Specifications of these devices are subject to change, and there is a possibility that these devices may not function properly with Wii U due to a specification change.
Please consult the instruction manual of the USB storage device for operation information. A Wii or vWii with the latest version of USB Loader GX and certain cIOS (such as d2x-cios) installed can rip Wii game discs. However, please note that we do not guarantee the performance of these devices. Once you’ve launched USB Loader GX it’ll prompt you, if this is your first time loading it with a new drive, to format it. If it isn’t there then you’ve failed to properly copy it to your /apps/ directory. Listed under your apps you’ll see USB Loader GX. The devices above have been subjected to performance tests. Start up the Wii and run the Homebrew channel.
Please see our System Update section for more information. In order to use the following USB storage devices, Wii U system software version 2.1.0E or later is required. You will be able to update the firmware without formatting the device.įor information about updating the drive's firmware, please visit the manufacturer's website. When updating the drive's firmware, do not select to format the device if prompted by your PC as this will delete your data. We have found that the following external storage devices work with Wii U these devices have been subjected to basic performance tests: Buffalo HD-LBU3 seriesīe sure to keep your drive up to date with the latest firmware. Please note that you cannot remove/connect a storage device while the power is on. For the best results with storage devices, we recommend using a hard drive with its own power supply that connects to the Wii U via the USB port on the console.
GameCube or custom Wii games may or may not have a custom banner that USB Loader GX uses. An official forwarder WAD can be found here, and a version for the vWii (Wii U) can be found here. Devices that draw their power from USB ports are known as "bus-powered" devices, and are not recommended for use with Wii U. There are WADs that can open up USB Loader GX if you load it from the Wii Menu. devices that use an external power supply instead of drawing power through USB. Nintendo recommends using self-powered hard disk drives, i.e. You can expand the amount of available storage space with external USB storage devices.