U stands for "Unfunctional" Wait that's not a word, never mind.

There as been reports that when the Day 1 system update halts the process due to power outage, internet disconnection, or impatiently unplug the system might brick the Wii U. These reports are from Wii U owners who found out the hard way.

Bricked Wii U means that the system is inoperable, disc games are no longer playable. What's ironic is that this has nothing to do with the defaulted Automatic Shut-Off feature that some feared before the system released. Also worth noting is that the feature is disable when updating, which I notice the written reminder when updating both the system update and the Nintendo Land software update.

While we wait for Nintendo's response, Here's a list of precautions before updating:

- Plug the Wii U AC Adapter on the wall (electrical outlet) and NOT on the power strip.

- If you live where power outage is common, then have a UPS (from Wii works)

- If internet disconnection is common for you, then update the system in someone else's home.

- Don't do anything internet related and leave the GamePad alone while updating.


Fortunately for me, the update was a success. However, I'm worried that these incidence during updating might have been coincidental. What if power outage or internet disconnection at anytime will also brick the Wii U. Hopefully, that's not the case.