Update: To clarify, the Wii Shop Channel update applies to Wiis in North America, as upon checking our own Shop Channel, we found the above screen. It just so happens a European stumbled upon it.
As you all know, we're getting set to get Wii Ware up and running on our Wiis. Upon that beautiful day, in which we're sure the sun will shine through the clouds and engulf us all in warm rays of light, many Wii owners will be trying to duck and dodge all of that sunshine while downloading games through Wii Ware. Those of us in North America won't have to flee for our lives from the sun until May.
But we digress. European Wii owners will likely find out (either through reading this or by checking their Wii) that the Wii Shop Channel requires an update. And with Wii Ware on the horizon, it's likely this update is in some way a part of that. Actually, forum-goers at NeoGAF report that Nintendo confirms it's in preparation for the launch of Wii Ware. Others even commented about a "guide-thing in the lower right corner of the shop."
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3-20-2008 @ 7:05PM
Wes said...
Er, when was a UK Wii Ware release date announced? Even the story you link to doesn't have one. I'm pretty sure only Japan and the USA have release dates.
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3-20-2008 @ 8:13PM
David Hinkle said...
Wes,
Had a brain fart there. Post has been updated. Thanks for your help!
3-20-2008 @ 8:31PM
scott said...
just woke up and saw a blue light on my wii..
message said that wiiware was planned for may 2008 and that's what the update is for.
*australian wii*
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3-20-2008 @ 8:45PM
Luckyz said...
I just updated here in New Zealand.
Same story:
"This upgrade features support for the WiiWare download service planned for May 2008"
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3-21-2008 @ 4:47AM
Colino said...
Can anyone tell me if the wii freeloader still works on euro wiis after this update? I'm too scared to update my firmware...
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3-21-2008 @ 9:49AM
Keanefreak said...
I've updated my UK machine, and the freeloader still works.
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3-21-2008 @ 2:41PM
Brian said...
Thanks for the confirmation.
3-21-2008 @ 10:36AM
Andrea said...
In Itally too.
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4-13-2008 @ 8:06AM
wii mod said...
i have a chip in my wii and it requires the new update will the update affect my console (not very techno as u prob guessed)
any help?
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4-24-2008 @ 9:03PM
Nick said...
I feel like an idiot but i cannot figure out how to update my wii shop channel or my check mii out channel. ive looked everywhere i know to look. please help thanks
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5-15-2008 @ 11:16AM
kmfmm said...
im in uk and my wii refuses to update any solutions
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