Post by: WindyMan on August 06, 2007, 08:24:38 PM
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=14184
UPDATE: Reports from around the Internet have revealed that this new firmware update also supports USB keyboards for text input in the Wii Message Board area. We have confirmed this to be true. However, keyboards will not work within the Wii channels (like the Internet Channel), meaning that they would need to be individually updated for keyboard text input to be recognized. Hopefully, the Wii firmware update is the first step in seeing that happen.
In addition, the update has disabled all of Datel's unlicensed discs, including Freeloader, Action Replay, and MaxDrive. This means that upgraded consoles no longer have a means of playing GameCube discs from other regions through a software solution. The update warns users that consoles with hardware modifications might not work after the update; however, it turns out that consoles with hardware modifications currently still function after the update.
There were also several more minor updates:
- The fan may turn on in standby mode to alleviate the overheating problem that has affected some Wii systems.
- The disc slot glows organically (rather than just turning on) when discs are inserted and removed as well as when starting the Forecast and News Channels.
- Message notifications, including an audible tone, now occur while the Wii is on the channels screen.
- The + and - keys can be used to scroll through the options pages.
- Channel switching times have decreased.
Original story:
Wii owners will find upon entering the Wii Shop Channel that a new Wii system update is available. The firmware update, which brings the console up to version 3.0, brings a lot of minor additions to the Wii Menu and its various channels. Thanks to EphemeralDream of NeoGAF, we can highlight the changes in an easy-to-swallow format:
- A digital clock has been added to the bottom of the Wii Menu, letting you know the current time (as you have set it in the Wii options menu).
- The Forecast Channel window on the Wii Menu will show the "current" weather condition. (According to my Wii, it's 11:12 PM and sunny outside. Still not really current!)
- The News Channel window on the Wii Menu will scroll current news headlines. When selecting the channel, more news headlines will scroll across the screen. The Wii notes that you should frequently use the News Channel to keep the headlines coming, indicating that they are not automatically updated.
- The "Today's Accomplishments" messages that appear on the Wii Message Board are now white in color, to help differentiate it from other messages.
- The sound produced by scrolling up and down a message has been changed to a clicking sound.
- The Message Board calendar will ignore days that only have a "Today's Accomplishments" message and nothing else.
- Names in the Address Book can be moved to a blank line by holding the A and B Buttons together, as with moving other objects in and around the Wii's menus and channels.
In addition to the Wii Menu changes, the Wii Shop Channel has returned with more useful sorting and searching options. The new welcome screen shows four recommended titles and their Wii Points price, and has a link at the top to show more recommended games, if you still aren't sure what to get. (Alternatively, you could check with us every week for our Virtual Console recommendations.) The biggest change is the ability to sort games by genre, system, publisher, or custom text search. With all the games that will eventually be on the service, it's a welcome change for those who wouldn't know where to begin with the downloading.
Remember, you'll need to manually update your Wii to get the new-look Wii Menu and gain access to the new Wii Shop Channel. If the update option in the Wii Settings isn't working, try testing your Internet connection. The system will then automatically perform the update after that.
Post by: pyrokamileon on August 06, 2007, 09:35:32 PM
Post by: Nemo on August 07, 2007, 01:05:52 AM
Post by: Pale on August 07, 2007, 02:36:08 AM
Blah.
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on August 07, 2007, 03:17:48 AM
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Originally posted by: Nemo
After updating it, I can't seem to get online with my Wii anymore. I'll have to look into it more after work, though.
If you have more than one network connection set up, the Wii resets back to connection 1 after an update. If you're like me and used the USB dongle for a while before getting a wireless router, that might be your problem.
Post by: NeoThunder on August 07, 2007, 03:45:22 AM
Post by: planetidiot on August 07, 2007, 04:26:23 AM
Post by: cubist on August 07, 2007, 05:01:04 AM
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Originally posted by: pyrokamileon
i had just fallen asleep maybe ten minutes before being awakened by a glowing blue light... creepy
I had the same experience with my Wii. I was waiting for my wife to ask me what was going on to the Wii. I knew that it Nintendo was sending an update. I can't wait to go home after work and update.
Post by: k_bukie on August 07, 2007, 06:56:10 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 07, 2007, 07:51:53 AM
Post by: Michael8983 on August 07, 2007, 08:24:26 AM
Now where is our new channel? That's sad when even the goofy "rate Mii"channel spoke of FOREVER ago is still not a reality. How long can it possibly take Nintendo to develop these things?
Post by: NWR_pap64 on August 07, 2007, 08:48:54 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 07, 2007, 09:23:36 AM
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Originally posted by: Michael8983
Now where is our new channel? That's sad when even the goofy "rate Mii"channel spoke of FOREVER ago is still not a reality. How long can it possibly take Nintendo to develop these things?
Next month...
