Version 3.1.0 U:
Released July 10th, 2013
Improvements to Standby Functions:
- The standby functions will now regularly connect to the Internet when the Wii U is powered down to check for available SpotPass data or software and system updates. Software updates will be installed while the Wii U is powered down, and system updates will be installed the next time the Wii U is powered on. For further detailed information, click here.
Improvements to system stability and usability:
- Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience
Version 3.0.1 U
Released: May 20th, 2013
Further improvements to overall system stability and software compatibility
Version 3.0.0 U
Released: April 25th, 2013
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"
- 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" *2
- "Auto Power-Down" has been renamed "Power Settings"
Changes to Miiverse
Changes to Nintendo eShop
Changes to the Internet Browser
Changes to Download Management
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 A similar option has been removed from Nintendo eShop, Miiverse, and the Internet Browser