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The Boat · Apr 24, 2014

That's very odd because I played loads of times without updating, it always asks whether you want to update or not. Not only that, neither of those games got an update recently and if there's no internet, there's no way Wii U can check if it needs updates.

Definitely doesn't sound like a normal situation. Deleting the update data (not the saves!) might be the best idea.

Z.. · Apr 24, 2014

PotionBleue said:
It can only say "preparing update" if it knows there's an update so the Wii U must have already accessed the Internet once. No?

Are there Internet connections set up in the Wii U Settings? Try deleting them all, we never know.

Nope. Hasn't been used since I left Portugal 2 weeks ago. First use since I've been in London.

jimi_dini · Apr 24, 2014

Z.. said:
Nsmbu/nfsmw/nintendo land. Tried batman arkham city and zombiu too, just in case. Same problem.

I just tried something. I deleted the update data of NSMBU, then disconnected internet and Wii U is actually behaving like that. But it says that the access point can not be found. I don't want to remove my WLAN settings to try out more.

Is there an access point configured on that Wii U? And did your friend delete updates inbetween? Will just try if an updated NSMBU will behave the same.

EDIT: after updating the game, the game works perfectly without an internet connection. So I guess update data was deleted, but there are possibly saved games, which require those updates. That way it actually makes sense. I can't check if the games behave the same without saved game data, because I don't want to delete them, but I doubt it, because there is no way for the Wii U to know that there are updates available without any internet access.

Brainiac 8 · Apr 24, 2014

That's weird. I have been able to skip updates so that I could play immediately.

PotionBleue · Apr 24, 2014

Did you install an update and then delete it?? The console clearly warns you.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/631516-wii-u/66790715

Updates can only be skipped during their first application. I guess at that point it leaves a sort of flag on the system along with the message that informs you that you will have to update the game before you play it again. This counts for offline play too: if for whatever reason you delete a game's update you absolutely CANNOT play until you get back online and fully update it. Even the disc update will not apply.

Also: http://techforums.nintendo.com/message/101742

PetrCobra · Apr 24, 2014

Z.. said:
It isn't. Just moved to the uk, still don't have a working phone.
Using starbucks wifi.

Can't you use the starbucks wifi to connect the Wii U to the internet?

fernoca · Apr 24, 2014

The closest thing around is this post from last year at the Nintendo forums.

And it seems there's no work around, outside experimenting by checking to see if there's any pending update in Download Management..and/or deleting everything (saves, update data, etc) and starting from scratch. It seems as there were pending updates but were cancelled at some point and it doesn't let you play because of that (?).

EDIT:
Ha! Same PotionBleu posted!

The Boat · Apr 24, 2014

PotionBleue said:
Did you install an update and then delete it?? The console clearly warns you.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/631516-wii-u/66790715

Also: http://techforums.nintendo.com/message/101742

Didn't know this. How odd.

wsippel · Apr 24, 2014

Brainiac 8 said:
That's weird. I have been able to skip updates so that I could play immediately.

Yeah, it's really strange. That's actually one of the things I love about Nintendo Network: You can cancel an update and play the games (offline) while the system downloads the update, and apply it later. Same thing with DLC. So much better than PSN in that regard. No idea why it apparently doesn't work here.

Interceptor · Apr 24, 2014

Why can your phone use the Starbucks network but the Wii U cannot?

Z.. · Apr 24, 2014

jimi_dini said:
I just tried something. I deleted the update data of NSMBU, then disconnected internet and Wii U is actually behaving like that. But it says that the access point can not be found. I don't want to remove my WLAN settings to try out more.

Is there an access point configured on that Wii U? And did your friend delete updates inbetween? Will just try if an updated NSMBU will behave the same.

EDIT: after updating the game, the game works perfectly without an internet connection. So I guess update data was deleted, but there are possibly saved games, which require those updates. That way it actually makes sense. I can't check if the games behaved the same without saved game data, because I don't want to delete them, but I doubt it, because there is no way for the Wii U to know that there are updates available without any internet access.

There was an access point configured. Deleted it. Still happens.

Nobody deleted any update data, there wasn't anything to delete.

PetrCobra · Apr 24, 2014

Interceptor said:
Why can your phone use the Starbucks network but the Wii U cannot?

Why indeed, detectiveGAF

jimi_dini · Apr 24, 2014

Z.. said:
There was an access point configured. Deleted it. Still happens.

