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What is the max 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.
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Can I use a 64GB SD card in Wii U?

WiiU Does not support 64GB!
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What size SD card for hacked Wii U?

We recommend a SD with at least 4GB+ even if not needed. A small SD card is enough to get CFW running, but larger ones are preferred for installing games and performing NAND backups efficiently.
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Can I use SD card for Wii U?

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.
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Can you expand storage on 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.
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How to Use SD Cards Over 32GB on Wii U

What is the largest USB drive 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. Any extra capacity in the storage device beyond the 2 TB will not be accessible via Wii U.
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How much memory can a Wii U support?

The console includes either an 8 GB (Basic) or 32 GB (Deluxe (NA) / Premium (WW)) internal eMMC flash memory, expandable via SD memory cards up to 32 GB and USB external hard disk drives up to 2 TB.
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How do you use a 128gb SD card on Wii U?

If you want to use an existing SD card to save games, you can work around this limitation by using a USB card reader. Just stick your SD card into the slot on the reader and plug the USB end into your console. The Wii U will read the device as if it's a USB drive, not an SD card.
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Why won't my Wii U read my SD card?

Make sure the Wii U is off and remove the SD card. Check that the SD Card is compatible. Check the SD card and ensure it is unlocked. Re-insert the SD card and turn the system on.
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Do SanDisk SD cards work with Wii U?

No, the SanDisk®️ microSDXC Ultra PLUS 64GB Memory Card will not work in the Wii U as it supports only the SDHC Memory Cards.
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Can I use a 32GB SD 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 U hackable?

Not only can you download and install cheats on the Wii U with a mod, but be able to save them right on the system hardware and turn all of your favorite cheats on or off with the flick of a switch!
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How big are Wii U roms?

The Wii U Optical Disc (WUP-006) is the retail physical game medium for the Wii U, with a capacity of 25 GB. There is no 50 GB dual layer version.
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Can Wii use micro SD?

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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What SD cards are FAT32?

SD cards with 32GB or less storage capacity, like USB drives, are typically formatted in FAT32 by definition. While exFAT is the predefined file system for significantly bigger Memory cards with 64GB or 128GB.
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Does SanDisk Ultra Plus work with Wii?

A: Yes, it will. A: Please be informed that the SanDisk® SDHC Ultra PLUS 32GB Memory Card will work your Wii device supports SDHC Memory Cards of upto 32GB capacity.
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How do I transfer games from Wii U to SD card?

Complete these steps
  1. Select the Wii Menu from the Wii U Menu.
  2. Select the Wii button in the bottom-left corner of the Wii Menu.
  3. Select the type of content you wish to transfer (Channel or Save Data for the channel).
  4. Select the content you wish to move, and then select Copy.
  5. Select Yes to copy to your SD Card.
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Why does my Wii U keep saying unable to read disc?

Visually inspect the disc(s). If the discs look dirty or damaged, clean them. Sometimes a dirty disc can appear damaged, but just needs to be cleaned. If the disc plays without error, please continue to use your Wii U as normal.
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Can you add RAM to Wii U?

Much like Sony's PlayStation 3, the Wii U allows for expansion of memory via USB, whether that memory be Flash or otherwise.
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Do flash drives work on 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.
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How do I transfer Wii U games to an external hard drive?

System Update Version 3.0. 0 U and higher
  1. Connect the USB device to the Wii U console. ...
  2. From the Wii U Menu, select System Settings.
  3. Using the Left Stick, scroll to Data Management and press the A Button. ...
  4. Select Copy/Move/Delete Data.
  5. Select the location from which you'd like to copy or move data.
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Why did Wii U fail?

The Wii U Lacked Third-Party Support

The Wii U's hardware was in a weird spot (it had a relatively good GPU but an underpowered CPU), and Nintendo was way behind the competition with regards to online play. This gave developers a hard time in trying to release third-party titles for the Wii U.
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What replaced the Wii U?

It's a true demonstration of how powerful first impressions can be; for the Wii U, its debut trailer brought doubt and confusion, whereas its successor, the Switch, debuted to palpable excitement. But were the two reveals really so different?
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How do I know how many GB My Wii U is?

How to Determine Available Storage Space On a Wii U Console
  1. From the Wii U Menu, select System Settings.
  2. Using the Left Stick, scroll to the Data Management and press the A Button.
  3. Select Copy/Move/Delete Data. ...
  4. Your remaining storage space will be displayed on the screen.
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