4.0 here. I only updated (from 3.4) because a program (preloader, IIRC) requested it.
I suppose 4.1 is better 'cause of "some behind the scenes updates that will improve system performance" (
source), but as mentioned: why fix something that isn't broken?
da_letter_a said:
I like to have 4.2 installed and hacked as kind-of a "reminder" to ninty that they have failed at stopping any of us hackers or homebrewers or pirates.
I understand your reasoning, but IMO there are other ways to accomplish the same thing. I can just as well say that I continue to refuse to update as a reminder to nintendo that their 4.2 update "slightly" missed their purpose.
In fact, the conversation at my house went a bit like this:
Wii: Hi! There's a new update for my firmware.
Click here to upd...
Wever: whoah, slow down, there! You sound like you
assume that I want to update. Now why is that?
Wii: What? Oh...well, I'm just enthousiastic, that's all. Nintendo worked hard to deliver the best gaming experience for you, so I figured
you'd be thrilled to hear...
Wever:
*gives a long, hard "nice try" stare*
Wii: you...don't want to update?
Wever: hmm..."thrilled", you say? But...I am already thrilled by your performance. Just how is this update going to increase my thrill-level?
Wii:
*a bit unsure* well...it's mostly behind-the-scenes enhancements. And I'll free up extra blocks by deleting some unauthorized files. Nothing to worry about...only some junk that would have voided your warranty. So...you want to update?
Wever:
*devil's advocate voice* what kind of behind-the-scene enhancements? As far as I understood from other sites, it's just a few minor IOS updates. Nothing noticeably, let alone be worthy of being called an "enhancement".
Wii: yeah, well...erm...it's not that it isn't true, but...it still updates some of my inner workings. I'm sure you'll like it.
Wever: that's another assumption. And a clever way to avoid mentioning that you're turning into Big Brother.
Wii: who? Me? Noooo!
Wever: you're mine, aren't you? I mean...I still have the coupon. So why do you want to remove unauthorized files? It was me who put them there in the first place!
Wii: now wait...I agree that I'm yours. But you've got an agreement with nintendo that you aren't allowed to run mods 'n stuff like that on me. It'll...
Wever:
*interrupts* yeah, yeah, I know. It'll void my warranty...
Wii: see? So if you want to keep to the warranty, you should...
Wever: ...which just HAPPENS to have expired over a year ago.
Wii: ...
Wii: oh.
Wever: that's right. You're no longer in nintendo's factory anymore. You're MINE!!! Muhahahaha!!!
Wii: so...I take it you don't want to update?
Wever: take a guess!
Wii: ...
Wii:
*clicks "no" to update*
Wever: damn right. Let that be a lesson, ninty. I'll update when and if
I feel like it!