Wii U to Wii U system transfer now available in new 5.1.0 firmware update

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About time!

Nintendo has released a software update for the Wii U which introduces Wii U to Wii U transfers. Previously you had to phone Nintendo and send your Wii U into support to possibly be able do this, but now, just like the Nintendo 3DS transfer you can transfer your Wii U software data to a new Wii U from within the settings.

Just like the Nintendo 3DS as well the original Wii U will be erased and returned to factory settings. However, unlike the 3DS the transfer only transfers software data and profiles. Actual game files and save data will not be transferred across and games will have be redownloaded. You can see a full list of what is and what is not transferred here and there’s also a full FAQ.

This firmware update also adds the ability to browse the Wii U eShop with a Wii Remote or Wii U Pro Controller. So that’s nifty too. There are also a round a ‘stability’ updates as per usual.

So is Wii U to Wii U transfer something you’d need to use in the future or been holding out for? It’s still not quite the same as being able use your NNID on any console now though is it?

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