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Wii U Release Day Thread

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Roo

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jonno394 said:
Just setting up my NNID and I spot a dead pixel. I can live with it....I think.... :(

NNID: jonno394
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I think you're the first one that I've read has this problem. Weird.
Too bad dead pixels are "normal"
scratch the screen, return it and say it was like that when you got it (?) :p
 
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SnowyFack

Neo Member
Hi guys, i have a problem with the home screen. In the left i have the screen cut, but only in the left!!! in the option menu where you can change tv options there isn't an option that permits of regulate home screen dimensios. Instead for example in miiverse or shop menù there is the possibility of regulate the screen dimension. I don t know what i have to do. Please help me.
 
PAULINK

PAULINK

I microwave steaks.
That satisfaction you get when beating someone online and then they complain about it on miiverse, priceless. Looks like we got some Europeans joining the fray in TTT2!
 
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nickcv

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for those people using the gamepad to control both the tv and skybox how does it work exactly?

there's a button you push to switch from one remote to the other one?
 
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Chris23235

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Berlin here. Got home with the console 10:30 AM, unboxed it, set it up and started the Update by 11:55 AM, download was finished 50 minutes later. A little bit of pain, that every of the 3 games I have (Nintendo Land, NSMU Wii U and Zombi U) need updates, but as I can play while they are downloading, it's ok.
Nano Assault download from the eshop was very fast (88 MB).
 
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Spieler Eins

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Finally the console connects to the internet, at least that's what it says. However, I can't get the update going - anyone else with this problem? I get either error 105 4244 or 4400. :/
One time I've seen the update progession bar for a few seconds before it crashed, but now I get errors right after ,,searching for updates'' ugh. Did a reboot a couple of times and I tried updating through internet settings and clicking the Wii mode.
The signal is rather weak where I use the console (though some minor update on Wii worked a couple of days ago), could that be it? There's nothing else yet that could test the Internet connection.
 
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jarosh

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UK or Scandinavian people: You guys got the Netflix app? Separate download from the shop or just on the home menu by default?
 
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Moz La Punk

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Spieler Eins said:
Finally the console connects to the internet, at least that's what it says. However, I can't get the update going - anyone else with this problem? I get either error 105 4244 or 4400. :/
One time I've seen the update progession bar for a few seconds before it crashed, but now I get errors right after ,,searching for updates'' ugh. Did a reboot a couple of times and I tried updating through internet settings and clicking the Wii mode.
The signal is rather weak where I use the console (though some minor update on Wii worked a couple of days ago), could that be it? There's nothing else yet that could test the Internet connection.
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I have the same thing..
 
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CrunchinJelly

formerly cjelly
jarosh said:
UK or Scandinavian people: You guys got the Netflix app? Separate download from the shop or just on the home menu by default?
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It was on the Home menu by default when I had run the main update but it either updated or downloaded it when I launched it.

So I dunno if it was just an icon or the whole thing pre-installed.
 
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Conrad Link

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Are there any cool little pouches or bags for the Wii U controller? Something simple I could slip on it, not clutter-y. Mine sits on my table but I'm scared I'll drop something onto it one day lol.
 
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mrklaw

MrArseFace
hey, it reaches my bedroom! lost stability going up the stairs but was ok when after that. very nice. thats probably around 20-25ft plus a floor and solid bed to go through

edit: my legs might be too much.. might play with moving the console a bit, feels like i'm on the limit
 
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Danielsan

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I can't for the life of me get that thing to connect to my wirless internet. Why the fuck can't you get basic online functionality right Nintendo. My smartphone and laptop had no issues. Neither did my PS3.

Anyone have any pointers?
 
Nemesis_

Nemesis_

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Hey guys quick question.

Playing ME3, and the host of this match can chat to me through gamepad but I cannot. Any ideas? I tapped the screen and the mic icon started "waving" but I still can't chat to him. Anyone know why?
 
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Clay Davis

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woohoo, the update and install are finally over. I didn't get my id of choice sadly, but that's to be expected.

my id is - tastyfreeze. everyone please add me or post your id and I will send you a request.

one last thing before I go back to playing zombiu. I really do love the gamepad, it can't be said enough just how amazing it is. the slow menus will take some getting used to, but that's soon forgotten when you're running through the underground smashing heads with the trusty cricket bat.
 
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CoolS

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farnham said:
How much does the wiiu games cost at media markt or saturn..
Currently i have nintendoland, trine and nano assault only
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Nintendo published games were 54,99€ at Media Markt, the rest either 49,99€ or 59.99€ if I remember correct. Mabye Fifa 13 was even more.
 
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CrankyKong

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I was expecting to feel the sting of buyers remorse but I don't really.
Turns out its actually quite a lovely console, even if it has some slow features at the moment.
Playing Mario while I let my mum watch my TV was great.
 
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radioheadrule83

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spadge said:
you should post the pics, I know it's been done elsewhere but i'm still interested.
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I have some of it turned on and stuff but I can't upload them at the minute.

