Wii U 4.0 firmware update live, puts Wii games on GamePad screen

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Nintendo's latest Wii U firmware update is stuffed with additions, including the ability to play Wii games on the GamePad screen - although Wiimotes are still required to control them. The 4.0.0 U update is live, so you can download and install it right now.

Standing out among the various features and tweaks is the ability to plug a headset directly into the GamePad for Wii U Chat, and being able to take screenshots and upload them through the Internet browser during gameplay.

The 4.0 update also adds USB keyboard support, Surround Sound support for Wii games, the option to automatically download recommended software and demos via SpotPass, and even the ability to view PDF files in the browser, and more besides.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/10/01/wii-u-4-0-firmware-update-live-puts-wii-games-on-gamepad-screen/

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MentalistPosted:

That's actually a good thing Nintendo did, for once.

GossipPosted:

So this basically makes it a console and a handheld separately. Thats cool.

DawPosted:

BlazeArchive
-Skillz That looks pretty cool. To bad I sold my wii


i play wii so your statement is invalid.


What ? All he said is he sold his Wii U. What does that have to do with you ?

GaryPosted:

Now i can play my Pikmin 1&2 on my gamepad so excited.

BlazeArchivePosted:

-Skillz That looks pretty cool. To bad I sold my wii


i play wii so your statement is invalid.

BoarPosted:

-iTzKevinFTW
Camin
Chloe_xD That looks really good :) x


Glad to see at least one person happy about the update


Why would you be happy for a pointless update?


Well its not really pointless for people who have and like the Wii U. The option with the controller visuals instead of TV for some people is a great add on, it essentially turns the Wii U into a handheld console in a way.

BoarPosted:

Katsumi
-Skillz No one even plays Wii anymore lol


Well it's still a pretty good update for the Wii U regardless. I could see people wanting to play games on their screen instead of the TV, seeming that they have the controller to handle it.


That's true, although defeats the point of the controller then considering it was meant to be like that for inventories etc, I am assuming.

BoarPosted:

The keyboard function is quite nice, surround sound is a good option and the PDF option is nice, however I still feel Wii U is not worth it.

KatsumiPosted:

-Skillz No one even plays Wii anymore lol


Well it's still a pretty good update for the Wii U regardless. I could see people wanting to play games on their screen instead of the TV, seeming that they have the controller to handle it.

-SkillzPosted:

No one even plays Wii anymore lol


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