16 replies to this topic

[ZillagU]

I took the short vid playing Nintendoland in this case. Happens on Super Mario too.

First time user, I downloaded software updates, tried different resolutions and connections (HDMI and component), different TVs, to no avail. Problem seems owrse in 3D rendering Any advice?

[The Lonely Koopa]

I say return it if you can looks like its GPU chip is shot.

[ZillagU]

I just tried Skyward Sword (Wii game) and that worked fine.

[Zonark]

It's not that your hdmi cable or the connector on the tv is dirty or damaged

And or a disc issue if it was a gpu issues the entire screen would have the issues gonna say it's a disc deal

[syks-1]

yeah i would say try another hdmi lead before you panic

[ZillagU]

yeah i would say try another hdmi lead before you panic

Yeah tried these...
- different WiiU game
- different TV
- different HDMI cable
- different HDMI ports
- Component cable
All same picture.

[Zonark]

Is the system really hot if it was a gpu issue it would b on fire

Oh it could also be a coding issue for a particularly brand and or make of tv what brand of tv r u using? To check if it's a gpu issues get a set of yellow red white cables if problem continues while using those it's a gpu issue

The images skipping that much could also be a laser issue

[Plutonas]

lol its not a laser issue, this happens when we OVERCLOCK our gpus.. they turn very hot and textures + polygons flashing... A second scenario, does not fit with wii U gpu.. because many times in a pc, its a driver problem.

hmmm

So I give you 2 scenarios..

1) your wii U gets hot
2) your gpu is faulty

In both scenarios, you must report it to nintendo. BUT If its a brand new wii U(1-2 weeks since you bought it), then turn it to the retail shop and get a refund or a brand new (DO not contact nintendo)..

after update:

Also contact nintendo and report this problem with this orology : Texture Overlapping and explain that the characters and background flashes,,, it may be a bug in the game. (but u say it happens in other games to, so I doubt its a bug).

Edited by Orion, 25 December 2012 - 01:37 PM.

[ZillagU]

The Skyward Sword Wii game worked flawlessly. What does that say? I'll check later if the system gets hot.

[Plutonas]

if its brand brand new (less than 1-2 weeks), turn it back and get a new one...

[ZillagU]

i defiunitely will; just curious now.

[The Lonely Koopa]

The Skyward Sword Wii game worked flawlessly. What does that say? I'll check later if the system gets hot.

hmm it seems from what I understand wii games are fine ; does the wii u not use it gpu to play wii games.hmmm it could also be that the wii u gpu underclocks to safe temps when in wii mode.

Edited by The Lonely Koopa, 25 December 2012 - 02:54 PM.

[Zonark]

Your games could have heat warp too so if you got it for Xmas maybe sat near a heater

[YoshiGamer9]

Buy another Wii U game and see if that has any problems, maybe you just had bad luck with the other two?

[naadofett]

I know you said you tried different HDMI inputs, but did you try HDMI inputs on another device? Maybe it's a handshake issue. I had an issue like that once with my PS3. If I plugged the PS3 into my Onkyo AVR (audio/video receiver for those who don't know), I would get intermittent video (video then blank screen, rinse & repeat). Then if I plugged the HDMI from the PS3 directly into the TV itself and bypassed my AVR altogether that soloved the issue completely. So, maybe this is a similar case.

[The Lonely Koopa]

I know you said you tried different HDMI inputs, but did you try HDMI inputs on another device? Maybe it's a handshake issue. I had an issue like that once with my PS3. If I plugged the PS3 into my Onkyo AVR (audio/video receiver for those who don't know), I would get intermittent video (video then blank screen, rinse & repeat). Then if I plugged the HDMI from the PS3 directly into the TV itself and bypassed my AVR altogether that soloved the issue completely. So, maybe this is a similar case.

I don't think what he is having is a hdmi problem since the glitches are happening to individual models .

[naadofett]

I don't think what he is having is a hdmi problem since the glitches are happening to individual models .

I guess I should've watched the video first. Whoops. Well, in any case, maybe what I wrote could be helpful to others who might potentially see what I did with the PS3 before.