Author Topic: Wii don't need a hard drive. (Read 25322 times)

UncleBob · « **Reply #75 on:** May 22, 2008, 09:59:09 PM »

Quote from: insanolord on May 22, 2008, 05:06:46 PM

I need those ports for my GameCube memory cards, the ones for the games I almost never play anymore. Also, didn't you say that disc thing said there was a limit to how big GC memory cards could be?

The limit was to the size of GameCube Memory Cards that the GameCube could read... there's no saying what the limits to the Wii are...

animecyberrat · « **Reply #76 on:** May 22, 2008, 10:05:18 PM »

isn't it based on the same technology though? I know you can manage the GC memory cards from the Wii menu but can the Wii access the data on them or do they work the same as the SD card, cuz that goes back to the same dilemma we have been in from day one.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #77 on:** May 22, 2008, 10:17:53 PM »

They are both flash based yes. Both capable of being very fast. Different hardware is the only catch there.

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #78 on:** May 22, 2008, 10:34:59 PM »

Quote from: insanolord on May 22, 2008, 07:13:36 PM

Quote from: MADONNA DYNOMITE on May 22, 2008, 06:22:27 PM
The SD card slot is intolerably slow. It takes like 5 seconds to delete a 1-block save file after clicking "yes".

Wii storage is doomed.

As I've said before, possibly in this very thread, when you load an mp3 to listen to in Excite Truck you pick one from the list and it starts playing almost immediately, I don't think the problem with the speed of the SD card reader is the hardware itself.

That's just reading the mp3, though. The read and write speed are different things, and if the write speed is horrendously slow that could pose a problem for games that need to deal with lots of data in a rapid fashion.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #79 on:** May 22, 2008, 11:40:51 PM »

The read speed is all you need, the writing is all done to the save file which would still be on the internal memory.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #80 on:** October 12, 2008, 06:53:10 PM »

This is a nice trick to make the wii think your 4 gig sd card is a 2 gig card

bustin98 · « **Reply #81 on:** October 12, 2008, 07:41:50 PM »

That traitor Strell is in that thread. BURN IT! But copy the good info from it first...

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #82 on:** October 12, 2008, 07:46:22 PM »

OMG he is. I just looked at the first page.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #83 on:** October 12, 2008, 07:55:12 PM »

Quote from: Maxi on October 12, 2008, 06:53:10 PM

This is a nice trick to make the wii think your 4 gig sd card is a 2 gig card

Not true. His first 2GB card was just a slow card.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #84 on:** October 12, 2008, 08:04:38 PM »

Could you try this out Pro? See if it works.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #85 on:** October 12, 2008, 09:52:13 PM »

Quote from: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 12, 2008, 07:55:12 PM

Quote from: Maxi on October 12, 2008, 06:53:10 PM
This is a nice trick to make the wii think your 4 gig sd card is a 2 gig card

Not true. His first 2GB card was just a slow card.

That only matters in the context of the speed increases he claimed, you can still trick the Wii into using an SD card with twice the capacity as is usually allowed. Of course I don't think even I have enough VC/WiiWare games that I'd need more than 2 gigs, even with my homebrew stuff, at least at this point.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #86 on:** October 13, 2008, 12:52:02 AM »

That's actually a pretty cool trick, but it's just as effective to buy 2 2GB SD cards, and cheaper too. I hope Nintendo updates the ISO to allow SDHC, especially since an 8GB SDHC card is $25 at Office Depot (might be Staples).

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #87 on:** October 13, 2008, 01:46:05 AM »

Just as effective, but not nearly as convenient.

Flames_of_chaos · « **Reply #88 on:** October 13, 2008, 06:40:32 AM »

25 for a 8GB card? I bought my 8GB SD card for 17.99 at amazon for my digital camcorder that's SDHD compatible.

Insano -

That trick isn't really convenient as well since you have to juggle around files and do more things instead of just inserting the SD card and enjoying. 2GB is a lot for the Wii, I used up 500 - 600 MB on my SD card with about more than 60 VC and Wiiware combined and I still have a little over 10,000 blocks open on my SD.

Pale · « **Reply #89 on:** October 13, 2008, 10:06:03 AM »

It's more convenient AFTER you've filled up a 4 gig card... but yeah, the process involves the computer a lot.

I wonder what would happen if you filled the straggling 2 gigs up with photos... would they be visible in the photo channel?

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #90 on:** October 13, 2008, 03:12:46 PM »

Quote from: insanolord on October 13, 2008, 01:46:05 AM

Just as effective, but not nearly as convenient.

