Homebrew What hard drive should I get?

[Lokote2134]

I want to buy a external hard drive for my wii u so I can install all the wii u games into the hard drive I already have my wii u cfw and have a up installer but I want a hard drive that doesn't need power I want it to work by just simply plug ing into the back off the wii u

 

[kokkie20]

then get a 2,5" external with a y usb cable...

 

[OriginalHamster]

then get a 2,5" external with a y usb cable...

He want one that doesn't need extra power.

 

[Lokote2134]

Well I'm seeing online that most portable hard drives needs a y cable so what do you guys recommend me getting for my wii u? What's the best hard drive? I don't need more the 1tb

 

[ksanislo]

This drive: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TKFEEAS
This cable: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MFL4HQU

You will need to use two USB ports on the back of the system with the Y cable, but this requires no external power. This combo operates flawlessly with the Wii U, and is the same setup that I run myself.

 

[darksergio]

I have a external drive carry whit a 2.5 1tb hdd any hdd carry that uses neither external power or a Y usb cable works fine on the wii u

 

[zeldaism]

This drive: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TKFEEAS
This cable: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MFL4HQU

You will need to use two USB ports on the back of the system with the Y cable, but this requires no external power. This combo operates flawlessly with the Wii U, and is the same setup that I run myself.

This is the same exact Drive and cable I am using. I highly recommend this OP!

 

[Lokote2134]

I have a external drive carry whit a 2.5 1tb hdd any hdd carry that uses neither external power or a Y usb cable works fine on the wii u

thanks i just ordered it

 

[linkinworm]

you can make a Y cable, thats what i did, But I also have loads of spare parts lying around.

 

[kokkie20]

He want one that doesn't need extra power.

If you readed correct he wanted a drive that doesn't need "power" not extra power like you saying.
As i read it like that, i read it like that he doesn't want a 3,5" hdd.... that requires a power plug....

 

[OriginalHamster]

If you readed correct he wanted a drive that doesn't need "power" not extra power like you saying.
As i read it like that, i read it like that he doesn't want a 3,5" hdd.... that requires a power plug....

Well, a Y cable is a cable with a power and data input so...

 

[ksanislo]

you can make a Y cable, thats what i did, But I also have loads of spare parts lying around.

If you're willing to make a cable, you can probably get away with just adding a capacitor between power and ground in a single USB instead of making a full Y. It has been reported that is typically enough to prevent the under-volt condition and corresponding drive reset same as using a Y.

 

[kokkie20]

Well, a Y cable is a cable with a power and data input so...

Sigh i give up with you, not worth the time to keep this discussion going...

 

[Lokote2134]

Thanks everyone with the help I appreciate I've already order a y cable and a portable drive off amazon

 

[linkinworm]

If you're willing to make a cable, you can probably get away with just adding a capacitor between power and ground in a single USB instead of making a full Y. It has been reported that is typically enough to prevent the under-volt condition and corresponding drive reset same as using a Y.

I made it years ago before I knew how to use resistors and capacitors, back when me and waninkoko made the 1st backup loader.....