Hacking Console Version - UK

icw35 · Nov 24, 2015

Did anybody buy this console bundle from smythstoys in the UK - what version was the firmware? Looking at getting it myself as it comes with SSB but if its wrong version its a long trip to take it back.

http://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/...-bros-wii-u/?gclid=CJWF4bvlqckCFQoXwwod_foCuw

icw35 · Nov 26, 2015

OK. I guess I held out longer than most. I was waiting for a Wii like exploit and some really cool backup loaders. Still use the Wii

Let me ask another question then: Since they stopped producing/selling the basic version in most places, what are the chances that this has an old firmware on it? I mean, when did they stop producing the basic version?

Any clues/thoughts?

oumoumad · Nov 26, 2015

I saw this pack around before the release of 5.4.0 firmware. So my limitted guestimate is that pack is in a version before 5.4.0 which means it's hackable with the current public exploits. And also as far as I know, smash first print is on 5.2.0.

icw35 · Nov 26, 2015

Thank you oumoumad. I might just take the chance. End of the day, most of the games my boy wants (mainly Lego) are selling for £5 anyway!

oumoumad · Nov 26, 2015

icw35 said:
Thank you oumoumad. I might just take the chance. End of the day, most of the games my boy wants (mainly Lego) are selling for £5 anyway!

Yeh, unless you're buying the Wii U ONLY to have homebrew instantly. You won't be losing much if that pack was on a higher firmware (which is unlikely I believe) since there's already private exploits for them which will be released in a matter of time.

Bowie77 · Nov 26, 2015

I bought that that pack from symths last month and it came with a low firmware on it (can't remember what exactly) and I updated it to 5.3.2 using mario party 10

famouslutt · Nov 26, 2015

Yeah, I did the same as Bowie77, I think it comes with ~3.0 FW. Didn't stay on it long enough to remember!

Anyway, good idea to order it online. That way you have 14 days to "check it out", and return it for a refund - courtesy of those EU distance selling rules...