What is the max HDD for Wii U?

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.

Can I use a HDD with a Wii U?

To ensure maximum performance between your Wii U and an external storage device, we recommend using a hard-disc drive (HDD) with a dedicated power source (i.e., using an A/C adapter).

What is the maximum size 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. SDXC and fast-transfer UHS-type memory cards are not compatible.

How much storage can a Wii U disc hold?

The 8GB Basic Pack has approximately 3GB available for data storage and downloads. The 32GB Premium Pack has approximately 25GB available for data storage and downloads.

How big of a hard drive do I need for the Wii U?

2TB is the Wii U's limit, though you should never need even close to that much. Devices with more storage will work, but the Wii U can't use more than 2TB. Also, Nintendo does not recommend using external SSDs. Nintendo's website has a list of external drives that are confirmed as compatible with the Wii U.

How to Add More Storage to Your Wii U

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.

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.

How do I increase storage on my Wii U?

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.

How much GB of RAM does a Wii U have?

Console Hardware

Internal flash memory: 8GB(7.2GB usable) - $299 for Basic Set, 32GB (25GB usable) - $349 Deluxe Set. Expandable memory via external USB hard drive and SDHC memory cards. Note the SDHC are only for Wii memory and Wii shop games.

How far can Wii U be from console?

Note. The maximum recommended distance the Wii U GamePad can be used is 26.25'/8 m; however, this can vary depending on the play environment.

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.

What format is the Wii U 128gb SD card?

The Wii U needs a FAT32 formatted SD card. However unlike the Switch, only FAT32 works!.

Does Nintendo still make the Wii U?

Nintendo will close the Wii U and 3DS eShops on March 27th, 2023.

Do USB drives work for Wii U?

Wii U supports USB hard disk drives with a dedicated power source, called self-powered USB. 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.

Can you replace a Wii U disk drive?

However, because of Nintendo's "security features" that are designed to prevent you from repairing the unit, you must remove the case from your new and old disc drives and replace the new drive circuit board with the old circuit board that came with your original, broken Wii U drive.

How big is the Wii U library?

There are 790 games on this list, 205 of which were released physically on a disc. The list is sorted by game titles, their developer(s), publisher(s), released for and release date by Japanese, European, and American respectively.

Is the Wii U more powerful than the switch?

The Switch is roughly as powerful as the Wii U — a little speedier, sure, but they're not in different galaxies. Both systems are also built around 6.2-inch touchscreens. Again, the Switch's is better, but the concept is similar. So why is the Switch doing well while the Wii U flopped?

Can a Wii read a 32gb SD card?

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.

How powerful is the Wii U CPU?

There's a few things to note. The Wii U's processor was uncovered by a hacker as a Power PC tri core to be roughly clocked at 1.2 to 1.3 ghz however its a much newer architecture and design so comparing the speeds to 360's or PS3's would be irrelevant.

Can you upgrade the Wii U HDD?

Luckily, Nintendo had the foresight to include support for external hard drives and USB memory sticks, and it made the process of expanding the console's existing hard drive space through their use as easy as possible - even easier than adding extra storage to the Xbox One.

Can I store Wii U games on 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. You can organise data to transfer content between the Wii U system memory and external USB storage media.

What size SD Card to hack Wii U?

Any sdcards between 4GB and 2TB will work.

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.

Can I use a larger SD Card than listed as maximum?

You can use the largest size of the type the device can handle. In other words, if the device can handle SDXC, it can handle cards up to 2TB (Even if it's specced to handle up to, say, 128GB - they just had nothing larger to test it with at the time). SDHC is 4, 8, 16 or 32GB (plus SD).