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[speedpop]

Games do it too. Mario was cutting off a good chunk of the TV play-area as well. My TV had a setting I could adjust to mitigate the Wii U's failings. Seriously, though, why is this not an issue with PS3 and 360 but it is with Wii U? To answer your question, there's no universal adjustment. Some apps do have screen settings. I believe the browser is one of them, and also Netflix. My best advice to you is to make sure your TV is set to display the image it's being sent without adding anything to it (ie dont use Letterbox mode etc. Set your TV to Full/Just/Native (whichever your TV maker uses to signify this mode).

Alright. I'll work it out though it's an old Panasonic LCD from '05 so it might not be in there hahaha.

Cheers guys, got it. I was following that link but got confused by one of the settings. Now to wait for the update to download.

I also had trouble with the wireless dropping out occasionally, so I changed the channel to channel 13. Whether that will happen for you or it's an isolated problem on my end, I don't know. Figured I'd state it anyway.

 

[Chopper]

Just got back with my Wii U. My local Game was quiet. Only about 10 other people in to pick their console up that I saw. Holy crap at the game prices. Also, they tried very hard indeed to flog accessory packs and extended warranties. My neck hurts from shaking my head so much.

Got all set up. No problems connecting to the Internet. Was super keen to secure an NNID, so was sad to see it required the update. I couldn't see download management on the menu, so I panicked and started the update, so I'm stuck looking at a progress bar. My Wifi fucking sucks out here in the countryside too, so that'll be me done for the night. :/

Still, absolutely love the control pad. I was super surprised at the awesomeness of the screen. I look forward to checking it all out properly in the morning.

Am I able to turn this control pad screen off while the update downloads? And will it automatically install once downloaded, or is this thing gonna be on all night?

 

[Resistance100]

This Gamepad battery life is going to annoy me at some point. Already had to recharge it twice today. (It is launch day mind so i'll let it pass)

 

[rpmurphy]

Just got back with my Wii U. My local Game was quiet. Only about 10 other people in to pick their console up that I saw. Holy crap at the game prices. Also, they tried very hard indeed to flog accessory packs and extended warranties. My neck hurts from shaking my head so much.

Got all set up. No problems connecting to the Internet. Was super keen to secure an NNID, so was sad to see it required the update. I couldn't see download management on the menu, so I panicked and started the update, so I'm stuck looking at a progress bar. My Wifi fucking sucks out here in the countryside too, so that'll be me done for the night. :/

Still, absolutely love the control pad. I was super surprised at the awesomeness of the screen. I look forward to checking it all out properly in the morning.

Am I able to turn this control pad screen off while the update downloads? And will it automatically install once downloaded, or is this thing gonna be on all night?

I don't think you can turn off the gamepad screen when you're watching the system update since the option is through the home button menu. I think it should dim automatically after a while though.

 

[Baconsammy]

Am I able to turn this control pad screen off while the update downloads? And will it automatically install once downloaded, or is this thing gonna be on all night?

You can turn the screen off, but not if you want the Wii U to turn off when the download is complete. It's one or the other. Weird design decision. Updates dont install on their own.

 

[Chopper]

You can turn the screen off, but not if you want the Wii U to turn off when the download is complete. It's one or the other. Weird design decision. Updates dont install on their own.

So will I wake up to a prompt to install the update? How long can I expect that to take?

 

[Smiles and Cries]

This Gamepad battery life is going to annoy me at some point. Already had to recharge it twice today. (It is launch day mind so i'll let it pass)

I am never mobile enough to unplug it but yeah that would be annoying if I had the need

 

[Chopper]

I am never mobile enough to unplug it but yeah that would be annoying if I had the need

For some reason my brain is struggling to deal with the fact that the controller has its own charger that is not tethered in any way to the console.

 

[BowieZ]

Can u not play off TV with sound on the GamePad?

 

[zroid]

Can u not play off TV with sound on the GamePad?

I think it depends on the game. BTW I tried to find you on Miiverse but it said user not found

 

[Smiles and Cries]

For some reason my brain is struggling to deal with the fact that the controller has its own charger that is not tethered in any way to the console.

well you can leave your console in the living room and take the gamepad to the bedroom and get you gaming session in before bedtime it need power so makes sense

it would need to use a Y cable to get any charge from the Wii U's USBs lol

 

[zroid]

Heh I've been charging my PS3 controllers exclusively on my laptop for years, so not charging on the console itself doesn't faze me at all

 

[evilromero]

I kind of wish I just downloaded Zombi and Mario U. I'm finding it more and more inconvenient to get off my lazy ass and change games now. :/ Gonna start with downloading Paper Mario 3D.

 

[Baconsammy]

So will I wake up to a prompt to install the update? How long can I expect that to take?

I believe the update is about a gig in size. So figure at least 10 mins. Mario was 1.8 gig and took 20 mins to install (3 hours to download...fix those servers, Nintendo).

 

[Fahrenheit]

Do the Wii points cards work with WiiU?

 

[rpmurphy]

Haha, some of the Miis when they run onto WWP does the: ⊂二二（ ＾ω＾）二⊃ ﾌﾞｰﾝ

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Haha, some of the Miis when they run onto WWP does the: ⊂二二（ ＾ω＾）二⊃ ﾌﾞｰﾝ

been wondering what is that they do? http://www.geocities.jp/boon_matome/boon-f.html

Do the Wii points cards work with WiiU?

no only 3DS eShop / Wii U eShop

 

[ThankeeSai]

Got back from Blockbuster a couple of hours ago. Was very quiet and there were more people there to pick up Farcry 3 than the WiiU!

Store guy said all of their stock is spoken for, however (I'm guessing it being a weeknight put a few people off the midnight launch).

