Nintendo is working to fix Wii U Loading Times

The president of Nintendo Satoru Iwata himself has expresses that the long loading time on their new console when users are moving around the console's operating system is a problem that they are working to fix ASAP 

“We are aware that users are experiencing load times when they launch or switch between applications. We are exploring ways to enhance features for consumers’ overall experience.”

Some people have reported that it takes up to 40s to open the U-chat application and that is besides all lot of crashes and freezing that the new console is suffering from for which Nintendo has the following advises :

“Instances of system freezing are rare and unlikely to occur. If your system has frozen unexpectedly, do the following:

Reset your system by unplugging it from the wall for 10 seconds.
Ensure your system is kept current with available system updates (How to).
If additional assistance is needed, please contact us at 1-800-255-3700.”

The “Wii U” is now available in North America. The console comes in a Basic and Deluxe Sets. The Basic one contains the white system with 8 GB internal storage, Wii U GamePad, Wii U GamePad Stylus, Sensor bar, Wii U console AC adapter, Wii U GamePad AC adapter and HDMI cable. The Deluxe Set comes with the black system with 32 GB internal storage, Wii U GamePad, Wii U GamePad Stylus, Sensor bar, Wii U console AC adapter, Wii U GamePad AC adapter, HDMI cable, Nintendo Land, Deluxe Digital Promotion, Wii U GamePad Stand, Wii U GamePad Cradle and Wii U Console Stand

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