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[MilesTeg]

Long story short, I just switched my internet connection over to Wii U (I use an ethernet adaptor, I switched the ethernet cord over from PS3 to Wii U). Immediately, I got an alert that the console was connecting to NN.

Previously, nothing like that happened when I switched. This is just from the main menu, no game being played.

It's interesting because this hasn't happened before, and I've actually had some strange prior experience: One time I was late paying my cable bill. I couldn't sign in to PSN or use internet browser on any console or device. However, the Wii U still allowed me to play Black Ops 2 online - despite the fact that I was in the "Walled Garden" - I was still able to play online at my leisure with no drawbacks.

So I guess what I'm asking, is if Nintendo basically implemeted online-only functionality in the latest Wii U patch (I'm fully updated).

 

[moolamb]

I think it's normal. If it can't connect then it'll just say so and let you get on with your gaming.

 

[DidntKnowJack]

Did you have the latest firmware? There was a new one recently, maybe it was just trying to start that process...?

 

[Zeyphersan]

So I guess what I'm asking, is if Nintendo basically implemeted online-only functionality in the latest Wii U patch (I'm fully updated).

Very probably not? Seems like a weird assumption to make

 

[MilesTeg]

Very probably not? Seems like a weird assumption to make

Well given my prior experience (being able to play a game online despite being in the walled garden), and the fact that the console immediately connected to NN as soon as the wire was switched over (never got such notification prior - and I've done this hundreds of times by now), it seemed a bit odd, especially since the lastest firmware just happened