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Wii U System Update Version 4.0.3 U Now Available

A new system update is available for Wii U owners. It’s fairy small and only takes a few minutes to download and fully install. The last time the Wii U received an update was on November 18th, and offered the same type of improvement.

According to the official Wii U support section on Nintendo’s website, the version 4.0.3 U system update includes:

"Further improvements to overall system stability and software compatibility."

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Metallox4464d ago

Nice. Hope that the console doesn't freeze anymore after this.

BattleN4464d ago

Its slowly improving with every update! If you go to settings and change the user agent to ipod you can watch more video format's that it wont play on default settings.

JuleyJules4464d ago

What settings are you referring to? I'm not following you.

JuleyJules4464d ago (Edited 4464d ago )

What setting are you referring to as I'm not following you. Sorry for duplicate.

Ol_G4464d ago

In the internet browser settings you have an option user agent where you can change how the browser is recognized

Chrischi19884464d ago (Edited 4464d ago )

If you change the User Agent to iPod, the website server will recognize the Wii U as an iPod and if possible, give you html5 videoplayers for streaming, instead of one which uses flash.

Chrischi19884464d ago

What was the disagree for? Did I say something wrong?

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JoGam4464d ago (Edited 4464d ago )

I have a "Honest" question....I have a PS3 and PS4 can I benefit from getting a Wii U now? Meaning do u think its worth getting one at this point?

COMoneyBags4464d ago

There are few games, but what's there is good. If you enjoy the type of games that are there or are interested in the games that are out then I say go for it.

Oh_Yeah4464d ago (Edited 4464d ago )

I had a wii u, and if your used to the ps4 now it will most likely disappoint you, so would an xbox one. The wii u is slow at navigating menus and has annoying music while waiting , the battery on the controller runs out QUICK and it's huge/impractical for gaming IMO, 1st party games stay at full price for a WHILE, the disc drive sounds like a buzz saw, totally the opposite of the smoothness/ generosity you get on ps4. And the x1 takes far to long to install games, metro is the worst ui design I've ever witnessed, different size/color squares with big ass adds plastered everywhere, wtf?!?! My toddler could have made a better design.

Just being honest. I've had enough time with all 3 and the best choice this gen is bar none the ps4 and if you want a vita for mobile and a gaming pc for multi plats/ emulators/ free movies/ work/ music ect. That's the way to go. Wouldn't advise anyone to get anything different if they want quality. Sorry if I sound like an ass (probably why I'm missing one bubble lol) but that's how I feel about this gen.

mydyingparadiselost4464d ago

Yea, there should be enough to differentiate it from the Sony systems as far as games that it's worth it. Stuff like Bayo 2 and X will remain exclusive, Nintendo's main franchises will definitely make appearances on the console and the internet browser (if you think you'd get use out of it) is sweet. The backwards compatibility is also pretty sweet, the Wii has a lot of niche title worth checking out.
You can get one refurbished from Nintendo for like $250 I think, and if your still on the fence wait for another price drop or E3 to make a decision

Ac7iVe4464d ago

Get one u won't be disappointed, I have 18 games on it and trust not one disappoints. Get pikmin, w101, Mario 3d, donkey Kong, Zelda, monster hunter. Don't listen to that other guy saying the menus r slow they fixed that a long time ago. For $300 u can't get a better library of games plus u can get the Mario bundle for the same price

Metallox4464d ago (Edited 4464d ago )

Yeah, the Wii U has already very good titles, like Pikmin 3, very recommendable if you like strategy games. There are also games like Super Mario 3D World, The Wonderful 101, Wind Waker HD (if you haven't played it before), Sonic Lost World (it's good but not great) and Nintendo Land. If you have kids or at least cousins, there are pretty fun multiplayer games like the mentioned Nintendo Land, Rayman Legends, Mario too, and you should check out indies like Mighty Switch Force, Little Inferno, Trine 2, Runner 2, among others.

