Just like that, Nintendo has rolled out yet another Wii System Menu update. This is a required update to maintain Shop Channel access that features enhanced parental controls, USB keyboard support for Mii Channel, and vague system function improvements. What the changelog fails to mention, and understandably so, is that the ability to run homebrew applications has once again been blocked.

Developers over at Wii Brew note that the update blocks the usage of the Twilight Hack and reports are floating around that it even removes the Homebrew Channel upon installation. Of course, a workaround is being looked into.

Additionally, Nintendo has updated its Network Service Private Policy, warning that they may “download updates, patches, upgrades and similar software” to a Wii console without the user’s consent or knowledge. Looks like it’s going to be more difficult to avoid future updates short of disconnecting your Wii from the internet.

System Menu 3.4 [Wii Brew]

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