Following the maintenance today on Wii U, Nintendo has release version 4.00 U for the system’s firmware. The update is quite large (about 650 MB), as it took me approximately 70 minutes to download and install. We will update this post as soon as we find out more details on what is included.
UPDATE: NIntendo has now released their official list of features (found below).
New Features:
Users can choose to output to the TV and GamePad, or just the TVA feature to automatically receive recommended software and demo titles from Nintendo using SpotPassSupport for USB keyboardsAn option to disable use of a Nintendo Network ID on non-Nintendo hardware, such as PCs and smartphonesSupport 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 ListChanges 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 instructionsA setting to adjust the hourly interval in which standby functions are performed is available under “Power Settings” when Standby Functions are enabledChanges to Wii U Chat:
Added the option to view a friend’s profile on Miiverse when sending or receiving a chat requestUsers can now chat using a headset connected to the Wii U GamePadChanges to Internet Browser:
Pressing the R or L Buttons on the Wii U GamePad will skip video playback forward/back a small amount of timeHolding the R Button will speed up video playbackAbility to save username and passwords for websites that require loginAbility to launch the Internet Browser during gameplay and upload screenshotsAdded support for viewing PDF files
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—————
ORIGINAL LIST OF FEATURES WE FOUND:
Off-TV play for Wii gamesFriend-List icon on main home screenAbility to auto-receive software (recommendations and demos) from NintendoSpotPass checks every so often while in standby (default time is every 1 hour)USB keyboard inputNew settings for Nintendo Network ID (utilize with smart phones and PC’s)Dolby Pro Logic II support for Wii gamesSound output updatesFull resolution screen capturesNew loading screens for eShop and MiiverseMinor changes to eShop format (i.e. “Front Page” is now “eShop Home)Internet Browser updates Save username/passwordsView PDF filesFast-forward & rewind videos (including YouTube)Wii U Image Share lets you share screenshots to Twitter, Facebook, & TumblrWii U Chat updates Can use headset connected to GamePadIncoming response time improvedFaster loading times, especially when returning to Wii U main menuQuickly move between pages on Wii U menu via buttonsOverall system improvementsMore to be added as we find it…Did we miss a part of the update? Let us know, and we’ll add it to the list.
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