Wii U System Update 5.0.0 Adds Quick Start Menu, Gamepad notifications, stability and much more
Here are the Wii U System fixes that took place with the update 5.0.0 that ads quick start the console to swiftly jump into a game without the prolonged wait.
GamePad alerts and notifications is another update, which allow the GamePad to flash up messages even when the Wii U console is in standby mode. Below see the rest of improvements and fixes for the 5.0.0 update:
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
- 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
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
Do let us know what you think of the new update for the Wii U.