How to transfer content from a wii to a wii u nintendo support. Transfer between wii u consoles shown within system transfer wait a moment while the wii u checks for the latest system updates and data required for the transfer. I plan on buying the black wii yes, nintendo will transfer yourwii number onto another wii free of charge you will need to send in both machines. Transfer game disk to console memory posted in wii u games and software. Although there is an icon on the wii menu for the wii system transfer tool, it is not the actual tool.
Rated 4 out of 5 by bunnyboy4ever from i see why its considered the best in the series. If nintendo wanted to honor 3ds and wii u digital licenses on the. The wii system transfer tool displayed as a downloaded channel on the wii menu you can download the tool to the system memory or an sd card. Content from the source console, including any users, nintendo network ids, save data, and digital content, will replace that on the target console. I wish it was the case but nintendo hasnt ported any gamecube games to the virtual console on any system. If you buy botw digitally for wii u, youre buying a license the right to use the game on that console, not the right to use the game on any platform. Wait for the data to transfer while watching the pikmin animation unfortunately, they dont have a time limit like in. Until then, players can still redownload and transfer wii shop games to wii u, and all wiiware and virtual console titles purchased from the service will still be.
Wii u gamepad charger, ac power adapter charger for nintendo wii u gamepad remote controller. On the wii u console, start the wii menu application and select the wii system transfer tool that you previously downloaded. From within the system settings of the original console, use the option to transfer your user and save data for each account you wish to transfer. The wii u to wii u system transfer feature, implemented with the system update released july 21st, 2014, allows you to transfer content from one wii u to another wii u. As for wup decrypt, it sounds like you decrypting the wud files, which are the ready to install files, like the ones you got the usb helper. If i own a wii u and a 3ds, are the consoles joined by a single nintendo id. Can i transfer wii virtual console games to a wii u. How to transfer content from a wii to a wii u nintendo. Nintendo eshop gift cards official site buy codes online. Is it possible to transfer virtual console games,saves, and downloaded content to another wii. Nintendo bewijst dat oude games alleen dankzij piraterij bewaard. Breath of the wild game packs countless hours of play into a vast world of discovery.
Please refer to the user manual for more information on this feature. Why youll never be able to transfer your nintendo 3ds or wii. This means it will be queued to download automatically. Mayflash gamecube controller adapter for wii u, pc usb and switch, 4 port. Please make sure that you are logged into the correct nintendo account when purchasing or redeeming a game. On the wii, open the shop channel and download the transfer app. Its a shame too since i want to play these games but i was born when the gamecube came out. Content from the source console, including any users, nintendo network ids, save data, and digital content, will replace that on the target console as part of the system transfer process. How to dump a wii u digital version i bought from eshop.
So say you play twilight princess on your gamecube, and you want to transfer it to your wii u. Follow the onscreen directions and transfer the sd card to the wii when prompted. Specifically for the wii u, since all memory cards are virtual, i prefer to set the block size to 1019. All content from the white wii will be removed and youll be given a new wii number for that machine. Do not turn off the power or return to the wii menu. How to transfer wii u games to the nintendo switch. Handle all your nintendo wii business before its online store closes.
Wii u to wii u system transfer faq and overview asistencia. On the target wii u, wait while the console connects to the internet. Certain games, if available on wii u vc too, can also be upgraded for a reduced price if you already bought them on wii vc. Digital eshop purchases will be tied to nintendo accounts and users can re download previously owned content to the switch. Wetransfer is the simplest way to send your files around the world. Important after completing the transfer, relink the old nintendo network ids that previously existed on the target console, then go to the eshop and download all the games that were. Okay, before anyone goes you should keep it, bayonetta 2 is coming soon. But what if you want to send a mii back to the wii. A few questions on wii u and previous console games digital backwards compatibility on switch. How to transfer your wii data to the wii u game informer. Digital wii u games on switch nintendo switch forum page 1. You can also select transfer your save data if you. How to transfer content between two wii u consoles nintendo.
My understanding is that they are tied to the console. Boot gcmm and dump just twilight princess should show up as a. The reason they need the old one is because they will be asking for the consoles serial number and such. Digital game licenses are now bound to nintendo accounts instead of platforms, meaning users can redownload previously purchased virtual console content and dlc to the nintendo switch. As part of a system transfer, yes you need the wii as well. Is it possible to play mario kart double dash on wii u. Submitter gregoryrasputin submitted 01262017 category wii u developer hikari06. Nov 29, 2012 transfer game disk to console memory posted in wii u games and software. I have wind water hd full game download and mario 3d world save data i have that on disc. Start the wii u transfer tool and follow the onscreen instructions. The wii u transfer tool selected in the wii shop channel. So i bought a used wiiu a few years ago that never really worked well, though i could put up with it for smash bros.
Digital game purchases and code redemptions are final, and cannot be transferred to a different nintendo account. On wii, which has added new titles to its store every week since 2006, nintendo customers can. That being said, wii u games could be made to be playable on the switch but itd take a. Right now i already have the wii u common key, the games title key, and the. Download the wii system transfer tool on the wii u console by clicking the transfer tool icon on the wii menu and following the onscreen instructions. The nintendo switch doesnt have a slot that will fit 3ds cartridges or wii u discs, and transferring the licenses into digital form would just lead to the same problems as stated above. May 12, 2017 the nintendo switch doesnt have a slot that will fit 3ds cartridges or wii u discs, and transferring the licenses into digital form would just lead to the same problems as stated above.
Part of the wii shop channel, the virtual console offered a way to enjoy. Submitter gregoryrasputin submitted 01262017 category wii u. Content from the source console, including any users, nintendo network ids, save data, and. Its a one way transfer, noa product marketing manager bill trinen told joystiq. The reason for this, is that 3ds and wii u miis have features that do not exist on the wii, such as additional hairstyles.
