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Throwaway123456789 · Mar 5, 2013

New thread for new news and all that. Thanks, DaBoss!

An update for Wii U has been released, and you need to update the console to access eShop and other online stuff. Took me about two minutes to download and another to install.

Known changes:
- Improvements to overall system stability
- Apparently fixes the Bit.Trip Runner 2 system crash when exiting game to home screen (as reported by Videoman, with some evidence to the contrary, courtesy of Darkwish)

This is not the announced spring update which will improve load times and add functionality (most likely the Wii U Virtual Console service). That one will be released in April.
Another large update is planned for the summer period.

Nintendo said:
Version 2.1.3 U/E/J available via an Internet connection includes the following improvements:

Further improvements to overall system stability have been made.*

*The previously announced system update, which adds new features and further improvements to the user experience, will be released in April.

Seems like it actually updated the gamepad as well. Got this message.

Karsticles · Mar 5, 2013

The Wii U might not be selling great, but Nintendo is working hard.

Edit: 5 minute download, just did it now.

polyh3dron · Mar 5, 2013

Is it happening?

Wario64 · Mar 5, 2013

I love system stability updates.

Dorito Pope · Mar 5, 2013

So how long will this take to download, 6 hours?

Meelow · Mar 5, 2013

Makes me think if a Nintendo Direct is coming soon.

kitsuneyo · Mar 5, 2013

Dorito Pope said:
So how long will this take to download, 6 hours?

About 5 mins for me.

Throwaway123456789 · Mar 5, 2013

Dorito Pope said:
So how long will this take to download, 6 hours?

Took me about two minutes to download and a minute to install. Really quick, which was a big surprise.

polyh3dron · Mar 5, 2013

Wario64 said:
I love system stability updates.

My favorite ones are the ones that actually introduce new issues.

matm666 · Mar 5, 2013

Dorito Pope said:
So how long will this take to download, 6 hours?

It took me like 15mins

Smiles and Cries · Mar 5, 2013

well I hope thing freeze less now but I wanted that spring update

deviljho · Mar 5, 2013

kitsuneyo said:
About 5 mins for me.

(This is my first ever thread, please don't beat me.)

(Today, 08:46 PM) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=519003

1 minute late...

ElRenoRaven · Mar 5, 2013

Odd says there are no updates for me.

malingenie · Mar 5, 2013

I need less freezes... C'mon ninty make it happen!

Throwaway123456789 · Mar 5, 2013

As a side note, Nintendo has been updating Miiverse a lot lately as well.

Currygan · Mar 5, 2013

one thing Nintendo seems to have learned. Constant system updates are always a good thing

BruceLeeRoy · Mar 5, 2013

Wait a second this isn't the update that's supposed to fix all the OS issues? Seriously? Man this console was half baked

Toma · Mar 5, 2013

kitsuneyo said:
About 5 mins for me.

I've seen way worse missteps for first threads, dont worry. It was a good effort.

AgentOtaku · Mar 5, 2013

BruceLeeRoy said:
Wait a second this isn't the update that's supposed to fix all the OS issues? Seriously? Man this console was half baked

My wife just laughs at me when she see's me waiting, menu after menu

ElRenoRaven · Mar 5, 2013

Oh ran the check again and there it is.

ASTROID2 · Mar 5, 2013

2 mins for me.

Mileena · Mar 5, 2013

Currygan said:
one thing Nintendo seems to have learned. Constant system updates are always a good thing

Can't wait for the thread about having to update your Wii U every time you turn it on.

ElRenoRaven · Mar 5, 2013

ASTROID2 said:
Go to options then system update. That's what I did.

I did but it said there wasn't one. But I gave it a minute or two and tried again and then it found it.

deviljho · Mar 5, 2013

AgentOtaku said:
My wife just laughs at me when she see's me waiting, menu after menu

that's some cruel shit man...

kitsuneyo · Mar 5, 2013

deviljho said:
(Today, 08:46 PM) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=519003

1 minute late...

If I hadn't been so cautious about clicking submit I would've won!

Bullza2o · Mar 5, 2013

I didn't know the spring update will also add new features. Was there any hint as to what they might be?

TheGreyHulk · Mar 5, 2013

I really hate how long it takes to load shit in the OS. It takes so damn long and it feels like we've been waiting for the update for the longest time.

