Ver. 5.5.6 U (August 29th, 2022)

• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

Ver. 5.5.5 U (March 1st, 2021)

• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

Ver. 5.5.3 U (September 3rd, 2018)

• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

Ver. 5.5.2 U (July 17th, 2017)

• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

Ver. 5.5.1 U (January 11th, 2016)

• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

Ver. 5.5.0 U (August 17th, 2015)

• Changes to the Wii U Menu and HOME Menu
  • The Nintendo TVii icon has been removed from the Wii U Menu and HOME Menu. For more information regarding the end of this service, read Nintendo TVii End of Service FAQ.
• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

Ver. 5.4.0 U (June 8th, 2015)

• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

Ver. 5.3.2 U (December 5th, 2014)

• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

Ver. 5.3.1 U (December 1st, 2014)

• Mario Kart 8 highlight reel upload fix
  • Resolved an issue that resulted in some users receiving error code 104-1852 while uploading a Mario Kart 8 highlight reel to YouTube.
• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

Ver. 5.3.0 U (November 10th, 2014)

• Changes to System Settings
  • Amiibo Settings has been added to System Settings. Amiibo Settings allows users to register an amiibo owner and nickname, delete data written to an amiibo by supported software, or reset an amiibo.
• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

Ver. 5.2.0 U (September 29th, 2014)

• Changes to the Wii U Menu
  • Folders can now be created in the Wii U Menu to hold and organize software icons.
  • A Download Management icon has been added to the Wii U Menu.
• Changes to Quick Start Menu
  • The Quick Start Menu will now display when the Wii U is powered on from the Wii U GamePad TV Remote.
  • Options have been added to Power Settings that allow users to hide certain software from the Quick Start Menu.
• Changes to the HOME Menu
  • The design and layout of the HOME Menu has been updated.
• Changes to the Nintendo eShop
  • Disabled usage of characters not used when redeeming Nintendo eShop cards (O, I, Z, etc.).
• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

Ver. 5.1.2 U (August 18th, 2014)

• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

Ver. 5.1.1 U (August 4th, 2014)

• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

Ver. 5.1.0 U (July 21st, 2014)

• New Features
  • Wii U to Wii U System Transfer
    • Users can now transfer (move) all software and data from one Wii U to another.
    • A System Transfer option has been added within System Settings.
    • You may also find our information on Wii U to Wii U System Transfer FAQ and Overview helpful.
• Changes to Nintendo eShop
  • Users can now navigate the Nintendo eShop using a Wii Remote, Wii U Pro Controller, or Classic Controller.
• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

Ver. 5.0.0 U (June 2nd, 2014)

• 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.
  • Wii U GamePad Alerts (special notifications from Nintendo) can be displayed on the GamePad when the Wii U is powered down.
• 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.
• Changes to System Settings
  • Quick Start Menu options have been added to Power Settings.
• 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.

Ver. 4.1.0 U (March 31, 2014)

• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience

Ver. 4.0.3 U (February 24, 2014)

• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

Ver. 4.0.2 U (November 18th, 2013)

• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

Ver. 4.0.0 U (September 30th, 2013)

• New Features
  • A feature to output video and sound to the Wii U GamePad when using Wii Mode.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 login.
  • Ability to launch the Internet Browser during gameplay and upload screenshots.
  • Added support for viewing PDF files.
  • 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.

Ver. 3.1.0 U (July 10th, 2013)

• Improvements to Standby Functions
  • The standby functions will now regularly connect to the Internet when the Wii U is powered down to check for available SpotPass data or software and system updates. Software updates will be installed while the Wii U is powered down, and system updates will be installed the next time the Wii U is powered on. For further detailed information, read the Standby Functions Overview.
• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

Ver. 3.0.1 U (May 20th, 2013)

• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and software compatibility.

Ver. 3.0.0 U (April 25th, 2013)

• New Features
  • A standby function to download and install software while the system is powered off.
  • Software purchased from the Nintendo eShop will automatically install in the background once the download is complete.
  • Holding down the B Button while the Wii U logo is displayed during startup will load the Wii Menu.*
• Changes to System Settings
  • An option to transfer and/or copy between two USB storage devices in Data Management.
  • The ability to select multiple software titles when transferring, copying, or deleting data in Data Management.
  • The option to adjust screen size is now available under TV.**
  • Auto Power-Down has been renamed Power Settings.
• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

* User selection may be necessary.

** A similar option has been removed from Nintendo eShop, Miiverse, and the Internet Browser.

Ver. 2.1.3 U (March 4th, 2013)

• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability have been made.

Ver. 2.1.0 U (December 4, 2012)

• Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

Ver. 2.0.0 U (November 18, 2012)

• Added new Network features
  • Nintendo Network ID creation and linking feature
  • Miiverse*
  • Nintendo eShop*
  • Internet Browser
  • Friends List*
  • Wii U Chat*
  • Notification List
  • Download Management
  • Wii System Transfer**
  • Software update feature***
  • USB storage device feature

* In order to use those features, you will need to register Nintendo Network ID.

** You can use this feature in Wii Menu.

*** Update feature is available only for the software which has update data.

Ver. 1.0.1 U or 1.0.2 U (Launch)

• This is the default system software version included with every Wii U at launch in the North American market.
• It is highly recommended that owners of Wii U consoles perform the latest system update to get the latest system software version.