Post by: ryancoke on November 29, 2006, 01:57:57 PM
Post by: NeoThunder on November 29, 2006, 02:20:14 PM
It's probley something in the background that you don't see, like processing of Wii Points when you buy them. I know for some reason there was a mistake when I bought Wii points and I was charged twice for points I did not buy, and for the mistake, Nintendo credited my account 1000 Wii points and refunded me my money
Post by: BlkPaladin on November 29, 2006, 02:33:23 PM
Post by: MarioAllStar on November 29, 2006, 02:35:33 PM
Post by: wandering on November 29, 2006, 02:42:04 PM
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After the update, my Wii said that parental controls were now availible.
Yeah, I've been wondering about that. I think each Wii update may give you general "tip" that doesn't have anything to do with the update itself, but I'm not sure.
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Post by: WuTangTurtle on November 29, 2006, 07:39:52 PM
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Originally posted by: MarioAllStar
Reggie ordered that all of our systems have a backdoor so he can steal our information, corrupt our files, and plastered his Mii across all Mii Plazas.
Oh my God he wasn't kidding when he said "I'm about kicking ass and taking names", who knew he was literally gonna take our names!
Post by: armedalliance on November 29, 2006, 11:13:31 PM
Plus it would just look nice on their behalf.
Anyways, I'll speculate that maybe there was probably an issue with the wii shop that didn't properly check or use the parental lock (maybe they're trying to/have put in something so that you can't buy anything while the parental lock is on? Dunno... doesn't matter either way, nothing critical done really regardless I'm sure.
And haha, you know it's only a matter of time before Reggie'll release his wii friend code to the masses and then EVERYONE's gonna want his Mii :P (and unless he has a different method for allowing that sort of thing or an unreleased update to accomodate more Wii #'s you know those spots would be extremely limited)
Post by: bmmontfort on November 29, 2006, 11:20:19 PM
Post by: Dozy Boy on November 30, 2006, 01:08:27 AM
So I reset the system and tried again. And again. Black screen. Reset. Um... try ystem update? To my surprise there was one already. I got all excited again, downloaded, and went to the Shop Channel. It was right back to the normal way, just like you guys said. I assumed at the time that they had been trying to do something cool, but messed up and just put the old system files back on for me until they figured it out. So it's possible that you downloaded exactly what you already had. Probably not, but maybe.
Nintendo needs to quality check more before they brick my channels.
Post by: ryancoke on November 30, 2006, 03:18:57 AM
Post by: JonLeung on November 30, 2006, 03:40:44 AM
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Originally posted by: Dozy Boy
Interestingly, this update did something odd to my Wii, but only for a few minutes late last night. I had just gotten off the Shop Channel to play a Virtual Console game, then I hopped right back on Shop. It told me to do the update thing and I got all excited about the Internet possibility. I updated and got on shop again. Black screen. And more black screen. No Remote response. Okay. Well I'll just make a sandwich. One sandwich later and... black screen.
So I reset the system and tried again. And again. Black screen. Reset. Um... try ystem update? To my surprise there was one already. I got all excited again, downloaded, and went to the Shop Channel. It was right back to the normal way, just like you guys said. I assumed at the time that they had been trying to do something cool, but messed up and just put the old system files back on for me until they figured it out. So it's possible that you downloaded exactly what you already had. Probably not, but maybe.
Nintendo needs to quality check more before they brick my channels.
I got the black screen too when it told me to go back and update. I couldn't do anything but power off. After a few seconds of being scared after turning the power back on and still no response, the familiar health and safety thing came back on. Phew! I don't know what that was about.
One thing I just noticed yesterday (though I think it was before the update) - have the blank Wii Channel spaces always had that slight "snow" effect? I don't remember seeing it before yesterday, and I've been playing the Wii every day since launch...
Post by: Edfishy on November 30, 2006, 04:21:14 AM
It sure would be a lot more friendlier than a corporate e-mail every six months.
Post by: ShyGuy on August 06, 2007, 07:29:34 PM
Post by: Mashiro on August 06, 2007, 07:33:26 PM
Must check out wii!
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 06, 2007, 07:39:05 PM
Post by: Sarail on August 06, 2007, 07:46:49 PM
You can now organize your roster in the Wii Friends List! GREAT! Finally.
Post by: Adrock on August 06, 2007, 07:54:26 PM
Post by: Mashiro on August 06, 2007, 07:57:47 PM
Other noticeable difference: The bottom bar of the Wii's menu system is a darker gray than before. Also (correct me if I am wrong) scrolling screens now just moves the upper half of the Wii menu and the now darker gray area remains where it is. Subtle difference.
Also when you access your address book it shows your Wii Number page first (it used to open to the first page by default, I found it confusing to find my Wii number because of that haha).
Post by: Sarail on August 06, 2007, 07:57:56 PM
The Wii Shop Channel just got a heck of a lot more organized. You can now search by typing in the game name (partial name, too), and you can also search by what's being downloaded the most, AND there's a new "Recommended Games" option, too!
Way to go, Ninty! I like this update very much so.
Post by: Mashiro on August 06, 2007, 08:00:42 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on August 06, 2007, 08:00:58 PM
I would've never thought that Nintendo would allow that so soon.
Post by: Mashiro on August 06, 2007, 08:02:12 PM
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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
OMG!! There is external HDD support and I can also play my VC games off of my SD card!!
I would've never thought that Nintendo would allow that so soon.
If that's true this is a slam dunk update wow.
Post by: Sarail on August 06, 2007, 08:02:19 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 06, 2007, 08:02:49 PM
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Originally posted by: Rachtman
Also again! This is even better!
The Wii Shop Channel just got a heck of a lot more organized. You can now search by typing in the game name (partial name, too), and you can also search by what's being downloaded the most, AND there's a new "Recommended Games" option, too!
Way to go, Ninty! I like this update very much so.
Heck Xbox 360 Marketplace doesn't have a search feature like that. About time too,t hat was getting to be a jumbled mess.
Post by: Sarail on August 06, 2007, 08:15:54 PM
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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
OMG!! There is external HDD support and I can also play my VC games off of my SD card!!
I would've never thought that Nintendo would allow that so soon.
Where did you find this out? I haven't seen anything on the interface yet that proves this.
Also, the digital clock is sweet. Love it.
Post by: Kairon on August 06, 2007, 09:18:41 PM
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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
OMG!! There is external HDD support and I can also play my VC games off of my SD card!!
I would've never thought that Nintendo would allow that so soon.
...I hate you.
Post by: anubis6789 on August 06, 2007, 09:27:01 PM
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Originally posted by: KaironQuote
Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
OMG!! There is external HDD support and I can also play my VC games off of my SD card!!
I would've never thought that Nintendo would allow that so soon.
...I hate you.
I think he just heard it over on Gamefaqs, which is the only other place I could find mention of HDD support, and I think he just wanted to be the first to say something without checking it out for himself. I do not think that BlackNMild2k1 had any malicious intent and should be forgiven...
Unless he did find a way to do it, in which case I want to know how.
Post by: Ghisy on August 06, 2007, 09:34:32 PM
Updating right now!!
Post by: Shift Key on August 06, 2007, 10:17:36 PM
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Originally posted by: Edfishy
You know, Nintendo really should have a blog somewhere where the developers of the system patches can keep the fans aprised of future updates, when certain patches will be expected to arrive, etc.
It sure would be a lot more friendlier than a corporate e-mail every six months.
What? Its essentially a collection of minor updates. All this excitement is misplaced because its equivalent to updating antivirus software.
Post by: The Traveller on August 06, 2007, 11:16:49 PM
Post by: UERD on August 07, 2007, 01:51:22 AM
Post by: Nile Boogie on August 07, 2007, 03:24:25 AM
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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
OMG!! There is external HDD support and I can also play my VC games off of my SD card!!
I would've never thought that Nintendo would allow that so soon.
That's just wrong!
Post by: cubist on August 07, 2007, 05:24:48 AM
Post by: Ghisy on August 07, 2007, 09:51:33 AM
Sucky...
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 07, 2007, 09:56:08 AM
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Originally posted by: Ghisy
Argh, I just found out my old Action Replay for GC doesn't work on the updated Wii anymore.
Sucky...
It doesn't work at all?!?!? I just bought one.
Post by: Ghisy on August 07, 2007, 09:59:46 AM
Now I just get (and I tried several times) the "an error has occured" black screen and tells me to eject the disc and turn off the Wii.
No fun!
Try your newest version and let us know.
Post by: Mikintosh on August 07, 2007, 11:20:06 AM
I installed it from the menu, as I had it unplugged over night, then when I tried to go to main menu after it installed, it was just a black screen. Turn it off and on again, press A on the remote, and it's still a black screen. The hell?
Oh, and I didn't mod it at all; I don't even know how, frankly.
