Hi guys´n´gals !. I´m a noob,so please,don´t throw rotten eggs on me here fellows.
I´m really into the idea of sucking out the most absolute amount of storage capacity on my 1st generation Wii console.-But i´ve been searching the net for weeks now for consistent and correct "basics",that is necessary for me to put together knowledge enough to purchase the right external harddrive/s,and moving on to a stage of actually beginning with the work(meaning: the tutorials !). As i went along,i´ve found that pure and clean facts are very time consuming to collect(where,for example Google,doesn´t seem to fully understand the profound difference between Wii and Wii U !). Contradicting information is a bitch also,and extremely time consuming. And It demands huge proprotions of power and patience too.
Therefore,my point here is: I really,really hope that you can help me out here mates,and i would really appriciate any such working inputs !.
My goal is to build me a real extensive (close to,complete)Wii game library,but in shape of software only. -One that could enable the biggest possible plethora of good and different titles,with immediate accessability without discs. My "strategy" is to begin with native Wii games(Retails/Wiiwares + perhaps,if possible,some Virtual consoles too). And,as far as possible,continue backwards along Nintendos "Memory lane".-Meaning a possible following by Gamecube games,and further back into N64 and SNES respectively.
Well,here´s my questions
1, To start with,i will use the maximum data storage capacity of the frontal SDHC slot,which means 32GB(?..).
A,.. My wii is 100% softmodded. HBC and the other stuff will be stored at the same SDHC 32GB-card as a bunch of games,up to its max capacity (-But sure,i save some empty data space of 20-30 MB on the card, "as a friendly gesture to the reader",as always !) .
QUESTION: Will this solution bring me any obvious issues ?.
B,.. Hmm,..i´m not a big fan of the 32 gb limit from the SDHC standard cards.
QUESTION: Is there any known hacks out there,which would enable higher data storage capacity via the SD-slot ?.Such as the modern SDXC-standard,with its 64 GB of max capacity,or any others ?.
2, And now,for the USB´s !..
A,.. O.k.,It´s really hard to get a clear picture of these storage issues,as a whole..
QUESTION: To put it straight,what IS the actual limit for external HDD data storage for this little Wii cutie ???...-And i mean REALLY !. (Some sources claims that,as a matter of fact,aren´t any limits AT ALL !!.. O.K.,i may be a noob,but i know this: When it comes to technology,there´s a limit for EVERYTHING !..) .
B,.. Well,i can imagine that there is some sort of a "floating limit" for that in this case,where the loading/processing times gets slower and slower,the higher the amount of TB it gets,right ?. So,i sharpen my definition then.
QUESTION: What approximate number of TB should,I CONSIDER AS,a reasonable top limit ?.
C,.. About the "USB compatibility list",that this website offers then: Well,to be honest,i´m not a big fan of it actually.. -It´s just all too much of serial numbers,factory codes,model specifications,and other very,very "geek:ish" facts,that i don´t have time nor power enough to dive in to.-While it´s not exactly hundreds of people who´d reviewed the listed devices,then rather about 2-3 peoples commenting on each device,and from who it also is hard to determine the real level of understanding for the subject from.
QUESTION: Is it anyone out there who KNOWS some hard drive manufacturer/s that it is worth to "go for",and/or even plain model names/model numbers(those as are clearly stated on the box !) for the same ?. Also,if possible,vice versa/those hdd´s to stay away from,then ?. And,-sorry för repeating myself-, the fundamental importance of finding appropriate model/s,in terms of density of TB´s,not at least then !.. In my search on the net,i found ,for example,that 3 TB (and not ONLY,the USB 3.0 standard then !),really seems to be a lausy choice for The Wii. (..or ?..)
D,... From "A system management point of view",is that any noob:ish aspects of the Wii´s abilities of handling/keeping control over,the different storage units,worth to consider ?. See below.
QUESTION: When performing an estimation of the maximum space amount from the USB-storage media/s,should i include or exclude,the impact on the system brought from those 32 GB(?) that origins from the SDHC-slot ?.
E,.. The HDD´s with the most highest density are pricey as shit !. As i look upon it,the only reasonable option for me is to aim for those with 2 TB of data storage,which are kind of affordable these days (there are some 3 TB:ers out there,with reasonable price tags too.But again,3 TB-versions are not good with the Wii,right ?!..) So,let´s say that the highest(or,rather the highest most appropriate,) total amount of data storage for the Wii,would be 8 TB then.
QUESTION e1: Would the easiest(or even the only ?) way to reach up to that figure,simply be a connection of just an USB-hub,and from that one,using two or more external hard drives ?.
QUESTION e2: Further than that,it seems that it is possible to even lock up the (by Nintendo,shutdown)USB 1-slot("USB 0" ?..). Or ?.. . (I´m aware of homebrews such as "Hermes" and "GX 2"). But there seems to be a lot of outdated info/many different editions and versions out there,so it´s hard to tell if the concept is applicable for me/my Wii or not !.-By the way,i am on "Custom firmware 4.3 E" here,on a black console. Besides that,for me,it generally appears to be rather complicated stuff to deal with for a noob person.
