<p>Nintendo released a new update, Version 5.0.0 U, late last night that adds a couple of new features. Don’t forget to update your Wii U system!</p>
<p>#1 A Quick Start Menu has been added and is displayed when pressing the GamePad Power or Home buttons. Gamers can start up a recent or new installed software from the Quick Start Menu.</p>
<p>#2 Wii U GamePad Alerts are displayed o the GamePad. Gamers will be given an audio ringtone with the visual alert. The GamePad Alerts that have previously been received are viewable from the second Quick Start Menu.</p>
<p>System Updates are now automatically installed when the Wii U is in Standby mode. Also this update seems to help speed up the Wii U&#8217;s start up time. What do you think of the new alerts and Quick Start Menu? Tell us in the comment section below!</p>

Wii U System and Feature Updates
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By Eleni-chan

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