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How do I transfer Wii games?

Go to the Files tab, then select Add . Select Files to add multiple games to the program, or select Folder to add a whole folder of games. Select Transfer , then select Drive 1 to transfer the games over. It might take a while for the games to copy over.
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Can you transfer games from one Wii to another?

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.
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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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How do I transfer data between two Wiis?

If the game has never been played on the target Wii, you must load the game first (no need to play), return to the home screen then copy the game data file from the SD card to Wii memory. The Wii will now recognize the copied data file. Only one save per game may be on a Wii or SD card.
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How do I transfer Wii game saves?

Insert a compatible SD Card into the SD Card slot on the front of the Wii console. Access the Wii Data Management screen. Select Save Data, then select Wii. Select the desired data, and then select Move to move it to the SD Card.
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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.
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Why can't Wii save data be moved?

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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How does Wii transfer work?

Set up the Wii U console, and start the Wii Menu. Start the Wii System Transfer application, then follow the on-screen instructions. Insert an SD Card or SDHC Card into the SD Card slot of the Wii U console when prompted. When prompted, remove the SD Card and leave the Wii U console in its current state.
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How much is a Wii worth second hand?

The Nintendo Wii as of today sells for roughly $50, but it all depends on the condition of the console and if it comes with accessories and/or games. A single Nintendo Wii console can sell from anywhere between $15 to $125.
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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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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 do I put Wii games on my Wii with SD Card?

Complete these steps
  1. Insert an SD Card into the SD Card slot on the front of the Wii console. ...
  2. Select the SD Card Menu icon from the Wii Menu to see the contents of the SD Card. ...
  3. 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 you still download old games on Wii?

If you have downloaded a game to your Wii console, but have since deleted it or otherwise lost it, you can re-download it: Access the Wii Shop Channel (how to). Select "Start Shopping". Browse through the available titles to find the game you need to re-download.
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Can you redownload Wii games?

Select Start, then Start Shopping. Select Titles You've Downloaded. The full list of titles which have been purchased on the console will be displayed. Select the desired title(s), then select Redownload to begin the download.
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Do old Wii games work on new Wii?

Play Wii games via Wii Mode

While it's not possible to play Wii U games on Wii, you can continue to enjoy Wii software on Wii U! Nearly all Wii games can be enjoyed on our newest home console, so there's no need to shut your favourite games in the cupboard.
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What should I do with my old Wii?

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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Why are old Wii games so expensive?

Simple. They're no longer made, some titles got smallish production runs, and as people start to discover the console via collecting, the price of certain games for the console have gone up. Finite supply plus increased demand equals the current market. How much money did Nintendo make on each original Wii sold?
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What to do to a Wii before selling?

How to Delete Wii Console Data
  1. Access the Wii Data Management screen.
  2. Select Save Data. Save Data Icon.
  3. Select Wii.
  4. Select the tab labeled Wii at the top of the screen to view the data stored on the Wii console. The Wii tab selected on the Save Data screen.
  5. Select the desired data, and then select the Erase option.
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How do you put Wii games on the Wii?

Insert a game disc into the Game Disc slot on the front of the console. The Wii console will turn ON automatically. If the console is placed vertically, the disc label will need to face to the right. If the console is placed horizontally, the disc label will need to face upwards.
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Do Wii games save on the Wii or the disc?

No, the only data on the disk is the game itself. All save data is stored directly on the hard drive of the Wii. To load that data, you have to launch the game on the Wii that data is stored on.
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What does it mean when a Wii is bricked?

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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Why are Wii games hard to find?

The Wii had many hundreds upon hundreds of games released for it, so it only stands to reason that some of these have become rarer than others. Whether due to low print runs, general obscurity, or low overall quality, some titles have turned into challenges for die-hard game collectors and archivists.
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Do you need a memory card to save games on Wii?

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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Where is Wii save data stored?

Plug in the SD card and navigate to the directory /private/wii/title/. Here is where all of the saved games you've transferred to the SD card are located.
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