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Wii U system software
Wii U
The Wii U Menu GUI
DeveloperNintendo
OS familyNintendo proprietary
Working stateCurrent
Source modelClosed source
Initial release1.0.1 / November 18, 2012; 12 years ago (2012-11-18)
Latest release4.0.3 / February 24, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-02-24)
Available inDanish, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (simplified or traditional)
Update methodDirect Download
Game Disc
PlatformsWii U
Default
user interface		Wii U Menu
Preceded byWii OS
Official website

Wii U system software is the official firmware version and operating system for Nintendo's Wii U game console. Nintendo maintains the Wii U's system-wide features and applications by offering system software updates via the Internet. Updates are optional to each console owner, but may be required in order to retain interoperability with Nintendo's online services. Each update is cumulative, including all changes from previous updates.

The current version of the system software is 4.0.3, that was released on February 24, 2014.

Wii U Menu

The Wii U Menu is the main dashboard of the system, acting as an application organizer and launcher. It is a graphical user interface similar to the Wii's "Wii Menu" and Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu. It allows launching software stored on Wii U optical discs, applications installed in the internal memory or an external storage device, or Wii titles through the system's "Wii Mode". The WaraWara Plaza is displayed on the TV screen, while the Wii U GamePad screen displays the application icons available for launch; the two screens' display roles can be swapped with the press of a button. Like the original Wii, discs can also be hot-swapped while in the menu. The Wii U Menu may also be used to launch applications entirely beyond just gaming: the Miiverse social network which is integrated with all games and applications; the Internet Browser for the World Wide Web; play media through Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Nintendo TVii, and more; download Wii U software and content through the Nintendo eShop; and receive official notifications from Nintendo.[1] System settings, parental controls and the activity log can also be launched through the menu.

WaraWara Plaza

See also: Miiverse

The Wii U Menu is directly integrated with Miiverse and the Nintendo Network. When the Wii U powers on, the television screen will show the WaraWara Plaza in which user status and comments on Miiverse are shown. Each user is represented by their respective Mii and is often associated with a Miiverse community.[2] Users can save any Mii on the WaraWara Plaza to their personal library, Yeah! their post, write a comment, and send a friend request.

Home Menu

The Home Menu (stylized as HOME Menu) can be accessed during any game or application through the user pressing the Home Button on the Wii U GamePad, Wii U Pro Controller or Wii Remote. The Home Menu allows the user to launch certain multitasking applications, such as Miiverse, Nintendo TVii, Nintendo eShop and the Internet Browser while a game or application is running. It also displays various information such as date and time, the wireless signal status, controller battery life and controller settings. Current downloads can also be managed in the Download Manager, which downloads and installs games and applications and their respective updates, as well as downloading system updates in the background.

Pre-installed software

Multitasking applications

In addition to running one primary game or application, the Wii U is capable of simultaneously opening select system applications. Once a primary application has been launched from the Wii U Menu, the user can then push the HOME button to temporarily suspend that application. One of the following applications may then be launched, and may possibly interoperate with the primary application, such as screenshots and game scores.

^[a] Nintendo TVii is available in Japan and North America as of December, 2012.

Wii Mode

Main article: Wii Menu

The Wii U's Wii Mode is a fully virtualized Wii system, with all of the limitations and privileges thereof. When a Wii game disc is inserted into the Wii U, an appropriately launchable icon appears on the Wii U Menu. Alternatively, the Wii U may be powered on while holding the B button. Either method will effectively relaunch the Wii U to entirely become a virtual Wii system until it is relaunched into Wii U mode. As with a native Wii system, the Wii Mode's internal storage memory is limited to 512 MB, and the SD Card Menu can utilize a card up to 32 GB in size.

There are a few slight differences between the Wii U's Wii Mode and a native Wii system. The data management settings are accessible, but the Wii System Settings are not. The Wii Shop Channel is fully available for the purchase of Wii software; however, its Netflix, Hulu Plus, and YouTube applications cannot be used. The system must be relaunched into Wii U mode, in order to utilize the native versions of these applications.