Post by: pSYCO-gAMER321 on August 07, 2007, 11:33:47 AM
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Originally posted by: Bill AurionQuote
Originally posted by: Michael8983
Now where is our new channel? That's sad when even the goofy "rate Mii"channel spoke of FOREVER ago is still not a reality. How long can it possibly take Nintendo to develop these things?
Next month...
I remember that Reggie said sometime this month.
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 07, 2007, 12:10:16 PM
Post by: vudu on August 07, 2007, 02:17:38 PM
QuoteNot to mention power-suckage.
Originally posted by: k_bukie
I'm not sure if this is related to the update, but it seems that the Wii internal fan now continues to run while the Wii is in standby mode, which is huge for overheating concerns.
Post by: Kairon on August 07, 2007, 04:06:32 PM
Now, time to get myself a wireless keyboard... and for Opera to work on an Internet channel update...
Post by: Shecky on August 07, 2007, 04:45:08 PM
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Originally posted by: vuduQuoteNot to mention power-suckage.
Originally posted by: k_bukie
I'm not sure if this is related to the update, but it seems that the Wii internal fan now continues to run while the Wii is in standby mode, which is huge for overheating concerns.
No kidding, my Wii never got warm or hot... I'd prefer normal operation thanks.
Electronics these days...
Post by: BranDonk Kong on August 07, 2007, 05:11:57 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 07, 2007, 05:17:30 PM
Post by: Nemo on August 07, 2007, 05:17:31 PM
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Originally posted by: PartyBearQuote
Originally posted by: Nemo
After updating it, I can't seem to get online with my Wii anymore. I'll have to look into it more after work, though.
If you have more than one network connection set up, the Wii resets back to connection 1 after an update. If you're like me and used the USB dongle for a while before getting a wireless router, that might be your problem.
That was it. Thanks PartyBear!
Post by: NWR_pap64 on August 07, 2007, 05:57:14 PM
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Originally posted by: Kairon
Keyboard support in Wii Shop and Message board? AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
Now, time to get myself a wireless keyboard... and for Opera to work on an Internet channel update...
Damn, I was about to post that...
So there WAS a small USB update. As someone pointed out was the keyboard support added for future online games?
Now all we need is the Hard drive support update and we should be set!
Post by: Mashiro on August 07, 2007, 06:03:03 PM
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Originally posted by: pap64Quote
Originally posted by: Kairon
Keyboard support in Wii Shop and Message board? AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
Now, time to get myself a wireless keyboard... and for Opera to work on an Internet channel update...
Damn, I was about to post that...
So there WAS a small USB update. As someone pointed out was the keyboard support added for future online games?
Now all we need is the Hard drive support update and we should be set!
Pokemon MMO CONFIRMED!
(I have a second apple usb keyboard ready to go so bring on games with keyboard support!)
Post by: Ceric on August 08, 2007, 03:09:54 AM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on August 08, 2007, 04:06:31 AM
Post by: trip1eX on August 08, 2007, 04:46:40 AM
Why is the weather not updating to be current? KInda worthless.
Why isn't the news channel updated more often? They also could use another source for articles besides AP. Otherwise the news channel interface rocks.
I used my Apple usb keyboard with no problem in the memo/addressbook section. Of course there should be an option to get rid of the onscreen keyboard when using a real keyboard so you have more real estate for the text.
Anyway nice little update.
Post by: EasyCure on August 08, 2007, 05:54:48 AM
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Originally posted by: NemoQuote
Originally posted by: PartyBearQuote
Originally posted by: Nemo
After updating it, I can't seem to get online with my Wii anymore. I'll have to look into it more after work, though.
If you have more than one network connection set up, the Wii resets back to connection 1 after an update. If you're like me and used the USB dongle for a while before getting a wireless router, that might be your problem.
That was it. Thanks PartyBear!
hm im still having trouble connecting online. i never had a problem after any of the other updates either. i'll be honest im not that smart when it comes to network issues or the like, it took me hours to set up my wii because it wouldnt auto obtain the IP so i had to figure out what my IP was and give it a new one... then i realized i made a small mistake when i wrote down my DNS number (my computer is too far from me wii so i wrote down all the information i think i would of needed on paper) that was preventing me from actually going online.
anywho i keep getting two error messages; one says to power cycle thru my modem and router, which if done countless times with no luck. the second says to try a different network cable. I wish it were that easy. i have 100ft of cable from my router to where the wii is, and unhooking my wii just to bring it to the tv in this room is way too much of a hassle because of the way my tv is set up as well as the one in here. so im stuck offline for awhile, and this sucks.
Post by: Mashiro on August 08, 2007, 07:30:13 AM
Post by: Klapaucius on August 09, 2007, 07:38:41 PM
Haha. Serves Datel right, IMO, for creating a way to bypass the release dates for consumers. I suspect Datel will just make a new Freeloader, if they havn't already, and maybe replace it for a small charge to people who bought the old version. Hey, maybe Datel wanted this so they could make more money. Not too far a stretch.
