Hardware Exisiting Nintendo Network ID Question

[thaddius]

Just got a Wii U for Xmas and had a couple of questions.

I already have a Nintendo Netrowk ID (NNID) from using the Miiverse on my 3DS. When I try to use my NNID to start the system I get one of two errors: 1) "In order to use the online services, a system update is required." Something I can't do without an ID, and 2) "An error occurred. Please try again later."

Nintendo is having a lot of problems with their network right now so I don't know if this is an issue with the network or some loophole where I can't use an existing NNID on a new Wii U system without an update.

I was in Nintendo Customer Support's queue, but I got disconnected from that as they're not letting anyone else in the queue.

Should I just make a new NNID from scratch that I can change later? Should I wait to play my glorious new system?

 

[Lacius]

One doesn't need an NNID at all to run a system update. That being said, you're right that Nintendo is having a lot of problems with their network right now. It'll probably be at least a couple days before you can do anything NNID-related.

 

[Arras]

It's probably better to wait until the eShop actually works and then trying again.

 

[thaddius]

I checked the Nintendo Tech Forums and found this post that seems to mirror my problem. Everyone says just wait.

 

[BIFFTAZ]

Most Wii U's being sold now still don't have that massive day one update. Your pretty much stuck until you except that update.

Try this: Turn off your router so that your Wii U doesn't detect a wireless connection, Make a dummy account so that you can atleast play a few games while Nintendo fix these issue's.

 

[thaddius]

Just waited and things worked out. Downloading Wind Waker right now.