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Can you use a flash drive for storage on a Wii?

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.
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Can you use a flash drive on Wii?

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 use a flash drive as a storage device?

A USB drive, also referred to as a flash drive or memory stick, is a small, portable device that plugs into the USB port on your computer. USB drives are commonly used for storage, data backup, and transferring files between devices.
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Can you add storage to a Wii?

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.
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Can I use USB for Wii U storage?

To optimize performance and ensure a consistent experience, all USB storage devices must be formatted and configured for use with the Wii U console. Please be sure to back up any content before formatting the external storage for Wii U as this content cannot be recovered.
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How To Setup External Hard Drive For Wii (UBSLoader & WiiFlow) 2018!

How do I transfer Wii games to USB?

Instructions
  1. Go to the Drive 1 tab, then select Drive .
  2. Select the drive that you're using for the Wii games.
  3. Go to the Files tab, then select Add .
  4. Select Files to add multiple games to the program, or select Folder to add a whole folder of games.
  5. Select Transfer , then select Drive 1 to transfer the games over.
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How much storage can a Wii handle?

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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Can you use an external hard drive on a Wii?

Connect the USB cable of the external hard drive to the Wii U USB port at the front of the console or at the back. Both will work just fine.
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Will a Wii save without a 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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Can you use micro SD on Wii?

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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Does SanDisk work on Wii?

The SanDisk SD Gaming Memory Card line is the must have card for the Nintendo® Wii¿ game console. SanDisk's SD Gaming card is the only official licensee of Nintendo®. For maximum performance and to get the most out of all the advanced features on the Wii¿, you'll need a SanDisk Gaming Card.
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What do you use the USB ports on Wii for?

You have to plug in little drum and guitar receivers into the back of the Wii to use the controllers. Also, the wired microphone plugs into one of the USB 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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What memory card does a Wii 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 up to 32 GB.
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Why can't I use my SD Card in my Wii?

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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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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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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How long does a Wii last?

If you take good care of it, you can make them last 10 years easy enough. Assuming you have an average system and haven't got an unlucky combination of components.
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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 you download games directly to Wii?

The Wii Shop Channel allows you to download Wii Channels, WiiWare titles, Virtual Console games and redeem Nintendo Points, as well as obtaining other downloads (subject to availability). A broadband internet connection is required.
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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 you copy Wii games to SD card?

Select the Wii button in the bottom-left corner of the Wii Menu. Select the type of content you wish to transfer (Channel or Save Data for the channel). Select the content you wish to move, and then select Copy. Select Yes to copy to your SD Card.
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What is bricking a Wii?

Page Discussion. Error 003, an example of a Wii brick. To brick a Wii is to damage the console in a way that it can no longer be used properly, usually beyond repair - as in 'A bricked Wii has all the electronic functionality of a brick'. To put it simply, fully bricked Wii consoles do absolutely nothing.
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Is it illegal to pirate Wii games?

Online Piracy

The uploading and downloading of pirate copies of Nintendo games is illegal.
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