Wii U Update 4.0 Out

[ElYubiYubi]

Nintendo has shared the full patch notes of additions/improvements made with the Wii U’s latest update, version 4.0.0. The big highlights are being able to display Wii content on the GamePad, addition of the Friend List icon to the Wii U Menu, updates to Wii U Chat and the Internet browser, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:

Version 4.0.0 U, available via an Internet connection, includes the following improvements:
New Features:

• A feature to output video and sound to the Wii U GamePad when using Wii Mode
  • Users can choose to output to the TV and GamePad, or just the TV
• A feature to automatically receive recommended software and demo titles from Nintendo using SpotPass
• Support for USB keyboards
• An option to disable use of a Nintendo Network ID on non-Nintendo hardware, such as PCs and smartphones
• Support for Dolby® Pro Logic® II Surround Sound when playing Wii software

Changes to Wii U Menu:

• Added a friend list icon to the Wii U Menu for easier access to the Friend List

Changes to System Settings:

• An option to automatically receive recommended software is now available under “Internet”
• A setting to select which cable outputs sound is available through “TV”
  • Users can choose to output sound through an HDMI cable, non-HDMI cable, or both cables at the same time. Click here for instructions
• A setting to adjust the hourly interval in which standby functions are performed is available under “Power Settings” when Standby Functions are enabled

Changes to Wii U Chat:

• Added the option to view a friend’s profile on Miiverse when sending or receiving a chat request
• Users can now chat using a headset connected to the Wii U GamePad

Changes to Internet Browser:

• Pressing the R or L Buttons on the Wii U GamePad will skip video playback forward/back a small amount of time
• Holding the R Button will speed up video playback
• Ability to save username and passwords for websites that require login
• Ability to launch the Internet Browser during gameplay and upload screenshots
• Added support for viewing PDF files
• Added features intended for website developers that allow the user to enable developer tools and set user agent

Improvements to system stability and usability:

• Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience

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[GameWinner]

The update apparently adds Wii Off TV support

 

[ElYubiYubi]

The update apparently adds Wii Off TV support

What?! really?!

I'm updating right now

 

[Clarky]

20 minutes for me to go

 

[Ryupower]

look like it will auto d/l if you have that setting on, my wiiu's light is orange


if it doses add off tv wii support
how will that change vwii mode

for the better or will is fix things to stop vwii hacks

 

[GameWinner]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/support/system_update/index.html
Site confirms Wii Off TV play along with other things like Surround Sound for the Wii games.

 

[Motobug]

The update apparently adds Wii Off TV support

*reads, eye starts twitching, seizure commences*

 

[GameWinner]

-USB Keyboard
-Wii Off TV Play
-Surround Sound support for Wii games (Dolby Pro Logic II)
-Access Friend's List from Wii U menu directly
-Upload screens taken when pausing the game directly to blogs and forums using the browser.
-Option to receive automatically downloaded software from Nintendo.
-Wii U Chat via headset connected to the Game Pad
-View PDFs on the Browser.

Full list stolen from NeoGAF. Damn, I want a Wii U now because of this update...

 

[Motobug]

You can't use the touchscreen (or the buttons? not sure, update isn't finished) for vWii though. Was really hoping for a semi - portable emulator.

 

[Gahars]

-View PDFs on the Browser.

/console war

gg Sony and Microsoft

 

[trumpet-205]

-Wii Off TV Play
-Surround Sound support for Wii games (Dolby Pro Logic II).

Thank you Nintendo, you just convinced to buy WIi U again. Maybe it is time to replace my Wii with Wii U.

 

[Dork]

-USB Keyboard
-Wii Off TV Play
-Surround Sound support for Wii games (Dolby Pro Logic II)

Spoiler

AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH

 

[Ray Lewis]

To be clear, you can only SEE the Wii on the gamepad, right? Is this what the update means? I thought somebody said this BUT I want to be sure.

 

[AzureuzZetsunai]

soo is it safe to update with homebrew channel?

 

[ShadowSoldier]

-Wii U Chat via headset connected to the Game Pad

The fuck does this mean? I thought there was already a chat via headset to gamepad, or is this that video chat thing?

 

[GameWinner]

Also, the gamepad acts as a screen for Wii games. You need a Wii remote to play them.

 

[Clarky]

The fuck does this mean? I thought there was already a chat via headset to gamepad, or is this that video chat thing?

The video chat

 

[ShadowSoldier]

dammit I wish they would just let us plug in USB dongles into the WiiU and use our headsets, like my PS3 headset.

 

[Xexyz]

Makes me mad why I didn't get a Wii U. But the price drop and this! Can't wait!

 

[trumpet-205]

Makes me mad why I didn't get a Wii U. But the price drop and this! Can't wait!

Well I was thinking why not wait a little longer for Black Friday?