Here is a little bit of info about HDD with the Wii U: http://nintendoeverything.com/105652/confirmed-usb-devices-that-work-with-wii-u-hard-disk-notes/
On the bright side, at least AC powered HDDs are pretty cheap these days, and are usually cheaper per GB compared to USB powered onesSo I guess my 500 GB Western Digital MyPassport won't work since it's USB-powered. Bollocks.
On the bright side, at least AC powered HDDs are pretty cheap these days, and are usually cheaper per GB compared to USB powered ones
If data is lost, or data is unable to be written due to some malfunction with the USB hard disk, Nintendo will be unable to recompensate.
It's confirmed? well I suppose they won't allow both at the same time (they don't understand user's needs), but let's hope until we test it. maybe a firmware update will enable it at later time, like PS3.It's bad enough I can't use my stereo (component white/red) with an HDMI cable (like a PS3 multi out) on my TV.
That is a very strange concept. It could be that their WFS (WiiU File System) has piracy protection by limiting the amount of time you can transfer the same content? (like a DRM on PC games where you can only copy/burn/install it a limited time).- Depending on the game played, we do not recommend using USB flash memory with games as there are strict limitations on the amount of times data can be overwritten.
I saw a Japanese Nintendo Direct video explaining that you can connect two HDD and copy (transfer all partition?) to a bigger HDD.- Only one USB hard disk may be connected to Wii U at a given time.
The games you will have on the USB are downloaded content, they can be downloaded again anytime from eShop/nintendo Network, like WiiWare/VC.
That better not include the games themselves.
Why should I have to buy another HDD? Why the hell wouldn't Nintendo allow those with non-self powered HDDs to use that? That's a pretty d**k move to me.
It's bad enough I can't use my stereo (component white/red) with an HDMI cable (like a PS3 multi out) on my TV.
Update: Bus-powered USB hard drives will work, but some will need the Y-cable USB connector. That's a relief, and I doubt the MyPassport HDDs draw that much power.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/18/nintendos-steams-up-the-wii-u-eshop
I think they're just referring to the fact that you can only write to Flash memory a certain number of times before it breaks.That is a very strange concept. It could be that their WFS (WiiU File System) has piracy protection by limiting the amount of time you can transfer the same content? (like a DRM on PC games where you can only copy/burn/install it a limited time).
USB sticks are flash memory. And yeah I know that, but maybe certain games or something about the way files are handled change data a lot? You're not supposed to defragment them for example. I don't really know eitherBut they are talking about USB HDD (usually not SSD), not the internal flash.
And even if it was the flash, it can support thousand of changes.
USB powered HDDs work with the WiiU as long as they don't draw too much power from it. And if they get power from the hub, that should work.I wonder if you can use a powered USB hub with your usb powered HDD (with the Wii U)? I use one when I use a USB powered HDD with my Wii, just so the USB HDD isn't drawing power from my Wii.