Post by: Smash_Brother on August 07, 2007, 01:20:27 PM
Give us the HDD update already, dammit!
Post by: Chozo Ghost on August 07, 2007, 01:25:56 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 07, 2007, 01:30:37 PM
Post by: stevey on August 07, 2007, 01:40:34 PM
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Originally posted by: Mikintosh
Um, the update just killed my Wii?
I installed it from the menu, as I had it unplugged over night, then when I tried to go to main menu after it installed, it was just a black screen. Turn it off and on again, press A on the remote, and it's still a black screen. The hell?
Oh, and I didn't mod it at all; I don't even know how, frankly.
Try leaving it on for a few minutes, it might be the wii black screen of death why can't the wii still copy urls
Post by: Kairon on August 07, 2007, 04:08:09 PM
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Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on August 07, 2007, 05:02:41 PM
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Originally posted by: anubis6789Quote
Originally posted by: KaironQuote
Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
OMG!! There is external HDD support and I can also play my VC games off of my SD card!!
I would've never thought that Nintendo would allow that so soon.
...I hate you.
I think he just heard it over on Gamefaqs, which is the only other place I could find mention of HDD support, and I think he just wanted to be the first to say something without checking it out for himself. I do not think that BlackNMild2k1 had any malicious intent and should be forgiven...
Unless he did find a way to do it, in which case I want to know how.
How dare you accuse me of recycling garbage from GameFAQs. I would only visit that site if I was in dire need of help in a game and none of you were of any use.
And all you hate just makes Leonidas all the more happy (as if that was possible)
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 07, 2007, 06:19:27 PM
Post by: Mikintosh on August 07, 2007, 06:22:56 PM
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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1Quote
Originally posted by: anubis6789Quote
Originally posted by: KaironQuote
Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
OMG!! There is external HDD support and I can also play my VC games off of my SD card!!
I would've never thought that Nintendo would allow that so soon.
...I hate you.
I think he just heard it over on Gamefaqs, which is the only other place I could find mention of HDD support, and I think he just wanted to be the first to say something without checking it out for himself. I do not think that BlackNMild2k1 had any malicious intent and should be forgiven...
Unless he did find a way to do it, in which case I want to know how.
How dare you accuse me of recycling garbage from GameFAQs. I would only visit that site if I was in dire need of help in a game and none of you were of any use.
And all you hate just makes Leonidas all the more happy (as if that was possible)
Mama mia, that is a wonderfully frightening picture. Update: nothing. I've had it on for an hours stretch, and it's still a black screen. But keeping at it; positive thinking!
Post by: WuTangTurtle on August 07, 2007, 06:52:03 PM
Post by: Mashiro on August 07, 2007, 07:09:28 PM
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Originally posted by: WuTangTurtle
The whole freeloader thing doesn't bother me much, my Gamecube is sitting at work with naruto accompanying it. I love lunch breaks
Yeah but it's annoying for those of us who have limited room near our home entertainment centers. =(
Post by: 31 Flavas on August 07, 2007, 08:22:29 PM
Post by: Ghisy on August 08, 2007, 05:04:27 AM
I'm still bummed by the whole AR/Freeloader thing but I still have my GC so it's not the end of the world...
Post by: stevey on August 08, 2007, 07:39:17 AM
Post by: EasyCure on August 08, 2007, 08:10:44 AM
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Originally posted by: stevey
Has anyone got the “???” file after updating???
i was curious so i checked, but i dont have it. wonder what that coudl be.
also, i still cant connect online with my wii after this update took place. i checked the connection settings and they're just as they were before but my connection test keeps failing. i have no idea what to do, and i cant check out what my error codes mean since i keep getting errors on nintendos site. actually, i know waht two of the three error codes i've been getting mean (54121 and 52121.. i think) but i noticed i got this 51420 also (confused it for 54121) so i have no idea what it is or what lame suggestions nintendo will give me.
this sucks, hard.
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on August 08, 2007, 08:18:40 AM
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Error Code: 51420
The Wii console is not able to connect to your wired router or modem.
1. Make sure that you are using the Wii LAN Adapter made by Nintendo (click here for a picture and connection steps). LAN adapters not made by Nintendo likely will not work with the Wii console.
2. Ensure that the Wii LAN Adapter setup is correct, and that the Wii LAN Adapter was connected with the console turned off. For step by step connection instructions, please click here.
3. Check to see if the ethernet cable you are using is not working properly, by connecting another ethernet cable from your router/modem to the Wii LAN Adapter. If the connection works using a different cable, then the problem was with the first cable.
4. If possible, try another Wii LAN Adapter. If you are unable to try another Wii LAN Adapter, or are still receiving this error code, please call 1-800-255-3700 for assistance.
Post by: Smash_Brother on August 08, 2007, 08:28:51 AM
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Originally posted by: stevey
Has anyone got the “???” file after updating???
Yeah, I do have it.
Wonder what the deal with it is...
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 08, 2007, 08:35:33 AM
Post by: Ghisy on August 08, 2007, 08:36:15 AM
Post by: EasyCure on August 08, 2007, 08:44:47 AM
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Originally posted by: PartyBear
I looked up 51420 for you:Quote
Error Code: 51420
The Wii console is not able to connect to your wired router or modem.
1. Make sure that you are using the Wii LAN Adapter made by Nintendo (click here for a picture and connection steps). LAN adapters not made by Nintendo likely will not work with the Wii console.
2. Ensure that the Wii LAN Adapter setup is correct, and that the Wii LAN Adapter was connected with the console turned off. For step by step connection instructions, please click here.
3. Check to see if the ethernet cable you are using is not working properly, by connecting another ethernet cable from your router/modem to the Wii LAN Adapter. If the connection works using a different cable, then the problem was with the first cable.
4. If possible, try another Wii LAN Adapter. If you are unable to try another Wii LAN Adapter, or are still receiving this error code, please call 1-800-255-3700 for assistance.
thanks Partybear, i appreciate the help.
i wrote this in the talkback thread about the update, but i'll repost it here; its too inconveniant for me to try out a different cable, since the one im using stretchest 100' from the router to my wii, and discconnecting/reconnecting it to the television in here is more trouble than its worth.
i dont think the problem is with the cable itself though since its only about a month old. everything was working fine until the morning i checked the update. before i even turned on the wii i had noticed my cable tv wasnt working, which meant my internet wasnt working either so i knew i couldnt update right away. when things started to work and i updated,t he cable went out in the middle of it so i had to wait and restart (had no choice but to turn the power off since they dont give you the option of aborting updates). in a few minutes the cable was back up and running fine, i was able to connect to the internet to download the update (even though the wii settinsg screen already said v3.0..) entirely.
once it was finished i went into the forecast channel to see if anything was different, then the news. thats when i got an error message saying i needed to connect to the internet.. even though i was just connected while downloading the update. since then i've had trouble getting online. the weird thing is when i power down my system the yellow "wiiconnect24" light is on, as opposed to the red light that indicates the system is offline.
Post by: Ghisy on August 08, 2007, 08:55:49 AM
I just went to the wii settings and set my connection as wired again (connection #1 on my Wii) and it worked.
So it seems like you just have to tell the Wii again what's the default connection and that should do it.
Post by: EasyCure on August 08, 2007, 09:10:12 AM
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Originally posted by: Ghisy
Well, I got the same error when trying to connect to the internet.
I just went to the wii settings and set my connection as wired again (connection #1 on my Wii) and it worked.
So it seems like you just have to tell the Wii again what's the default connection and that should do it.
thats the first thing i tried actually, i even made a new connection that is exactly the same as the other wired connection to test that out and i keep getting the same three or four error messages.
Post by: EasyCure on August 08, 2007, 09:35:20 AM
Post by: Mikintosh on August 08, 2007, 02:23:00 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 08, 2007, 04:48:48 PM
I'm holding off on updating for another week to ensure all the problems have been identified. Just like how you shouldn't install Microsoft's XP patches right away.
Post by: NeoThunder on August 09, 2007, 02:22:45 AM
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on August 09, 2007, 05:38:59 AM
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Originally posted by: Mashiro
Also (correct me if I am wrong) scrolling screens now just moves the upper half of the Wii menu and the now darker gray area remains where it is.
That isn't new. I'm really not sure about whether the color is any different.
Post by: Rhoq on August 09, 2007, 06:00:40 AM
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Originally posted by: NeoThunder
I saw an article on Digg.com that said the update added some USB keyboard support. The support doesn't apply to all keyboards and doesn't work in the internet browser, rumor is there will be an updated version of the internet browser that will allow USB keyboard support
I gave it a try last night with a spare USB keyboard I had laying around. I like it so much I plan to pick-up a USB extension cable when I step out for lunch in a little while.