Just days ago it was released DKC Tropical Freeze, I have heard that it's though, so if you like platformers and challenge, this is your game. Bayonetta 2, Mario Kart 8, Hyrule Warriors, Yoshi Yarn and other titles are coming this year, too.

Let's not forget VC games, too. You can get titles like Super Metroid, Megaman X, Super Mario Bros. 3, Earthbound, A Link to the Past and more...

So yeah, at this point I'd recommend to buy a Wii U, very underrated system in my opinion.

I have more than 20 games and I have spent more than 2000 hours in the console already. There is the content, just look for it.

wonderfulmonkeyman4464d ago

Yes. The current line-up is decent and growing stronger, there's low price deals online everywhere[refurbished ones from Nintendo themselves are only $215], and there's quite a few nice little indie games coming down the pipe relatively soon for the system, some of them exclusives.

It's gaining ground as far as quality software goes.

paulcek4464d ago

@Oh_Yeah

It's interesting how you complain that much about the Wii U (some valid complaints, some not so valid ones) and say nothing about the quality of the games.

You buy games for game consoles, no matter what console you have, PS4, Xbox One, or Wii U.

It doesn't make sense that if "you're used to the PS4, [the Wii U] will most likely disappoint you" because they have different games. Or, are you so used to the PS4 interface that you can't even play games on the Wii U? Why not have both? Having a Wii U ADDS to the video game experience, it won't take away from the existing experience the PS4 provides.

JoGam4464d ago (Edited 4464d ago )

Thanks guys. I think I may take the plunge and grab a Wii U. I never owned a Nintendo personally.

cozomel4464d ago

@oh yeah

You made the mistake of being honest. You cant be honest around here and especially with fanboys. They dont like the truth.

Shnazzyone4464d ago

You got the whole wii library, nintendo classics, nice indy game selection and about 5 or 6 really good games for the system now. I'd tell you to wait for the likely soon to come price drop, but if you got it now. Might as well. It's not a bad decision to have one. there's enough to play on it.

Locknuts4464d ago

Unless you like Nintendo games or live in a 1 TV household.....no. I have one though and think it's great.

Loadedklip4464d ago

as a complimentary console it's great and will have some more BIG games coming. It's just not good as a main console due to lack of third party support or horrible lazy ports. The 1st and 2nd party stuff is fantastic so far and will only keep getting better. So yea ... go for it.

Outstanding exclusives already out:
Wonderful 101 (if you love Bayonetta and stylish action ... give this very unique brawler a shot)
Super Mario 3D World
Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze
Pikim 3

Coming later this year:
X
Bayonetta 2
Mario Kart
Super Smash Bros
Fast Racing Neo (download only ... FZero style racer)

Rumored are Metroid and Zelda sometime either this or next year.

11eleven114464d ago

If you didn't own a Wii go for it. You get to play all the Wii classics, and many are fairly cheap. The controllers aren't thought, and you'll want many of them if you have company to play with. The WiiU itself is much better then what is praised for.

BattleN4464d ago

With the games coming soon yes I'd say get one soon. There might be a Mario Kart 8 bundle tho so u might want to wait a bit

BoneBone4464d ago

I can pretty much guarantee you, you will have more 'fun' with the Wii U over the other consoles. You have your PS4 for multiplats, and you get the Wii U for all the supreme quality games you just won't find on any other console. I don't know if you had a Wii or not, but if you didn't, there's another lifetime of stellar games you can get to play in Wii mode too.

Just look at the amount of high scorer Wii U games on metacritic and decide for yourself.

skipper4464d ago

Yes you should get one, and if you do these are my top games/ports that I like best On Wii U.

Super Mario 3D World, Pikmin 3, Lego City(much better than the latest Lego Movie game), Zombi U, Wonderful 101, Zelda WWaker, Monster Hunter Ultimate, Nintendo Land, NSMB And Luigi are great, but I would pick the other games I listed up first, also if you want a challenge Sonic Legends, My Fave Ports on Wii U are, Rayman, Duex Ex, Bops2, Ghost, Need For Speed Most Wanted, Splinter Cell, Assassins Creed 4, Trine 2. There are allot of other games too, but I have not played them. This is just a list of what I like.

