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Minor Wii U system update now live.
- Thread starter axisofweevils
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anyone know if it fixes the issue of when you log in, and it doesn't always connect you to the internet?
My launch system was fine, but since the last update, for whatever reason on 60% of the time I start up. Mii plaza thing loads fine with user messages and drawings. but my profile image is orange, and I cant access netflix because some how I am not connected to the net? I have to go to profile settings type in my password, and the re pick my profile for it to really connect me. making my profile image blue. Its very annoying.
My launch system was fine, but since the last update, for whatever reason on 60% of the time I start up. Mii plaza thing loads fine with user messages and drawings. but my profile image is orange, and I cant access netflix because some how I am not connected to the net? I have to go to profile settings type in my password, and the re pick my profile for it to really connect me. making my profile image blue. Its very annoying.
I wasn't aware that they added that option since when Netflix crashed on me during loading I swear I held the power down on the console it self and it still didn't power down.
Synless
Member
You can shut the display off, but the controller is still on and the battery is still draining.
That is what i do. It is still draining battery and it is still on, that method isn't good enough.
I had this happen to me once, I made an assumption thinking Nintendo does this for you to verify your account every once and awhile. Since that one time I haven't had to redo log back in. I did notice when you click your profile it does ask you for your password and then your reconnected to NN
Something something delayed patch, something something bad patch is bad forever.
Little Old Man
Member
WiiU: no games, no patches.
semaanator
Neo Member
I'm with you on this one. I'm still at work (I live in Hawaii and it's still only 3:10 PM), but it would be nice to know if this issue has been resolved. I used to wonder why everyone was experiencing this problem, but me, until I recently started playing Batman Arkham City Armored Edition. I don't know why, but I have a feeling there's something funky going on with how user data is being accessed by the Netflix App, and it's causing this problem. I had not experienced a single crash until about a week and a half ago, after my user data had been created on my external hard drive. I've tried everything from uninstalling and reinstalling the entire app, uninstalling the user data, as well as manually setting my DNS settings. Netflix has been inoperable ever since and it's pretty frustrating because I try it once or twice a day, in the evening, and the screen goes black after the initial Netflix loading screen and I have to manually power down my Wii U.
In any case, has the new patch solved this issue for anyone?
GrotesqueBeauty
Banned
Again, you cannot shut of the display while actively using the controller. You can shut it of when you set the controller down, but as soon as you start playing it comes on again. And of course the battery will drain whenever the controller is on regardless, it'll just drain much faster with the screen lit, just like cranking the brightness, turning on wifi, or using 3D on the 3DS.
HamPster PamPster
Member
"system stability and usability?"
Maybe Hulu will only crash and hard lock the system once a week now instead of every other day. A man can dream can't he?
Maybe Hulu will only crash and hard lock the system once a week now instead of every other day. A man can dream can't he?
superchunk
Member
I agree that you should be able to use the gamepad and shutoff screen concurrently to play only on TV.
However, there is a workaround... use the pro controller. (not wiimote or classic) AFAIK it has exact same button layout and 80hr rechargeable battery.
w1gglyjones
Member
something something ps3... just kidding
StreetsAhead
Member
Do you have a PS3? My Wii U is only marginally slower than my PS3.
GrotesqueBeauty
Banned
I really like the classic controller, but sadly for me the d-pad placement is cramp inducing after a while. Once I started playing Super Metroid its limitations became abundantly clear. And I've been a personal proponent of that controller since I tried it out at one of those Wii U Experience events before the system released.
Jaded Alyx
Member
You can't. Not with Netflix.
He's talking about using the controller with the screen off.
Besides, if you're not using it, why not just put it on it's charging cradle?
You do have one, right?
PRO Controller. You're going to confuse people if you keep making that mistake.
I have one, but I'm afraid to turn it on for fear of another system update
superchunk
Member
Why do you keep mentioning the "classic" controller? That is a wii controller.