Nobody deleted any update data, there wasn't anything to delete.

So wait, the Wii U was connected to the internet, but no updates were ever downloaded? NSMBU wasn't played before? Is there update data in data mangment?

It would make sense for Nintendo to force people to update in case the Wii U knows that there is an update. Why? Because of hackers. That way people can't downgrade a game and use a game bug to hack their Wii U.

Z.. · Apr 24, 2014

Problem solved. One of the usb cables connecting to the external hard drive was unplugged. Jesus, what an ordeal.
=D

Kiru · Apr 24, 2014

Z.. said:
Problem solved. One of the usb cables connecting to the external hard drive was unplugged. Jesus, what an ordeal.
=D

LMAO

Riki · Apr 24, 2014

Z.. said:
Problem solved. One of the usb cables connecting to the external hard drive was unplugged. Jesus, what an ordeal.
=D

Wooooooooow

Broritos · Apr 24, 2014

Z.. said:
Problem solved. One of the usb cables connecting to the external hard drive was unplugged. Jesus, what an ordeal.
=D

Is the power plugged in?

DECK'ARD · Apr 24, 2014

Z.. said:
Problem solved. One of the usb cables connecting to the external hard drive was unplugged. Jesus, what an ordeal.
=D

You turd!

PetrCobra · Apr 24, 2014

Z.. said:
Problem solved. One of the usb cables connecting to the external hard drive was unplugged. Jesus, what an ordeal.
=D

okay, that explains all the weirdness about it LOL

jimi_dini · Apr 24, 2014

Z.. said:
Problem solved. One of the usb cables connecting to the external hard drive was unplugged. Jesus, what an ordeal.
=D

So I guess the update data was on that external hard drive and the Wii U remembers it internally as well.

LoveCake · Apr 24, 2014

Have you tried deleting the wifi info on your WiiU ?

Is it just the one game or different ones, it maybe something game specific & as it has wifi info it is trying to connect to the internet.

I usually skip the update.

However did you have the WiiU set to auto download updates & then if you disconnected your WiiU for two weeks & are now trying to play a game that has a update already maybe the WiiU needs to connect to verify the update but cannot & this is causing some sort of conflict which is stopping you from playing.

Edit; the problem was solved while i was typing.

TheGreatMightyPoo · Apr 24, 2014

Z.. said:
Problem solved. One of the usb cables connecting to the external hard drive was unplugged. Jesus, what an ordeal.
=D

Please understand.

blu · Apr 24, 2014

Z.. said:
Problem solved. One of the usb cables connecting to the external hard drive was unplugged. Jesus, what an ordeal.
=D

An external hardrive? See, next time you care to ask about help on gaf, you might want to focus on giving out the details, and not necesserily your momentary emotional state.

Ray Wonder · Apr 24, 2014

Make sure your external hard drive is all the way in.

Brainiac 8 · Apr 24, 2014

Z.. said:
Problem solved. One of the usb cables connecting to the external hard drive was unplugged. Jesus, what an ordeal.
=D

lol

Lesson: Check all possible fixes before griping about it on the internet.

Ray Wonder · Apr 24, 2014

This is why when I call my isp about a problem they tell me to check the wires.

efyu_lemonardo · Apr 24, 2014

Z.. said:
Problem solved. One of the usb cables connecting to the external hard drive was unplugged. Jesus, what an ordeal.
=D

You mean Wii U can't play a game without access to all of the relevant files?

Typical Nintendo bullshit!

Sir_Crocodile · Apr 24, 2014

Z.. said:
How typical of gaf. Let's all be narcissistic and assume the OP is a moron. He must be, clearly.

Z.. said:
Problem solved. One of the usb cables connecting to the external hard drive was unplugged. Jesus, what an ordeal.
=D

lol

ShockingAlberto · Apr 24, 2014

The game won't load when I keep hammering the eject button, why doesn't this piece of shit prevent me from doing that

TheGreatMightyPoo · Apr 24, 2014

Sir_Crocodile said:
lol

I can't take it anymore, I almost choked.

CrimsonCommie · Apr 24, 2014

Sir_Crocodile said:
lol

Lmao this was a great thread while it lasted.

Z.. · Apr 24, 2014

DECK'ARD said:
You turd!

It was only slightly unplugged, it looked like it was all the way plugged...

