So, I finally got home after cross fit kicked my ass today, and updated the firmware, the file size is 673MB and I was also browsing around to find out what the changed were, so lets get to it!
Version 3.0.0 U
Released: April 25, 2013
New Features:
- A standby function to download and install software while the system is powered off
- Software purchased from the Nintendo eShop will automatically install in the background once the download is complete
- Holding down the B Button while the Wii U logo is displayed during startup will load the Wii Menu *¹
Changes to System Settings:
- An option to transfer and/or copy between two USB storage devices in "Data Management"
- To facilitate this feature, you will now be able to connect two USB storage devices to a single Wii U console*²
- The ability to select multiple software titles when transferring, copying, or deleting data in "Data Management"
- The option to adjust screen size is now available under "TV" *³
- "Auto Power-Down" has been renamed "Power Settings"
- Options for the standby function are located within this menu
Changes to Miiverse:
- Added support for the Wii Remote, Wii U Pro Controller, and Classic Controller
- Handwritten posts will now also display on the TV screen during creation
- "Undo" and "Redo" buttons are now available when creating a handwritten post
- Removed screen size setting. This option can now be adjusted from System Settings
Changes to Nintendo eShop:
- Software downloaded from the Nintendo eShop will include released updates and will no longer need to be updated after installation
- Removed screen size setting. This option can now be adjusted from System Settings
Changes to the Internet Browser:
- Added support for the Wii Remote and Wii U Pro Controller
- Added the option to change search engines when performing a keyword search
- Added the option to return to the start page from the bookmark menu
- Removed screen size setting. This option can now be adjusted from System Settings
Changes to Download Management:
- Added the option to change the priority of downloads
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 User selection may be necessary
*2 Only one USB storage device can be used during normal use
*3 A similar option has been removed from Nintendo eShop, Miiverse, and the Internet Browser
Source: http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wiiu/en_na/system_system_update.jsp
Faster loading of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate too!
and speed tests!
[Feature] How fast is the Wii U after its latest update? Here are some numbers.
April 25th, 2013 Posted in Features, Posted by Austin, Wii U
Spoiler: It’s faster!
I think the improved load times are what the majority of Wii U owners are looking forward to the most with the Spring update that was just released, and if you’re still waiting for the thing to download/install, you’re someone without a Wii U who wants to see if Nintendo made good on their promise, or you’re just curious what the actual numbers are, I’ve got you covered. All figures are listed in seconds.
Here’s the breakdown:
Entering a Game (Need for Speed)
Before: 25.1 – 25.5 – 22.7
After: 15.5 – 15.1 – 15.2
Improvement: ~40%
Exiting a Game/Dedicated App
Before (Need for Speed/System Settings): 23.5 – 23.9 – 23.2 – 23.7 – 23.1
After (Need for Speed): 7.7 – 7.7 – 7.8
After (System Settings): 18.8 – 18.0 – 17.7
Improvement: ~45%
Entering Miiverse
Before: 16 – 15.6 – 14.5
After: 8.6 – 8.9 – 8.6
Improvement: ~44%
Exiting Miiverse
Before: 4.1 – 3.4 – 4.3
After: 1.9 – 1.8 – 2.3
Improvement: ~50%
Entering System Settings
Before: 17.4 – 16.6 – 17.5
After: 9.0 – 8.9 – 10.4
Improvement: ~45%
Overall Improvement: ~44.8%
So just about a 50% improvement across the board! Worth noting that entering/exiting Miiverse times apply more or less (depending on your internet speed) to all of the Web Apps (eShop, Nintendo TVii, etc). Times were measured from the moment of selecting an icon to the moment icons became selectable on the next screen, except in the case of Need for Speed. The way I measured that was from the time I hit the icon on the Home screen to the time the game itself (not the Wii U menu placeholder image thing) actually appeared on the screen. Any load times beyond that are due to the size of the game rather than firmware.
Also this is a somewhat small sample, but they align pretty well with speed tests I’ve done in the past, so I’m guessing the times are pretty accurate!
Source: http://nintendoeverything.com/119976/feature-how-fast-is-the-wii-u-after-its-latest-update-here-are-some-numbers/
Looking good overall! Keep them coming Nintendo!
