans are crazy. I hope this firmware update that you are all freaking out over lives up to your hype levels.

It's a NINTENDO firmware update. Anything that's new from them we gladly insert into our

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consoles

and damn well pleasure ourselves with it.

 

[jmizzal]

So I turned on my wii u and it asked me to verify my account password and now accept a nintendo network service agreement. Anyone else get this?

yup, I shouldve read what I was agreeing too but wanted the update lol

I got 12 mins left

 

[Incitemaybe]

Is there any special reason why they put the update system button so close to the format system button? It makes me kind of nervous that they looks so similar too :{

Seriously. Same on the 3ds.....not cool placement Nintendo.

 

[UncleSporky]

I'm still reading over everything but I'm afraid to assume this is the account system we been begging for. Someone slap me if I'm dreaming.

It won't be, because that should affect 3DS simultaneously I believe, which is getting no such update.

 

[HamPster PamPster]

you have a $350 youtube machine?

Correction: I have a $350 youtube machine that freezes when playing youtube

 

[vinnygambini]

15 mins left hnnnnggggggggggg

 

[Vyse The Legend]

Under 1 minute to go here.

 

[Immaculate]

SOMEONE HAS TO BE FINISHED RIGHT?

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why am I going crazy over this I don't even have a wii u lol

 

[Proven]

Nintendo fans are crazy. I hope this firmware update that you are all freaking out over lives up to your hype levels.

Hey, it's in the thread title. Even if this just adds support for a single extra account slot, you gotta go all out.

 

[SloaneRisette]

I can't believe we don't know what this thing does!

And we'll never know.

 

[Japanmanx3]

Is it bad that I'm excited for this update and I don't have a WiiU?

I don't know but it makes me Tingly...

 

[Whogie]

16 minutes
I'm under the impression no one has finished.

 

[Phanservice]

Wow my wii u can blend now! Best update ever!

 

[Riki]

A bit over 50% done here.

 

[Satchel]

Have they confirmed printer support and a clock fix?

 

[Samurai_Heart]

So...who's finished their download? I'm at ETA 10 mins

 

[DidntKnowJack]

It would be funny if they stealth introduced a gold coin achievement-like system. Yeah, I know. It's not gonna happen.

 

[lobdale]

I got 7 minutes left.

 

[Like the hat?]

Nintendo fans are crazy. I hope this firmware update that you are all freaking out over lives up to your hype levels.

Obviously you've never seen a console firmware update thread on gaf. The craziness transcends console boundary lines.

 

[StreetsAhead]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/support/system_update/index.html

Japanese page updated.

Wii games have Off TV play (still requires Wiimotes) and surround sound baby!

 

[chifanpoe]

So I turned on my wii u and it asked me to verify my account password and now accept a nintendo network service agreement. Anyone else get this?

Yes.

 

[Dead Prince]

Have they confirmed printer support and a clock fix?

We already have the gameboy printer support. What more do you want

 

[ThatsMytrunks]

It's happening~

 

[Vorundor]

7 Minutes left here. CAN'T WAIT!!

 

[DaBoss]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/support/system_update/index.html

Japanese page updated.

Wii games have Off TV play and surround sound baby!

WTF?

 

[Immaculate]

I don't know but it makes me Tingly...

 

[VanWinkle]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/support/system_update/index.html

Japanese page updated.

Wii games have Off TV play and surround sound baby!

WHAT?!?! YES!!!

 

[Davey Cakes]

Downloading now.

 

[Dwayne]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/support/system_update/index.html

Japanese page updated.

Wii games have Off TV play and surround sound baby!

omg no kidding, maybe I won't sell my wii u

EDIT: provided I can use the gamepad as the controller

 

[UncleSporky]

Seriously this might appear to be nothing at all, and then tomorrow we get a 1 meg update that unlocks the stuff this update does.

 

[Frumix]

The OP should add the release notes to the first post for when its finally updated.

http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu/system-update/

It hasn't been updated as it still at 3.1.0U:

Glad it's stable.

 

[EloquentM]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/support/system_update/index.html

Japanese page updated.

Wii games have Off TV play and surround sound baby!

Holy shit