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[Saint Gregory]

Yes! Let's all hammer the shit out of their servers!!!

 

[KillerTravis]

Why is my Wii U getting bigger as the update progresses? Is that Cloud RAM Extension I'm smelling?

 

[Cess007]

Oh man, still one hour left before going home. I want to get on this Firmware hype train

 

[It's Reyn Time!]

Seems to be available in the UK too.

 

[Like the hat?]

No 3ds update apparently. Can access the eshop on mine, at least.
If anything, no unified account launching tomorrow or anything,

 

[axisofweevils]

There seems to be a minor 3DS update in NA too. (My American 3DS has it, the European ones don't.)

 

[andrerobot]

Someone please read the agreement! Look for new services, features and changes to the NNID.

 

[Zoramon089]

Been downloading for maybe 5 minutes and it's already over 25% of the way there. Nice

 

[Pitmonkey]

Downloading now...

 

[jts]

This is incredible.

Every day should be update day.

 

[hatchx]

This thread is hilarious and really....in the moment....I guess you could say.

I'm downloading now. Telling 37 seconds....but definitely not 37 seconds lol

 

[jmizzal]

Lol Nintendo never told us what this update is suppose to have, I remember before the Spring update they gave us some info and a video

 

[Snakeyes]

NINTENDO SAVED

Best gif of that scene right there

 

[MoogleWizard]

 

[MegalonJJ]

Nintendo did say it would be between the end of September and the beginning of October...

Godspeed fellow Gaf'fers, I'm going to start the download in a few hours.

 

[Mr-Joker]

You guys are weird, getting all excited over a firmware update. :|

I am going to update mine in the morning, I need my sleep.

 

[vinnygambini]

Updating now! Somebody get my inhaler! I can't take it

 

[Shaanyboi]

Just turned my WiiU on and it gave me a little 'Happy Birthday' cheer. Yayyyy

 

[Mellahan]

A folder update wouldn't be this big.

We're getting drawers.

 

[IllumiNate]

Mines finished! Omg...

 

[Immaculate]

There seems to be a minor 3DS update in NA too. (My American 3DS has it, the European ones don't.)

I'm not seeing anything

NA 3ds here

 

[aidan]

The update added family sharing and always online features and turned my Wii U into a pre-180 Xbox One.

 

[DidntKnowJack]

 

[Byronic Hero]

Downloading. 30 minutes left. Hope it's good.

 

[Canis lupus]

Been downloading for maybe 5 minutes and it's already over 25% of the way there. Nice

Lets hear how much faster the OS is.

 

[Incitemaybe]

No 3DS update yet though, ah well. I keep waiting, looks like that damn Emily Rogers was right ;_;

Who is Emily Rogers and what was she right about?

 

[Mockingbird]

39% with 15 mins left. You guys, unplug your wii u so mine can update faster please.

 

[Snakeyes]

Why is my Wii U getting bigger as the update progresses? Is that Cloud RAM Extension I'm smelling?

Cerny Pikmin are delivering the GDDR5 directly to you.

 

[-Horizon-]

There seems to be a minor 3DS update in NA too. (My American 3DS has it, the European ones don't.)

Checked mine, didn't have it :/

 

[Riki]

This is incredible.

Every day should be update day.

No! I don't want another PS3!

 

[gogogow]

But the spring update just had some speed improvements, didn't it?

Nope, the Spring update added a lot of stuff.