Post by: NeoThunder on August 09, 2007, 06:05:19 AM
Do you think any wireless keyboards will work......Gotta keep the wireless thing going, haha
Post by: Pale on August 09, 2007, 06:05:47 AM
Post by: Rhoq on August 09, 2007, 06:12:32 AM
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Originally posted by: NeoThunder
is it kinda just like a basic keyboard?......i want to get one but i don't want to keep messing around going back and forth to the store getting keyboards that don't work. I wana have an idea of what WILL work.
Do you think any wireless keyboards will work......Gotta keep the wireless thing going, haha
Haven't tried wireless, though I saw it mentioned elsewhere (Kotaku, maybe) that someone tried a bluetooth keyboard and it worked.
Anyways, THIS is the keyboard that I tried last night and it worked flawlessly.
Post by: Louieturkey on August 09, 2007, 06:16:27 AM
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Originally posted by: Pale
has anyone tried a wireless keyboard yet?
Haven't heard of any wireless ones working yet. Though I am really tempted to try. I'll grab my parent's wireless and bring it home to see if it works one of these days.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on August 09, 2007, 08:25:39 AM
Now they just need to update the internet channel and we are good to go.
Post by: NeoThunder on August 09, 2007, 11:02:36 AM
I'm assuming the some that don't work are the real fancy ones that require their own specific keyboard drivers where basic default drivers will not allow the device to work at all
Post by: NeoThunder on August 09, 2007, 03:45:56 PM
Post by: Athrun Zala on August 09, 2007, 04:05:11 PM
Post by: tiamat1990 on August 10, 2007, 01:33:04 AM
Post by: Spak-Spang on August 10, 2007, 04:31:02 AM
Was your Wireless Keyboard Bluetooth and synched right up or what?
Post by: Ceric on August 10, 2007, 04:40:49 AM
Post by: NeoThunder on August 10, 2007, 05:37:23 AM
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Originally posted by: Spak-Spang
NeoThunder:
Was your Wireless Keyboard Bluetooth and synched right up or what?
No, it's not a blutooth keyboard. I'm not sure what kind of wireless other than to say it's just a standard, inexpensive, R/F wireless keyboard.
It's actually a ps/2 style connector on it and an ps/2 to USB adapter bought at wal-mart allowed it to work
Post by: Athrun Zala on August 10, 2007, 07:15:14 AM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on August 10, 2007, 08:48:03 AM
Post by: bustin98 on August 10, 2007, 07:51:39 PM
Now I can't wait to be able to use the keyboard with Opera.
Post by: Athrun Zala on August 13, 2007, 06:39:58 AM
Quoteand now it's working... odd...
Originally posted by: Athrun Zala
okay, bigger "arrggghhh!!"... the Internet Channel doesn't work anymore
Post by: the1st_fret on August 13, 2007, 09:35:49 AM
1. Clock now displayed on Wii menu
2. Play history envelopes are now hite, not yellow and have the Internet channels sound effects when you browse up and down your play history.
3. The calendar used to display an envelope on the monthly calendar display for every day you'd played. It doesn't anymore, you can still view them if you click the date. Envelopes are only displayed for events E.G you get a medal in Wii sports or someone has sent you a message.
4. Every time I inseret or eject a disc, the blue drive light flashes.
5.The Wii shop channel looks completely different. Its got a much better layout and I think loads a little faster. You can also search for games on Virtual Console by typing the game name into a search bar.
That's all I've noticed so far. I don't think this is Reggie's surprize, as he said that's coming at the end of September. I'm guessing its something downloadable, seen as this surprize was originally going to be available at launch.
Dan.
Post by: NeoThunder on August 13, 2007, 10:04:53 AM
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on August 13, 2007, 10:06:22 AM
Post by: Blue Plant on August 13, 2007, 10:45:49 AM
Post by: stevey on August 13, 2007, 05:09:49 PM
Post by: NeoThunder on August 14, 2007, 02:11:08 AM
Post by: the1st_fret on August 14, 2007, 04:00:06 AM
"A new update for your Wii console is available!
This update will prevent your Wii console from locking up, which can occur when using the internet channel if you press reset on either your wii console or the home menu. This update also corrects some internet connection stability issues when using the Wii LAN adapter from Nintendo.
Please press the update button on the bottom right to update your Wii console.
- - Nintendo."
Oh and I was going to ask, on the subjects of updates. I went to the shop channel, and on some of the titles I'd downloaded, they had an "Updated" tag on them, which was a free download which didn't cost any space or points. When I checked the games they were still the same. What to the VC game updates do?
Thanks.
Dan.
Post by: therat on August 14, 2007, 05:07:14 AM
Post by: Spak-Spang on August 14, 2007, 07:13:57 AM
Post by: Ghisy on August 14, 2007, 08:55:10 AM
I just go to the settings and run the update from there.
Post by: Mashiro on August 14, 2007, 08:56:52 AM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on August 14, 2007, 08:59:34 AM
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Originally posted by: Mashiro
My update notices come extremely late. I just got mine this morning even though I had already done the latest update.
I'm still waiting for the notice about last week's big Wii shop update :p .
Post by: Mashiro on August 14, 2007, 09:04:03 AM
I think the same people who are responsible for sending out Wii updates are the ones responsible for sending out the NWR prizes for hot topic winners.
BA-ZING!
Post by: Kairon on August 14, 2007, 11:18:01 AM
Post by: Kairon on August 14, 2007, 11:21:20 AM
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Originally posted by: the1st_fret
Oh and I was going to ask, on the subjects of updates. I went to the shop channel, and on some of the titles I'd downloaded, they had an "Updated" tag on them, which was a free download which didn't cost any space or points. When I checked the games they were still the same. What to the VC game updates do?
Just small things, like I think a Mario Kart 64 update was to fix a bug where it would freeze if you did something specific, and Star Fox 64's update had to do with control mapping and slow down, and I think they even released an update for that TG16 game Nectaris/Military Madness game that fixed an issue where some stuff would be displayed off the tv screen actually.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 14, 2007, 11:34:29 AM
Nintendo. Making games worse. For everyone.
Post by: tiamat1990 on August 14, 2007, 11:05:20 PM
Post by: NeoThunder on August 15, 2007, 01:43:07 AM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
Didn't the SF64 patch INTRODUCE slowdown?
Nintendo. Making games worse. For everyone.
the first update did, the second and current one eleminated it
Post by: Shecky on August 15, 2007, 02:59:38 AM
Post by: the1st_fret on August 17, 2007, 03:52:57 AM
1. On the wii options screen (EG - screen, sensor bar) You can now press + and - to go from the left to right screens, just like the main channel screen. Originally you had to click the arrows on the sides (Yayyyyy)
2. When you recieve a message (Not including play history) the little envelope in the bottom right of the Wii channel screen will pulse and make a noise.
3. Also: before if the Wii was on standby and flashing blue indicating a recieved message, the flashing stopped once you'd turned on the console. The drive now stays flashing blue until you've checked your messages.
4. The drive flashes a different pattern when you get a message to how it used to. It now goes from dark blue, to light blue, then blinks twice before repeating.
Its nice finding little changes like this. Anyone else seen these, or have I missed any?
Dan.
Post by: NeoThunder on August 17, 2007, 04:00:17 AM
Post by: EasyCure on August 17, 2007, 04:44:59 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 17, 2007, 09:14:33 AM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 17, 2007, 09:22:49 AM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on August 18, 2007, 05:51:52 PM
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Post by: chaingunsofdoom on August 20, 2007, 12:29:47 PM
Post by: vudu on February 25, 2008, 10:05:25 PM
I think it's just a behind-the-scenes update, because nothing looks new from what I can tell.
Post by: Smoke39 on February 25, 2008, 10:15:19 PM
Like making their SD card support not suck.
Post by: ShyGuy on February 25, 2008, 10:22:42 PM
Post by: vudu on February 25, 2008, 10:33:32 PM
Post by: nitsu niflheim on February 26, 2008, 09:23:08 AM
Post by: Ceric on February 26, 2008, 09:40:10 AM
Nintendo hasn't really given me anything but backend changes and a clock. Why I know there important. I just wish for a little more substance.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 26, 2008, 01:22:16 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on February 26, 2008, 02:47:41 PM
This gets me about the Nintendo Updates. I have yet to have one with any real meat to it. Seriously each and every time I've updated the PS3 I've gotten new support for a something or another. Be it themes, media streaming, interface changes, etc. I've heard the 360 is the same way.
Nintendo hasn't really given me anything but backend changes and a clock. Why I know there important. I just wish for a little more substance.
Care to list what you would like to see changed? Considering the Wii doesn't need new themes, media-streaming, or interface changes, I just would like to know what else they could possibly do (besides, you know, new channels, which are coming SOMEDAY)...
