Ever since the launch of the Wii U back in November of 2012, the system had been updated with more often minor updates and a few major ones. Without really any prior warning, Nintendo has dropped another major update with 5.0.0 the week before their E3 Digital Event.
The biggest addition is that of a quick start menu that lets gamers jump right back in with recently played or newly downloaded software without having to wait to navigate the main menu. The full rundown of new features can be found below:
New Features:
-A Quick Start Menu is now displayed when users press the GamePad POWER Button or HOME Button to power on the Wii U
Users can start recently played or newly installed software directly from the Quick Start Menu *1
-Wii U GamePad Alerts (special notifications from Nintendo) can be displayed on the GamePad when the Wii U is powered down
Users will be notified with an audio ringtone when a new GamePad Alert is displayed
GamePad Alerts that have been received can also be viewed through the Quick Start Menu*2
Changes to Standby Functions:
-System updates will now automatically install after download when the Wii U is in Standby
Changes to the Wii U Menu:
-The User Settings screen now displays when users select their User Mii from the Wii U Menu
-The design and layout of the Users Settings screen has been updated
This includes the ability to switch the active user from the User Settings screen
Changes to System Settings:
-Quick Start Menu options have been added to Power Settings
Wii U GamePad Alert options are located within the Quick Start Menu options
Changes to the HOME Menu
-A Notification icon is now available on the HOME Menu, allowing users to launch the Notifications feature from the HOME Menu
Improvements to system stability and usability:
-Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience
This update is available on your Wii U now, so make sure to go download it to experience the newest features.
