Arguably one of the Wii U’s biggest weaknesses right now pertain to loading times. It takes quite awhile to boot up… well, pretty much everything. Switching between applications can take awhile. Even loading up a game isn’t the fastest.
Nintendo is aware of the long loads. It sounds like this is something that the company will be looking to improve going forward, at least.
According to Nintendo’s customer service site:
“We are aware that users are experiencing load times when they launch or switch between applications. We are exploring ways to enhance features for consumers’ overall experience.”
Some Wii U users have also been having issues with freezing and crashes. Nintendo advises the following:
Instances of system freezing are rare and unlikely to occur. If your system has frozen unexpectedly, do the following:
Reset your system by unplugging it from the wall for 10 seconds.
Ensure your system is kept current with available system updates (How to).
If additional assistance is needed, please contact us at 1-800-255-3700.
One Wii U user (and maybe more) was able to access a Miiverse debug menu of sorts on Wii U. This is something that wasn’t intended to be accessible.
In an official statement, Nintendo confirmed that the “mock menu” was indeed accessed by some users. The issue has since been fixed and can’t be accessed any longer.
“It has come to our attention that some people were able to access a mock up menu on Miiverse following the launch of Wii U in the US. Please note that this was only a mock up menu and has now been removed and is not accessible.”
On the record, Rockstar hasn’t provided an official comment indicating that they are developing Grand Theft Auto V for Wii U. The console, as well as the PC, are both “up for consideration”, however.
Rockstar’s Dan Houser commented:
“Everything else is up for consideration. That’s all I can give you. The main thing is we are not… we are a third-party publisher. We’re not Nintendo, we’re not Sony, we’re not Microsoft. We love all of them in different ways. But we can do what we want wherever there’s the appropriate business opportunity and chance to find a market. If that’s on Apple we put something on Apple. Wherever it might be. I think that’s the fun in what we do. We see ourselves as a content company that uses technology. We don’t make it; we use it to make the most fun stuff.”
Reggie acknowledging the “my body is ready” meme? That’s amazing!
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo is giving early holiday shoppers a way to knock two items off their lists at once. Starting Nov. 23, a limited-edition version of the Flame Red Nintendo 3DS will come with Super Mario 3D Land pre-installed on the system. The bundle is offered at a suggested retail price of $169.99, providing an incredible value for holiday shoppers. If purchased separately, the system and the game would be offered at suggested retail prices of $169.99 and $39.99 respectively.
Since it launched, the Nintendo 3DS family of systems has sold nearly 6 million in the United States alone. The portable dual-screen system lets users see 3D images without the use of special glasses, while providing them with a wide variety of gaming and entertainment options. People can explore and purchase additional games in the Nintendo eShop, or watch the fun and funny 3D videos on Nintendo Video.
