Hacking Bought a Wii U and it's on FW3.0.1, what do?

[Arif]

Hello,

I recently got a Wii U (PAL Wind Waker bundle) that came on with FW3.0.1
From what I've read in this forum, I have a few options on what to do with the console for possible homebrew usage.
- Stay on FW3 and wait for a full exploit
- Update to FW5.3.2 with Mario Party 10 and use the available exploits
- Screw everything and just update to the latest

Going for the first option isn't really appealing in the short term, since I probably won't be able to play any games I own. IF there will be a way to get full kernel access in the future, would my chances be lower if I update to 5.3.2?
Updating to 5.3.2 seems to be the best option for now. I could install all game updates and play them. I would miss out on Mario Kart 8 and Hyrule Warriors DLC though.
Things I want to do that are currently not possible are backing up bought DLC and injecting 60Hz ROMs in N64 VC games.

So, is it worth waiting for something down the line? Or should I just go ahead and update to 5.3.2 and play the games I have?

 

[Deleted member 361703]

Just my opinion since you are clearly knowledgeable and capable, update to 5.3.2 then wait for everything there seems that's where the most intrest is. Its only a matter of time before you lose your mind on 3.x fw

 

[Arif]

Eh, I just know how to use what's available publicly.
I already migrated my Wii to the Wii U so I can finally get rid of that component cable

Its only a matter of time before you lose your mind on 3.x fw

Of course, there isn't anything you _can_ do on FW3.0.1

 

[pedro702]

get one of the several 5.3.2 on disc update games

splatoon,mario party 10, yoshi wolly world and there was 1 more i keep forgetting.

 

[mariogamer]

DO NOT UPDATE,AN IOSU EXPLOIT IS POSSIBLE IN THIS FW.

 

[FR0ZN]

Possible yes ... but the chances for it to get released is pretty nill, since the only user we currently know who has access to it (Hykem) won't share it, because it's not his decision to make.
And the guy / people who actually could make the choice probably won't do it, since they could have done it by now because it's already patched.

Hykem and the team are working on a IOSU exploit for higher firmwares ... which is more likely to getting released, so I would also update to 5.3.2 and enjoy what is currently possible on this FW.

 

[Deleted member 361703]

DO NOT UPDATE,AN IOSU EXPLOIT IS POSSIBLE IN THIS FW.

Look at how fast 5.3.2 is going we are already on the eshop I'm sure 5.3.2 will get an iosu exploit any day now

 

[Arif]

Thanks for the input.

I have Woolly World and MP10 so updating to 532 isn't an issue.
Now that the eShop is accessible I might as well update the console since it's pretty much useless in the current state

 

[fiveighteen]

Look at how fast 5.3.2 is going we are already on the eshop I'm sure 5.3.2 will get an iosu exploit any day month now

Fixed ^

Also, IOSU exploit would start on 3.x.x and then have to be ported to higher FW.