Can any external hard drive work on Wii U?
The Wii U can recognize a storage device in any size, but 2TB is the maximum amount of storage capacity the Wii U can use. Any extra capacity beyond 2TB will not be accessible by the Wii U. The external hard drive has to be formatted to be used exclusively with the Wii U.
How much external storage do I need for Wii U?
2TB
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 big of a USB Can you use with Wii U?
2 TB
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.
How do I get more GB 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.
What is the largest SD card a Wii can use?
32 GB
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 much storage can a Wii U have?
Wii U
| A Wii U (right) and Wii U GamePad | |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1.24 GHz Tri-Core IBM PowerPC “Espresso” |
| Memory | 2 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | Internal flash memory: 8 GB (Basic Set) / 32 GB (Deluxe Set) |
| Removable storage | SD/SDHC card (up to 32 GB) USB storage device (up to 2 TB) |
Can you use a HDD on 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). Due to the wide range of external storage devices, usability and performance will vary.
What size HDD Wii U?
Following the December system update the Wii U will be able to recognise a storage device that is over 2TB, but 2TB will still be the maximum amount of storage capacity. Any extra capacity in the storage device beyond the 2TB will not be accessible via the Wii U.
Does Wii support 64gb 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.
What is the capacity of the Wii U external hard drive?
Capacity: 5 TB | Interface: USB 3.0 Type A | Speed: 120 Megabytes Per Second | Brand: Seagate Seagate STGX5000400 external hard drive for Wii U is a high quality flash solution to store Wii games, movies and other media files.
Can you use a USB storage device with the Wii U?
If you have the Wii U gaming console and want to use a USB storage device with it, make sure to format it beforehand for a more stable performance. While the Wii U comes with an in-built storage drive where you can keep your data, including games, videos and music, you might still need to expand it.
Does Nintendo guarantee the availability of all external storage devices?
Due to the wide range of external storage devices, usability and performance will vary. Nintendo cannot guarantee the availability of all models. Please visit the websites listed below for information on each manufacture’s latest models.