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What are USB ports on Wii for?

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
Wii LAN adapter
The Wii LAN Adapter is required to connect the Wii console to a wired router. Non-Nintendo LAN Adapters are not compatible with the Wii console. You can still connect with the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector, or by purchasing a wireless router. You can find the manual for the Wii LAN Adapter by following this link.
https://www.nintendo.co.uk › Wii › Wii-LAN-Adapter-240036
, a USB keyboard, the Wii Speak
Wii Speak
Wii Speak is a microphone accessory for Nintendo's Wii home video game console. Connected to the console via USB, the device can be placed near the video display, allowing voice chat to be conducted with the entire room and as it is placed on top of the sensor bar.
https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Wii_Speak
accessory and other peripheral devices at the same time.
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How do you use a USB on a Wii?

How to Connect a USB Device to the Wii U Console
  1. Turn the Wii U console off.
  2. Ensure the connector on the USB device is oriented correctly.
  3. Insert the USB connector straight into a USB port on the Wii U console.
  4. Turn the Wii U console on.
  5. Access the device (External Storage Only).
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What is the USB on the back of the Wii for?

Rock Band on the Wii requires the use of the USB ports. 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 power Wii with USB?

No way. The Wii standard power supply is rated 12 V 3.7 A, which is about 45 W. That's what you need to supply at the end of the power cord. A standard USB “A” port on a computer or phone “charger” outputs 5 V, which will not power the Wii, because the voltage is wrong.
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What type of USB ports does the Wii U have?

The Wii U features 802.11 b/g /n wireless network connectivity and support for Fast Ethernet with an accessory, Bluetooth 4.0, a total of four USB 2.0 ports, and an SD/SDHC memory card slot.
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What SD card does the 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 (so-called High Capacity SD Cards) up to 32 GB.
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Does the Wii need a memory 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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Does a USB to HDMI work on Wii?

The Wii console is not compatible with HDMI. If you wish to view the Wii console with a higher quality image, component video cables can be purchased instead.
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How do I connect Wii to Smart TV?

Just connect one to your Nintendo Wii, hook up a HDMI cable and plug it into your TV. View the output on the HDMI channel using Input Select on your TV remote. Wii to HDMI is a quick, simple solution to connect your Nintendo Wii to any smart TV with a dedicated Nintendo Wii HDMI adapter.
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Can you leave Wii plugged in?

The system can be left on the charging cradle while not in use to ensure that the system is fully charged. If you put the system on its charging cradle or plug in the AC Adapter directly to charge before the battery is completely spent, it will only count as a partial charging cycle.
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What plugs into the back of the Wii?

Insert the AV Multi Out plug on the Wii AV Cable into the AV Multi Out connector on the back of the console. Once the cables are inserted and the Wii console is powered on, you must find the Input Select for your TV to view the game.
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What can you do with an 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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Can a Wii boot 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 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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Can you run Wii games from SD card?

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 you play a movie on the Wii?

No. Wii only plays Wii Game Discs and GameCube Game Discs.
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How can I connect my Wii to my TV without HDMI?

Insert the AV Multi Out plug of the Wii AV Cable into the AV Multi Out connector on the back of the console. Insert the colored connectors on the Wii AV Cable into the input connectors on the TV.
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Complete these steps
  1. Yellow: Video Input.
  2. White: Audio Input Left (or Mono)
  3. Red: Audio Input Right.
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Can I watch TV through my Wii?

Similar to how online TV devices like Apple TV, Roku, and Chromecast work, the Wii and Wii U have apps (also called channels) you can download to stream TV shows and movies from the internet.
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Why won't my TV recognize my Wii?

Try using a different cable. Try a Wii AV Cable or a Wii Component Video Cable. You will need to ensure the TV is set to the correct input settings if you switch cables. It can take up to a minute for the Wii U console to detect that a Wii AV Cable/Wii Component Video Cable is connected.
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Can I convert my Wii to 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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Why did the Wii not have HDMI?

Flat-screen TVs were just being introduced, but CRT TVs were still the norm. That is why they work optimally on the 480p standard definition. This is why Nintendo Wii does not have an HDMI port.
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How much storage can a Wii have?

Storage memory includes 512 megabytes of internal flash memory, with a SD card slot for external storage. You can use SD card sizes up to 32 GB. There… see more. Storage memory includes 512 megabytes of internal flash memory, with a SD card slot for external storage.
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Can I play Wii games without disc?

Can I play Wii games if I lose all Wii discs? It would require softmodding your cosle but technically, yes. Once a Wii has been softmodded (with the homebrew channel installed) you can get apps like WiiFlow and USBLoaderGX on your Wii which will allow you to play games from disc backups.
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