Post by: nitsu niflheim on February 26, 2008, 03:03:09 PM
=P
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on February 26, 2008, 03:05:06 PM
Post by: vudu on February 26, 2008, 03:08:05 PM
Care to list what you would like to see changed? Considering the Wii doesn't need new themes, media-streaming, or interface changes, I just would like to know what else they could possibly do (besides, you know, new channels, which are coming SOMEDAY)...
I'd like to see the usual stuff that's requested ... better SD support, a better way to file my VC games, etc.
Post by: NeoThunder on February 26, 2008, 06:12:57 PM
Who needs it to display in the disk channel something about updating your console. Chances are anyone would click the disk channel when they put a disk in anyway, and the moment you do, there is no way to avoid being told about a system update.....that is always on the disk by the way!!!!
this was a firmware update to try and lockdown the hardware from modders. I don't ever understand why companies just can't come out and say that.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 26, 2008, 06:44:06 PM
Post by: Ceric on February 26, 2008, 09:25:25 PM
Post by: vudu on February 26, 2008, 11:34:01 PM
This update is supposed to improve performance. Maybe it will fix the long-pause-on-a-black-screen problem that seems to happen if you haven't turned on your Wii for a few days.
Nope; I can confirm that hasn't changed!
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 20, 2008, 09:19:51 PM
Post by: animecyberrat on March 21, 2008, 01:25:32 AM
Post by: Chozo Ghost on March 21, 2008, 01:49:49 AM
Why can't we delete the stupid Forcast Channel anyways? I mean that and the Photo Channel are the only 2 I do not use and if I could delete them it would free up a lot of space and 2 more slots.
I agree. I personally don't use the News channel either because if I want the news I can just look that up through the internet channel.
Post by: animecyberrat on March 21, 2008, 02:11:24 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on March 21, 2008, 04:44:25 AM
Post by: Gamejunkie on March 21, 2008, 08:50:44 AM
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on March 21, 2008, 10:40:36 AM
Why can't we delete the stupid Forcast Channel anyways? I mean that and the Photo Channel are the only 2 I do not use and if I could delete them it would free up a lot of space and 2 more slots.
It's because the news and forecast channel was a part of a firmware upgrade and that makes them not removable.
Post by: Chozo Ghost on March 21, 2008, 12:04:51 PM
Well I use the news channel, can't stand the slow internet channel but I do like the convenience of the news channel. But my Wii is hooked up to my PC so it doesn't really make sense I would use the Internet Channel anyways.
It might be a bit slower to use the browser t o find the news, but there is an advantage in that it lets you pick which source you get your news from. I'm not saying the News Channel is full of censorship or anything, but there is alot more that happens every day than can be covered by a single source so you're best off using multiple sources. Plus, if you make your news site a favorite in the internet channel it doesn't really take that long to get to it.
Post by: animecyberrat on March 21, 2008, 12:07:41 PM
Post by: BeautifulShy on June 17, 2008, 12:29:08 AM
Post by: blackfootsteps on June 17, 2008, 01:15:36 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on June 17, 2008, 06:15:19 AM
Anyway, that just confirms Brawl as a no-buy but can anyone think of another game Nintendo will put out after that? I don't recall them announcing anything beyond Brawl. Or at least nothing that had me listening. The Nintendo Channel doesn't go past Brawl either.
Post by: BranDonk Kong on June 17, 2008, 09:27:13 AM
Post by: Spak-Spang on June 17, 2008, 01:15:37 PM
Really, Nintendo needs to have a really awesome upgrade though like better SD card support and then lock all hacking out...and perhaps turn the Weather and News channel into actual channels so we can delete them.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on June 17, 2008, 02:57:51 PM
Post by: Plugabugz on June 17, 2008, 05:41:44 PM
Yep, that's Nintendo. The update text says something about "unauthorized saves can damage your console, this update deletes them". Yeah, because there's no fucking way I could ever delete saves myself. Time to look for a PSP-style total firmware hack.
Anyway, that just confirms Brawl as a no-buy but can anyone think of another game Nintendo will put out after that? I don't recall them announcing anything beyond Brawl. Or at least nothing that had me listening. The Nintendo Channel doesn't go past Brawl either.
The only new DS game is Ninja Gaiden. Woo.
Post by: Ceric on June 17, 2008, 08:54:53 PM
For goodness sake. Most updates with my PS3 I get something tangible. Wii almost never. Could have at least thrown us a better bone for are get rid of hacks update... blah...
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 22, 2008, 10:43:14 PM
Post by: kraken613 on October 22, 2008, 11:02:56 PM
EDIT: Well I don't see any differences. Still 3.3.........
Post by: DAaaMan64 on October 22, 2008, 11:15:38 PM
Well there is a new update. I haven't received a wii mail from Nintendo yet so I don't know what it is yet.The Shop Channel is undergoing maintenance though.
Ya I'm waiting on that stupid shop channel to finish that maintenance.
I updated and now the channel works, I don't know if that was a cause and effect thing..
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 22, 2008, 11:30:40 PM
I will keep checking wikipedia and my wii to see what the update was.
Post by: kraken613 on October 22, 2008, 11:43:38 PM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 22, 2008, 11:47:24 PM
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 23, 2008, 12:04:05 AM
Post by: nickmitch on October 23, 2008, 12:07:39 AM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 23, 2008, 12:21:55 AM
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 23, 2008, 03:19:08 AM
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on October 23, 2008, 11:35:12 AM
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The controller usage explanation screen will be separated from the purchase screen. Along with this, the user will be prompted to confirm that they have any necessary accessories before being able to press the Purchase button.
People were actually dumb enough to buy games they lacked the controllers to play? Sheesh.
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 23, 2008, 01:19:17 PM
Edit:Nevermind
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 23, 2008, 01:35:31 PM
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 23, 2008, 01:57:20 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 23, 2008, 02:08:35 PM
Post by: Athrun Zala on October 23, 2008, 02:54:14 PM
Apparently there's some kind of background change included as well and I'm waiting to see what the ramifications are in terms of homebrew so I'm holding off for now.some interesting ones actually... the fakesign bug has been fixed in all IOS (thus, cIOS, DVDX, HBC and other channels, etc can't be installed anymore... things installed before the update seem to work fine though)
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 23, 2008, 03:05:28 PM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 23, 2008, 03:40:20 PM
Post by: ATimson on October 23, 2008, 05:45:34 PM
You're lucky you didn't actually put up money on your guess, Brandogg, it was just some minor changes in the Shop Channel. (http://gonincompoop/?p=60427)That actually doesn't rule out Brandogg's guess, then, unless you have information on the intimate details of how games like FFCC interact with the Shop for purchasing their DLC. ;)
Post by: Shecky on October 23, 2008, 09:22:40 PM
Apparently there's some kind of background change included as well and I'm waiting to see what the ramifications are in terms of homebrew so I'm holding off for now.some interesting ones actually... the fakesign bug has been fixed in all IOS (thus, cIOS, DVDX, HBC and other channels, etc can't be installed anymore... things installed before the update seem to work fine though)
What the heck are all those acronyms ??
Post by: EasyCure on October 23, 2008, 09:24:38 PM
Apparently there's some kind of background change included as well and I'm waiting to see what the ramifications are in terms of homebrew so I'm holding off for now.some interesting ones actually... the fakesign bug has been fixed in all IOS (thus, cIOS, DVDX, HBC and other channels, etc can't be installed anymore... things installed before the update seem to work fine though)
What the heck are all those acronyms ??
i'm not certain, but i think HBC = Hot Buttered Camels
Post by: stevey on October 23, 2008, 09:29:47 PM
Apparently there's some kind of background change included as well and I'm waiting to see what the ramifications are in terms of homebrew so I'm holding off for now.some interesting ones actually... the fakesign bug has been fixed in all IOS (thus, cIOS, DVDX, HBC and other channels, etc can't be installed anymore... things installed before the update seem to work fine though)
What the heck are all those acronyms ??
i'm not certain, but i think HBC = Hot Buttered Camels
IOS=Operating system(s) the wii uses (http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/IOS)
DVDX=DVD channel stub that alow the wii to play video DVDs (http://hackmii.com/2008/08/libdi-and-the-dvdx-installer/)
HBC=Homebrew Channel (http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/Homebrew_Channel)
cIOS=Custom(read hacked) IOS (http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/CIOS_Patchmii_Installer)
Also this update block the AnyRegion Changer=Changes the wii to any region by modify the setting and/or downloading foreign system menu and/or changes the wii shop region (http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/AnyRegion_Changer)(although only the new system menu downloader/uninstaller is actually being block) and all raw nand dumpers....
