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SD and SDHC Cards

SD and SDHC Cards are used for data storage in many digital cameras, cell phones, and PCs. The Wii console accepts SD Cards. Get Wii Menu 4.0 and get the ability to use SDHC (SD High Capacity) Cards with your Wii console with a maximum capacity of 32 GB! MiniSD and microSD Cards can be used with the Wii when they use their respective adapters.

 

  
 
SD/SDHC Card
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An SD and SDHC* 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/AACs) to the Wii console from other devices. If you have Wii Menu 4.0, you'll get the SD Card Menu which will allow you to launch games and Wii Channels directly from the SD Card Menu.

*In order to use SDHC (SD High Capacity) Cards you will need to ensure that the Wii Menu version of your console is 4.0 or higher. Click here for more information.

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Related Topics:
Managing Your Wii Console's Available Memory Space
Using the SD Card Menu

 

 

 

 

    Using an SD or SDHC Card

  • To use an SD or SDHC Card, power off the Wii console and open the SD Card Slot cover on the front of the console and insert the card.

  • For information on using the SD Card Menu to launch games or Wii Channels, click here.

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

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

    • Not getting an SD Card to appear as a storage option when inserted? Click here for assistance.

     

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Making sure your SD or SDHC Card is compatible

Not all SD and SDHC Cards are compatible with the Wii console. Please read the following:

  • If you have not yet updated your Wii console to Wii Menu 4.0 (how to) or higher, then your 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 if it has not been updated to 4.0 or higher.

  • If you have updated your Wii console to Wii Menu 4.0 (how to) or higher, then your Wii console is compatible with SD Cards that are 2 GB (Gigabyte) or less, and is also compatible with SDHC Cards up to 32 GB. SD Cards with a capacity higher than 2 GB, and SDHC Cards with a capacity higher than 32 GB, will likely not work with the Wii console.

  • Cards with a slow speed may experience slow transfer time when loading files, or may not work at all. Slow transfer times can also occur with cards that have a great number of files on them.

  • While any SD Card with the above specifications may work, Nintendo has licensed specific SD Cards for use with the Wii console. You can identify these cards by the Nintendo Seal on the packaging of the SD Card. The following is a list of known licensed SD Cards and their manufacturers.

    The Official Nintendo Seal

    • Please note that even with a compatible SD Card, some devices may create image or movie files that are not compatible with the Wii Console. Click here for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

File types compatible with the Photo Channel

The Photo Channel can display or play files in the following formats and sizes:

  • Image Files:
    Format: JPEG, baseline only
    Size: Up to 8192x8192

  • Video Files:
    File format: Quicktime (motion JPEG) format (MOV)
      AVI (Motion JPEG) format (AVI)

  • Audio Files:
    on Photo Channel 1.0 MP3 format
    on Photo Channel 1.1 AAC format (extension .MP4, .m4a audio files)

    (More information on Photo Channel 1.0 and Photo Channel 1.1)

    • Please Note the Following:

    • Some files in the above formats may not work with the Photo Channel.
    • The audio components of some video files may not be playable.
    • Using an SD Card with slow transfer speed may result in longer load times or irregular video playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Known Compatible Devices

Even with a compatible SD Card (read more), some devices may create image or movie files that are not compatible with the Wii Console. We have tested many devices for compatibility with the Wii Console. Please use the links below to view devices we know to likely be compatible with the Wii console: