I have a Wii U - General Discussion.

Mr E

Well no, not really. Maybe in the new year. :cool:

Since the other thread is pre-launch hype, rumours, speculation, buying info, etc., it's probably a good idea to start a new thread for talking about the console itself, now that some of you lucky sods have one sitting under your TV.

CastorTroy

Can those of us without come in here and troll and flame?

Whoever got one, hope it brings you much entertainment!

mine not here yet

DARK-KNIGHT

GameStop broke street date

Playing nsmb u

5.55pm and manager broke lol

Deano7788

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

GameStop broke street date

Playing nsmb u

5.55pm and manager broke lol

Did you install the update? If you did how long did it take you?

richymcdermott

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

GameStop broke street date

Playing nsmb u

5.55pm and manager broke lol

You are lucky i dont know your name or what you look like :pac:

DARK-KNIGHT

Sorry lads I'm a lying bastard!!!

I did try getting it at 5.55pm though seen it though box looked soooo shiny I had to change my pants after physically seeing it from excitement

Deano7788

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Sorry lads I'm a lying bastard!!!

I did try getting it at 5.55pm though seen it though box looked soooo shiny I had to change my pants after physically seeing it from excitement

That's it, reported for trolling .

Deano7788

Seriously, though, if anyone actually does get it, could they let us know how long the update takes to download.

wtlltw

Deano7788 wrote: »

Seriously, though, if anyone actually does get it, could they let us know how long the update takes to download.

Some UK owners that received theirs yesterday said they can't update until tomorrow as its not currently available.

Wolverine359

wtlltw wrote: »

Some UK owners that received theirs yesterday said they can't update until tomorrow as its not currently available.

Serves them right for trying to get ahead of the rest of us. :P

Deano7788

There's a poster in the other thread that has downloaded it. It took 55 minutes with an 8MB connection

bazzz

Deano7788 wrote: »

There's a poster in the other thread that has downloaded it. It took 55 minutes with an 8MB connection

Sorry didn't see this thread......Here's my post from the original Wii U launch thread.

Just a heads up to all of you whom I assume will be updating your systems firmware tonight or tomorrow.
After hearing and reading all the negatives about the slow update download and people bricking their consoles:rolleyes:.
I can tell you I just updated mine on a pretty average 8MB connection and the whole process took about 55 mins.

Now it's time to explore;)

OK so now I just downloaded Uplay,Nano Assault and updated youtube,Netflix.Total time taken 15-20 mins.

nitromaster

Is anyone else NOT planning on transferring their Virtual Console + WiiWare titles to their WiiU when they pick it up?

Offers no benefits apart from only needing a single console plugged in...might hold off unless they add Gamepad functionality to already purchased VC titles. (I have 170-odd, most of them free from the Connection Ambassador program :P )

Means I could play a Wii game on the TV while someone else uses the Gamepad for a WiiU title...and got so many Wii games to catch up on also...hmm....

GhostInTheRuins

Can you not use the console until you update the firmware?

Deano7788

nitromaster wrote: »

Is anyone else NOT planning on transferring their Virtual Console + WiiWare titles to their WiiU when they pick it up?

Offers no benefits apart from only needing a single console plugged in...might hold off unless they add Gamepad functionality to already purchased VC titles. (I have 170-odd, most of them free from the Connection Ambassador program :P )

Means I could play a Wii game on the TV while someone else uses the Gamepad for a WiiU title...and got so many Wii games to catch up on also...hmm....

My sister is "borrowing" my Wii so I'll definitely be transferring my stuff over.

Deano7788

GhostInTheRuins wrote: »

Can you not use the console until you update the firmware?

You can play it alright. Here's a link showing what to do:

http://www.nintendo-gamer.net/2012/11/20/that-annoying-day-one-wii-u-update-can-be-downloaded-in-the-background/

wtlltw

When you transfer over your wii to wiiu dies it remove all your vc games etc?

Deano7788

wtlltw wrote: »

When you transfer over your wii to wiiu dies it remove all your vc games etc?

Yeah they're gone from the Wii (although saying they die is a bit much. Think of it as more "moving house";))

CastorTroy

How long until someone tests "toilet mode"?

DARK-KNIGHT

CastorTroy wrote: »

How long until someone tests "toilet mode"?

Toilet mode?? What a load of S-Hite

Ol' Donie

'Spose i better move over to this thread now.

Still messing about setting it up.

wes

Just updating now. Really bad form that its so slow. Nintendo need to sort this out going forward.

Ol' Donie

wes wrote: »

Just updating now. Really bad form that its so slow. Nintendo need to sort this out going forward.

Is there any reason not to update?

Mr E

Lots of missing apps (including miiverse) and you won't be able to go online, use the eshop etc.

