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Can the Wii read microSD cards?

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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Do microSD Cards work on the Wii?

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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How do I use a microSD card on my Wii?

To use an SD Card, open the SD Card Slot cover on the front of the console and insert the SD Card. For information on viewing your SD card's photos with the Wii console consult the Wii Manual.
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How do I get my Wii to read my SD card?

The SD card is primarily used in Wii mode to expand the available memory.
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Possible solutions
  1. Make sure the Wii U is off and remove the SD card.
  2. Check that the SD Card is compatible.
  3. Check the SD card and ensure it is unlocked.
  4. Re-insert the SD card and turn the system on.
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Why won't my Wii read my SD card?

If it works in another device, re-insert the card into the SD card slot on the Wii console and power the console back ON. Go back into the SD Card Menu. If no error appears, then it could be that the SD card wasn't formatted. If you continue to see intermittent errors, the SD card connectors may be contaminated.
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Can you run games from SD Card on Wii?

Select the SD Card Menu icon from the Wii Menu to see the contents of the SD Card. The SD Card Menu icon is located in the bottom-left corner, next to the Wii icon on the main Wii Menu. Select an item from the list of available games or Wii Channels and press the A Button to open the Start screen for that item.
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Can Wii play videos from SD Card?

Wii console with menu version of 4.0 or higher: it goes compatible with SDHC Cards that are with storage space up to 32GB, and SD cards with storage capacity up to 2GB. Not yet updated your Wii console to version 4.0? Then your game console only enables you to insert SD card with 2GB space at most.
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What format SD Card can Wii read?

However unlike the Switch, only FAT32 works!.
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Why can't i move games to SD Card Wii?

If a game does not have another form of save data, the save file cannot be moved. Because the save file for each game will always have the same name, it's not possible to have multiple save files for one game stored on an SD Card. The Wii mini does not support the use of an SD Card.
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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.
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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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What is pimp my Wii?

Website. Pimp My Wii will Hack your Wii, install missing or outdated IOS/titles, install the cIOS and mIOS necessary. The program will detect missing or outdated IOS and check that you have the latest version of the Wii System Menu.
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Can I download Wii games to a USB?

Yes. Games and other content downloaded from Nintendo eShop on Wii U can be saved directly to a USB storage device. In fact, when a USB device is connected, the system will automatically download to the USB device.
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How much memory does a Wii have?

The Wii includes 512 MB of internal flash memory for storing saved games and downloaded content from the Wii channels.
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How do you update Wii?

From the Wii Menu, use the Wii Remote to select the Wii button. Select Wii Settings to access the Wii System Settings menu. Using the arrow on the right side of the screen, move over to the third page and select Wii System Update.
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What is homebrew for the Wii?

What is “homebrew”? Homebrew refers to software not authorized by Nintendo. This can include games, utilities, emulators and much more! Running homebrew on your Nintendo Wii can be done for free by exploiting bugs in Wii's software.
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Can Wii U use SD card as storage?

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.
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What is the largest SD card for 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.
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Does Wii need 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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Is the Wii 32 or 64 bit?

Broadway is the codename of the 32-bit central processing unit (CPU) used in Nintendo's Wii home video game console. It was designed by IBM, and was initially produced using a 90 nm SOI process and later produced with a 65 nm SOI process. IBM Broadway microprocessor from the inside of a Wii.
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What format does Wii support?

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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Can you look at pictures from an SD card on a Wii?

Select the Photo Channel on the Wii Menu. Select the source of the photos you'd like to use. To view images stored on an SD Card, select Digital Camera/Cell Phone. To view images stored on the Wii Message Board, select Wii Message Board.
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Can I use the Wii as a DVD player?

No. Wii only plays Wii Game Discs and GameCube Game Discs.
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Are Wii games still downloadable?

It is no longer possible to purchase new content from the Wii Shop. However, for the time being you may continue to re-download content you have purchased or transfer that content from a Wii system to a Wii U system. Be aware that these features will eventually end at a future date.
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How to play Wii games without disc?

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. After you've installed all of the necessary items, you'll be able to burn a disc's contents onto your USB flash drive, making it playable without the disc.
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