Backing up Memory

qwertplaywert

so im sending my wii console back to nintendo tomorrow for repairs, and was wondering,in case they erase it,is there any way i can backup my game saves to an sd memory card ?
ive tryed but dont have a clue

Killaqueen!!!

I don't know how you would go about backing up data but have you tried calling the Nintendo customer care? They probably charge a ridiculous amount for the call, but I was flicking through the booklet that came with my Wii and it said if you have any problems, don't send it back to the shop you got it from, call customer care, because you will lose all your saved data.

That might suggest that you can't backup your data....(?)

qwertplaywert

i did ring nintendo customer care[had to hold for 50 minutes] and they send send it back to them[just console] but i dont wanna risk losing my game save data.
btw does anyone know how much the call actually costs?

Creamy Goodness

qwertplaywert wrote:

i did ring nintendo customer care[had to hold for 50 minutes] and they send send it back to them[just console] but i dont wanna risk losing my game save data.
btw does anyone know how much the call actually costs?

what kind of number was it? did it not say beside the number it normally does?

qwertplaywert

so no one has a clue how to do this?[backup memory]

AceCard Jones

Can't you just back up game saves to an SD card?
GAME are selling the 1GB SD card for €30.

qwertplaywert

er......i have a sd card[1gb] but im asking HOW to back up games

qwertplaywert

you need to download the update to do it i just found out.............

can you download the update anywhere on line?
i cant connect my wii to the interweb......no bb

dimerocks

i think you can alright. Go to the wii setup screen, it's one of the links in the bottom left. then go to memory with the sd card in. You should be able to click on the save files and press copy and it will ask you if you want them copied to the memory card. You can't do it for any VC games hough but your account has them registered so you can redownload them as often as you like.

qwertplaywert

when i go to the gamesaves section,the only option is erase

Andrew76

qwertplaywert wrote:

when i go to the gamesaves section,the only option is erase

Have you got the SD inserted into the Wii at this stage? You should get Copy/Erase options. Wii -> Data Management -> Save Data.

qwertplaywert

no......ive looked on the net in last few hours...........apperently you need the firmware update for the copy option to appear

qwertplaywert

might be new hope..............http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wii/en_na/sdCards.jsp#appear

at this site it says:
Can't Write to SD Cards
Wii allows you to save game progress and other data right to the console's internal memory. An SD card is not required. However, we understand that players may want to use an SD Card to back up their data.

To write to an SD Card, the Wii console requires a downloaded update. To download updates you will need to connect your Wii to the internet. For information on how, please click here.

Please note, without the update, you can still transfer data off an SD card for use in the Photo Channel. This allows you to view your images, movies, and listen to mp3 files.

If you wish to use an SD Card as a storage device, but are unable to connect your Wii console online or have no plans to do so, please call 1-800-255-3700 for available options.



that number.............what ajustments would need to be made to be callable from ireland?

Andrew76

Have you updated your Wii at all? I mean, it's not a recent firmware updated thats needed - i've been able to copy to SD practically from launch. V strange if you're not getting the option, assuming the Wii isn't having any problems recognising the card itself.

KdjaCL

Can you not bring the wii to a mates house with internet?


kdjac

qwertplaywert

nop..........none of my friends bar 1 has broaband,and they dont have a wireless router

norrie rugger

ffs
only 2 gig and under cards. i havea 4 gig card

qwertplaywert

huh?

Krusty_Clown

1Gb SD cards are very cheap these days.. Around 12 euro delivered from 7 Day Shop. If you buy a few and sell them on to your mates (sharing the postage cost) the cost comes down significantly..

I bought four recently (worked out at 8 euro each), and have been handing them out for Digital Cameras, Vista ReadyBoost, and of course the Wii..

Krusty_Clown

qwertplaywert: Unless you can install that update, forget about it..
Where do you live? Maybe someone who lives nearby can help?

*Edit* - Ahhh... Dundalk... Any other Wii players in the Dundalk area want to let Qwert get his Wii online to process an update?

qwertplaywert

aye
digiweb are coming out soon hopefully bb so hopefully update then