Nollog

CastorTroy wrote: »

How long until someone tests "toilet mode"?

Did it with the update, just checked the range, no toileting actually occured, so I might still be beaten to that landmark.
uPad reaches just past my door handle on the outside, and a small dark spot behind my printer which is beside the door handle on the inside.

wes

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Is there any reason not to update?

No, best to update unless you want to play games first. Update on mine failed, so will try again later.

Myrddin

I have one, but its packed away now will Judas day. Can I still post here?

F1ngers

EnterNow wrote: »

I have one, but its packed away now will Judas day. Can I still post here?

Probably best for you to ignore this thread, it will just torment you for the next month.

Princess Peach

I have one, but the Atlantic ocean is between me and it!

CastorTroy

Princess Peach wrote: »

I have one, but the Atlantic ocean is between me and it!

Want me to babysit it for you? :rolleyes:

FutureGuy

Collecting mine later but I think I'll leave it till after christmas

Nollog

You can cancel the update when you go to update it and play your games while the update downloads in the background.
I gained a letter after a short ninja castle game.

Star Lord

Princess Peach wrote: »

I have one, but the Atlantic ocean is between me and it!

Oh noes, it is getting all opened and played... it's... er... Quality Assurance Testing...

>_>

<_<

CastorTroy

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

Oh noes, it is getting all opened and played... it's... er... Quality Assurance Testing...

>_>

<_<

Good idea. Don't want to risk the return date if any problems expiring.

Mr E

Not to mention a possible 2-3 hour downtime on Christmas morning while you wait for updates to install. Good idea to do it all now.... It's for the kids, right Damo?

DARK-KNIGHT

Anyone else notice the wii u boxes are not sealed?? Unsure but no zombi u in my box wtf???

Anyone else get the zombi u pack? Is there a download code or a disc??

Trying to stay calm here but wtf!!!!

Star Lord

Mr E wrote: »

Not to mention a possible 2-3 hour downtime on Christmas morning while you wait for updates to install. Good idea to do it all now.... It's for the kids, right Damo?

It's for me and the girlfriend, we don't need the kids for an excuse! I'm just a sap, and wanna wait for her to be home before setting it up...

LauraW7746

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Anyone else notice the wii u boxes are not sealed?? Unsure but no zombi u in my box wtf???

Anyone else get the zombi u pack? Is there a download code or a disc??

I got the ZombiU bundle. Bundle box was unsealed but everything was there can't miss the game it's in a regular box etc??

FutureGuy

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Anyone else notice the wii u boxes are not sealed?? Unsure but no zombi u in my box wtf???

Anyone else get the zombi u pack? Is there a download code or a disc??

Karma for your blatant lie yesterday

Jokes aside, that sounds unusual. Contact the store you bought it from immediately.

DARK-KNIGHT

FutureGuy wrote: »

Karma for your blatant lie yesterday

Jokes aside, that sounds unusual. Contact the store you bought it from immediately.

Rang store. They are to ring me back. I'm angry, a console with the value of this should be sealed and if I don't get my game today I'm gonna throw my toys out of my pram

hattoncracker

We picked up our Wii U at the midnight launch in Gamestop in Limerick last night. It was pretty busy, and the atmosphere was really good.

all updates took about an hour.

LauraW7746

So I've set up my account. My username is Gamer7746 if anyone would like to add me

Ol' Donie

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Anyone else notice the wii u boxes are not sealed?? Unsure but no zombi u in my box wtf???

Anyone else get the zombi u pack? Is there a download code or a disc??

Trying to stay calm here but wtf!!!!

Yikes that doesnt sound good at all. There's a disc in the box for definite. Mine was unsealed too, but did have the disc.

wtlltw

Prices on the eshop are a bit steep. Nintendo should have offered a 25% discount

turnfan

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Rang store. They are to ring me back. I'm angry, a console with the value of this should be sealed and if I don't get my game today I'm gonna throw my toys out of my pram

You don't actually think they took the game out of the box do you?
Sounds like a packing error on Nintendo's side.

richymcdermott

Console arrived, updating as we speak

My username MrSega

Now i am stuck with nintendoland till tomorrow

Myrddin

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Anyone else notice the wii u boxes are not sealed?? Unsure but no zombi u in my box wtf???

Anyone else get the zombi u pack? Is there a download code or a disc??

Trying to stay calm here but wtf!!!!

Just checked mine there after reading this, game is present & accounted for in standard game box.

ShadowHearth

guys, does blops 2 come on release with wii u?

any list of release games?

ussjtrunks

Guys any of ye got 1mb internet would like to know how long the update will take + is it better to download in the background?

richymcdermott

Update took about 30-40 minutes for myself

Not too bad

Takes a whole year for the ps3 to sync your trophies