Nintendo Wii-U

[plasmid303]

Yeah it really sucks for people who are buying the Basic Wii U set. After the OS and updates, they'll be left with less than 3gb space left. It's kinda ridiculous in a way.

https://www.youtube.com/user/nintendodirectch

Summary of this morning's Nintendo Direct:

Parental Controls

- Nintendo realizes that some parents may fear that their children may use the Wii U's internet functionality without permission. Wii U has Parental Controls.
- Can restrict content based on user age, CERO (Japan ESRB) rating, internet functionality, internet browser, e-Shop spending, Miiverse functionality, friend registrations, videos, data management, internet settings
- Wii U keyboard input can save user input habits and predictive input in a specific database that depends on the game and user. Wii U does not save input data that you don't want other users to know into the database.
- Miiverse settings can be turned on/off depending on the save profiles per game.

USB Data Storage

- 8GB = 7.2GB, 32GB = 29GB in terms of actual save data. Wii U uses around 4.2GB when using the system for the first time.
- NSMBU is ~2GB, Nintendo Land is ~3.2GB. So, both won't fit into the Basic set at the same time.
- Wii U lets you put data onto a connected USB media drive.
- One USB drive at a time only.
- Cannot disconnect the external drive while plugged into the Wii U and receiving power.
- You can use general drives.
- In terms of powering the HDD while connecting to the Wii U, if you do not use a Y Cable Type drive (2 USB cables), then Nintendo cannot guarantee it will work properly.
- Nintendo can guarantee functionality if the HDD plugs into a power outlet.
- No games on USB Flash Memory due to games not running properly all the time (whatever this means...)
- Wii U will read up to 2TB only for external hard drives
- In Data Management, you must format the connected media drive. Note that this means you cannot use the drive with a PC.
- You can move data from internal Wii U storage to external USB media in Data Management and vice versa. Data on both internal and external media will appear in the menu.
- At launch, only 1 USB hard drive can be connected, but through a future update, more than 1 will be possible and you will be able to move data between them freely.
- SD Cards can hold PC data, Wii Virtual Console, Wii Ware, and Wii save data, but cannot be used to save Wii U game save data.

Backwards Compatibility

- Wii games, Virtual Console, Wii Ware stuff cannot be played using the GamePad screen, but only on the TV in Wii Mode
- Iwata: "We understand that there are people who were looking forward to playing Wii games, Virtual Console games, and so forth on the GamePad, but unfortunately we cannot accommodate those users' expectations."
- There are plans for a Wii U Virtual Console that WILL be compatible with the Wii U GamePad. Please look forward to it in the future.

Nintendo Network Premium

- For Premium Set buyers only
- Point service
- Make Nintendo Network ID, then login to find and user the service
- After logging in, you can see the points you have earned
- Buy with download card or download number
- Earn 10% back on purchases
- Earn back purchase points in ¥500 increments
- Points earned can be used with Wii U/3DS e-Shop, Wii Shopping Channel, DSi Shop

 

[darthviper107]

And it seems pretty stupid to count on people to want to use an external hard drive. Most people wouldn't know what to look for. Plus it would mean one other thing you would then have to have in your entertainment system, not really a well-designed system. Of course that also brings up your total cost for the console. And if you want to download any serious games you can't go without the external hard drive, even on the deluxe system.

 

[plasmid303]

On one hand I agree, but on the other, I like the freedom of choosing my own HDD at market prices, not overinflated tiered sizes.

It's not really a problem, I think. I think most of the people who are going with the basic set either don't care enough about digital downloads to care about hard drive space or just don't know about it altogether.

It's the same situation as with the Xbox 360 Arcade sku. Tiny hard drive. If people care enough, they shell out for the better sku or find an HDD of their own. The market has been doing this for a while now that I don't think consumers need to be coddled in this regard.

 

[darthviper107]

They could have gotten a hard drive in there for as much as what you'd pay for one extra, they probably chose not to so they could keep the console price down(cost was already high enough) and to make it smaller.

Xbox hard drive cost was always price gauging, it doesn't need to be that cost they just overpriced it.

If digital services are as big of a deal in the future as people think then it can be a big issue.

 

[Rzeznikk]

Have they explained how or the method to transfer the Wii Virtual Console titles from the Wii to the Wii U yet?

 

[plasmid303]

Have they explained how or the method to transfer the Wii Virtual Console titles from the Wii to the Wii U yet?

Yep, pretty simple. You will need both systems at hand.

1. Insert an SD card into the Wii U to initiate the Wii System Transfer application.
2. Remove the SD card and insert it into the Wii.
3. Download a transfer application from the Wii Shop to move all Wii data to the card.
4. Re-insert the card into the Wii U to complete the process.

 

[Centurion]

I'm glad Nintendo isn't using proprietary storage solutions. I think that would piss a lot of people off.

The 32GB in the Deluxe model should suffice.

 

[Centurion]

Yep, pretty simple. You will need both systems at hand.

1. Insert an SD card into the Wii U to initiate the Wii System Transfer application.
2. Remove the SD card and insert it into the Wii.
3. Download a transfer application from the Wii Shop to move all Wii data to the card.
4. Re-insert the card into the Wii U to complete the process.

Any easier and you could do it with both eyes closed.

 

[Rzeznikk]

Yep, pretty simple. You will need both systems at hand.

1. Insert an SD card into the Wii U to initiate the Wii System Transfer application.
2. Remove the SD card and insert it into the Wii.
3. Download a transfer application from the Wii Shop to move all Wii data to the card.
4. Re-insert the card into the Wii U to complete the process.

Alrighty then!

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[Rzeznikk]

3 more days....

 

[Dead-Man]

noob question does the Wii games play on Wii U?

and if so they'll be in HD too?

 

[speedy485]

^
Wii games can be played using the Wii U, but they will not be up scaled. 480p is the best you're going to get.

 

[Dead-Man]

New Super Mario Bros U review by IGN

https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/15/new-super-mario-bros-u-review

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0prJu3pcfB4[/ame]

 

[plasmid303]

I'm not too enthused with NSMBU to be honest. It looks like a solid game, but more of the same as the last two.

Anyway.

 

[THX-182]

I'm not too enthused with NSMBU to be honest. It looks like a solid game, but more of the same as the last two.

Anyway.

 

[Shropt]

I'm not too enthused with NSMBU to be honest. It looks like a solid game, but more of the same as the last two.

Anyway.

Rock on!!

 

[Rzeznikk]

I wasnt too impressed at first glance but having checked out, but after the recent reviews and videos Ive been seeing my hyped has gone up significantly. The return of a whole world map along with HD and it sounds like things get REALLY great after "World 5", so Im hyped!

I'm not too enthused with NSMBU to be honest. It looks like a solid game, but more of the same as the last two.

Anyway.

 

[angelo07stang]

my wii u has shipped from gamestop.com i might have it tommorow monday the latest.

 

[speedy485]

Who's doing the "midnight launch" thing? I pre-ordered from a Best Buy near my house and will be there Saturday night.

 

[OSCORP]

Mine shipped from target.com