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Wii update 3.4 is out.
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Nuclear Muffin
Banned
So they're finally going to be using Wii Connect 24 properly for updates, nice!
I can confirm that this update does indeed greatly improve SD card transfer times (At least 2 times faster, seriously it's like greased lightning compared to before!) What is interesting though is that copying files to an SD card now doesn't seem to take any longer than it does to copy it back!
Also, the Wii shop channel now has a section to enter download tickets (For things like the Wii Speak Channel)
EDIT: Yeah could someone please check to see if SDHC cards work now! (I don't have one myself so I can't check)
I can confirm that this update does indeed greatly improve SD card transfer times (At least 2 times faster, seriously it's like greased lightning compared to before!) What is interesting though is that copying files to an SD card now doesn't seem to take any longer than it does to copy it back!
Also, the Wii shop channel now has a section to enter download tickets (For things like the Wii Speak Channel)
EDIT: Yeah could someone please check to see if SDHC cards work now! (I don't have one myself so I can't check)
Nuclear Muffin
Banned
swerve said:
Yeah but it wasn't on our one until just now.
I'm testing SD speeds, but I don't notice a major difference... it's funny, as I spent most of yesterday evening downloading and transferring all my downloads (9 pages) to my new 2GB SD card.
If transferring FROM SD to Wii memory is faster, it's not -much- faster.
If transferring FROM SD to Wii memory is faster, it's not -much- faster.
Segata Sanshiro
Member
The last couple of PSP firmware updates haven't added much of anything. This is just the reality of the gaming world now.JonathanEx said:At least Sony add new things when removing loopholes too.
And surely you understand not being tied to just the Europe region is the best for Nintendo fans
I just wish Nintendo didn't have their heads so far up their asses on region-locking. It's never been a problem legally for them with the handheld business, and Sony seems to be fine doing it with the PS3.
I understand why region-locking exists in the first place, but surely if no one came after them for the GB, GBC, GBA, and DS, and no one is going after Sony for the PSP and PS3, it should be okay for the Wii.
Okay... I'm seriously seeing no major difference in SD card speeds here. Transferring from Wii to SD yesterday, the typical time for a transfer (in seconds) was 1/2 of the block size of a program... a 300 block file transferred in 150 seconds, etc.. I'm seeing the same speeds right now.
If someone is getting RADICALLY improved speeds, would they test their SD card out with Crystal DiskMark and report back with their SD card stats?
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CrystalDiskMark 2.2 (C) 2007-2008 hiyohiyo
Crystal Dew World : http://crystalmark.info/
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Sequential Read : 19.920 MB/s
Sequential Write : 5.816 MB/s
Random Read 512KB : 19.948 MB/s
Random Write 512KB : 1.562 MB/s
Random Read 4KB : 4.143 MB/s
Random Write 4KB : 0.015 MB/s
Test Size : 50 MB
Date : 2008/11/15 0:20:59
(And if you have a 2GB SD card that performs radically better, please let me know. I'm having a horrible time getting real speed evaluations on SD cards, anywhere.)
If someone is getting RADICALLY improved speeds, would they test their SD card out with Crystal DiskMark and report back with their SD card stats?
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CrystalDiskMark 2.2 (C) 2007-2008 hiyohiyo
Crystal Dew World : http://crystalmark.info/
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Sequential Read : 19.920 MB/s
Sequential Write : 5.816 MB/s
Random Read 512KB : 19.948 MB/s
Random Write 512KB : 1.562 MB/s
Random Read 4KB : 4.143 MB/s
Random Write 4KB : 0.015 MB/s
Test Size : 50 MB
Date : 2008/11/15 0:20:59
(And if you have a 2GB SD card that performs radically better, please let me know. I'm having a horrible time getting real speed evaluations on SD cards, anywhere.)
http://hk.youtube.com/watch?v=hj7F0O7r86I
transfer this 320 block game in 30 seconds o.o
transfer this 320 block game in 30 seconds o.o
solid2snake
Banned
installed and nothing new here.
Nuclear Muffin
Banned
DavidDayton said:
Yep that's about the same speeds I'm getting (maybe a bit faster, haven't timed it yet though) I've just got a bog standard Sandisk 2gb SD Card (Think it's around 6MB a sec read though I'm not sure)
Can't believe nobody has tested an SDHC card yet, come on people! It's not gonna blow up your Wii!
http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wii/en_na/systemMenuFeatures.jsp
This is what it does according to Nintendo. Really if there was an SDHC update it would be listed here as a feature update.
I doubt Nintendo will force updates, but I could definately see them banning modified systems from their network service starting now.
This is what it does according to Nintendo. Really if there was an SDHC update it would be listed here as a feature update.
I doubt Nintendo will force updates, but I could definately see them banning modified systems from their network service starting now.
JoshuaJSlone
Member
That's when it was said the more streamlined method of fridge-data-shuffling would occur, but I don't remember actual transfer speeds themselves coming up.mutsu said:
Segata Sanshiro
Member
That train has pretty much sailed, unfortunately.Vagabundo said:
Okay, I've updated to Version 3.4E and...
...my Homebrew Channel still works and am now playing Mega Man X5 (and really not enjoying it) on my US copy of Mega Man X Collection, through my European machine.
