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[Canon]

Do you need a sensor bar or can you use the Wii U GamePads black strip thing at the top? For Wii games. Because how else would that work!?

 

[izzyizzyizzy]

Click on your orange Mii, you will have to agree to some terms first

Oh thanks. I just ignored that for some reason

 

[Rubixcuba]

The new TOS gives hope but don't expect it yet.

Megaton ?

 

[JazzmanZ]

a test to see if it worked

 

[Sakura]

What sites are you guys uploading images to? Imgur just says it's "pending" forever, and I can't even get the upload button to work on Minus.

Make sure you've pressed X to have the curtain thingy, should show your saved image on top screen, then you can upload to minus and whatever.

 

[Riki]

Because I love this game.

 

[gogogow]

What sites are you guys uploading images to? Imgur just says it's "pending" forever, and I can't even get the upload button to work on Minus.

Don't use imgur, it will compress the shit out of your screenshots.

 

[Shaanyboi]

That's dumb... So skyward sword and galaxy 1 and 2 still needs a wii-mote...

posts like this... i don't even....

 

[Squishy3]

What sites are you guys uploading images to? Imgur just says it's "pending" forever, and I can't even get the upload button to work on Minus.

I used http://abload.de

Make sure you've pressed X to have the curtain thingy, should show your saved image on top screen, then you can upload to minus and whatever.

Don't need to do that, selecting browse on any image sharing website automatically picks the current game screen from TV or gamepad.

 

[Samurai_Heart]

So...p-p-p-pics from M-m-m-mon Hun is possible then? *blubbers like a school girl* If so, update of the year!!! Next up, the Direct...

Yeah can we get people to try MH3U?

Clearly nobody bought the game.

Does not work T_T, only software that supports Miiverse screenshots

 

[firehawk12]

How do Wii games work on the game pad?

 

[Dead Man Typing]

Very happy to have analogue sound with hdmi picture, finally. It means I can play Wii games in 60hz with sound. I haven't checked if they fixed the 50hz only over analogue video issue yet, maybe tomorrow.

Also, the gamepad had a sensor bar built in all along. Who knew?

 

[StreetsAhead]

Do you need a sensor bar or can you use the Wii U GamePads black strip thing at the top? For Wii games. Because how else would that work!?

Use the strip on the game pad.

 

[Zornack]

So can I play Wii virtual console games on the gamepad now? If so, looks like I'm replaying Chrono Trigger.

 

[Kandinsky]

Monster Hunter doesn't work lol.

It says I have no uploadable screenshots when I try to upload.

Worthless update, holy shit.

 

[MegalonJJ]

Everything just seems to have a sharper tone to it all on the Gamepad.

The colour red always looked a little fuzzy on the Gamepad, has this been fixed?

 

[brochiller]

The new TOS gives hope but don't expect it yet.

It's happening?

Well hey, that's nice (except for the may part... I feel uneasy about that...) but it's just a matter of WHEN.

My god, finally. This gives me hope.

The NID thing just gets more and more interesting...

It's fine if it takes a little bit, as long as they confirm it's coming, I'm all in.

This has been in there since the Wii U came out, only before it had an added statement at the end regarding "limitations on its use." Just don't get your hopes up.

Check here.

http://web.archive.org/web/20130822043113/http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/info/en_na/docs.jsp

 

[kuppy]

Official notes are out:
https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wiiu/en_na/system_system_update.jsp

For the OP:



Version 4.0.0 U, available via an Internet connection, includes the following improvements:

New Features:

• A feature to output video and sound to the Wii U GamePad when using Wii Mode
  • Users can choose to output to the TV and GamePad, or just the TV
• A feature to automatically receive recommended software and demo titles from Nintendo using SpotPass
• Support for USB keyboards
• An option to disable use of a Nintendo Network ID on non-Nintendo hardware, such as PCs and smartphones
• Support for Dolby® Pro Logic® II Surround Sound when playing Wii software

Changes to Wii U Menu:

• Added a friend list icon to the Wii U Menu for easier access to the Friend List

Changes to System Settings:

• An option to automatically receive recommended software is now available under “Internet”
• A setting to select which cable outputs sound is available through “TV”
  • Users can choose to output sound through an HDMI cable, non-HDMI cable, or both cables at the same time. Click here for instructions
• A setting to adjust the hourly interval in which standby functions are performed is available under “Power Settings” when Standby Functions are enabled

Changes to Wii U Chat:

• Added the option to view a friend’s profile on Miiverse when sending or receiving a chat request
• Users can now chat using a headset connected to the Wii U GamePad

Changes to Internet Browser:

• Pressing the R or L Buttons on the Wii U GamePad will skip video playback forward/back a small amount of time
• Holding the R Button will speed up video playback
• Ability to save username and passwords for websites that require login
• Ability to launch the Internet Browser during gameplay and upload screenshots
• Added support for viewing PDF files
• Added features intended for website developers that allow the user to enable developer tools and set user agent

Improvements to system stability and usability:

• Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience

 

[Cuburt]

Picture posted from my Wii U

 

[UncleSporky]

Minus threw a fit at my last attempt to post these, here they are on imgur:

 

[March of the Crabs]

Did some skimming over the new TOS (probably the first time in my entire life I've read even part of one of these fucking things) and it goes on about linking stuff to authorized "Nintendo Devices" or something. Interesting stuff. Hopefully someone smarter than me can look over it and see if they can pick anything else noteworthy out.