Update done, just testing the browser, then for some ZombiU.

Feel free to add me by the way - nnid = Thankee_Sai

 

[zroid]

Do the Wii points cards work with WiiU?

No, unless you mean on the Wii Shop in Wii mode. 3DS cards work though.

 

[Kunan]

I just played Mario, and realized I didn't play it on the TV. My natural attraction is to play it on the GamePad. Maybe I'm a handheld guy, but I expect people will more likely play games looking at the screen they have in their hands.

The system has completely taken over my handheld play time, which was to lounge on the couch or in bed. Big screen, dual analog and nice graphics = yes please!

 

[Kevtones]

Going to download WO3 Hyper - I'm officially insane!

 

[rpmurphy]

been wondering what is that they do? http://www.geocities.jp/boon_matome/boon-f.html

Taking off into the skies. Not really, but it's what kids do.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Going to download WO3 Hyper - I'm officially insane!

pretty same to me, give impressions because I have seen no talk of it around here

 

[speedpop]

I bought Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper. I'd give impressions but it's still updating.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Taking off into the skies. Not really, but it's what kids do.

Miiverse + Wara Ware Plaza + eShop connection = amazing me for the past few days

if the Miis are doing meme stance on WWP things will get crazy

 

[zroid]

I was just going on Miiverse for a couple minutes to add a few EU folk... and now it's a half hour later

 

[jonno394]

GAME gaf. I heard Zombiu is £54.99 instore. Please tell me I've heard wrong......

 

[FairXchange]

Just got NSMBU. Man, I was digging Nintendo Land and loving Scribblenauts.. But this ish right here.. So good.

 

[tycoonheart]

I was just going on Miiverse for a couple minutes to add a few EU folk... and now it's a half hour later

I could spend hours checking miiverse community posts.

 

[EatChildren]

NNID: EatChildren

 

[rpmurphy]

NNID: EatChildren

Keeping your fingers crossed that it won't get banned?

 

[Ein Bear]

NNID: EatChildren

I'm kind of surprised Nintendo let you have that.

 

[EvilMario]

I'm kind of surprised Nintendo let you have that.

I give him two days at best. Nintendo moderation is hilariously strict and sometimes just doesn't make sense.

 

[KillerTravis]

NNID: EatChildren

Haha.

 

[onQ123]

NNID: EatChildren

Must be fun walking around the Miiverse with that name as little kids avoid you as much as they can lol

 

[Smiles and Cries]

NNID: EatChildren

must be an Australia thing because this would not fly in the US lol

 

[EatChildren]

Mii name "EatChildren" has been banned from appearing on Miiverse :lol

 

[krumble]

GAME gaf. I heard Zombiu is £54.99 instore. Please tell me I've heard wrong......

Don't know about GAME but HMV was £44.99 at the midnight launch, would expect it to be tomorrow..

 

[EDarkness]

Mii name "EatChildren" has been banned from appearing on Miiverse :lol

Heh, heh. Shouldn't be too surprising.

Oh, my nnid = EDarkness

 

[jonno394]

Don't know about GAME but HMV was £44.99 at the midnight launch, would expect it to be tomorrow..

Cheers buddy. A HMV "pop up" store has opened for Xmas just around the corner from where Im picking my Wii U up from shortly. I'll check their first.

Can't sleep. Been awake since 3 checking threads. Shouldve done the midnight launch.....

 

[Mistle]

Had lots of trouble setting up the console. First the Wii U refused to connect to the Internet, so I had to manually set up the network. However even then it kept dropping out.

Finally got it downloading the update, and it'd disconnect because of server issues every ~10 min lol. So I had to keep restarting the extremely slow download. Just now, 5 hours later, is the console finally updated. Hopefully it's smoother sailing from here on out! Got Mario and Zombi U to play

Question: Where is the Wii U club Nintendo code? I have the basic bundle. Australian too, if that makes a difference.

 

[Dreamwriter]

Question: Where is the Wii U club Nintendo code? I have the basic bundle. Australian too, if that makes a difference.

You shouldn't need a code - with the US system, you link your system up with your Club Nintendo code, and it automatically registers your console purchase with Club Nintendo (and any downloadable games you buy).

 

[zroid]

Mii name "EatChildren" has been banned from appearing on Miiverse :lol

excellent. go Miiverse mods!

 

[Mistle]

You shouldn't need a code - with the US system, you link your system up with your Club Nintendo code, and it automatically registers your console purchase with Club Nintendo (and any downloadable games you buy).

Ah yes, that makes sense.

Also, NNID: Mistle

It'd be great to get heaps of gaf in Miiverse.

 

[ArynCrinn]

Have to say the OS and UI is starting to grow on me, only a little....maybe the "Nintendo effect".

The Photo Mii creation can be pretty hilarious, first time trying it.

 

[Peagles]

Hmm, decisions.. Do I use my Steam name or my GAF name for my main NNID...?

 

[zroid]

Hmm, decisions.. Do I use my Steam name or my GAF name for my main NNID...?

GAF name because I don't know your Steam name.

 

[Gamer @ Heart]

Mii name "EatChildren" has been banned from appearing on Miiverse :lol

Sent you a friend request, but forgot to put gaf in the body. Same name here as my nnid.

 

[Gahiggidy]

Cheers guys, got it. I was following that link but got confused by one of the settings. Now to wait for the update to download.

Be sure to let us know what you think of "espresso" (the CPU) once you get it running.

 

[Peagles]

GAF name because I don't know your Steam name.

My Steam name is a bit "tougher" because it's much worse to have a "cute" name like Peagles on there. I guess Peagles is okay for a Ninty system right?

I've been able to register both, thankfully! Luckily I haven't made much progress with my Steam name yet. Saves aren't transferable are they?