Justindark4464d ago

go for it it and navigating the menus aren't slow like oh_yeah assumes. and i don't here any buzz saw. and if you want something different then military shooters ud want a wii u. the gamepad is easy to use and makes navigating and selecting things easy as pie. and dont forget the best web browser of all three systems. almost as fast or fast as a moderate pc {web wise) youtube videos play great etc etc. i dont recommend buying a vita to get a simler exp as the wii u. when u can spend 50 more for a wii u and game. we got the zelda windwaker bundle which is a great game exp if you never played it. dont forget games like wonderful 101, pikmin AND MORE

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COMoneyBags4464d ago

I've heard about it freezing but I've never had it happen to me. Mine only freezes while playing CoD: Ghosts.

BattleN4464d ago

I had freezing issues while on youtube but after the update prior to this one it has been fixed and no more freeing for me!

Metallox4464d ago

Sometimes when I'm on the browser it does. Very rarely, like once a month. But if you play games like FIFA 13 and Black Ops II your console will freeze every thirty minutes. Horrible ports. This is my problem with these launch games, they freeze too often.

wonderfulmonkeyman4464d ago

It does.
Mine has done it a few times while playing Ghosts and Darksider's II, but not very often aside from that, and every update makes the system more and more stable, as well as faster to load stuff overall.

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Shnazzyone4464d ago

@metallox Actually mine hasn't crashed since the fall update. Love COD Black ops II too. I've lost games but the system has never crashed.

weekev154464d ago

Mine froze a few weeks back when I was playing aciv. But its much better than it used to be. Only ever frozen when ive played 3rd party games. Ironically EA was the worst. Fifa and ME3 used to crash all the time. Hopefully no more freezing.

R00bot4464d ago (Edited 4464d ago )

Mine hasn't frozen since the fall update either. Maybe you've got a defective Wii U? Ah, well, the update definitely couldn't hurt the stability, even if you have a defective console.

BullyMangler4464d ago

ps4 and X1 console updates compared to how rad it feels to have wiiU updates .

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R00bot4464d ago

So people with Wii U's can know about the update.

Oh_Yeah4464d ago (Edited 4464d ago )

Hope it allows you guys to turn off the annoying background noises and it quiets down the drive. I wanted to like it but it's so sluggish and loud it made me want to throw it against the wall, even though I got a good deal from a friend, paid 120 with 2 games. It still wasn't wroth that IMO, was a good trade in towards a ps4.

gerbwmu4464d ago

Wonder if it was slightly abused before you got it? Granted mine sits in the tv stand but I just muted the TV wondering if it really is loud and I can't hear it....at 36 my ears may be going though... Old age and all

To me it has a lot of value but that is all opinion based depending on the games you like.

11eleven114464d ago

You can hear it when it switches to Wii, and you can hear the optical disc drive when in full speed. I'd say it's quieter than any PC. Unless you live in a church or something...

Oh_Yeah4464d ago (Edited 4464d ago )

My gaming pc is quieter and smaller in width then my ps4 and a lot quieter than the wii u when I had it. It's all about the parts you use, it's hardly audible from 5 feet away. intel i5 cpu, a seasonic power supply, an ssd, an asus nvidia graphics card, a fractal design node 304 case and you'll be good on noise levels. I did my research before I built it, i had a goal to build the quietest, smallest, powerful pc I could, put it right under my tv, throw it in steam big picture mode, grab a 360 controller and there you go, you built yourself your own console with discounts and graphics that can't be topped and does a bunch of other things on the side, but yeah if you pick parts without looking into db ratings and fan speeds you might slap some noisy stuff together.

truechainz4464d ago

you must have got a bad wii u because the sound of the drive is something I literally never notice. A number of other things you mentioned in your other comment have been fixed too. Looks like a lot of your info is out of date.

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SmoothC9114464d ago

Did Nintendo go to the same firmware update release notes school as Sony?

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