 

[Surfheart]

Very happy to have analogue sound with hdmi picture, finally. It means I can play Wii games in 60hz with sound. I haven't checked if they fixed the 50hz only over analogue video issue yet, maybe tomorrow.

Also, the gamepad had a sensor bar built in all along. Who knew?

Would be interested to know this too. Also wondering if the Wii BC supports video over HDMI and audio over analogue.

 

[Beats]

Worthless update, holy shit.

Well, it works with my other games. I don't know if it's on Capcom or Nintendo to fix it for MH3U.

 

[Oni Link 666]

Can you send friend requests straight from the friends list now instead of going through Miiverse? Anyone want to help me test it?

 

[brochiller]

Did some skimming over the new TOS (probably the first time in my entire life I've read even part of one of these fucking things) and it goes on about linking stuff to authorized "Nintendo Devices" or something. Interesting stuff. Hopefully someone smarter than me can look over it and see if they can pick anything else noteworthy out.

See my post above. I compared it pretty closely with the old ToS and there isn't really much new.

 

[SirUltimos]

Capcom specifically disabled screenshots for Monster Hunter.

 

[pestul]

The best console internet browser got even better.. So good.

 

[March of the Crabs]

See my post above. I compared it pretty closely with the old ToS and there isn't really much new.

Sorry, completely missed that post! Hype deflated.

 

[KojiKnight]

For those trying to use imgur, try http://m.imgur.com. Their mobile site seems to work better on the wii U.

 

[DaBoss]

This has been in there since the Wii U came out, only before it had an added statement at the end regarding "limitations on its use." Just don't get your hopes up.

Check here.

http://web.archive.org/web/20130822043113/http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/info/en_na/docs.jsp

I choose to BELIEVE! Hoping the removal of the limitations section means we have more control over it.

 

[Sakura]

 

[bodeiseifer]

 

[Zoramon089]

Well, it works with my other games. I don't know if it's on Capcom or Nintendo to fix it for MH3U.

It's clearly a Capcom change. And I say "change" instead of "fix" because they intentionally disabled screencapping in MH3U

 

[takriel]

Is it out in Europe yet?

 

[Bronetta]

Not sure if already mentioned but Club Nintendo is down for maintenance. Iwata preparing to drop the bomb in tomorrow's Direct?

 

[Tripon]

How do you take pics?

 

[Darryl]

playing wii games on the controller is pretty funny feeling. it looks great. i'm playing some mario galaxy.

 

[Thunder Monkey]

Haha I doubt that. I didn't notice any difference, and there really not they could've done with it through the firmware.

Given what I've read about off tv play by those with discerning eyes, there is a degree of artifacting with the streamed video.

That is something that could be easily fixed through software. There's nothing they could do with the actual quality of the screen, but the software side can always be refined.

 

[metsallica]

Can you send friend requests straight from the friends list now instead of going through Miiverse? Anyone want to help me test it?

Sure, friend me. metsallica

 

[March of the Crabs]

Not sure if already mentioned but Club Nintendo is down for maintenance. Iwata preparing to drop the bomb in tomorrow's Direct.

Probably just preparing a survey about the update

 

[Poyunch]

So let me get this straight. Are you guys going to stare at the Wii U gamepad while using Wiimotes? I guess it's a good thing I saved an SD TV for the Wii.

 

[Kandinsky]

The new TOS gives hope but don't expect it yet.

Well fuck me, if this is what I think it is I'll reward them with 5 games.

 

[axisofweevils]

Is it out in Europe yet?

yep.

 

[Whogie]

Devolution is working. Just had to revalidate my discs.
It's forcing 4:3 now, so I don't see a way to do widescreen anymore. No big deal, it was hacky anyways.

 

[X05]

This has been in there since the Wii U came out, only before it had an added statement at the end regarding "limitations on its use." Just don't get your hopes up.

Check here.

http://web.archive.org/web/20130822043113/http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/info/en_na/docs.jsp

I think it's coming soon-ish because of this:

An option to disable use of a Nintendo Network ID on non-Nintendo hardware, such as PCs and smartphones

It's an interesting choice of words, don't you think?
I mean, they could've just said "WiiU"...

 

[Unai]

If this does mean an account system, I'm rewarding Nintendo with the following digital purchases:

- The Wonderful 101
- Wind Waker HD
- Mario & Luigi on 3DS


That's for starters. I'll also likely moving to all-digital, since I have a nice 1TB hard drive connected to the Wii U.

Make it happen, Nintendo.

I'll buy all my games from the e-Shop if it means an account system.

 

[Scum]

Can you send friend requests straight from the friends list now instead of going through Miiverse? Anyone want to help me test it?

Looks like you can. Want to test it?

 

[UncleSporky]

So let me get this straight. Are you guys going to stare at the Wii U gamepad while using Wiimotes? I guess it's a good thing I saved an SD TV for the Wii.

Or a classic controller, yeah. Which is pretty comfortable. Pad, CC, headphones on in the easy chair. Feels good, man.

 

[starwarsfan541]

Can we upload game shots from the wii mode?

 

[Meesh]

Okay, so skimming through gbatemp it seems hacked vWiis still run HBC fine . Also seeing as the game pad has the sensor bar built in, it seems like this was the kind of capability that was intended day 1 launch, lol. It's kinda funny/sad it took them this long to get this far. Baby Mario steps, Baby Mario steps....all we need now is a damn VC update including some GC or Dreamcast(?) games