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Can a Wii read a USB?

As long as you have the classic Wii (and not the Wii U), you'll be able to play any of your available games on a USB flash drive. Playing a game from a USB drive requires you to install the Homebrew Channel on your Wii, which voids your Wii's warranty and violates Nintendo's terms of use.
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Can Wii read USB drives?

To play games, we recommend using an external hard drive for your Wii. Flash drives should be usable too, but external hard drives are recommended as they are more reliable, and can store more games. Make sure your USB drive is formatted as FAT32 or NTFS.
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Can you connect a Wii to a USB port?

Ensure the connector on the USB device is oriented correctly. Insert the USB connector straight into a USB port on the Wii U console. Turn the Wii U console on. Access the device (External Storage Only).
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How do I format a USB drive for Wii?

Complete these steps
  1. Ensure the USB storage device is connected to the Wii U console.
  2. From the Wii U Menu, select System Settings.
  3. Using the Left Stick, scroll to the Data Management icon and press the A Button.
  4. Select Format USB Storage Device and follow the on screen instructions.
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Does a USB 2.0 work for the Wii?

All versions of the Wii came with at least 1 USB 2.0 port. The original Wii (RVL-001) came with 2 USB 2.0 ports, and so did the Wii "Family Edition" (RVL-101). The Wii Mini (RVL-201), however, only came with 1 USB 2.0 port. You might think, great, the Wii has USB 2.0 ports.
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Does USB to HDMI work on Wii?

The Wii console is not compatible with HDMI. If you wish to view the Wii console with a higher quality image, component video cables can be purchased instead.
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What is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices?

Yes, USB 3.0 backwards is compatible—meaning it's designed to work with older USB versions including USB 2.0 and USB 1.1. You can plug a USB 2.0 device into a USB 3.0 port and it will always work, but it will only run at the speed of the USB 2.0 technology.
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What formats can the Wii read?

What formats can the Wii read?
  • DOL - Static executable (same as gamecube format)
  • REL - Relocatable executable library (similar to a DLL/DYLIB)
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What format does a Wii use?

The physical size of a GameCube Game Disc is that of a miniDVD; the Wii is based on DVD format, and Wii U Optical Discs are based on Blu-ray format.
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What file type does Wii use?

WBFS File Format - Wii Backup File System File.
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How do you put a USB in a Nintendo?

Make sure your Nintendo Switch System is powered on and connected to your TV. Insert the USB cable into a USB port on the Nintendo Switch Dock. Connect the other end of the cable to the wired controller. Your wired controller is now ready for use.
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What ports are on the back of a Wii?

The bottom-most port is the power in, above it is the A/V out. The Wii broke from the previous A/V plug that was used on the SNES, N64 and Gamecube in favor of one that could output progressive-scan video. The red port is for the infrared bar. At the top are two USB ports.
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What USB port does Wii use?

All versions of the Wii came with at least 1 USB 2.0 port. The original Wii (RVL-001) came with 2 USB 2.0 ports, and so did the Wii "Family Edition" (RVL-101). The Wii Mini (RVL-201), however, only came with 1 USB 2.0 port. You might think, great, the Wii has USB 2.0 ports.
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Can you jailbreak a Wii?

You can turn your old Wii into a total Nintendo entertainment center by jailbreaking it. The form we'll cover in this tutorial is called a SoftMod, and it will only take a few minutes to completely crack open the Wii and give you complete control over the console. To get started, you'll need just a few things.
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Is the Wii only 480p?

Some Wii software supports a 480p progressive output that displays at an enhanced quality compared to the standard 576i display. To view Wii display output in 480p, you must change your Wii's TV Resolution setting from 50Hz (576i) or 60Hz (480i) to EDTV/HDTV (480p).
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What happens if you format a Wii?

Data (such as software or save data) saved to USB storage media or SD Cards will no longer be usable. Deleting all content and settings will not revert the system software to a previous version. Wii Shop Channel account activity and Wii Points will not be deleted.
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What SD format does Wii use?

Step 1: Format your SD Card

The Wii U needs a FAT32 formatted SD card. However unlike the Switch, only FAT32 works!. If you need to format your SD on Windows and you can't find FAT32 as a selectable option, use guiformat and set the Allocation Unit Size to 32K (32768).
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Can Wii read movies?

No. Wii only plays Wii Game Discs and GameCube Game Discs.
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How many GB can the Wii read?

If you have updated your Wii console to Wii Menu 4.0 or higher, then your Wii console is compatible with SD Cards that are 2 GB (Gigabyte) or less, and is also compatible with SDHC Cards (so-called High Capacity SD Cards) up to 32 GB.
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Does Wii support micro SD?

The Wii console accepts SD Cards. MiniSD and microSD Cards can be used with the Wii when they use their respective adapters.
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How do I know if my USB is 2.0 or 1?

You can generally tell the difference between USB 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 by color alone. While the size and shape may be identical, the key is to look at the color of the plastic inside the device. The USB 1.0 features a white plastic color, while USB 2.0 is black, and the USB 3.0 is blue.
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Are USB 1 and 2 compatible?

USB 2.0 must have backwards compatibility with 1.0 which means that even if you have a 2.0 USB port, you can still stick your USB 1.0 keyboard on it and it would work perfectly. The 1.0 version can only recognize low speed and full speed devices.
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Are USB 1 and USB 2 compatible?

Additionally, USB 2.0 (pictured above) is backward compatible with the USB 1.1 standard, meaning if you have the appropriate connectors, you can plug USB 1.1 devices into USB 2.0 ports on your computer or hub and the device will work normally.
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Can you hook up a Wii without HDMI?

Insert the AV Multi Out plug of the Wii AV Cable into the AV Multi Out connector on the back of the console. Insert the colored connectors on the Wii AV Cable into the input connectors on the TV.
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How do I convert my old Wii to HDMI?

The Wii to HDMI adapter plugs directly into your Wii's cable port (the same port you use to connect the Wii video cable that is included with the Wii). After you have plugged it into this port, you will have an available HDMI port.
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