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Can you expand the Wii storage?

You can expand the amount of available storage space with external USB storage media. USB storage media can be connected to Wii U via the console's front or rear USB 2.0 connectors. Please note that you cannot remove/connect a storage device while the power is on.
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What is the biggest hard drive you can use on a Wii?

The maximum amount of storage supported by Wii U is 2 TB (terabytes). Wii U will be able to recognise a storage device that is over 2 TB, but 2 TB will still be the maximum amount of storage capacity. Any extra capacity in the storage device beyond the 2 TB will not be accessible via Wii U.
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Can a Wii use a 256gb SD Card?

If you have not yet updated your Wii console to Wii Menu 4.0 or higher, then your Wii console is only compatible with SD Cards that are 2 GB (Gigabyte) or less. Cards with a capacity higher than 2 GB will likely not work with the Wii console if it has not been updated to 4.0 or higher.
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How much storage can the Wii hold?

The Wii includes 512 MB of internal flash memory for storing saved games and downloaded content from the Wii channels.
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Can you use USB storage on Wii?

You can expand the amount of available storage space with external USB storage devices. Nintendo recommends using self-powered hard disk drives, i.e. devices that use an external power supply instead of drawing power through USB.
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Can you use a 64gb USB on Wii?

So yeah a 64gb flash drive should work without issue just make sure its in fat32 format, and im not positive that ntfs wont work. If ntfs works go with that as if allows files larger than 4gb.
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Does the Wii have an SD card slot?

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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What is the biggest memory card for 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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Is the Wii still usable?

(KGTV) — A rumor going around social media claims all the old Wii game consoles will stop working next year. But that's fiction. The false rumor stems from a meme stating that Nintendo announced all functioning Wiis will self-destruct in 2023. As you might expect, Nintendo said no such thing.
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Is Wii old enough to drive?

While we were all caught up with the Wii U turning ten over the last week, there was also a big anniversary for the Wii which turned a wrinkle-inducing, hair-greying, grand total of 16 years old! Yep, that's right, the Wii is now old enough to drive.
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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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Will Wii work without 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 does the Wii need a SD Card?

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 many USB slots does a Wii have?

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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Can I use a 2TB hard drive on a Wii U?

If the Wii U has the most recent system update installed, it will be able to recognize a storage device of any size, but 2TB will be the maximum amount of storage capacity that can be used. Any extra capacity in the storage device beyond the 2TB will not be accessible via the Wii U.
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How many Wii games can fit on 1TB?

Let's say that the average size of a modern game is about 20 GBs. 1TB = 1024 GBs. By dividing 1024 with 20 you get 51.2. So it would fit about 51.2 modern games.
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Is Wii shutting down in 2023?

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS digital storefronts are shutting down today, March 27th, 2023 at 8PM ET. While you'll no longer be able to purchase games or DLC from either eShop, you'll still be able to redownload the games you've already bought and play online for the time being.
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Why is Wii discontinued?

Some consoles, like the PlayStation 2, have enough momentum to keep going even when their successor arrives, but the Wii was so weakened by years of third-party neglect and shovelware that the momentum was gone. Nintendo turned its back on what had once been a money-making golden child and walked away.
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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 many Wii games can fit on 128gb?

Depending on what you buy, at most 128+ games. But considering you want AAA titles, at least 20-25.
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How many GB of RAM does a Wii have?

Wii actually had 24 MB 1T-SRAM @ 324 MHz (2.7 GB/s) + 64 MB GDDR3 SDRAM. Granted, 88MB of RAM or even 512MB is not even close to being enough by today's standards, but the reason why Wii didn't have as much RAM as their competitors was because it was specifically designed to not to compete with their competitors.
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How do I move Wii memory to SD Card?

Complete these steps
  1. Insert a compatible SD Card into the SD Card slot on the front of the Wii console.
  2. Access the Wii Data Management screen.
  3. Select Save Data, then select Wii.
  4. Select the desired data, and then select Move to move it to the SD Card.
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Can you put GameCube memory cards in Wii?

Nintendo GameCube Memory Cards can only be used to save game information for Nintendo GameCube Game Discs, and can not be used in place of an SD Card. Only Wii consoles with model number RVL-001 can use Nintendo GameCube Memory Cards.
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Can Wii U store games on SD?

The Wii U includes an SD card slot at the front of the console. But you can't use an SD card for storing Wii U games. SD cards only work for storing pictures of your Miis, holding screenshots in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and transferring data from a Wii to your Wii U.
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