New Features:
A standby function to download and install software while the system is powered off
Software purchased from the Nintendo eShop will automatically install in the background once the download is complete[
Holding down the B Button while the Wii U logo is displayed during startup will load the Wii Menu

Changes to System Settings:
An option to transfer and/or copy between two USB storage devices in “Data Management”
To facilitate this feature, you will now be able to connect two USB storage devices to a single Wii U console
The ability to select multiple software titles when transferring, copying, or deleting data in “Data Management”
The option to adjust screen size is now available under “TV” *³
“Auto Power-Down” has been renamed “Power Settings”
Options for the standby function are located within this menu

Changes to Miiverse:
Added support for the Wii Remote, Wii U Pro Controller, and Classic Controller
Handwritten posts will now also display on the TV screen during creation
“Undo” and “Redo” buttons are now available when creating a handwritten post
Removed screen size setting. This option can now be adjusted from System Settings

Changes to Nintendo eShop:
Software downloaded from the Nintendo eShop will include released updates and will no longer need to be updated after installation
Removed screen size setting. This option can now be adjusted from System Settings

Changes to the Internet Browser:
Added support for the Wii Remote and Wii U Pro Controller
Added the option to change search engines when performing a keyword search
Added the option to return to the start page from the bookmark menu
Removed screen size setting. This option can now be adjusted from System Settings

Changes to Download Management:
Added the option to change the priority of downloads

Improvements to system stability and usability:
Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience

 

[moolamb]

You guys are weird, getting all excited over a firmware update. :|

I am going to update mine in the morning, I need my sleep.

I can see you reaching for that gamepad right now.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

No 3DS update yet though, ah well. I keep waiting, looks like that damn Emily Rogers was right ;_;

There's a first time for everything.

"Something may happen at some point perhaps!"

 

[Satchel]

So this shoud be automatically done for me by the the time get home?

I'm in AU by the way.

 

[Holy Order Sol]

I can't tell who's being sarcastic and who's just batshit insane.

 

[Darko]

Mines finished! Omg...

TELL US MORE

 

[GianFrom1987]

Threads like these are the main reason I own a Wii U.

 

[Nubzcake]

Is it bad that I'm excited for this update and I don't have a WiiU?

 

[jnWake]

I love this thread, everybody freaking out and nobody knows what this does yet!

 

[Immaculate]

Who is Emily Rogers and what was she right about?

She is an insider on Nintendo stuff but usually nothing big

How good is she?

50/50 half the time (right, wrong that is)

 

[Riki]

So this shoud be automatically done for me by the the time get home?

I'm in AU by the way.

As long as you have that feature enabled, yes.

 

[antonz]

There's a first time for everything.

"Something may happen at some point perhaps!"

She has been right about numerous things

 

[Vyse The Legend]

8 min to go until... something.

 

[Majine]

Is it bad that I'm excited for this update and I don't have a WiiU?

No, that's everybody.

 

[def sim]

Is it bad that I'm excited for this update and I don't have a WiiU?

I don't own one either. I'm just curious as to what kind of changes or improvements Nintendo has done since release.

 

[Coldsnap]

Holding down the B Button while the Wii U logo is displayed during startup will load the Wii Menu

GOTY. Updating this shit as soon as I get home.

 

[Mr-Joker]

I can see you reaching for that gamepad right now.

Nice try, but the Wii U is at the other side of the room alone in the dark, while I am in the light.

Hold me. ;_;

 

[Eclectic Jabber Monkey]

The OP should add the release notes to the first post for when its finally updated.

http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu/system-update/

It hasn't been updated as it still at 3.1.0U:

"Available Now:
New features and improved performance for your Wii U console

Unlock the next level of potential for your Wii U™ experience with system update 3.1.0 U, available now. Features include:

Improvements to standby functions: The standby functions will now regularly connect to the Internet when the Wii U console is powered down to check for available SpotPass data or software and system updates. Software updates will be installed while the Wii U console is powered down, and system updates will be installed the next time the Wii U console is powered on.

Improvements to system stability and usability: Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience."

 

[Colonel Mustard]

Just turned my WiiU on and it gave me a little 'Happy Birthday' cheer. Yayyyy

It did this on my birthday too.

I laughed and clapped like a little kid. It's the small 'Nintendo Touches' that get me every time.

 

[Elfteiroh]

Updating!!!! OMG! HYPED TO THE MAX!!!