It's also more convenient to have two 2GB SD cards when one of them croaks (lose half your treasures), than to have that 4GB card and have that one croak (lose all your treasures) in the context of backed up save games.

But I backup my saves on PC once in a while anyway. hawt cutscenes <3

Knoxxville · « **Reply #91 on:** October 15, 2008, 07:29:27 PM »

Hey guys, long time no see! I am *the* Knoxximus who wrote the FAQ. I hope you guys find it somewhat useful!

And yeah, my 2GB card sucked HARD...the important thing is that you can eventually realize the full potential of a 4GB SD.

And yes, if you filled it with photos, you could view them in the Photo Channel. If you filled it with music, you could use those in games that support custom soundtracks.

And as long as you make a quick backup of your card whenever you adjust something, you should be fine.

I also updated the thread with a program where you can custom make a blank file whatever size you need to cut down the time it takes to maximize your card! ^_^

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #92 on:** October 15, 2008, 07:50:07 PM »

I think I remember you from some past posts that I read.I am new to the forums.I joined back in January.As you can tell from my title I am the news dude.I bring news to the site.I started doing this because back when I joined it took a while for the front page to update.Recently we got more staff members.So I have been doing less.

Are you going to stick around here?Ask if Strell is going to come back.

Morari · « **Reply #93 on:** October 15, 2008, 07:53:58 PM »

Quote from: Brandogg on October 13, 2008, 12:52:02 AM

That's actually a pretty cool trick, but it's just as effective to buy 2 2GB SD cards, and cheaper too. I hope Nintendo updates the ISO to allow SDHC, especially since an 8GB SDHC card is $25 at Office Depot (might be Staples).

Staples has their 8GB SanDisk SD and Micro SD cards on sale for $24 this week. They also have the 8GB SanDis Micro Cruzers for the same price--I couldn't resist picking one of those up, as my last UFD was a lame 1GB PNY Attache that quickly lost the cap.

Knoxxville · « **Reply #94 on:** October 15, 2008, 07:55:37 PM »

Quote from: Maxi on October 15, 2008, 07:50:07 PM

I think I remember you from some past posts that I read.I am new to the forums.I joined back in January.As you can tell from my title I am the news dude.I bring news to the site.I started doing this because back when I joined it took a while for the front page to update.Recently we got more staff members.So I have been doing less.

Are you going to stick around here?Ask if Strell is going to come back.

I hope to be around more often...I was here all the time when it was Planet Gamecube. Is IanSane still around? That was the DUDE! If you would like, you could make a news post about the 4GB trick. I've already been dugg, and trust me, it is legit and works like a charm!

Here a link to the Digg post:

http://digg.com/nintendo/The_Inclusive_4GB_SD_Card_Workaround_Solution_for_Wii

Nice meeting you, and I'll pass the message on to Strell!

Knoxxville · « **Reply #95 on:** October 15, 2008, 07:56:48 PM »

Quote from: Morari on October 15, 2008, 07:53:58 PM

Quote from: Brandogg on October 13, 2008, 12:52:02 AM
That's actually a pretty cool trick, but it's just as effective to buy 2 2GB SD cards, and cheaper too. I hope Nintendo updates the ISO to allow SDHC, especially since an 8GB SDHC card is $25 at Office Depot (might be Staples).

Staples has their 8GB SanDisk SD and Micro SD cards on sale for $24 this week. They also have the 8GB SanDis Micro Cruzers for the same price--I couldn't resist picking one of those up, as my last UFD was a lame 1GB PNY Attache that quickly lost the cap.

That would be a SDHC card, which is incompatible with the Wii.

Morari · « **Reply #96 on:** October 15, 2008, 08:02:25 PM »

I'm aware of that. The quote from Brandogg specified as much anyway.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #97 on:** October 15, 2008, 08:15:15 PM »

Yes Ian is still here. Was he as grumpy as he is now?

Since you posted it here I don't see a reason to post it again.I will let the staff know though.I think I will let Kairon know.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #98 on:** October 15, 2008, 08:27:46 PM »

OK I submited the news. I told the staff to give you full credit.

Knoxxville · « **Reply #99 on:** October 15, 2008, 08:48:32 PM »

Quote from: Maxi on October 15, 2008, 08:27:46 PM

OK I submited the news. I told the staff to give you full credit.

Ahhhhhhh....the Zentraedi Warlord is still here. His Lordship knows me well. ^_^

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