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Can I use my Wii without an SD Card?

Wii allows you to save game progress and other data directly to the console's internal memory. An SD Card is not required. However, it is possible to save Wii Channels, Virtual Console games and WiiWare titles on an SD or SDHC Card (maximum 32 GB).
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Why do I need SD Card for Wii?

An SD memory card can be used to store Wii-related data such as game save information, certain data from the Wii Channel applications, and to transfer compatible data (such as digital photos and MP3s) to the Wii console from other devices.
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How to play a DVD on Wii without SD Card?

Open the Load DVD menu and select Load DVD Disc, Load DVD ISO, or Load DVD Folder. Search and choose "Wii" format from the “Device” tab of "Rip All to" dropdown list. It is the most important step in this way. Click on the Rip All button to rip the DVD file to format playable for Wii Console.
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What can you do with a jailbroken Wii?

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  • Playing homebrew games.
  • Downloading and installing cheats.
  • Playing patched/modded copies of games.
  • Playing region-locked games from other counties.
  • Running backups of Wii and Wii U games from an SD card or hard drive.
  • Playing GameCube games.
  • Playing emulators/ROMs.
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How to play Wii games without disc?

Two things: jailbreak your Wii (Wii. guide), then install a loader (like USB Loader GX or WiiFlow). Then you need to actually backup your game disc (the two mentioned loaders will also do this).
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Homebrew the Nintendo Wii WITHOUT an SD Card or the Internet Channel! (str2hax Tutorial)

Will a Wii work without a disc drive?

In PostLoader, Wii games work very well. They boot up immediately without a disc drive. However, GameCube games do not. Dios Mios does work well using PostLoader, but that still requires a disc drive.
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Can you run Wii games off a USB?

Playing a game from a USB flash drive requires you to install on your Wii the Homebrew Channel, which voids your Wii's warranty and violates Nintendo's terms of use.
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What does a bricked Wii look like?

Identifying a brick

To test this, hold + and - when pressing A; if the system still refuses to boot, it is a banner brick, otherwise it is a mail brick. If "Error 003" appears on the screen, then it is an Error 003 brick. If an Opera error shows, then it is a System Menu brick.
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What can I use my old Wii for?

12 Awesome Things You Can Do With an Old Wii
  • Install independent homebrew community games.
  • Develop your own indie projects.
  • Turn your Wii into a media center.
  • Play DVDs on the Wii.
  • Install Linux and use the Wii as a PC.
  • Host Minecraft network games.
  • Remotely control your PC over VNC.
  • Use the Wii as an alarm clock.
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Is it illegal to download Wii games?

It is illegal to download a Nintendo ROM from the internet whether or not you own an authentic copy of that game.
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How do I jailbreak my SD card on my Wii?

It is only applicable for the original Nintendo Wii console.
  1. Find your Wii's MAC address. ...
  2. Format your SD card so that it is FAT32. ...
  3. Download this modpack. ...
  4. Insert the SD card. ...
  5. Step 5 (Important) ...
  6. Back in the Homebrew channel, launch the Wii Mod Batch. ...
  7. Launch Priiloader from the Homebrew channel. ...
  8. Done!
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Do all Wiis have SD cards?

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 up to 32 GB.
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Can my old Wii play DVDs?

No. Wii only plays Wii Game Discs and GameCube Game Discs.
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Does Wii have internal memory?

The Wii includes 512 MB of internal flash memory for storing saved games and downloaded content from the Wii channels.
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Do you need a memory card to play GameCube games on the Wii?

Yes. To save Nintendo GameCube games, you must have a Nintendo GameCube Memory Card inserted into one of the Nintendo GameCube Memory Card slots of your Wii.
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How old is the oldest Wii?

The console was initially released on November 19, 2006 in North America, and was released shortly thereafter in other countries, and eventually became the leading console in the US, Europe, and Japan. In January 2008, the Wii outsold the GameCube's 21.74 million units.
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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.
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How do I turn my old Wii into 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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What year did Wii end?

The Wii's successor, the Wii U, was released on November 18, 2012. On October 20, 2013, Nintendo confirmed it had discontinued production of the Wii in Japan and Europe, although the Wii Mini is still in production and available in Europe.
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What year did they stop making Wii?

With over 101 million units sold, the Wii is Nintendo's second highest-selling home console, after the Nintendo Switch. The original Wii and Wii Family Edition were discontinued on October 21, 2013, although the Wii Mini was still in production until November 13, 2017. The Wii received positive reviews.
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Why was the Wii a failure?

The Wii's motion control gimmick was just enough to get people to buy the console, but proved too shallow for good games to support it. The subsequent imitation failures by Microsoft and Sony (Kinect and Move, respectively) all but proved that motion controls were just a fad.
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What is the USB on the Wii for?

The Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector is a wireless game adapter, developed by Nintendo and Buffalo Technology, which allows the Nintendo DS, Wii and 3DS users without a Wi-Fi connection or compatible Wi-Fi network to establish one via a broadband-connected PC.
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Why is there a USB port on the Wii?

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.
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What size USB can Wii use?

FAT32: Compatible with the Wii and all computers. Partition size limited to 2.2TB, maximum file size limited to 4GB (Wii games are automatically split in multiple parts when needed).
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