Copying over Sin and Punishment right now (291 blocks) from my Wii to the SD card and it... doesn't seem any faster than before, and neither does the copying back to the Wii either. About 30 seconds each way. I'm using one of the "SanDisk for Wii" 2.0GB SD cards.
So there you have it - if you had the Homebrew Channel on before it should still work at least.
...my Homebrew Channel still works and am now playing Mega Man X5 (and really not enjoying it) on my US copy of Mega Man X Collection, through my European machine.
Copying over Sin and Punishment right now (291 blocks) from my Wii to the SD card and it... doesn't seem any faster than before, and neither does the copying back to the Wii either. About 30 seconds each way. I'm using one of the "SanDisk for Wii" 2.0GB SD cards.
So there you have it - if you had the Homebrew Channel on before it should still work at least.
Segata Sanshiro
Member
thank you sovan, that was very useful feedback you provided there.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Nintendo.
Why are you trolling us? ;_;
Why are you trolling us? ;_;
Also using the official White 2Gig Sandisc SD card and I can confirm that the transfer speeds have gone up significantly.
The larger files used to take several minutes to copy and now everything seems to be under 30 seconds. Very nice!
I would welcome this since playing Mario Kart online is getting to be annoying with all the cheaters lately.
The larger files used to take several minutes to copy and now everything seems to be under 30 seconds. Very nice!
Why exactly would you think this?Somnid said:
I would welcome this since playing Mario Kart online is getting to be annoying with all the cheaters lately.
Cosmonaut X
Member
SovanJedi said:
Jeez. I'd kill for a transfer speed like that - I'm stuck counting mine in minutes for all but the smallest NES titles. If the update can bring my transfer speeds down to a minute or less for N64/WW games I'll be delighted.
meppi said:
Wait, was this happening to everyone else then? I had never noticed a transfer problem with large files like that. SNES games take about 8 seconds now, NES and C64 games about the same.
Cosmonaut X said:
Guess I never noticed it then, or was oblivious. Oops.
Caesar III
Member
I updated my Wii now, too. transfer speed is slightly increased. But I think I noticed something different as well.
If you start up your Wii it states "Wii Menu" where the clock is. After 2sec this disappears and the clock shows up. Does this mean there will be an SD Menu as well? Haven't I noticed this since and this is always the case? someone confirm/deny please.
I hope they changed the updates the way that they also update every Channel I downloaded. I don't want to update my Game Channels myself anymore. That sucks, especially because our connection is very lame.
If you start up your Wii it states "Wii Menu" where the clock is. After 2sec this disappears and the clock shows up. Does this mean there will be an SD Menu as well? Haven't I noticed this since and this is always the case? someone confirm/deny please.
I hope they changed the updates the way that they also update every Channel I downloaded. I don't want to update my Game Channels myself anymore. That sucks, especially because our connection is very lame.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Caesar III said:
Was always like that.
Caesar III
Member
:lol k damnitJaded Alyx said:
slaughterking
Member
Copied Sin&Punishment and Paper Mario to a cheap 1GB SD card and it took forever (nearly 2 minutes). Can't say I noticed even a slight difference. ;I.
Nuclear Muffin
Banned
SovanJedi said:
Wrong, transfer times have at least halved for me. NOW HAS ANYONE TESTED AN SDHC CARD FOR THE LOVE OF EVERYTHING THAT IS HOLY AND SACRED!!!
Cosmonaut X
Member
SovanJedi said:
Heh
Well, I'll check it tonight by copying over Space Invaders Get Even, but my card is a 2GB Sandisk and I would have thought that would have been decent enough quality.
SovanJedi said:
No no no.
I've been using the same SD card since I got my Wii on launch day.
For games that were 300 or more blocks I could easily go to the kitchen and make a couple of sandwiches, come back and wait for the transfer to complete.
While after the update I just did, even the games over 300 blocks take less than 30 seconds to copy. The ones under 100 blocks about 5-8 seconds.
If you have a crappy card then you still won't notice much I guess.
Nuclear Muffin said:
meppi said:
ALRIGHT alright, I'll retract my statement then. But my card is pretty decent from the sound of it and it hasn't made any difference. I guess if you have a REALLY cheap and skanky card then it's too bad for you, but if it's middling-to-good then you might notice an improvement in line with what you lot are getting.
Azure Dream
Member
Microsoft: "Get ready for a new Xbox experience, with a completely rethought interface, tons of new features, and even more to come soon!"
Nintendo: "We're going to scrub your console of every last bit of homebrew. Oh, and the Mii Channel can use keyboards now or something."
Very contrasting approaches. Granted, Microsoft's not had to worry about homebrew in the same way, but they do have to worry about rampant piracy.
You said it. WiiConnect24 goes off. Tatsunoko lives on.
Nintendo: "We're going to scrub your console of every last bit of homebrew. Oh, and the Mii Channel can use keyboards now or something."
Very contrasting approaches. Granted, Microsoft's not had to worry about homebrew in the same way, but they do have to worry about rampant piracy.
Linkzg said:
You said it. WiiConnect24 goes off. Tatsunoko lives on.
Unless 3.4 is on the damn Tatsunoko disc.