*bows head in shame*

Sorry gaf.

jimi_dini said:
So I guess the update data was on that external hard drive and the Wii U remembers it internally as well.

Yep.

efyu_lemonardo said:
You mean Wii U can't play a game without access to all of the relevant files?

Typical Nintendo bullshit!

C'mon, I just called it a turd because I was angry at it! I love my WiiU like a sister.

Instro · Apr 24, 2014

Z.. said:
How typical of gaf. Let's all be narcissistic and assume the OP is a moron. He must be, clearly.

Well at least you ate your crow, usually when something like this comes up it ends with the OP trying to cover up their mistake.

blu · Apr 24, 2014

ShockingAlberto said:
The game won't load when I keep hammering the eject button, why doesn't this piece of shit prevent me from doing that

ShockingAlberto
Not a moron
(Today, 06:43 PM)
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ElFly · Apr 24, 2014

frankie_baby said:
Another odd point, his friend's house doesn't have internet? What decade is this?

How is the Op even posting??????!!!?!???

e: oh maybe he bought Neogaf Retail, Collector edition, which comes with 3 months of gaf gold.

I should look into it. I've always hated Gaf's always online DRM.

DECK'ARD · Apr 24, 2014

Z.. said:
C'mon, I just called it a turd because I was angry at it! I love my WiiU like a sister.

Careful, OT GAF will start questioning your porn habits now.

The Boat · Apr 24, 2014

The lack of Portuguese sun is messing with your head

Bloodworth · Apr 24, 2014

Yeah, first rule of troubleshooting. Reboot and re-seat all the cables. Even if it doesn't make sense, it fixes the problem 75% of the time.

-Horizon- · Apr 24, 2014

DECK'ARD said:
Careful, OT GAF will start questioning your porn habits now.

With or without headphones?

Village_Idiot · Apr 24, 2014

This thread provided entertainment. Thanks.

efyu_lemonardo · Apr 24, 2014

The Boat said:
The lack of Portuguese sun is messing with your head

maybe someone told him USB plugs are oriented the other way around in the UK

just having some fun, OP

phanphare · Apr 24, 2014

Z.. said:
Problem solved. One of the usb cables connecting to the external hard drive was unplugged. Jesus, what an ordeal.
=D

lol, can we call you the "turd" now?

Ray Wonder · Apr 24, 2014

Can a mod come up with a clever tag for Z.. Something that links to this thread.

Z.. · Apr 24, 2014

Instro said:
Well at least you ate your crow, usually when something like this comes up it ends with the OP trying to cover up their mistake.

Not me, it turns out I was the turd all along. ^^

phanphare said:
lol, can we call you the "turd" now?

Indeed you can.

Ray Wonder said:
Can a mod come up with a clever tag for Z.. Something that links to this thread.

Why not "turd"?
Seems appropriate.

DAREALGUMMY · Apr 24, 2014

btw if you have a hotspot like Starbucks, just configure it to connect to it and after it tells it fails to connect, save the settings and run the browser and try to connect. It'll bring you to the accept terms and conditions page and agree and there you go.

Z.. · Apr 24, 2014

DAREALGUMMY said:
btw if you have a hotspot like Starbucks, just configure it to connect to it and after it tells it fails to connect, save the settings and run the browser and try to connect. It'll bring you to the accept terms and conditions page and agree and there you go.

I tried that afterwards because it's the same on Vita. It worked. ^^

Version 3.0 · Apr 24, 2014

Ninja Dom said:
If it's via smartphone then Hotspot your phone so that the Wii U can share your phone connection.

Silver_DNA said:
If I had to guess: Cell phone data.

If so can't you set it up as a hotspot?

Are you allowed to do this for free? AT&T phones have the hotspot function locked and you have to pay extra to use it.

BurnOutBrighter · Apr 24, 2014

How does the game know that updates are required when there's no internet?

Shauni · Apr 24, 2014

Goddamn, what an epic fail here.

anchorman128 · Apr 24, 2014

Z.. said:
How typical of gaf. Let's all be narcissistic and assume the OP is a moron. He must be, clearly.

Z.. said:
Problem solved. One of the usb cables connecting to the external hard drive was unplugged. Jesus, what an ordeal.
=D

Now do you see why such an attitude exists?

Not saying its right, just stating 90% of the time it's the case.

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