Posted October 23, 2008 Overnight a new system update was put up, not sure what it did but my Wii still says its still at firmware is 3.3 after downloading it. I have no idea if this effects the hombrew channel or freeloader etc However it might have somthing to do with the Wii shopping channel mantenace which is due to happen today; On Thursday, 10/23 starting at 7 AM, the Shopping Channel is undergoing maintenance longer than scheduled, and is currently not in service. We apologize for any inconvenience due to this maintenance. With this maintenance, the following changes will be made. Wii Points will soon be called Nintendo Points, and all references as such will be updated. All other functionality with Nintendo Points will remain the same. The controller usage explanation screen will be updated. The controller usage explanation screen will be separated from the purchase screen. Along with this, the user will be prompted to confirm that they have any necessary accessories before being able to press the Purchase button. The design of the icons displayed will be updated. Thanks to Cheesemeister at Neogaf for the translation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 firmware update most likely primes the Wii for voice messaging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 Isn't it about time that Datel/Code Junkies honoured their initial promise to update the Freeloader. All well and good avoiding the updates for now but before long a really useful system update is bound to hit and avoiding it will affect the functionality of the Wii , ie next Springs much needed SD card update. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 Isn't the Wii Points/Nintendo Points change just for Americans? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 I hate Wii updates, they always take ages and fail. I keep getting error codes and the blue bar never seems to move. I'm on attempt number 3 now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 Isn't the Wii Points/Nintendo Points change just for Americans? Probably also due to the introduction of points card for the DSi as well Shino, so I'm assuming you will be able to use one card for either console. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 But then why call them Nintendo points? I thought DSi points and Wii points weren't interchangable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 Nintendo Points can be entered on either Wii or DSi, however, once they've been entered, you cannot swap them to the other system. Has anyone noticed the Wii Shop Channel lift music seems a little different? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 Has anyone noticed the Wii Shop Channel lift music seems a little different? Possibly... one think I did notice is that recently it has got a lot faster, I still haven't updated my Wii since that update that blocks the Freeloader i.e I don't have it I'm really just waiting until an update comes along that I actually need, I assume once that happens I can just download the latest update right? and I won't need to get all the ones I (purposely) missed too... >> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 If this kills the home brew channel, i ain't updating... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 Yet again, i'm still not updating this. Not gonna brick my FreeLoader just yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 What example of homebrew software is there, out of interest? If homebrew is creating some decent aps, can't see why Nintendo can't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 It's because Nintendo are trying to rule the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 What example of homebrew software is there, out of interest? If homebrew is creating some decent aps, can't see why Nintendo can't. The kind of illegal apps (along with some cool useful ones). I'm not updating again, as I still need freeloader. But I don't think this update changes anything related to HomeBrew channel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 Isn't it about time that Datel/Code Junkies honoured their initial promise to update the Freeloader. Yeah, it's been months and nothing. In fact they still sell the Freeloader which won't even work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 Finally got the update downloaded. Didn't notice any difference in music/speed on Shopping channel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 I hate Wii updates, they always take ages and fail. I keep getting error codes and the blue bar never seems to move. I'm on attempt number 3 now. oO Never heard of this happening. Does your internect connection give you trouble on the Wii? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 oO Never heard of this happening. Does your internet connection give you trouble on the Wii? All the time it's a constent bugbear. Unlike my DS which is happy to do wifi from anywhere in the house my Wii seems hellbent on causing me grief. Weather I'm connecting to the shopping channel/ Attemting to play online / sending multipe messages/ trying to access Contest channel it's always a hit & miss situation. It's gotten to the point now where I'm going to purchase a the Wii wired LAN adaptor cause I'm so sick of the whole connection issues. Esp with Animal Crossing on the Horizon. The Wiiware game bomberman was ruined because of my awful connection issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 By what the "email" from Nintendo said, it sounds like this cripples the twilight hack and probably the home-brew channel too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 This one did take a while for me and I got super fast broadband... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 I hate Wii updates, they always take ages and fail. I keep getting error codes and the blue bar never seems to move. I'm on attempt number 3 now. I used to have the same problem. For some reason it got better once I got a new update. Unfortunatelly that patch came right after the Metroid Channel got discontinued. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 All the time it's a constent bugbear. Unlike my DS which is happy to do wifi from anywhere in the house my Wii seems hellbent on causing me grief. Weather I'm connecting to the shopping channel/ Attemting to play online / sending multipe messages/ trying to access Contest channel it's always a hit & miss situation. It's gotten to the point now where I'm going to purchase a the Wii wired LAN adaptor cause I'm so sick of the whole connection issues. Esp with Animal Crossing on the Horizon. The Wiiware game bomberman was ruined because of my awful connection issues. Weird. You should check some sites out for FAQs and troubleshooting, it could be a firewall problem or some router settings. Eitherway, wired LAN is always good if wi-fi isn't working. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 Weird. You should check some sites out for FAQs and troubleshooting, it could be a firewall problem or some router settings. Eitherway, wired LAN is always good if wi-fi isn't working. Rather than miss with Firewalls/Router setting I'm going straight for the wired solution -Since it's always recommeneded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 Just a few (mostly rubbish) ideas: Have you tried removing the internet settings from your Wii and re-entering them? Is the Wii hidden away inside something? Have you tried connecting with the DS while it's right next to the Wii, to see if it's a location issue? I've had problems with Bomberman too and I keep meaning to try the above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 23, 2008 Just a few (mostly rubbish) ideas: Have you tried removing the internet settings from your Wii and re-entering them? Is the Wii hidden away inside something? Have you tried connecting with the DS while it's right next to the Wii, to see if it's a location issue? I've had problems with Bomberman too and I keep meaning to try the above. Yes, reset setting a few times No, Wii is set up on top of desktop next to TV out in open DS connects fine in any room of the house/ including right next to the Wii Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
