Can I transfer Wii saves to Wii U?

Yes. It's possible to move data from a Wii console to Wii U with a system transfer. This will move across data including Mii characters, purchased content and save data, so you won't lose your progress in your favourite Wii games.

How do I transfer Mii from Wii to Wii U?

How do I transfer files to my Wii U?

Insert the SD Card into your Wii U. Select Transfer and follow the on-screen instructions. Wait for the Pikmin to move your data to your Wii U. Data will be deleted from the SD Card and saved on the Wii U.

Can I transfer my Wii data to another Wii?

There is not a self-service option that will allow you to transfer digital content between two Wii consoles. There is a self-service process to transfer content from a Wii to a Wii U console. For assistance with transferring digital content between two Wii consoles, please contact us for support.

How do I copy Wii save data?

Access the Wii Data Management screen. Select Save Data, then select Wii. Select the file you wish to copy, then select Copy. Select Yes to copy the data to the SD Card.

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What can I do with an old Wii system?

Can I use a USB as Wii U storage?

Wii U supports USB hard disk drives with a dedicated power source, called self-powered USB. Flash memory devices have a limited number of rewrites and are not suited to long-term storage of important game data, so we do not recommend the use of flash memory devices as an external storage device solution.

How do I transfer data from USB to Wii U?

Connect the USB storage devices to the Wii U console, and then power on the Wii U. After the Wii U Menu loads, you will be prompted to enter Data Management to move or copy data. Using the Left Stick, scroll to the Data Management icon and press the A Button. Select Copy/Move/Delete Data.

Can you download games directly to Wii U?

Your Wii U console must be connected to the Internet to download games. The downloaded game can only be played on the console it is downloaded to. Due to the large data size of these games, it may take some time for the game to download.

Can you still download Wii U Transfer Tool?

It is one of three channels still available on the Wii Shop Channel, the other two being Wii System Transfer and Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Save Data Update Channel.

Can I transfer my Wii games to another console?

Game files that have been downloaded from the Wii Shop can be stored on an SD card, but cannot be played on another Wii console. However, game save files that are stored on an SD card can be used on another console (unless the game has blocked this functionality).

Do SD cards work for Wii U?

For Wii U, SD cards can be used for saving a picture of your Mii, QR Code patterns for your Mii, and screenshots in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. They cannot be used as a storage device for Wii U software downloads or save data for games. SD cards can, however, be used in Wii mode to save data for Wii games.

Will any SD card work with Wii U?

SD memory cards with a capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB are compatible. SDXC and fast-transfer UHS-type memory cards are not compatible.

Can Wii U use any SD card?

Nintendo notes that the Wii U supports SDHC memory cards up to 32GB, but does not support SDCX cards. This limitation doesn't apply when using a USB adapter, as multiple people online have confirmed that they use larger cards with no problems.

What is USB port on back of Wii for?

Connecting more than two peripheral devices to a Wii console simultaneously. The Wii console has 2 USB ports. Please use a commercially available USB hub (*) when connecting 3 or more peripheral devices, such as the Wii LAN adapter, a USB keyboard, the Wii Speak accessory and other peripheral devices at the same time.

Does Nintendo still make the Wii U?

Nintendo will close the Wii U and 3DS eShops on March 27th, 2023.

What is the largest SD card a Wii can use?

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.

Does the Wii U have a USB port?

The Wii U features 802.11 b/g /n wireless network connectivity and support for Fast Ethernet with an accessory, Bluetooth 4.0, a total of four USB 2.0 ports, and an SD/SDHC memory card slot.

How much storage can a Wii U hold?

Both the 8 GB Basic and 32 GB Premium Wii U systems have enough internal storage to store save data for a large number of games purchased through retail and to support a limited amount of download activity through the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.

Is it legal to dump Wii games?

The games themselves place emulators in legal gray areas; downloading or selling game files is illegal, but you can legally dump files from your own personal copies.

What does jailbreaking a Wii do?

As it's well known, Nintendo Wii is a relatively underutilized console compared with other popular consoles like PS4/PS5 and Xbox One. Well, the Wii jailbreak can extend its functionality beyond paying games. For example, you can install an app used to play movie DVDs.

Is an old Wii worth anything?

A single Nintendo Wii console can sell from anywhere between $15 to $125. If it has scratches, is dirty, the buttons don't press properly, and it's worn, expect it to sell for $20.

Why can't i copy Wii save data?

Only one save file is allowed per game, so copying a save file is only possible if there is no existing save data for the game already on the Wii Console, or if the save file has been deleted.