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10. Any extra capacity in the storage device beyond the 2TB will not be accessible via the Wii U. The Wii U requires two outlets (console and gamepad charging) where our last gen systems required one, and if you add in an external hard drive, now you're up to three. Before... A completed save file for the PC port of Super Mario 64. External USB storage devices exclusively formatted for Wii U cannot be used to store any other content.

For Wii U, SD Cards can be used for saving a picture of your Mii and QR Code patterns for your Mii, but not as an external storage device for Wii U software.

What data can be stored on a USB storage device? Geräte, deren Stromversorgung über USB-Ports gesichert wird, werden als "bus-betrieben" bezeichnet und sind für die Wii U nicht empfehlenswert. Tempcast #5: NVIDIA Buys ARM, Mario 3D All-Stars Leaked ROM, Direct and PS5 Showcase Reactions, 3DS Permanent Charge Mod (Do not need battery). They could have put in an internal port or something in there where you can stick whatever size drive you want. 7. There is no HDD inside a Wii U, much like a Wii. Wii U to Wii U System Transfer FAQ and Overview, How to Set Up and Access USB External Storage, External USB Storage Devices That Have Been Tested To Work with Wii U. The Wii U systems offer internal storage for game save data and downloadable software and you can expand the storage memory by connecting an external USB-linked hard disc drive. Please note that only one external USB storage device can be used at a time and you cannot remove/connect it while the power is on. SitemapAdvertisePartnershipsCareersPrivacy PolicyAd ChoiceTerms of UseReport Ad, CA Privacy/Info We CollectCA Do Not Sell My Info. Why do I have to format my USB storage device? To view specific data for a game or application, select its icon.
Doing so may cause damage to the Wii U console or USB device or cause the loss of data. Both the 8 GB Basic and 32 GB Premium Wii U systems have enough internal storage to store save data for a large number of games purchased through retail and to support a limited amount of download activity through the Nintendo eShop on Wii U. Nintendo Land cannot be downloaded onto the 8 GB Basic Pack system but you can purchase the game at retail and there is room for save data. We didn't hear much... Slightly over a month ago, I shared the news about the AYA-NEO, a handheld gaming PC that claims to be the “most powerful handheld gaming device”. Both the 8 GB Basic and 32 GB Premium Wii U systems have enough internal storage to store save data for a large number of games purchased through retail and to support a limited amount of download activity through the Nintendo eShop on Wii U. Nintendo Land cannot be downloaded onto the 8 GB Basic Pack system but you can purchase the game at retail and there is room for save data. This is possible if the game is transferred first from the USB drive to the Wii U itself, provided that the Wii U system has space to hold the game in question. "Long ago in a distant land, I, Aku, the shape-shifting master of darkness, unleashed an unspeakable evil! Please note: availability varies by country. You can also go to Data Management in the System Settings to see details about your available storage space.

11. For best results, we recommend using a hard drive with its own power supply that connects to the Wii U system via the USB port on the console. Lol, Im not blaming nintendo for my personal drive, Im complaining of the stupidity of having to use external drives, instead of simply allowing internal hdds that could later be switched out.

Adding a USB storage device solves this issue. Because these devices have a limited number of rewrites and are not suited to long-term storage of important game data, we do not recommend the use of Flash/thumb drives as an external storage device solution.