Post by: Shecky on October 23, 2008, 09:46:22 PM
Post by: EasyCure on October 23, 2008, 09:47:46 PM
Apparently there's some kind of background change included as well and I'm waiting to see what the ramifications are in terms of homebrew so I'm holding off for now.some interesting ones actually... the fakesign bug has been fixed in all IOS (thus, cIOS, DVDX, HBC and other channels, etc can't be installed anymore... things installed before the update seem to work fine though)
What the heck are all those acronyms ??
i'm not certain, but i think HBC = Hot Buttered Camels
IOS=Operating system(s) the wii uses (http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/IOS)
DVDX=DVD channel stub that alow the wii to play video DVDs (http://hackmii.com/2008/08/libdi-and-the-dvdx-installer/)
HBC=Homebrew Channel (http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/Homebrew_Channel)
cIOS=Custom(read hacked) IOS (http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/CIOS_Patchmii_Installer)
Also this update block the AnyRegion Changer=Changes the wii to any region by modify the setting and/or downloading foreign system menu and/or changes the wii shop region (http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/AnyRegion_Changer)(although only the new system menu downloader/uninstaller is actually being block) and all raw nand dumpers....
pft a Hot buttered Camels channel is better than any Homebrew channel
Post by: stevey on October 23, 2008, 10:04:54 PM
Heh, well the first thing that comes to mind when I see IOS is Cisco. So people have gotten custom channels on the Wii... interesting. I wonder if they got any good homemade ones (to play/stream music that isn't flash for example)... or if they're all pirate oriented. DVD one sounds cool, wonder if it will do progressive output. Time to do a little digging I guess.
Well all channels except the HBC and DVDX are illegal and "pirated". They use banner code rip from a Nintendo made and copyrighted channel, the HBC has a handwritten banner (that hasn't been release because a custom banner that is bad can very easily and does brick a sh*tload of Wiis) and DVDX is a invisible channel that has no banner...
You better off running apps off a SD card using the HBC (which takes 0.2~5 sec to load).
Lst of all homebrew apps (http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/List_of_homebrew_applications)
Lst of all media playing apps (http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/List_of_homebrew_applications_(media))
Wii media (Will be release by the end of the year) (http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/Wii_Miidia)
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 23, 2008, 11:47:41 PM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 24, 2008, 12:04:28 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on October 24, 2008, 11:41:03 AM
Post by: Pale on October 24, 2008, 01:00:16 PM
Changes to the Wii Shop Channel = allow it to be accessed in-game.It's been accessible from in game for some time. FF:CC:MLAAK does it.
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 24, 2008, 01:05:40 PM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 24, 2008, 02:02:02 PM
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 24, 2008, 04:29:14 PM
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 24, 2008, 04:32:05 PM
Post by: stevey on October 24, 2008, 05:12:51 PM
link (http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/Wii_Shop_and_IOS51_installer)
Post by: KDR_11k on October 24, 2008, 05:16:05 PM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 24, 2008, 06:43:48 PM
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on November 18, 2008, 01:14:13 AM
- Enhanced parental controls
- USB Keyboard support for Mii channel added
- System functions improvement
The new clause: We may without notifying you, download updates, patches, upgrades and similar software to your Wii Console and may disable unauthorized or illegal software placed on your Wii Console to ensure that your Wii Console is operating properly and efficiently, comply with applicable laws, assist law enforcement, protect us and our customers, or prevent the use and distribution of software obtained through improper channels.
Post by: blackfootsteps on November 18, 2008, 04:10:13 AM
Post by: Plugabugz on November 18, 2008, 06:42:20 AM
Post by: Mario on November 18, 2008, 06:49:03 AM
Eh that's no good. I haven't updated my Wii since Brawl came so my Freeloader won't be rendered a frisbee (and US Brawl to boot). I guess I'll just have to turn off Wifi or buy PAL Brawl.I had to update to get access to the shop channel, and i've lost Brawl. Haven't missed it too much so far but i'll probably have to re-buy the PAL version some day.
Post by: NWR_insanolord on November 18, 2008, 07:27:11 AM
But in this update is there anything useful?
Apparently this update improves SD card read/write speed, or so some are saying. I haven't updated yet but WiiBrew is reporting that the update doesn't affect the Homebrew Channel if you've already installed it.
Post by: KDR_11k on November 18, 2008, 08:07:37 AM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on November 18, 2008, 03:15:15 PM
Post by: BeautifulShy on March 25, 2009, 04:21:58 PM
Credit goes to BlackNMild
- Support for up to 32GB SDHC cards confirmed.
- Adds an SD Card menu accessible from the Wii Menu. STORAGE SOLUTION!
- Games transfered to the SD Card can basically be played from the SD Card. They are transfered to the Wii Memory before play, and deleted afterwards. An N64 game takes about ten seconds to load! If you don't have enough room on the Wii Memory, there's an automatic feature that'll transfer games to the SD card for you.
This means there's next to no reason to have VC games on the Wii Memory.
- You can download games directly from Wii Shop to the SD card.
- Save data must be accessed from the main Wii memory.
- The updates adds a "Virtual Console Arcade" menu in Wii Shop, contains a few Arcade games.
- For the homebrewers: According toWiibrew, system 4.0 somehow breaks some homebrew. Wait for a workaround before updating if you're nervous for breaking something.
Post by: stevey on March 25, 2009, 04:26:05 PM
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- For the homebrewers: According to Wiibrew, system 4.0 somehow breaks some homebrew. Wait for a workaround before updating if you're nervous for breaking something.
It breaks the installation of Homebrew only. If you already have HB and DVDX channels you're fine and they will work perfectly!
http://hackmii.com/2009/03/system-menu-40-rundown/
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on March 25, 2009, 04:40:44 PM
wait... you can play DVD movies through the Wii on a DVDX Channel?
please explain how?
Post by: stevey on March 25, 2009, 07:05:56 PM
http://hackmii.com/2008/08/libdi-and-the-dvdx-installer/
http://hackmii.com/2009/02/dvdx34/
https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=25112.75
Post by: Mop it up on March 25, 2009, 08:32:42 PM
Post by: TJ Spyke on March 25, 2009, 08:43:06 PM
You don't have to wait though, you can update your system right now.
Post by: EasyCure on March 26, 2009, 09:26:22 AM
help?
Post by: Pale on March 26, 2009, 09:28:38 AM
Post by: EasyCure on March 26, 2009, 09:31:31 AM
I went into Wii Shop and dled the Wii Speak upgrade, so no, I don't think it happens automatically. I dont' know what the upgrade does though.
And you went to the Channels section right? I remember when updating other channels, you'd go into the channels section of the Shop Channel and it'd let you know an update was available, and you'd redownload/update from there. Wii Speak Channel doesnt seem to have a spot on my "downloaded/downloadable" list though...
Post by: Pale on March 26, 2009, 09:33:33 AM
Post by: EasyCure on March 26, 2009, 10:20:15 AM
Oh I did it from my "stuff you've downloaded" list, as I noticed it when I was checking to make sure I had all my games on my SD card. It's strange that you don't notice it on yours. Weird.
I'll have to try again later. Did you get Animal Crossing: City Folk and used the download ticket for the Wii Speak channel? I don't know if they ever ended up charging users to download that, but if thats the case then maybe thats the problem..?
I'll update this later if i can figure it out.
Post by: Pale on March 26, 2009, 10:58:45 AM
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on March 26, 2009, 11:53:27 AM
Post by: broodwars on July 16, 2009, 12:51:13 AM
Post by: bustin98 on July 16, 2009, 01:00:49 AM
Post by: broodwars on July 16, 2009, 01:03:34 AM
I hear it has to do with a bug in Wii Sport Resort. Japan just got the update after Resort was reported to have a bug.
Yeah, I've heard some rumors to that effect as well but nothing concrete yet. If it was to fix such a bug, you'd think Nintendo would have mentioned that in the Wii Mail they sent out on the update. But then again, Wii Sports Resort isn't out yet so maybe they didn't see the point.
Post by: UncleBob on July 16, 2009, 01:16:46 AM
...damnit.
Post by: broodwars on July 16, 2009, 01:19:39 AM
Guh... I was all like "Oh, I need to update!"....
...damnit.
I wouldn't freak out just yet. I still haven't seen confirmation yet on exactly what this update does, save that it could either be the usual anti-hacking update or an update to preemptively eliminate a bug in Wii Sports Resort. You could luck out and it's just the latter, though I wouldn't be shocked if it were the former or both. Just thought I'd throw a warning out there to people using said software in case this update shuts them down, since I'm often in the habit of not reading those Nintendo mail messages either.
Post by: BeautifulShy on July 16, 2009, 01:41:26 AM
Post by: broodwars on July 16, 2009, 01:49:39 AM
Post by: BeautifulShy on July 16, 2009, 01:52:46 AM
site:nintendoworldreport.com/forums
Then add whatever you are looking after forums.
Post by: kraken613 on July 16, 2009, 02:06:44 AM
Use Google and put this in.
site:nintendoworldreport.com/forums
Then add whatever you are looking after forums.