QUESTION e3: Should i yet go for that solution ?. OR,perhaps,is it even necessary to do so for me,in order to fully take benefit from the Wii´s most optimal storage potential ?.
QUESTION e4: (-IF YES-) So,let´s say i mod the USB 1 (0?) port for that purpose. Would that mean some other drawbacks regarding other functioning areas,such as affects on the ability to connect USB-accessories,interference with (any kind of)USB 2 operations,etc,etc. ,
QUESTION e5: (--IF YES-), Can you please point out some good and UPDATED tutorial/s for this/these purpose/s for me ?.
Now,let´s make a hypothesis kind of a scenario,in order to enlight "the big picture" here.
F,.. O.k.,so,let´s say that i have an assumed,completed and accurate USB-configuration here,according to what i´ve been mentioned so far. -Which then would mean,two "free"/fully avaible USB-ports,and one or two possible USB hub/s. Also,we´re still holding on to the same figure as mentioned,regarding the maximum storage limit (for a decent functionality level)on Wii,namely 8 TB in total. -And the external HDD´s we´re playing with are still on 2 TB each (plus the SDHC with its 32 GB). ¤¤
QUESTION f1 (based on this): How do i allocate the 8 TB of games(and perhaps,some emulators and so..) in the best possible manner ? ("Easy logic" would,of course,indicate that "Two USB-hubs,one on each USB slot,and with 2 x 2 TB´s on each",would be the best) .
Hmm..(-Or,just in case,beeing more specific than necessary: Two 2 TB hdd´s x two 2 TB hdd´s,in one single USB hub =4 TB´s of storage value in one USB slot. And: 4 TB´s of storage value in one USB slot x 2 USB slots =8 TB in total USB storage value) ,..Sorry for the "Sesame Street" kind of methodology,presentation.¤¤¤ But,anyway,i´m afraid it´s more complicated than that though..or ?. .
QUESTION f2: With the mentioned line up,or any other scenario that could concern the external USB-connected HDD´s,is there any particular facts,circumstances,measures or anything other i should know about "within that area" ?. -For example,something like, The correllation between the storage types,and/or,the input lines,minding to remember to combine/not to combine,any specific files/games/emulators or anything other,on the same storing unit,etc. ?.
Many,many Thank you´s,Danke´s,Merci´s,Spatsiba´s,Gracias,Grazie´s,Takks,and Tack,in advance for any help !.
Kind regards
/Mike
I´m really into the idea of sucking out the most absolute amount of storage capacity on my 1st generation Wii console.-But i´ve been searching the net for weeks now for consistent and correct "basics",that is necessary for me to put together knowledge enough to purchase the right external harddrive/s,and moving on to a stage of actually beginning with the work(meaning: the tutorials !). As i went along,i´ve found that pure and clean facts are very time consuming to collect(where,for example Google,doesn´t seem to fully understand the profound difference between Wii and Wii U !). Contradicting information is a bitch also,and extremely time consuming. And It demands huge proprotions of power and patience too.
Therefore,my point here is: I really,really hope that you can help me out here mates,and i would really appriciate any such working inputs !.
My goal is to build me a real extensive (close to,complete)Wii game library,but in shape of software only. -One that could enable the biggest possible plethora of good and different titles,with immediate accessability without discs. My "strategy" is to begin with native Wii games(Retails/Wiiwares + perhaps,if possible,some Virtual consoles too). And,as far as possible,continue backwards along Nintendos "Memory lane".-Meaning a possible following by Gamecube games,and further back into N64 and SNES respectively.
Well,here´s my questions
1, To start with,i will use the maximum data storage capacity of the frontal SDHC slot,which means 32GB(?..).
A,.. My wii is 100% softmodded. HBC and the other stuff will be stored at the same SDHC 32GB-card as a bunch of games,up to its max capacity (-But sure,i save some empty data space of 20-30 MB on the card, "as a friendly gesture to the reader",as always !) .
QUESTION: Will this solution bring me any obvious issues ?.
B,.. Hmm,..i´m not a big fan of the 32 gb limit from the SDHC standard cards.
QUESTION: Is there any known hacks out there,which would enable higher data storage capacity via the SD-slot ?.Such as the modern SDXC-standard,with its 64 GB of max capacity,or any others ?.
2, And now,for the USB´s !..
A,.. O.k.,It´s really hard to get a clear picture of these storage issues,as a whole..
QUESTION: To put it straight,what IS the actual limit for external HDD data storage for this little Wii cutie ???...-And i mean REALLY !. (Some sources claims that,as a matter of fact,aren´t any limits AT ALL !!.. O.K.,i may be a noob,but i know this: When it comes to technology,there´s a limit for EVERYTHING !..) .
B,.. Well,i can imagine that there is some sort of a "floating limit" for that in this case,where the loading/processing times gets slower and slower,the higher the amount of TB it gets,right ?. So,i sharpen my definition then.
