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The type of memory card you can use will depend on the type of data you intend on saving or loading. Please choose below:

 

The Wii console has built-in system memory for saving Wii game data, system settings, Virtual Console games, and Wii Channel data. However, in the event you wish to save to an external device (for instance, to free up some of the system memory), you can use an SD Memory Card.

SD Memory Cards

SD Cards are used in many digital cameras and cell phones, and for data storage on PCs. The Wii console only accepts SD memory cards, including miniSD and microSD when used with their respective adapters.

An SD memory card can be used to store Wii-related data such as game save information, certain data from the Wii Channel applications, and to transfer compatible data (such as digital photos and MP3s) to the Wii console from other devices.

 
 
SD Card
miniSD Card
and Adapter
microSD Card
and Adapter

  • To use an SD Card, open the SD Card Slot cover on the front of the console and insert the SD Card.

  • For information on viewing your SD card's photos with the Wii console, click here.

  • For information on saving Wii console data to an SD Card, click here.

    • Thinking about purchasing an SD Card?
    If you are thinking of purchasing a new SD Card or having difficulty with an SD Card you already own? There are a few requirements you should know about:

    • The Wii console is only compatible with SD Cards that are 2 GB (Gigabyte) or less. Cards with a capacity higher than 2 GB will likely not work with the Wii console.

    • The speed at which the Wii console can transfer information will vary based on the card being used. The Wii console is capable of reading from an SD card at up to 20 MB per second. The Wii console is capable of writing to an SD card at up to 6.7 MB per second.

      The slower of the two components will determine the actual speed. For example, if the SD card is only capable of 900 KB per second, the console won't be able to go any higher. Likewise, if an SD card is capable of faster speeds than the console, the rate will remain at the Wii console's maximum.

     

    Photos not appearing when viewed in Wii Photo Channel?
    There are some digital cameras that are known to be incompatible with the Wii console. When viewing photos taken by an incompatible camera, the pictures will appears as a "?" mark in the Wii Photo Channel. For a list of cameras known to be incompatible, click here.

 

 

Using Nintendo GameCube Memory Cards

Note: Nintendo GameCube memory cards can only be used to save game information for Nintendo GameCube Game Discs.

  • To use a Nintendo GameCube Memory Card, open the slot cover and insert the Memory Card, with the label of the Memory Card facing towards the top or right side of the Wii console.