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Wii - generic info roundup (battery life, transfer info, manuals and more)

by rawmeatcowboy
08 November 2012
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GamePad

- 3 to 5 hours on a charge
- this will depend on what functions you're using
- 2.5 hours to completely refill the battery

Internal storage

- cannot be removed

The SD Card Situation

- SD cards - up to 2 GB
- SDHC cards - up to 32 GB
- will not support SDXC or "UHS-type" cards
- if you use a Micro or Mini SD card, you'll need an adapter
- possible that larger SDHC cards might work

Pro Controller

- will last up to 80 hours on one charge
- recharging the device will take 4.5 hours

Turning on the System

- Turn on via button on Wii U or GamePad button
- can use without turning on TV
- can turn on TV via GamePad
- access the GamePad and turn on your Wii U through the controller's touch screen

The Wii Application

- to play Wii Virtual Console, WiiWare or original Wii software, you'll need to access the Wii application from your main Wii U interface
- you'll need to use the Wii remote to navigate this environment
- WiiConnect24 functionality will not work

Wii U Accounts

- system supports up to 12 user accounts per system
- Save data, game logs and times and 'other information' is stored for each account

Transferring from Wii to Wii U


- can only do the transfer once
- leftover Wii points, Miis and any other downloadable content gets transferred as well

Digital manual

- comes with print manual
- also includes digital manual embedded in system itself
- this is accessible through the home screen

Link