Thanks for that tip!
I will hold off because it's nothing that I really need right now... And I will wait until the HBC is confirmed to be working with 4.1.
Post by: AV on July 16, 2009, 10:01:01 AM
I updated it without hesitation. I don't hack stuff and am legit so its all good.
It said that the update was to fix overall performance and not to really do anything outside of deleting cracked saved files stuff.
Japan got a new version of Nintendo channel so we might be getting that soon. Maybe this update helps to make Wii motion plus work better ?? who knows.
Post by: stevey on July 16, 2009, 10:38:54 AM
http://wiibrew.org/wiki/System_Menu_4.1
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on July 16, 2009, 01:35:12 PM
Post by: AV on July 16, 2009, 05:02:17 PM
KISS YOUR WII GOODBYE, HACKORS
My guess is that the punch out download will be all but impossible for hackers because it will require a major firmware update. So they will be out of luck I thinks.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on July 16, 2009, 05:45:04 PM
Hackors aren't real customers anyway. They don't buy the games and are first to whine about not reaching platinum status while claiming to be true fans.
They also install Condom Units onto harddrives and ruin online gaming with cheats.
Post by: Stratos on July 16, 2009, 06:49:21 PM
Post by: Mop it up on July 16, 2009, 07:20:09 PM
Post by: Stratos on July 16, 2009, 07:48:10 PM
I don't have the 4.0 update so this one is pointless for me.
Not if you want Wii Sports Resort to play properly for you. I'm going to guess it will be a forced update on the US version of the game like they did on Brawl.
Post by: Mop it up on July 16, 2009, 07:56:50 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on July 16, 2009, 08:11:42 PM
Post by: kraken613 on July 16, 2009, 08:22:51 PM
They'll probably force-hack the punch-out downroad into working somehow.
Hackors aren't real customers anyway. They don't buy the games and are first to whine about not reaching platinum status while claiming to be true fans.
They also install Condom Units onto harddrives and ruin online gaming with cheats.
I have to HBC and all my games installed to a HDD and I don't cheat and I buy all my games....
I will be really pissed when they block it for good, but that will never happen. It just takes them a few days to work around what Nintnedo does.
Post by: Mop it up on July 16, 2009, 08:33:42 PM
Like what? Outside of WSR it's DROUGHT TIME.Like New Super Mario Brothers Wii.
Post by: DAaaMan64 on July 16, 2009, 08:34:59 PM
They'll probably force-hack the punch-out downroad into working somehow.
Hackors aren't real customers anyway. They don't buy the games and are first to whine about not reaching platinum status while claiming to be true fans.
They also install Condom Units onto harddrives and ruin online gaming with cheats.
I have to HBC and all my games installed to a HDD and I don't cheat and I buy all my games....
I will be really pissed when they block it for good, but that will never happen. It just takes them a few days to work around what Nintnedo does.
That would bother me. I'd like to think this HDD solution will also extend the life of my Wii having removed the moving parts from the equation.
Post by: Caliban on July 16, 2009, 08:43:39 PM
Like what? Outside of WSR it's DROUGHT TIME.
LITTLE KING'S STORY!!!
Post by: Pale on July 16, 2009, 08:55:25 PM
Post by: BwrJim! on July 16, 2009, 11:43:36 PM
Post by: Mop it up on July 19, 2009, 03:40:10 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on July 19, 2009, 04:35:15 PM
That would bother me. I'd like to think this HDD solution will also extend the life of my Wii having removed the moving parts from the equation.
That is all the argument I need to make me look into the HDD loader for my Wii.
is there an easy(fool proof) step by step instructions somewhere?
Post by: kraken613 on July 19, 2009, 04:47:43 PM
http://lifehacker.com/5280957/load-your-wii-games-from-a-hard-disk-part-ii
Post by: BwrJim! on July 19, 2009, 06:11:02 PM
Post by: Stratos on July 19, 2009, 06:17:16 PM
Night Game also has a lot of potential.
There is also my personal favorite upcoming game. (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=27868.msg503195#msg503195)
Post by: stevey on September 29, 2009, 12:41:14 AM
4.2 is out!
It will delete HBC, BootMii, and most common cIOS { 249 (very commonly used in a lot of apps), 222/223 (Pirating USB2.0 loaders; who cares), 250 (???/backup)}
(Note cIOS 202 (good USB2.0/DVD used for homebrew/mplayer) are safe though)
Still waiting on word for DVDx
Post by: ShyGuy on September 29, 2009, 01:02:09 AM
Post by: broodwars on September 29, 2009, 01:05:03 AM
DO NOT UPDATE AT ALL COST IF YOU HAVE HOMEBREW!!
4.2 is out!
It will delete HBC, BootMii, and most common cIOS { 249 (very commonly used in a lot of apps), 222/223 (Pirating USB2.0 loaders; who cares), 250 (???/backup)}
(Note cIOS 202 (good USB2.0/DVD used for homebrew/mplayer) are safe though)
Still waiting on word for DVDx
...does it actually do anything useful for non-hackers?
Post by: stevey on September 29, 2009, 01:16:39 AM
Better to wait for a just install the new Wii Shop Channel and useful IOS updater...
Post by: DAaaMan64 on September 29, 2009, 01:53:32 AM
Post by: NeoThunder on September 29, 2009, 02:21:31 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on September 29, 2009, 05:35:26 AM
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on September 29, 2009, 07:46:28 AM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on September 29, 2009, 02:33:45 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on September 29, 2009, 02:56:09 PM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on September 29, 2009, 06:02:13 PM
Post by: NWR_insanolord on September 29, 2009, 06:09:11 PM
Post by: kraken613 on September 29, 2009, 06:15:54 PM
Yeah, homebrew getting mainstream attention is about the worst thing possible. I won't be updating until there's a work around. For the people that have already updated, I think you're screwed, though I haven't seen any mention of the Indiana Pwns hack being blocked.
Same, I am not updating either, Nintendo will just lose my Shop business until there is a work around.
Post by: BranDonk Kong on September 29, 2009, 11:10:13 PM
Post by: stevey on September 30, 2009, 12:23:18 AM
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North America
29/09/2009
Wii Menu version 4.2 is now available for your Wii console. To update your Wii Menu to the latest version, please select the Update button at the bottom of the screen or select the System Update option in the Wii System Settings.
This update provides behind-the-scenes fixes that will not affect features but will improve the overall system performance.
Because unauthorized modifications to save data or program files may impair game play or the Wii console, updating to Wii Menu version 4.2 will also check for and automatically remove such save data or program files.
**Please note: If you've updated your Wii Menu after 9/29/09, you may not need to update again.
Thank you for updating your Wii console!
Nintendo
Blatant lies. It just add a "Check if HAXX or DVDX channel exist" on every wii boot up to go along with "check for hacked zelda save file" in slowing boot up and it waste the internal memory with cheap stub of IOS (which you could always just install as a different number).
Worst yet, it's the first time Nintendo has updated Boot2. So if you have an old Wii, even without bootmii or homebrew, there is a chance that you might get bricked because updating is not well tested by Nintendo (and hence they avoided it).
http://hackmii.com/2009/09/wii-menu-4-2-a-lack-of-imagination
http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/System_Menu_4.2
To update the shop just use
http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/Wii_Shop_and_IOS61_installer
or
http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/WiiSCU
*without patching the IOS*
Post by: BranDonk Kong on September 30, 2009, 10:32:33 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on September 30, 2009, 12:16:45 PM
CRY ME A RIVER, ONLINE CHEATERS
Post by: kraken613 on September 30, 2009, 01:11:53 PM
Post by: vudu on September 30, 2009, 01:37:45 PM
The best thing is I almost got duped into installing this update. I went to look at the Wii Shop because they were pimping "You, Me, and the Cubes", and it said I needed to update the Wii Shop Channel. It then went to full-on system update mode, so I turned off the system.
You, Me and the Cubes is pretty interesting. Just sayin'.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on September 30, 2009, 03:48:55 PM
There are a lot more reasons for homebrew than piracy or cheating. You can't seem to comprehend that though....
Stuff I already do on my laptop?
Post by: kraken613 on September 30, 2009, 04:57:45 PM
Import games?
Post by: vudu on September 30, 2009, 05:17:44 PM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on September 30, 2009, 05:25:45 PM
Post by: stevey on September 30, 2009, 07:56:45 PM
Oh yeah, if this update is offensive to onrine game hackers, I'm all for it.
CRY ME A RIVER, ONLINE CHEATERS
The update does absolutely nothing in that regards
Worst yet, it's the first time Nintendo has updated Boot2. So if you have an old Wii, even without bootmii or homebrew, there is a chance that you might get bricked because updating is not well tested by Nintendo and the update function frankly sucks (and hence they avoided it).
and so it begins http://techforums.nintendo.com/nins/board/message?board.id=wii_tech&thread.id=29914
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on September 30, 2009, 08:37:06 PM
Post by: kraken613 on September 30, 2009, 08:43:44 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on September 30, 2009, 09:00:18 PM
Having all your games you buy backed up on a HDD and play them without using disks?