I'm referring to the "Pro" Controller that is specifically for Wii U and has the same button layout as the Gamepad.
Or are you referring to same thing just calling it classic?
Synless
Member
He's talking about using the controller with the screen off.
Besides, if you're not using it, why not just put it on it's charging cradle?
You do have one, right?
I know all of this and yes I have the cradle that came with my delux WiiU. It is an issue when my wife uses it. She couldn't care less about having to be bothered by putting it on the charging cradle or grabbing another controller. Neither her nor myself should have to do anything extra when we start a movie, I should just be able to shut it off and turn it on when I need it.
GrotesqueBeauty
Banned
Classic, Pro, Deluxe, Basic, Arcade, Elite... this industry has pumped my fragile mind full of too many designations. Although, I do wish I could use my classic controller on Wii U. Kinda a bummer you cant considering you can use the wiimote and nunchuck.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Er...yes you can?
Outtrigger888
Member
Anyone else notice that launching/closing a game is faster after this update?
Ive only tested it with game and wario(disc version), but it loads almost instant after I click the icon to launch it.
Ive only tested it with game and wario(disc version), but it loads almost instant after I click the icon to launch it.
StreetsAhead
Member
True that. 2 weeks ago it took 1.5 hours between turning on my system and playing the game with all the updates that had accumulated in just over 2 weeks.
superchunk
Member
lol... all this controller talk.
You can use the Wii's classic controller in Wii mode and Wii U VC titles. However, pro-controller blows it all away to me. More comfortable, has rumble, built-in battery, very long life... etc.
bobbychalkers
Member
Seriously...I never experienced a Netflix crash until I read about it here on GAF......Its all your fault!
Jaded Alyx
Member
...and Wii U games like Sonic Racing Transformed, Tekken Tag 2, Injustice..
Damn it, Nintendo.
Why did they even release the console so early?
They could have released a stable console with a bunch of launch titles at the same time as the other two and would have done a better job.
My god, why?
Edit: It's so sad that the biggest thing I was looking forward to for my console this summer was the system update.
Why did they even release the console so early?
They could have released a stable console with a bunch of launch titles at the same time as the other two and would have done a better job.
My god, why?
Edit: It's so sad that the biggest thing I was looking forward to for my console this summer was the system update.
DragonSworne
Banned
It's going to be nearly a year before Nintendo fixes the OS -_-
GrotesqueBeauty
Banned
Not as a standard option. Which retail games support it?
bobbychalkers
Member
NOPE!
Just spotted some thunderclouds in my backyard.
Just spotted some thunderclouds in my backyard.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Monster Hunter 3, Tekken Tag 2, Injustice, Sonic Racing. Those are the ones I remember. Probably CoD? I don't know.
Seems almost as many as those that support the Pro.
GrotesqueBeauty
Banned
Cool. I wish Nintendo would do the same.
Zen_Arcade
Banned
I came in here to ask the same exact thing.
Zen_Arcade
Banned
You're not stoked for Pikmin?
Well Summer end September 22 in the North Hemisphere, so yeah.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Do you have any uninstalled software/updates? (in Download Management)
Of course I am.
But I was looking forward to that update even more. I know it's wrong, but that's what I was feeling.
I think as long as it is plugged in, with a red led power light, it is in standby. You might be able to turn it off though in settings. Doesnt matter if you turned it off on the console or gamepad. same ting.
Mithos
Member
I actually turned it off a few minutes ago from the gamepad, and while I was reading your post now, the front led on the Wii U turned orange. ;p
Jaded Alyx
Member
Which means it's downloading something.
w1gglyjones
Member
Wow... that's dumb.
I stream mp4s from my PC all the time with the Wii U browser and just turn off the gamepad screen with the pro controller.
An option to just turn off the gamepad display natively would be very useful for all and a no-brainer...
Master Nairb
Member
Dude, same here, literally 1 out of every 3 times I boot up Netflix it hard locks my Wii U.