I'm glad they're working on it and all that, but it really shows how far behind the curve they were coming into the present with the Wii U. This is by far their most complex OS on a console and they're even learning how to use programmable shaders in house now. I feel they missed out on learning about these these features due to the Wii being so dated. Better late than never though...

deviljho · Mar 5, 2013

kitsuneyo said:
If I hadn't been so cautious about clicking submit I would've won!

lol, i found the whole situation rather amusing. you'll knock it out of the park next time

Ydahs · Mar 5, 2013

Five minutes to download and install so I guess it's more a maintenance update in preparation for the 'real' thing next month.

Deku Tree · Mar 5, 2013

Only a system stability update? Boring....

peanutbutterlatte · Mar 5, 2013

Been waaaayy too long since the last 3DS update. Needs me some portable Miiverse goodness Nintendo. Iwata made a comment ages ago about how the Animal Crossing New Leaf Miiverse page wouuld be awesome. I agree with you Iwata. So deliver!

VeryGooster · Mar 5, 2013

AgentOtaku said:
My wife just laughs at me when she see's me waiting, menu after menu

Like this?

Guess I'll DL this now!

MasterBalls said:
Been waaaayy too long since the last 3DS update. Needs me some portable Miiverse goodness Nintendo. Iwata made a comment ages ago about how the Animal Crossing New Leaf Miiverse page wouuld be awesome. I agree with you Iwata. So deliver!

I want my unified eShop funds already.

kitsuneyo · Mar 5, 2013

deviljho said:
lol, i found the whole situation rather amusing.

Me too

Also FoxHimself did a slightly better job than me. I mean his post has a photo and everything.

Smiles and Cries · Mar 5, 2013

April will be very interesting it seems

This should be a very good year for Wii U OS features so I am looking forward to more updates

Haunted · Mar 5, 2013

no changelog?

Edag Plata · Mar 5, 2013

For all the whiners....my update took less than a minute. So calm down, kids.

Throwaway123456789 · Mar 5, 2013

Bullza2o said:
I didn't know the spring update will also add new features. Was there any hint as to what they might be?

The Wii U Virtual Console was said to be released "some time around April", so that's a pretty safe bet.

lamaroo · Mar 5, 2013

Mileena said:
Can't wait for the thread about having to update your Wii U every time you turn it on.

Everytime I turn on my 360 I have an update. Mind you I don't turn it on all that often, but it kills my mood when I just want to hop on and play Trials for a few minutes.

VideoMan · Mar 5, 2013

It fixed the freezing/crashing problem when exiting BIT.TRIP Runner 2. Hooray!

Like the hat? · Mar 5, 2013

Did they add printer support?

Iced_Eagle · Mar 5, 2013

I wonder if this fixes the crash when you play Bit Trip Runner 2 and go back to the home screen. Could someone check?

*Edit*

VideoMan said:
It fixed the freezing/crashing problem when exiting BIT.TRIP Runner 2. Hooray!

Hell yeah! That was so annoying. Glad it's fixed.

JavyOO7 · Mar 5, 2013

VideoMan said:
It fixed the freezing/crashing problem when exiting BIT.TRIP Runner 2. Hooray!

Hell yeah, boi!!!

Currygan · Mar 5, 2013

Mileena said:
Can't wait for the thread about having to update your Wii U every time you turn it on.

that's not uncommon, my 360 updated every goddamned day

still, better than no updates at all

zewone · Mar 5, 2013

Why is this a thread?

Edit: I guess what I mean by that is that this update does nothing. I don't see threads about system stability updates for the other consoles unless I have missed them.

BruceLeeRoy · Mar 5, 2013

^^ Better edit quick man

AgentOtaku · Mar 5, 2013

Gooster said:
Like this?

more or less ( ._.)

Keyouta · Mar 5, 2013

Quickly edit that, dude.

Orayn · Mar 5, 2013

Gonna start up and grab this quick. Have we been told what's coming specifically in April yet?

zewone said:
Why is this a thread?

Because it's a news about a video games.

Smiles and Cries · Mar 5, 2013

BruceLeeRoy said:
^^ Better edit quick man

Keyouta said:
Quickly edit that, dude.

you guys are so nice for not quoting him to get him banned

oh too late

Currygan · Mar 5, 2013

edit:

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