Import games?
My discs are fine, and I don't want my Wii taking up more space plus the added cost of an external drive.
Marked-up import games aren't that attractive to me. It's not like Shenmue II DC that never made it to the USA.
Not sure what stevey uses it for, maybe it's just more reliable than his laptops.
Post by: BranDonk Kong on September 30, 2009, 09:28:57 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on October 01, 2009, 10:29:56 AM
What import games do you own?
Blast Works and Gundam MS Sensen 0079, thank you.
Marked-up import games aren't that attractive to me. It's not like Shenmue II DC that never made it to the USA.
Americans, eh? Import games are cheaper than local games over here and I think we all know about the horrible treatment PAL is getting.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 01, 2009, 11:44:14 AM
And this recurring update-borking issue is also the reason I wait several weeks to do any update, despite no-haxor no-hombruu, to wait for the fallout to settle and see what the responses are.
Windows Updates, I run once every couple months (anti virus, even less). None of this surprise MS Office borking and no background process downloading for me.
Post by: vudu on October 01, 2009, 02:21:49 PM
What import games do you own?
Blast Works and Gundam MS Sensen 0079, thank you.
I wasn't talking to you, thank you.
Post by: AV on October 03, 2009, 12:45:23 AM
I've been a good boy and I would hate for my Wii to break for something like this.
Post by: EasyCure on October 04, 2009, 09:23:39 AM
Post by: AV on October 04, 2009, 11:40:00 AM
Hey does anyone know if this update is the same one that comes on the Guitar Hero 5 disc? I finally had some time to play it yesterday with my girlfriend but the second I saw I needed to update, I turned the system off. I didn't even know 3rd party games could include updates with them.. and because the new update from nintendo is in regards to the shop channel, I'm only assuming that the GH5 update is the same one (some sorta dlc update?). Any verification would be appreciated though, in the meantime I'll be backing up all my saves.
how does things work ?
is the firmware update pre-installed into the disk and not allow you to play the game unless you have it. so if your firmware is already up to date, it does not activate.
or does it check for the firmware and force your wii to connect online and update ? the only thing on the disk is to code to force it to happen.
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 04, 2009, 11:59:07 AM
Hey does anyone know if this update is the same one that comes on the Guitar Hero 5 disc? I finally had some time to play it yesterday with my girlfriend but the second I saw I needed to update, I turned the system off. I didn't even know 3rd party games could include updates with them.. and because the new update from nintendo is in regards to the shop channel, I'm only assuming that the GH5 update is the same one (some sorta dlc update?). Any verification would be appreciated though, in the meantime I'll be backing up all my saves.
how does things work ?
is the firmware update pre-installed into the disk and not allow you to play the game unless you have it. so if your firmware is already up to date, it does not activate.
or does it check for the firmware and force your wii to connect online and update ? the only thing on the disk is to code to force it to happen.
The update is on the disc. If it just forced you to go online to update that would screw over anyone who doesn't have their Wii connected to the internet.
Post by: EasyCure on October 04, 2009, 12:11:39 PM
Hey does anyone know if this update is the same one that comes on the Guitar Hero 5 disc? I finally had some time to play it yesterday with my girlfriend but the second I saw I needed to update, I turned the system off. I didn't even know 3rd party games could include updates with them.. and because the new update from nintendo is in regards to the shop channel, I'm only assuming that the GH5 update is the same one (some sorta dlc update?). Any verification would be appreciated though, in the meantime I'll be backing up all my saves.
how does things work ?
is the firmware update pre-installed into the disk and not allow you to play the game unless you have it. so if your firmware is already up to date, it does not activate.
or does it check for the firmware and force your wii to connect online and update ? the only thing on the disk is to code to force it to happen.
The update is on the disc. If it just forced you to go online to update that would screw over anyone who doesn't have their Wii connected to the internet.
Which is currently my situation; my wii is offline and that was the case i'd be PISSED. Okay, maybe thats a little too harsh, I'd definately be annoyed cuz its a hassle to get my wii online with my current set-up.
I finally got off my ass and did some research, looks like all it does is allow the wii to accept those high capacity SD cards so I can move my GH:WT songs over to GH5. I'm currently running Ver. 4.1U while the GH5 update is supposedly just v4.0u (according to the post i've read elsewhere), so nothing to fear right? Maybe i'll just back up my save files anyway...
Post by: Mop it up on October 04, 2009, 01:19:28 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on October 04, 2009, 01:28:54 PM
Post by: Mop it up on October 04, 2009, 01:37:04 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on October 04, 2009, 01:58:22 PM
that is what you asked right?
Post by: Mop it up on October 04, 2009, 01:59:24 PM
Post by: EasyCure on October 04, 2009, 02:00:34 PM
but that is probably what he is worried about.
that is what you asked right?
This. It might be something thats blown out of proportion but theres a small chance of it happening is still something to worry about when I'd never be able to re-play some of these games and achieve that former glory.
Post by: Mop it up on October 04, 2009, 02:03:41 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on October 04, 2009, 02:04:26 PM
Right, and I'm saying that isn't something he should be worried about.
but should he not back up his saves just in case?
At the slight possibility that his system may be bricked by the update, it would be the smart and responsible thing to do. After doing so, then he won't have much else to worry about, unless the system actually does brick.
Post by: Mop it up on October 04, 2009, 02:12:46 PM
If someone is worried about it then they should just get the update now (if their data is backed up) instead of having it hang over their head until they're forced to do it. It's better to deal with now if it's a problem rather than later.
EDIT: Except I'm not sure if EasyCure can download the update if his Internet still isn't working properly. Forget I said anything...
Post by: stevey on October 04, 2009, 02:18:23 PM
I really hate how the save data of games with an online mode can't be copied.
That what homebrew is for. (I have a complete image of my wii flash memory backed up including OS/save/setting/Friend codes/channel/shop account/history/mail/miis)
Post by: Mop it up on October 04, 2009, 02:21:46 PM
Post by: that Baby guy on October 04, 2009, 02:51:26 PM
I think Kotaku and Lifehacker had some guides up that might help. Gonintendo would certainly have some links to several, as well.
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 04, 2009, 03:15:13 PM
Post by: Mop it up on October 04, 2009, 03:27:10 PM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 04, 2009, 04:49:48 PM
Post by: stevey on October 04, 2009, 08:11:53 PM
Post by: EasyCure on October 05, 2009, 10:59:07 AM
Post by: vudu on October 05, 2009, 02:15:16 PM
I really hate how the save data of games with an online mode can't be copied.
That what homebrew is for. (I have a complete image of my wii flash memory backed up including OS/save/setting/Friend codes/channel/shop account/history/mail/miis)
Correct me if I'm wrong, but if you load those saves onto another Wii system and take it online won't it give you all sorts of problems?
Updated it with the update that came on the GH5 disc; no problems. It's actually not the same update thats been bricking systems lately. Since my wii is offline at the moment, I won't be updating to that any time soon.
You will if you have any desire to play NSMB Wii or any of the other games coming out this holiday season.
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 05, 2009, 04:36:29 PM
Post by: vudu on October 05, 2009, 04:42:53 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 05, 2009, 05:17:15 PM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 05, 2009, 05:47:10 PM
Post by: that Baby guy on October 05, 2009, 06:48:28 PM
I don't think that is possible with Nintendo's update system. Right now it just updates anything and everything that has a new version and/or is missing from the Wii. So if Nintendo wants to improve the update mechanism they will have to remove the boot2 update, update the system menu/IOS to have a better boot2 updater function(4.2->4.3), then they have to re-upload updated boot2 on their servers(4.3->4.4) when everyone has the better version of the updater which will never happen because there is no guarantee than people wont just jump from a firmware below 4.2 to the newest which make the rest pointless. Not to mention that with an old version of boot1, updating boot2 to version 4 does absolutely nothing in piracy or homebrew prevention.
It's possible to simply just offer update 4.3 and remove all traces of 4.2 from their network. Since the update isn't currently pressed on any disks, and it's available online only, it wouldn't cause a problem. It doesn't need the altered boot sequence to update it's firmware beyond that, so they could just avoid it. There's no problem with that, I wouldn't think.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on October 05, 2009, 07:01:50 PM
I don't get what you're saying there, vudu. I hope none of this "elite" and "dick" talk is directed at me.not you.
your mom.
quote me son (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=29512.msg553499#msg553499)
Post by: EasyCure on October 05, 2009, 07:08:51 PM
I don't get what you're saying there, vudu. I hope none of this "elite" and "dick" talk is directed at me.not you.
your mom.
quote me son (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=29512.msg553499#msg553499)
Yo momma's so old, she saw passion of christ live.
Post by: stevey on October 05, 2009, 07:55:52 PM
I really hate how the save data of games with an online mode can't be copied.
That what homebrew is for. (I have a complete image of my wii flash memory backed up including OS/save/setting/Friend codes/channel/shop account/history/mail/miis)
Correct me if I'm wrong, but if you load those saves onto another Wii system and take it online won't it give you all sorts of problems?
Only if both Wiis try to connect online at the exact same time. If you just replace a wii and restore the old one's FC on to the new one then their wont be any problems.
Updated it with the update that came on the GH5 disc; no problems. It's actually not the same update thats been bricking systems lately. Since my wii is offline at the moment, I won't be updating to that any time soon.
You will if you have any desire to play NSMB Wii or any of the other games coming out this holiday season.
You can just install/upgrade the needed IOS (if any) and uses one of the many homebrew apps that can skip the update check. If you really don't want to upgrade.
Post by: vudu on October 05, 2009, 07:58:11 PM
I don't get what you're saying there, vudu. I hope none of this "elite" and "dick" talk is directed at me.
Not you specifically. I just find that most people who care about this stuff don't do so because they like homebrew. Assuming they're not stealing games, they only really care about it for the sake of being able to tell people they can do it.
Post by: that Baby guy on October 05, 2009, 08:25:35 PM
From there, we decided to check out some other things, and we went with using codes to touch up or add in more fun with other things. Now, since I don't have a great DVD player in my room, and I've been meaning to rip my DVD's anyways, so I have solid back-ups, I'm going to be making it so my Wii can play rips of my DVDs. It's a nice opportunity for me to organize things, and make things convenient as well. Yeah, I like to talk about it sometimes, because it's something I like, and I think other people might like, too. I'm sure you've done the same with other things. It's not a status symbol, it's a matter of trying to share good things with people you like.
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 05, 2009, 08:32:51 PM
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 05, 2009, 08:36:48 PM
The funhouse shouldn't be brought into the "real" forums.
The Funhouse is the only real forum.
Post by: EasyCure on October 05, 2009, 09:08:00 PM
The funhouse shouldn't be brought into the "real" forums.
The Funhouse is the only real forum.
As an agent of Fun, I hereby proclaim this statement and one of the few pure truths of this forum.
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 05, 2009, 10:52:52 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on October 05, 2009, 11:12:18 PM
That's why I had real in quotes.
Thats where you messed up, you should have put forums in "s
Post by: BeautifulShy on June 21, 2010, 10:40:50 PM
Post by: Mop it up on June 21, 2010, 11:07:15 PM
Post by: NWR_insanolord on June 21, 2010, 11:20:36 PM
Post by: stevey on June 21, 2010, 11:20:52 PM
4.3 just deletes the HomeBrew channel, kills Bannerbomb,
Post by: DAaaMan64 on June 21, 2010, 11:29:33 PM
Post by: stevey on June 22, 2010, 12:04:42 AM
Post by: AV on June 23, 2010, 06:23:07 PM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on June 23, 2010, 09:29:30 PM
Post by: Mop it up on June 23, 2010, 09:35:15 PM
They should just do like Microsoft and ban people from playing online when they catch them.Nintendo already does this, but not as effectively.
Post by: DAaaMan64 on June 23, 2010, 10:20:01 PM
Post by: MegaByte on June 23, 2010, 10:24:04 PM
I can't use the shop channel until I update -_-http://wiibrew.org/wiki/System_Menu_4.3#What_to_do
Post by: Morari on June 23, 2010, 11:17:05 PM
Looks like I'm avoiding this update. Nintendo is doing more to actually turn people into pirates with all their homebrew-blocking updates. They should just do like Microsoft and ban people from playing online when they catch them.
There are already plenty of workarounds to get you up and going again if you really need to update. Nintendo should stop fighting this endless, loosing battle against piracy and divert all that funding into making some games instead.
Post by: Chozo Ghost on June 24, 2010, 02:42:39 AM
Post by: Morari on June 24, 2010, 05:37:57 PM
Post by: UncleBob on June 25, 2010, 01:45:12 AM
Post by: MegaByte on June 25, 2010, 01:58:04 AM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on June 25, 2010, 01:22:42 PM
To be fair, the "Homebrew" channel is a pirate tactic. Now, I'm not saying there isn't legitimate uses for the HBC - but that's like saying guns aren't murder weapons because some people use them legitimately. ;)That's a horrible analogy. The homebrew channel was designed to play homebrew, period. Concurrent done by people that have absolutely nothing to do with HBC hacks allowed for piracy.
Post by: Pale on June 25, 2010, 02:20:02 PM
Post by: MegaByte on June 25, 2010, 02:23:44 PM
Post by: UncleBob on June 25, 2010, 03:12:27 PM
To be fair, the "Homebrew" channel is a pirate tactic. Now, I'm not saying there isn't legitimate uses for the HBC - but that's like saying guns aren't murder weapons because some people use them legitimately. ;)That's a horrible analogy. The homebrew channel was designed to play homebrew, period. Concurrent done by people that have absolutely nothing to do with HBC hacks allowed for piracy.
So... you're saying the HBC isn't a tactic used by pirates?
Post by: MegaByte on June 25, 2010, 03:26:09 PM
Not really. I'm sure some use it, but it's not exactly geared for it like the dedicated solutions and it doesn't directly allow piracy.To be fair, the "Homebrew" channel is a pirate tactic. Now, I'm not saying there isn't legitimate uses for the HBC - but that's like saying guns aren't murder weapons because some people use them legitimately. ;)That's a horrible analogy. The homebrew channel was designed to play homebrew, period. Concurrent done by people that have absolutely nothing to do with HBC hacks allowed for piracy.
So... you're saying the HBC isn't a tactic used by pirates?
Post by: Pale on June 25, 2010, 03:59:50 PM
Post by: Plugabugz on June 25, 2010, 04:01:49 PM
What we all forget is that playing import games, one of the key things HBC does as well, is also considered bad by NOA. This isn't just about piracy.
Because we're not allowed to reach outside the pram for toys that aren't ours yet.
Post by: Stratos on June 25, 2010, 05:14:42 PM
What we all forget is that playing import games, one of the key things HBC does as well, is also considered bad by NOA. This isn't just about piracy.
Because we're not allowed to reach outside the pram for toys that aren't ours yet.
Or never will be ours...*SNIFF* :'(
Post by: Chozo Ghost on June 25, 2010, 05:54:18 PM
To be fair, the "Homebrew" channel is a pirate tactic. Now, I'm not saying there isn't legitimate uses for the HBC - but that's like saying guns aren't murder weapons because some people use them legitimately. ;)
Guns are used for self-defense, hunting, target shooting, etc. They can be used for murder, but you know what? a pencil can be used for murder too if you jam it in someone's throat... What determines whether guns are bad or not is how they are used. The same is true with the HBC. I'm sure not everyone uses it for piracy.
Post by: Mop it up on June 25, 2010, 06:00:08 PM
Post by: UncleBob on June 25, 2010, 07:50:53 PM
Merely saying that it *is* a "pirate tactic" (one of many) used on the Wii.
Post by: stevey on September 08, 2010, 08:48:23 PM
There's another new update that does nothing new and is required for the Shop Channel to work. The update now waste more of the internal memory by installing all the Korean IOSs (all 7 of which will never ever be touch by anything/anyone ever) and the Shop Channel now wants the latest IOS 56 instead of IOS 61. Good news is that it does not attempt to delete the latest Homebrew Channel or bootmii.
http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wii/en_na/systemMenuFeatures.jsp
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on September 08, 2010, 09:02:08 PM
someone please explain this to me.
Post by: MegaByte on September 08, 2010, 09:03:30 PM
Post by: NWR_insanolord on September 08, 2010, 10:06:29 PM
Post by: MegaByte on September 08, 2010, 10:07:35 PM
Post by: Mop it up on September 08, 2010, 11:23:54 PM
Same thing. However, this update was also on the Metroid disc.If that's true then this is strange. That update took no more than a minute to install. When I went to download the update from the notice that was sent to Wii systems, it took over ten minutes. Also, in the past, it would just tell me I already had the latest update instead of installing it again.
Post by: MegaByte on September 08, 2010, 11:43:12 PM
Post by: Kytim89 on September 08, 2010, 11:53:08 PM
They also updated the Shop Channel.
In what ways? Is it easier to manage and faster to down load games?
Post by: MegaByte on September 09, 2010, 12:02:48 AM
Post by: Chozo Ghost on September 09, 2010, 04:06:16 AM
Post by: Morari on September 09, 2010, 11:12:18 AM