The lovefilm app says wait for an update (but doesn't seem like it means system update), so I'm assuming it will auto update spotpass style

My NNID is the same as my 360 gamertag: FrakEarth
 
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Danielsan

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Anyone have any tips on connection to the internet. I finally got it to take my router, but it still won't connect to the internet. Severely pissed off right now.
 
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Wrestlemania

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Adamm said:
No it was £299

& I just got an email from amazon telling me to return my Wii u for a refund? Can't they just post me out the game?
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Tell them you're not willing to do that, other people have been told to order the game again and then Amazon set the price to £0.
 
Skyfireblaze

Skyfireblaze

Member
The launch update wasn't too bad for me I left it running, watched a episode of Charmed re-run on TV, ate breakfast and before the episode was finished the update was done :D

And everything is smooth so far too, no lock-ups or anything but to be honest I haven't even played a game yet as I let it download FIFA and I still have to figure out how to place it in my room. Unfortunately the pad doesn't reach my living room though that might be a interference issue as it works perfectly when I raise my arms o.o

So far I only have two gripes with the system, the first being the gamepad having a separate charger (could it maybe have a USB 3.0 adapter in the future? I heard that USB 3.0 can be quite powerful if needed) and the second, after watching a few Youtube videos I can only say "OMG I need a video player!" the thought of watching anime on the pad is dazzling! :p

Oh and my NiN ID is SkyyDX.
 
Duallusion

Duallusion

Member
How the hell did you people get an update in an hour?:/ Hour and a half later on 20/20 and I'm not even halfway there, damnit! Is it because I've set it to UK even though I'm not from there? Geez-us...
 
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Kjellson

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My update failed after a while. I accidentally clicked away the text before I could read the reason. I can't try again because I'm leaving for work in an hour. Worried as fuck now. :/
 
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Septimius

Junior Member
Duallusion said:
How the hell did you people get an update in an hour?:/ Hour and a half later on 20/20 and I'm not even halfway there, damnit! Is it because I've set it to UK even though I'm not from there? Geez-us...
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Yeah, I should be able to reach at least 2MB/s (20mbps line), but it probably took two hours. I fell asleep while it was updating, and my girlfriend said "It's done, I'm gonna turn it off now" - and I was suddenly awake and I was like "NO, I need to check it!" - I can't remember checking it though. I guess I was happy it was done when I turned it off yesterday, though.

Haha.
 
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Nibel

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Ordered at Redcoon.de and now they've suprised me with saying that my order will be shippet - on January 30th 2013?

FUCK DAT, cancelled my order and will get my money back. My big brother is now in Frankfurt and will drive to other cities before getting here - if he don't get one, that means that we'll have to drive to every fucking store - we call that hunting

I will destroy this planet for the shit that I'm put up with :lol
If that happens with the PS4 and 720, I will go HAM on earth
 
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Spieler Eins

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Danielsan said:
Anyone have any tips on connection to the internet. I finally got it to take my router, but it still won't connect to the internet. Severely pissed off right now.
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Have you already set up a connection manually? That way I've made it through the connection tests, however I can't get into the update. Equally pissed right now, 350 down the drain if this won't work...
 
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radioheadrule83

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My update took twenty minutes or so for the actual download portion and then a bit more for the install (uk here) - thought I was going to wait as long as some of you guys so I was pleasantly surprised!

The browser curtain thing is such a silly cute touch, can already imagine revealing funny and hideous things to rooms full of people!


For those having connection trouble, connected to their router, go to internet settings > connect to internet and select connections button at top right. Tap the connection you already created earlier and you'll be able to change each setting manually. I had to set DNS to 008.008.008.008 and 008.008.004.004 (Google's DNS) in order to link an NNID.. I don't think Nintendo's name servers for the service have fully propagated to some ISP DNS services yet or something.
 
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Phife Dawg

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So since DHL crewed up my delivery (will probably reach me by Monday, lol) I decided to stroll around the city during lunch break and see if I can get a system. Snatched a premium at the local Saturn flagship store.

They had around 5 premium, 2 basic and 3 Zombi U units still available for pick-up. Certainly far less than what was still available on 3DS launch day at the same store but I don't know how the allocation between the two systems compare. Saw a lot of people checking the system out while I was strolling around, probably because it was placed very prominently at the big Nintendo aisle.

Will set up the system later today. Games should be there by then too (Zombi U, NSMBU and BLOPS II). Can't wait.
 
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MicH

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So eh... how long is it supposed to take to reformat an external HDD? My 2TB Seagate has taken me more than 10 minutes so far... eh...

EDIT: Got it.. Didn't plug it in properly, whoops
 
Smiles and Cries

Smiles and Cries

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MicH said:
So eh... how long is it supposed to take to reformat an external HDD? My 2TB Seagate has taken me more than 10 minutes so far... eh...
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depends on how much software the Seagate came with that is now being wiped clean?

my WD Element 2TB took two minutes because I selected it because it had no fancy software
 
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