Firmware-update: Nintendo Wii U 4.0.0

Nintendo heeft een grote update van de Wii U-software uitgebracht, die het versienummer naar 4.0.0 optilt. De update wordt automatisch opgehaald als de gamesconsole verbonden is met internet. De nieuwe software maakt het onder meer mogelijk om audio en video te streamen naar de Wii U GamePad en ook kunnen er nu usb-keyboards worden aangesloten. Verder is er ondersteuning voor Dolby Pro Logic II Surround Sound toegevoegd en zijn er diverse verbeteringen aan de browser aangebracht. Het complete changelog is hieronder te vinden.

New Features:

• A feature to output video and sound to the Wii U GamePad when using Wii Mode ¹
  • Users can choose to output to the TV and GamePad, or just the TV
• A feature to automatically receive recommended software and demo titles from Nintendo using SpotPass
• Support for USB keyboards
• An option to disable use of a Nintendo Network ID on non-Nintendo hardware, such as PCs and smartphones
• Support for Dolby Pro Logic II Surround Sound when playing Wii software

Changes to Wii U Menu:

• Added a friend list icon to the Wii U Menu for easier access to the Friend List

Changes to System Settings:

• An option to automatically receive recommended software is now available under "Internet"
• A setting to select which cable outputs sound is available through "TV"
  • Users can choose to output sound through an HDMI cable, non-HDMI cable, or both cables at the same time. Click here for instructions
• A setting to adjust the hourly interval in which standby functions are performed is available under "Power Settings" when Standby Functions are enabled

Changes to Wii U Chat:

• Added the option to view a friend's profile on Miiverse when sending or receiving a chat request
• Users can now chat using a headset connected to the Wii U GamePad

Changes to Internet Browser:

• Pressing the R or L Buttons on the Wii U GamePad will skip video playback forward/back a small amount of time
• Holding the R Button will speed up video playback
• Ability to save username and passwords for websites that require login ²
• Ability to launch the Internet Browser during gameplay and upload screenshots
• Added support for viewing PDF files ³
• Added features intended for website developers that allow the user to enable developer tools and set user agent

Improvements to system stability and usability:

• Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience

¹ Wii software displayed on the Wii U GamePad cannot be controlled by the GamePad. This feature only allows Wii software to be displayed on the GamePad. A Wii Remote Plus or Wii Remote is required to play Wii software titles.
² Users can delete saved usernames and passwords from the Internet Browser settings.
³ Sometimes data may not be displayed correctly depending on the size and format of the PDF file. PDF files cannot be saved.

Versienummer	4.0.0
Releasestatus	Final
Website	Nintendo
Download	http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wiiu/en_na/system_system_update.jsp?menu=general_info&submenu=wup-online-gi-update
Licentietype	Freeware

Reacties (2)

[Dragunov]

Al bij al toch een mooie update voor de Wii U.

Ook dat er nu gewone Wii games kunnen gespeeld worden, zal misschien toch de verkoop boosten van de Wii U, want nu moet men enkel de console kopen en kan met de oude games toch herbruiken. ¹

[Mpdrichel]

Wii spellen waren al van begin af aan te spelen op de WiiU. Het grote verschil is nu echter dat je de Wii spellen nu ook op het scherm van je controller kan spelen in plaats van alleen op de TV.