Nintendo Support

What Data is Transferred During a Wii to Wii U System Transfer?

The following is transferred during the system transfer process between a Wii and a Wii U:

  • Wii Software Save Data.

  • WiiWare and Save Data.

  • Virtual Console titles and Save Data.

  • Add-on Content.

  • Wii Points.

    • These points will be combined with the points on the target Wii U system, but cannot exceed a combined point total that would exceed 10,000 Wii Points.

  • Wii Shop Channel Account Activity.

  • Mii Characters.

  • Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection data.

The following is NOT transferred during the system transfer process between a Wii and a Wii U:

  • Data from Wii settings.

  • Preinstalled WiiWare software and preinstalled Virtual Console titles.

  • Software and save data for which transfer is not permitted, such as WiiConnect24 data.

  • Software that is present on both consoles.

    • While the software will not overwrite what is already on the target Wii U system, the new save data will overwrite what is on the Wii U.

  • Nintendo GameCube Game Disc save data.

Additional Information:

  • All data that can be transferred will be transferred at one time. You cannot select what data is transferred.

  • Any software or save data that exists on an SD Card from the source Wii console cannot be transferred directly.

    • For save data, transfer it from the SD Card to the source Wii console before performing the transfer.

    • For software, either transfer it back to the source Wii console before performing the transfer, or redownload it after the transfer using the Wii Shop Channel on the target Wii U console's Wii Menu.

  • Mii characters are moved to the Mii Channel, accessed from the Wii Menu application on the Wii U console.

  • WiiConnect24 functionality is not supported on the Wii U. You will not be able to use features that require WiiConnect24 after the transfer.

  • Depending on the software, some features may be limited after the transfer.