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Wii & Wii mini: Transfer Games & Save Data

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  1. What SD Cards are Compatible with Wii?

     Note While it is possible to use SD standard or SDHC standard based cards, we cannot guarantee that products other than a licensed SD card will work. The Wii mini does not support the use of an SD... KA ID: 2516 Meta-Answer ID: 2515

  2. How to Move Data From the Wii to an SD Card

     In this article, you'll learn how to move Wii Console save data to an SD Card. Note Some developers may choose to block the transfer of save files to an SD Card for specific games. Additionally, some games may only transfer partial save data. Virtual Console games have two... KA ID: 2709 Meta-Answer ID: 2708

  3. How to View Nintendo GameCube Memory Card Data

     In this article, you'll learn how to view Nintendo GameCube memory card data. Only Wii consoles with model number RVL-001 can use Nintendo GameCube Memory Cards. Complete these steps Insert the Nintendo GameCube Memory Card you wish to view into one of the Nintendo GameCube... KA ID: 2804 Meta-Answer ID: 2803

  4. How to Launch a Wii Channel or Game from the SD Card Menu

     In this article, you'll learn how to launch a Wii channel or game from the SD Card Menu. Note Game save data must be on the Wii console (not on the SD Card) in order to be recognized by its associated game. If an updated version of a Wii Channel or game is redownloaded, the older version... KA ID: 2728 Meta-Answer ID: 2727

  5. How to Move Save Data From an SD Card to the Wii

     In this article, you'll learn how to move save data from an SD Card to the Wii Console. Note Only one save file is allowed per game, so moving a save file is only possible if there is no existing save data for the game already on the Wii Console, or if the save file has been deleted... KA ID: 2711 Meta-Answer ID: 2710

  6. How to Delete Wii Console Data

     In this article, you'll learn how to delete data from the Wii Console. Complete these steps Access the Wii Data Management screen. Select Save Data. Select Wii. Select the tab labeled Wii at the top of the screen to view the data stored on the Wii console. Select the... KA ID: 2708 Meta-Answer ID: 2707

  7. How to Delete a Channel

     In this article, you'll learn how to delete a channel from the Wii Console Memory. Note Deleting a channel does not delete any game licenses or save information. Some Pre-installed Channels cannot be deleted. Complete these steps Select the Wii Options button. Select Data... KA ID: 4256 Meta-Answer ID: 4255

  8. How to Save Games or Channels to an SD Card

     In this article, you'll learn how to save games or channels to an SD Card. Important Copied Virtual Console or WiiWare games can only be played on the Wii console they were originally downloaded on. Wii Menu 4.0 or higher is needed. The Wii mini does not support the use of... KA ID: 2786 Meta-Answer ID: 2785

  9. How to Copy Save Data to the Wii from an SD Card

     In this article, you'll learn how to copy save data from an SD Card to the Wii Console. Note Only one save file is allowed per game, so copying a save file is only possible if there is no existing save data for the game already on the Wii Console, or if the save file has been deleted... KA ID: 2723 Meta-Answer ID: 2722

  10. Can I Transfer Game Content from an SD Card to Another Wii Console or Person?

     Game files that have been downloaded from the Wii Shop can be stored on an SD card, but cannot be played on another Wii console. However, game save files that are stored on an SD card can be used on... KA ID: 2518 Meta-Answer ID: 2517
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