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Wii U: Transfer Games & Save Data

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  1. How to Back Up Save Data on Wii U

     In this article, you'll learn how to back up your save data. Important In order to back up save data, you must have at least one USB storage device that has been formatted to work with the Wii U. Your system also needs to have the latest system update applied... KA ID: 2865 Meta-Answer ID: 2864

  2. Can Other Players Access Games I've Purchased?

     Important: If a Nintendo Network ID is deleted from the console, any items purchased with that account will no longer be available. Yes. Once a game has been purchased in the Nintendo eShop, anyone... KA ID: 1386 Meta-Answer ID: 1385

  3. Issue Regarding Transfer of "Wii Fit™" and "Wii Fit™ Plus" Save Data to Wii Fit U

     It has come to the attention of Nintendo of America that players attempting to transfer save data from Wii Fit or Wii Fit Plus to Wii Fit U or the Wii Fit U trial version may in some cases encounter... KA ID: 3043 Meta-Answer ID: 3042

  4. How to Update Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Wii U)

     In this article, you'll learn how to install the Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze update. Note Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update. If the system's Standby Functions are enabled , the update will download and install automatically. On April 3, 2014, new... KA ID: 5511 Meta-Answer ID: 5510

  5. How to Use the Save Names and Passwords Feature

     In this article, you'll learn how to use the Save Names and Passwords feature. The ability to save usernames and passwords is enabled by default on the Wii U Internet Browser. This feature will prompt you to save a user name and password after signing into a website. Usernames... KA ID: 2461 Meta-Answer ID: 2460

  6. How to Reset Save Data

     In this article, you'll learn how to reset Internet Browser save data. Complete these steps From the Internet Browser start page, tap Settings in the top right corner. Scroll down and tap Reset Save Data. This will delete all save data including settings, history, and... KA ID: 1496 Meta-Answer ID: 1495

  7. How to Copy Content to and from an SD Card

     In this article, you'll learn how to copy content between the SD Card and the Wii Menu System Memory. Note The channel and the save data is stored and managed separately. Some game save data will not be transferrable to an SD Card. These games will be grayed out and you will not be able to select... KA ID: 1525 Meta-Answer ID: 1524
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