Wii U OS - 4.0.0U Allows Wii-to-Gamepad Streaming

[Ventus]

http://www.gametrailers.com/side-mission/62568/new-wii-u-update-allows-off-tv-play-for-wii-games

http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wiiu/en_na/system_system_update.jsp
Changelog:

Version 4.0.0 U, available via an Internet connection, includes the following improvements:
New Features:
• A feature to output video and sound to the Wii U GamePad when using Wii Mode¹
Users can choose to output to the TV and GamePad, or just the TV
• A feature to automatically receive recommended software and demo titles from Nintendo using SpotPass
• Support for USB keyboards
• An option to disable use of a Nintendo Network ID on non-Nintendo hardware, such as PCs and smartphones
• Support 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 List
Changes 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 instructions
• A setting to adjust the hourly interval in which standby functions are performed is available under "Power Settings" when Standby Functions are enabled
Changes to Wii U Chat:
• Added the option to view a friend's profile on Miiverse when sending or receiving a chat request
• Users can now chat using a headset connected to the Wii U GamePad
Changes to Internet Browser:
• Pressing the R or L Buttons on the Wii U GamePad will skip video playback forward/back a small amount of time
• Holding the R Button will speed up video playback
• Ability to save username and passwords for websites that require login²
• Ability to launch the Internet Browser during gameplay and upload screenshots
• Added support for viewing PDF files³
• 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

¹ Wii software displayed on the Wii U GamePad cannot be controlled by the GamePad. This feature only allows Wii software to be displayed on the GamePad. A Wii Remote Plus or Wii Remote is required to play Wii software titles.
² Users can delete saved usernames and passwords from the Internet Browser settings.
³ Sometimes data may not be displayed correctly depending on the size and format of the PDF file. PDF files cannot be saved.

 

[Salem]

ANOTHER update???!!

If the next update merges the 3DS acount with the Wii U/Wii account, then we are talking, otherwise, meh.

 

[Ventus]

[video=youtube;xS7Tb9iGxus]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS7Tb9iGxus[/video]

Just a little video proof that this is REAL!

 

[Mercedes]

Very good update. More of these please Ninty!

 

[Dan]

This is a great update but I do hope they tweak it a bit, and cater to us lazy gamers ;p

-I'd like an option to disable the Consoles Wii sensor bar so we don't have to get up and pull it out, (it causes interference with the built in Gamepad bar).
-Allow us to use the gamepad as a classic controller as it seems silly to let those buttons go to waste and need to plug in the actual classic controller when you have a perfectly good controller in front of you.

Other than that it's all good.

 

[surferguy7]

Unexpected, but very cool.

I'll try it out with Skyward Sword.

 

[Justac00lguy]

Yeah, way to release a decent update when I recently sold mine, awkward :I

 

[Dan]

Yeah, way to release a decent update when I recently sold mine, awkward :I

I want you to walk into a door and trip down a flight of stairs now!

 

[Ventus]

Yeah, way to release a decent update when I recently sold mine, awkward :I

I told you not to sell it, it's your fault yadig.

But eh, can't help it really.