Hardware 5 things you should know about the Wii U

[uyjulian]

1. Wii U doesn't have a hardware power button, wii u freezes, you have to pull the plug
2. wii u gamepad doesn't support rf so you have to set your directv receiver to ir to use the tv remote function
3. the wii u is very noisy with a disk in it, remove the disk when you are not using it
4. look for parental controls on the menu, you can lock the data management so your kids can'tr delete your saves
5. gamepad only lasts like 5 hrs on high brightness... turn down the brightness in home menu>controller settings> gamepad>brightness=1

If you have mire useful tips, post them here!

 

[Maxternal]

NO HARDWARE POWER BUTTON? That sucks!!
(I knew about the no reset button but this ...)

Can't you just hold down the power button for 5-10 seconds for a hard power down (like the Wii?)

 

[uyjulian]

NO HARDWARE POWER BUTTON? That sucks!!
(I knew about the no reset button but this ...)

Can't you just hold down the power button for 5-10 seconds for a hard power down (like the Wii?)

Nope, if the system software freezes too, the power button goes with it

Same with any wii software (happens often with wii64 for me)

 

[ShadowSoldier]

...This thread seems dumb.

Also, WiiU is no more noisy than an 360 or PS3, actually it's quieter than those two.

 

[emigre]

6. WiiU has no gaems.

 

[mysticwaterfall]

I would disagree with 3, but I guess that's a personal opinion.

 

[Deleted_171835]

6. WiiU has no gaems.

7. It has no gaems.

 

[nukeboy95]

8. it makes a good paper weight

 

[ShadowSoldier]

6. WiiU has no gaems.

But... it has mo gaems tehn PS3 and 3-sucks-ty!

 

[BenRK]

14. Haters gonna hate what they want to hate.
15. Enjoy what you want to enjoy.
18. Well that's just like your etc.

 

[Maxternal]

Now I"m curious what #9-13 are

 

[MelodieOctavia]

Now I"m curious what #9-13 are

9. THE WII-U HAS NOT YET BEEN HACKED
10. THE WII-U HAS NOT YET BEEN HACKED
11. THE WII-U HAS NOT YET BEEN HACKED
12. THE WII-U HAS NOT YET BEEN HACKED
13. THE WII-U HAS NOT YET BEEN HACKED

 

[Bladexdsl]

1. Wii U doesn't have a hardware power button, wii u freezes, you have to pull the plug
2. wii u gamepad doesn't support rf so you have to set your directv receiver to ir to use the tv remote function
3. the wii u is very noisy with a disk in it, remove the disk when you are not using it
4. look for parental controls on the menu, you can lock the data management so your kids can'tr delete your saves
5. gamepad only lasts like 5 hrs on high brightness... turn down the brightness in home menu>controller settings> gamepad>brightness=1

If you have mire useful tips, post them here!

1. that sux
2. won't be using it as a remote/don't own directv
3. cmon loaders we need you!
4. not relevant
5. i always do even with my phone

 

[picano]

I've seen maybe 5 people across here and gamefaqs say that the disc drive is noisy. I'd really like to hear one of these --- I've forgotten that my Wii U is on before, and the only other noise to drown it out would be the a/c.

 

[Deleted_171835]

1. Wii U doesn't have a hardware power button, wii u freezes, you have to pull the plug

?

 

[Slartibartfast42]

?

This button is not hardware, it's software controlled. When the Wii U is frozen, that button doesn't work, even if you hold it down.

 

[ShadowSoldier]

I've seen maybe 5 people across here and gamefaqs say that the disc drive is noisy. I'd really like to hear one of these --- I've forgotten that my Wii U is on before, and the only other noise to drown it out would be the a/c.

It isn't. It's no noisier than the 360 or PS3, actually probably less noisier than a 360.

 

[Pippin666]

I do not have a 360 or a PS3, and I feel my Wii U is noisy.

Pip'

 

[ShadowSoldier]

I do not have a 360 or a PS3, and I feel my Wii U is noisy.

Pip'

Well you shouldn't, just saying.

 

[uyjulian]

Well you shouldn't, just saying.

Well wii u is noisier than wii...