Transferring Software And Data; Transferable Data; Preparing For The Transfer; Transfer Procedure - Nintendo Wii U Operation Manual

Transferring Software and Data

Data saved on a Wii console, such as software and save data,
can be transferred (moved) to a Wii U console .
· Data will be deleted from the Wii console once transferred .
· You cannot transfer data from a Wii U console to a Wii console .
Once data has been transferred to a Wii U console, it cannot be
returned to a Wii console .
You will need the following to perform a transfer:
Wii U console pack and Wii console pack
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z separately-sold SD / SDHC Memory Card (with at least 512MB of free space)
(hereafter referred to as "SD Card")
z broadband internet environment (see
· For more information about connecting a Wii console to the internet, refer to the Wii Operations Manual –
Channels & Settings .

Transferable Data

The data listed below will be transferred as a set . You cannot select individual items to transfer, nor can you
transfer any other kinds of data, such as save data for Nintendo GameCube™ software .
Wii Software
Wii Shop Channel
Other
If the save data has been moved to an SD Card, please move it back to the Wii console before starting the transfer .
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Any software that came pre-installed on your Wii console cannot be transferred .
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3 The Wii Points balance will be added to the Wii U console's Wii Shop Channel balance . You cannot perform
a transfer if the total balance would exceed 10,000 Wii Points .
4 The Mii characters will be moved to the Mii Channel on the Wii U console's Wii Menu .
Software on the Wii console that has been deleted or moved to an SD Card
The Wii Shop Channel account activity will be moved to the Wii Shop Channel on the Wii Menu of the
Wii U console . If you have deleted any software acquired through the Wii Shop Channel or moved it
to an SD Card, please redownload it (free of charge) from the Wii Shop Channel on the Wii U console .
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Quick Start Guide, "Internet Settings")
Save data for Wii software
z 1
z WiiWare™ and save data
1, 2
Virtual Console™ titles and save data
z 1, 2
z Add-on content for software
z Wii Points 3
Wii Shop Channel account activity
z
Mii characters
z 4

Preparing for the Transfer

Connection Check
Check the connection between the Wii U console, the Wii console and the Sensor Bar, and check each
console's internet connectivity .
Example: A connected TV .
Sensor Bar
Wii console
Wii AV cable etc
Linking a Nintendo Network ID
You must link a Nintendo Network ID (p . 19) before transferring
data . You can check whether one has been linked by the Mii icon
in the upper left corner of the Wii U Menu screen .
: If the background of the Mii icon is blue, then a Nintendo
Network ID has been linked and you can continue with
the transfer procedure .
: If the background of the Mii icon is grey, then a Nintendo
Network ID has not yet been linked . Touch the user Mii
and link a Nintendo Network ID (see Wii U Electronic
Manual, "User Settings") .

Transfer Procedure

When both consoles are connected to the TV, change the TV's input to operate the Wii U and Wii in turn .
· If you are alternately connecting the Wii and Wii U consoles to the TV using one AV cable, switch the AV cable
between consoles when swapping the SD Card .
· Do not remove the SD Card, turn either of the consoles off or disconnect AC adapters while data is being saved
or loaded . Doing so could cause damage to the devices and/or data loss .
Select the Wii Menu icon from the
Wii U Menu .
Wii U console
HDMI cable etc
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