You will need to sync a wii remote to the wii u console in order to proceed. Nintendo launched the wii in 2006, and with it came the virtual console. So i have a wii u with multipe digital games linked to a nnid. To initiate the transfer, download the wii u transfer tool app from the shop channel on the wii and the eshop on the wii u. Wii u how to purchase and download content youtube. Jul 18, 2014 okay, before anyone goes you should keep it, bayonetta 2 is coming soon. From here select wii system transfer from the wii menu app. Once you receive the confirmation message data has been moved to the sd card, continue the process from the target consoles gamepad.
Nintendo 3ds and wii u games purchased through nintendo eshop do not carry. You need atleast a 512mb sd card, and both consoles plugged into your tv aswell as both consoles on. Can i transfer virtual console purchases from wii to wii u. The eshop doesnt care who tries to download a game, just that they have. My wii u is unhooked, but i believe if its a digital game that youll have an icon such as mario kart 8 with the file size listed. If i buy super mario bros 3 on the wii u, can i play it on my 3ds. On wii, start the wii shop channel and download the wii u transfer tool from the channels section.
I plan to possibly upgrade to 32 gb it wont cost me much, as im selling my current one. You can organise data to transfer content between the wii u system memory and external usb storage media. In fact, when a usb device is connected, the system will automatically download to the usb device. But still be able to download my games on his wiiu. Transfer game disk to console memory wii u games and. Why youll never be able to transfer your nintendo 3ds or. Oct 19, 2015 the wii u to wii u system transfer feature, implemented with the system update released july 21st, 2014, allows you to transfer content from one wii u to another wii u.
In february they said that they didnt make backwards compatibility available because they might port more games to the switch, which translates to, we wont spend any big money developing new games, but fanboys will fawn over how many new titles the switch is getting and. Last day to buy wii shop channel games before it shuts. Otherwise, given how cumbersome it is to transfer 100s gbs worth of data on 32, 64, or 128gb sd cards is, im surprised the original coders of wup installer didnt just design it to use the other usb ports on the wii u, in which case you can use any size hard drive you want. How to transfer wii u games to the nintendo switch youtube. Can you transfer wii u digital games to the nintendo switch. Put the card back into the wii u, confirm the message, and select transfer. That makes it an ideal foundation for more adventures. Continue on the target wii u and transfer the sd card data.
This data cannot be transferred back to the wii from the wii u, so be sure you want to transfer it before you begin. Transfer digital purchases from one wii u to another. Why youll never be able to transfer your nintendo 3ds or wii u. Gci file, create a save file on your wii u by just booting up twilight princess once. You can download the tool to the system memory or an sd card. But i dont see any mentions about wii u and 3ds cross compatibility and account intertwinings. Launch the wii u system transfer application, and follow the instructions. So now that we got that out of the way, i have some questions re. The wii u, a successor to nintendos wii, may not have been as innovative or popular, but it contains the wii menu, a legacy wii emulator that lets you run old wii software, discbased and digital. Apr 06, 2020 digital game licenses are now bound to nintendo accounts instead of platforms, meaning users can re download previously purchased virtual console content and dlc to the nintendo switch. The network services may permit you to transfer some or all of your data, information, account balances, and digital content between nintendo devices that you own, or between your network accounts. The game isnt limited to the nintendo account that made the purchase.
Jun 07, 2016 launch the wii u system transfer application, and follow the instructions. Browse and buy digital games on the nintendo game store, and automatically download them to your nintendo switch, nintendo 3ds system or wii u console. Jan 30, 2019 nintendo launched the wii in 2006, and with it came the virtual console. I know you can pay to upgrade a wii console game to a wii u for a nominal fee. After the video completes, wait for the source wii u to connect to the internet. When prompted, remove the sd card and leave the wii u console in its current state. How to transfer from wii to wii u wii u support nintendo. Transfers your wii data from your wii to your wii u. What you should know though is that on wii u a digital download game dlc is always bundled with the saved game data. Nintendo wont make you rebuy eshop games on the switch. I skipped wii u and was looking forward to getting switch, but by toddler will now have to wait 9. Like all modernday gaming machines, wii and dsi can download games directly from an online store. Nnid transfer to a different wiiu with other users.
Content from the source console, including any users, nintendo network ids, save. Activate them on both consoles and follow the instructions. No more rebuying virtual console games or paying fees to transfer licenses between consoles. Once the new wii u has your old id restored properly, you will need to re download everything. The nintendo eshop cards are a good way to buy new digital games.
My boy just asked if its a good idea to do a wii to wii u transfer as the wii is modded, good question i said but i dont know lol now does this transfer data like game saves or allow you to use the wii remotes and sensor bar without having to sync etc. During the system transfer process, any content that was downloaded on the source wii u will be added to download manager on the target wii u. I do think they will let us transfer the games to the wiis successor but you cant do it to a current wii. About as impossible as transferring a mii from a 3ds to a wii is. Can i copy a game disk to the consoles memory so i dont need to load the disk to play the game. Aug 18, 2014 important after completing the transfer, relink the old nintendo network ids that previously existed on the target console, then go to the eshop and download all the games that were. My roommate also has a wiiu, he bought his new and it works great. This is the most interesting of the four original smb platformers. Data cannot be transferred from the wii u to the wii either, so any virtual console purchases that you have on wii u cannot be transferred to wii. Can you transfer wii u digital games to the nintendo. Find out how you can transfer games purchased on the wii u s virtual console to the the brandnew nintendo switch, the home consolehandheld hybrid.
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