So I downloaded some iso "backups" and they all end up being 4.37 gb while the actual file size in the console is around 2 gb at most, did I do something wrong?
Hmm, ok, so I have a 4 gb flash drive and I expected the game to be the actual size so is there no way I can play the game off my flash drive?The "actual size" of a decrypted, proprietary-Wii-format, single-layer DVD is indeed approximately 4.37 GB, which is non-indicative of the size of the meaningful data that disc contains (and various unofficial formats omit those in different ways)
For more information: http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Save_Disk_Space_for_ISOs
Every modern usb loader (configurable, wiiflow lite, gx, and even the original wiiflow) supports WBFS so just convert the games to that format beforehandHmm, ok, so I have a 4 gb flash drive and I expected the game to be the actual size so is there no way I can play the game off my flash drive?
would an sdhc be better?Every modern usb loader (configurable, wiiflow lite, gx, and even the original wiiflow) supports WBFS so just convert the games to that format beforehand
(wbfs the file format, not the outdated filesystem)
(also worth warning you in advance that flash drives are not ideal, compatibility and endurance wise, on the Wii)
I am very satisfied by having everything on the internal SD indeed, or you could use an external reader, but as long as it works reliably* it's not a big dealwould an sdhc be better?
While I agree about using FAT32 (only because of Nintendont and Gamecube compatibility - otherwise use NTFS), there's no reason not to try any USB flash drive you might have lying around. It will either work the first time and keep working, or it won't and you can move on. But it is no more likely to fail after working than a hard drive.
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Hey I gave up on this I have a new issue, I made a thread about it, mind checking it out?
You can Setup 5 "identical"Wii´s (which is nearly impossible" to get 5 really 100 Percent identically Wii´s...) in exact the same Way.
You can Setup 5 "identical"Wii´s (which is nearly impossible" to get 5 really 100 Percent identically Wii´s...) in exact the same Way.
And you will have very different Results with USB Sticks,for sure.
Sure, USB drives may not be 100% reliable, but not like HDDs are perfect either.
You shouldn't have to shell $50+ for an HDD just because USB drives aren't always reliable.
I recommend anyone at least a try or two their USBs before deciding for an HDD.
I have gotten success with USB drives before.
A good tip is that the older the USB, the better the chance it will work on the Wii.
Mostly because older USBs are usually made with USB 2.0 in mind, which is what the Wii has.
And even if your USBs don't work, if you only want one game or two, you can always use your SD card and WiiFlow Lite.
Sure, HDDs may have better reliability but it shouldn't always be the default answer for a question.
"and therefore compatibility and reliability are hard to predict through reasoning"
That's true of any product, including (especially) hard drives. I'm aware others have had issues. Every USB flash drive I have thrown at my Wii has worked perfect and continues to do so to this day. Hard drives? Not so much. Had a backup Seagate FreeAgent 1.5TB drive with WBFS files on it die in February.