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[Pong]

-The disc no longer spins at all times
-Miiverse and Internet Browser now support Wii Remotes
-Internet Browser search updated
-Nintendo TVii Updated
-Miis run into plaza slightly faster
-Browser loads videos faster

Did you notice any hidden updates?

Edited by Pong, 25 April 2013 - 07:31 PM.

[MatrixChicken]

Really? Cool! I'll have to try out the browser and Miiverse with wiimotes...

 

I din't spend much time with my Wii U after the update, so no, I didn't notice any of these. Thanks for posting!

[PS3WIIIUfan]

Smart idea with the disc no longer spins saves life on are disc drive!

 

Edited by PS3WIIIUfan, 25 April 2013 - 07:13 PM.

[cannonshane]

Not really hidden but when you first turn the console on it now displays your Nintendo network ID under each user. 

http://aussie-gamer....-system-update/

List of things.

Edited by cannonshane, 25 April 2013 - 07:17 PM.

[Soul]

-The disc no longer spins at all times

-Miiverse and Internet Browser now support Wii Remotes

-Internet Browser search updated

-Nintendo TVii Updated

-Miis run into plaza slightly faster

 

Did you notice any hidden updates?

Miiverse always supported Wii remotes. But now the browser supports other controllers, that's great. 

[Alex Atkin UK]

Miiverse always supported Wii remotes. But now the browser supports other controllers, that's great. 

 

Not according to Nintendo it didn't.

 

 

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 *¹

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*²
• 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

 

*1 User selection may be necessary

*2 Only one USB storage device can be used during normal use

*3 A similar option has been removed from Nintendo eShop, Miiverse, and the Internet Browser

 

 

 

-The disc no longer spins at all times:

Excellent, it never should have in the first place although I still think it doesn't spin down as quickly as it should.

 

-Miiverse and Internet Browser now support Wii Remotes

Not a hidden update, its in the changelog.

 

-Internet Browser search updated

Not a hidden update, its in the changelog.

 

-Nintendo TVii Updated

Now if only they will enable it in the UK.

 

-Miis run into plaza slightly faster

Neat, but surely that is part of speeding up the UI which is the main reason for the update so not really hidden.

 

One I noticed, when things go wrong and the Wii U ends up on an error screen such as "USB storage removed, please power off", you CAN actually turn it off by holding the power button on the front of the Wii U now.  I tried that many times before and it never worked, I always had to pull the plug.

 

One thing I am not convinced about if the exiting to the main menu from software being faster now.  It does show the main screen faster but I was getting it greyed out with "please wait" across the screen, so I'm not sure how much faster it REALLY is after all.  Although I guess making it "feel" faster even if its not is still an improvement.

Edited by Alex Atkin UK, 25 April 2013 - 07:31 PM.

[Pong]

Soul, on 25 Apr 2013 - 11:15 PM, said:Miiverse always supported Wii remotes. But now the browser supports other controllers, that's great. 

I know but it only worked if the GamePad wasn't connected.

Edited by Pong, 25 April 2013 - 07:29 PM.

[Cozmo]

when are they going to add the option to transfer on person's save data and their mii to a usb instead of all the save data for every user? :/

[Julio93]

Wow good eyes and ears dude. I didn't notice since I was too busy playing Rayman.

when are they going to add the option to transfer on person's save data and their mii to a usb instead of all the save data for every user? :/

 

They might be thinking about that so don't worry. They got like 2 years to pay attention to that sort of thing.

[Cozmo]

Wow good eyes and ears dude. I didn't notice since I was too busy playing Rayman.

 

They might be thinking about that so don't worry. They got like 2 years to pay attention to that sort of thing.

 

it shouldv been an option since launch. idk y they ddnt have it on there :s

[routerbad]

I noticed that the wait spinner animation is cleaner and smoother.  When accessing an HDD, rather than a popup that says preparing, it dims the screen and puts a spinning dashed circle above the usb indicator

 

The animation when starting an app is quicker, it fades in faster, then loads the app faster.

 

the icon that you press to switch screens has changed from a one behind the other icon (tv and gamepad) to TV and gamepad with a bi directional arrow.

[McMurphy]

A friend pointed out to me the non spinning of disc update as well. That is a great adjustment. As a Wii owner who had to get his disc drive assembly replaced because it was burned out by Treyarch's Black Ops port (known issue), I am grateful of the longevity consideration.

Edited by McMurphy, 25 April 2013 - 09:45 PM.

[Abcdude]

Browser loads videos faster?

 

So they're instant now?

[SoldMyWiiUAndLeftTheForums]

Yeah I noticed these, I was like "WTF NINTENDO, Y U NO TELL ME VIS? YOU KEEPING SEKWETS FWOM ME KNOW?" But seriously, it just shows all they can do with the console through updates, I can't wait to see the Wii U in like 4 or 5 years time

[Nollog]

when are they going to add the option to transfer on person's save data and their mii to a usb instead of all the save data for every user? :/

Depends on the game.

Try the youtube app.

I know my youtube app shows my id, so maybe you can move select user data.

[AndyG]

Hopefully they add a animated logo during start up sometime along the track. That would be neat.

[CLOSED]

I noticed the icon to switch the screen from the tv to gamepad as someone previously said, but I don't really undersand why they changed it in the first place.

[routerbad]

I noticed the icon to switch the screen from the tv to gamepad as someone previously said, but I don't really undersand why they changed it in the first place.

It looks cleaner and is animated now.

[patchboston]

The Wii disc update is the best part of this entire download..I fell asleep the other night with a disc in while I was watching netflix, and I was upset to find that after several hours the disc was still spinning! +1 Nintendo, +1. 

Edited by patchboston, 26 April 2013 - 09:17 AM.

[Pong]

It looks cleaner and is animated now.

It was always animated, there used to be arrows that span in a circle when you touched it.

 

I think they changed it to make it more clear.

Edited by Pong, 26 April 2013 - 11:36 AM.