Wii U Question - Error Code

[Zalovar]

Turned my Wii U on for the first time is several months and got an Error Code (160-0103).  The message said something about system memory error.  Tried to find out information on the Nintendo forums and google in general and there really isn't much out there.  According to Nintendo's Website, this error code does not exist.  Anybody have any experience with this problem?  I can't even reboot the Wii U, have to unplug it to restart it.

Thanks!

[xaostic]

I'd give Nintendo's support line a call 1-800-255-3700

[Zalovar]

Thank, I did that and ended up having to send it in.  Wonder if this is a common problem with the Wii U, like the red ring of death for 360.

[Retro Deckades]

Thank, I did that and ended up having to send it in.  Wonder if this is a common problem with the Wii U, like the red ring of death for 360.

I assume that if it were more common, you probably would have been able to find more information about it, but who knows?

[ChaosCat]

Thank, I did that and ended up having to send it in.  Wonder if this is a common problem with the Wii U, like the red ring of death for 360.

If it where common it would have made headlines on gaming sites by now

[Zalovar]

Perhaps.  I smell a greater conspiracy at work here...

[ChaosCat]

Perhaps.  I smell a greater conspiracy at work here...

Hows that

[Zalovar]

Well, Nintendo may be fully aware of the hardware problem and is keeping it under wraps as to not incite any loss in confidence in their product.  Therefore, instead of recalling all the Wii U's, they fix them as they malfunction under the warranty.  I mean, when I put in the error code that the Wii U gave me into the Nintendo website error code checker, it said the code didn't exist.  How is that possible?

Course, it could just be that my particular Wii U had some rare factory error.  I guess we shall see...

[Dravenae]

Wonder if this is a common problem with the Wii U, like the red ring of death for 360.

I'd fucking hope not, considering I bought it as a Christmas present for someone. That would royally piss me off.

EDIT: These guys are suggesting that its a hardware fail. It makes sense, after reading a few forums, its does sound like a memory problem.

http://wiiuforums.com/wii-u-support-troubleshooting/8313-bricked-wiiu-after-error-160-0103-a.html

[ChaosCat]

Well, Nintendo may be fully aware of the hardware problem and is keeping it under wraps as to not incite any loss in confidence in their product.  Therefore, instead of recalling all the Wii U's, they fix them as they malfunction under the warranty.  I mean, when I put in the error code that the Wii U gave me into the Nintendo website error code checker, it said the code didn't exist.  How is that possible?

Course, it could just be that my particular Wii U had some rare factory error.  I guess we shall see...

there where several problems with them freezing that got better over the past few updates and, now seem to be Pretty much gone!

BTW ive looked into the Error Code it seems to happen when People have downloaded a certain Item!
Did you Down Load (tokyo parorama 360)

[Zalovar]

I saw something about that too.  Other than initially setting it up and playing Mario U and ZombiU for a few hours each, I didn't do much of anything with it.  Well, I did install and run netflix.  My Wii U was probably on for less than 10 hours total.   But then it sat on my shelf for a month or two unused.  When I tried to hook it back up, it wasn't working.