QUESTION: What approximate number of TB should,I CONSIDER AS,a reasonable top limit ?.
C,.. About the "USB compatibility list",that this website offers then: Well,to be honest,i´m not a big fan of it actually.. -It´s just all too much of serial numbers,factory codes,model specifications,and other very,very "geek:ish" facts,that i don´t have time nor power enough to dive in to.-While it´s not exactly hundreds of people who´d reviewed the listed devices,then rather about 2-3 peoples commenting on each device,and from who it also is hard to determine the real level of understanding for the subject from.
QUESTION: Is it anyone out there who KNOWS some hard drive manufacturer/s that it is worth to "go for",and/or even plain model names/model numbers(those as are clearly stated on the box !) for the same ?. Also,if possible,vice versa/those hdd´s to stay away from,then ?. And,-sorry för repeating myself-, the fundamental importance of finding appropriate model/s,in terms of density of TB´s,not at least then !.. In my search on the net,i found ,for example,that 3 TB (and not ONLY,the USB 3.0 standard then !),really seems to be a lausy choice for The Wii. (..or ?..)
D,... From "A system management point of view",is that any noob:ish aspects of the Wii´s abilities of handling/keeping control over,the different storage units,worth to consider ?. See below.
QUESTION: When performing an estimation of the maximum space amount from the USB-storage media/s,should i include or exclude,the impact on the system brought from those 32 GB(?) that origins from the SDHC-slot ?.
E,.. The HDD´s with the most highest density are pricey as shit !. As i look upon it,the only reasonable option for me is to aim for those with 2 TB of data storage,which are kind of affordable these days (there are some 3 TB:ers out there,with reasonable price tags too.But again,3 TB-versions are not good with the Wii,right ?!..) So,let´s say that the highest(or,rather the highest most appropriate,) total amount of data storage for the Wii,would be 8 TB then.
QUESTION e1: Would the easiest(or even the only ?) way to reach up to that figure,simply be a connection of just an USB-hub,and from that one,using two or more external hard drives ?.
QUESTION e2: Further than that,it seems that it is possible to even lock up the (by Nintendo,shutdown)USB 1-slot("USB 0" ?..). Or ?.. . (I´m aware of homebrews such as "Hermes" and "GX 2"). But there seems to be a lot of outdated info/many different editions and versions out there,so it´s hard to tell if the concept is applicable for me/my Wii or not !.-By the way,i am on "Custom firmware 4.3 E" here,on a black console. Besides that,for me,it generally appears to be rather complicated stuff to deal with for a noob person.
QUESTION e3: Should i yet go for that solution ?. OR,perhaps,is it even necessary to do so for me,in order to fully take benefit from the Wii´s most optimal storage potential ?.
QUESTION e4: (-IF YES-) So,let´s say i mod the USB 1 (0?) port for that purpose. Would that mean some other drawbacks regarding other functioning areas,such as affects on the ability to connect USB-accessories,interference with (any kind of)USB 2 operations,etc,etc. ,
QUESTION e5: (--IF YES-), Can you please point out some good and UPDATED tutorial/s for this/these purpose/s for me ?.
Now,let´s make a hypothesis kind of a scenario,in order to enlight "the big picture" here.
F,.. O.k.,so,let´s say that i have an assumed,completed and accurate USB-configuration here,according to what i´ve been mentioned so far. -Which then would mean,two "free"/fully avaible USB-ports,and one or two possible USB hub/s. Also,we´re still holding on to the same figure as mentioned,regarding the maximum storage limit (for a decent functionality level)on Wii,namely 8 TB in total. -And the external HDD´s we´re playing with are still on 2 TB each (plus the SDHC with its 32 GB). ¤¤
QUESTION f1 (based on this): How do i allocate the 8 TB of games(and perhaps,some emulators and so..) in the best possible manner ? ("Easy logic" would,of course,indicate that "Two USB-hubs,one on each USB slot,and with 2 x 2 TB´s on each",would be the best) .
Hmm..(-Or,just in case,beeing more specific than necessary: Two 2 TB hdd´s x two 2 TB hdd´s,in one single USB hub =4 TB´s of storage value in one USB slot. And: 4 TB´s of storage value in one USB slot x 2 USB slots =8 TB in total USB storage value) ,..Sorry for the "Sesame Street" kind of methodology,presentation.¤¤¤ But,anyway,i´m afraid it´s more complicated than that though..or ?. .
QUESTION f2: With the mentioned line up,or any other scenario that could concern the external USB-connected HDD´s,is there any particular facts,circumstances,measures or anything other i should know about "within that area" ?. -For example,something like, The correllation between the storage types,and/or,the input lines,minding to remember to combine/not to combine,any specific files/games/emulators or anything other,on the same storing unit,etc. ?.
Many,many Thank you´s,Danke´s,Merci´s,Spatsiba´s,Gracias,Grazie´s,Takks,and Tack,in advance for any help !.
Kind regards
/Mike
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