System Update releases

Obsolete Current

Nintendo releases updates to the Wii U system software as needed to improve functionality, fix problems, and to add or remove features.

Version 4

Table of versions: Wii U OS Version 4
Version Release date Changes in System Software

4.0.3

 February 24, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-02-24)[3]
System stability improvements and other adjustments
Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user's experience.

4.0.2

 November 18, 2013; 11 years ago (2013-11-18)[3]
System stability improvements and other adjustments
Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user's experience.

4.0.0

 September 30, 2013; 11 years ago (2013-09-30)[3]
Feature for automatic software downloads
  • The Wii U console will now be able to automatically receive recommended software and demos from Nintendo via SpotPass, in the background. The feature can be deactivated under Internet in System Settings.
Support for USB keyboard input
  • Select applications can now use a USB keyboard in situations where a software keyboard appears.
Option to restrict usage of a Nintendo Network ID on other devices
  • Users can now restrict their Nintendo Network ID from accessing other devices such as PCs or smartphones.
Wii U Chat
  • Users can now view friend profiles on Miiverse when making or receiving a call.
  • Users can now chat using a headset connected to the Wii U GamePad.
Internet Browser
  • Users can now save their username and password when they sign in to websites. (Saved usernames and passwords can be deleted in Internet Browser’s Settings menu)
  • Images taken from the TV or Wii U GamePad screens can now be uploaded to websites (such as Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr) by pausing a software title with the HOME Button, then starting Internet Browser.
  • The browser can now display PDF files available on websites. (Some files may not be displayed correctly, depending on the size and format of the PDF file. PDF files cannot be saved.)
  • When playing a movie or video, the user can skip forward and backward to different points by pressing the L or R Buttons on the Wii U GamePad. It is also possible to hold the R Button to initiate fast playback.
  • Developer tools and user agent switching are now available for website developers to use.
Wii U Menu
  • An icon for the friend list has been added to the Wii U Menu.
Wii Mode
  • Users can now choose to display Wii software either on just the TV, or on both the TV and Wii U GamePad. (When displaying Wii software on the TV and GamePad, the GamePad buttons cannot be used to control the game. A Wii Remote/Wii Remote Plus is required to control the game, using the GamePad’s sensor bar.)
  • Dolby Pro Logic II Surround Sound support has been added for Wii software that supports this feature.
System Settings
  • An option has been added under the Internet setting that allows users to automatically receive software titles sent by Nintendo.
  • Users can now select which type of audio output cable will be used under the TV setting. Even if the Wii U console is connected to the TV with an HDMI cable, users can now use a Wii A/V Cable or other connection cable to output audio via commercially available speakers in addition to or instead of the HDMI audio signal.
  • Users can now set the interval for performing standby functions in hourly-increments when Standby Functions are enabled under Power Settings.
System stability improvements and other adjustments
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user's experience.

Version 3

Version 2

^[a] Available after linking a Nintendo Network ID.
^[b] Available in Wii Mode.
^[c] Only available for software titles for which update data is being distributed.

Version 1

See also

Other gaming platforms from Nintendo:

Other gaming platforms from this generation:

Gaming platforms from the seventh generation:

References

  1. ^ "Social networking comes to Wii U, Miiverse will interface with PCs and phones". VentureBeat. 2012-06-05. Retrieved 2012-06-12.
  2. ^ "Wii U Official Site - Built-in Software". Nintendo. 2012-11-01. Retrieved 2012-12-04.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Wii U - Latest system update information". Nintendo of Europe. Retrieved 2014-2-24. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help) Cite error: The named reference "WiiUinfo" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  4. ^ Gaston, Martin (April 26, 2013). "Wii U spring system update now live". www.gamespot.com. CBS Interactive, Inc. Retrieved April 30, 2013.
  5. ^ Spencer (November 17, 2012). "Wii U Backwards Compatibility Is Like A Wii In Your Wii U". Siliconera. Retrieved 2014-03-02.
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