Wii U Storage Details Info

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osed125 said:

superchunk said:
"Drives that require more than USB 2.0 connections might not work properly with Wii U. Drives that have two USB connectors will work, however."

That part is not correct. It was in reference to powering the USB drive through the USB only. If you only use one USB then it might not get powered, i.e. work. If you plug it into an outlet it will definitely work with one USB or if the drive is the "Y-Type" and uses two USBs it will definitely work. Can be USB2 or 3.

That's a really weird choice, most external HDD that I've seen have only 1 USB port. Haven't seen any external HDD (that goes below 1 TB) that can be plug into an outlet or have a "Y-type" port.

Some older models that are USB powered came with the Y plug to ensure enough power draw.  It's likely that if it works with your PC, it should work with the Wii U.  Some USB controllers are different but usually not in that regards.  Though there is one USB controller, I forget who provides it, that intentionally reduces the available power draw by design but it's rarely used.

The power light on the unit will tell you if you're getting enough power.   If not, most electronics stores sell them pretty cheap.