The company says the update makes "further improvements to overall system stability", while "other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience".
A Wii U system update released in July introduced the ability for users to transfer save data for software, Mii characters and user settings from one Wii U console to another.
June's Wii U system update added a quick start menu, in response to frustration expressed by console owners over the operating system's sluggishness.
In late July, Nintendo reported a loss for its first financial quarter despite an increase in Wii U sales during the three months ended June 2014.
Nintendo sold 510,000 Wii U consoles and 4.39 million Wii U games during the first quarter, representing a significant increase year-over-year and quarter-over quarter. It showed that, despite wider money issues, Wii U sales appear to be gaining momentum.
Mario Kart 8 was the company's top-selling Wii U game during the first quarter, shifting 2.82 million copies in just one month of availability following its May 30 release.
Lifetime Wii U hardware and software sales now stand at 6.68 million units and 36.67 million units respectively.
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