6 replies to this topic

[dapitts08]

i have formatted two harddrives for the wii u (one gtech with an external power source and 1 lacie using a y adapter.

each goes through the formatting process just fine but when you go to system settings it is not listed as an external storage source.

i have tried all four usb ports on the wii u.

thoughts?

[johnodd4]

yea you can only use one hard drive

[dapitts08]

thanks john - each hard drive was plugged in at separate times. i was just indicating that i have tried both a powered drive and a drive with a y cable with the same results.

[hubang]

I recall reading that some drives may have compatibility issues. I also recall that only the rear USB ports should be used for drives. Maybe the size of your drives? 2TB is the cap for now.

[Plutonas]

what is the brand of your hdds?

wd and seagate dont have issues, as far as I know.

here is 2 links about hdd... it may help u.

http://www.nintendo....ces-676063.html

http://www.neogaf.co...ad.php?t=500517

Edited by Orion, 11 January 2013 - 11:06 PM.

[dapitts08]

thanks orion -

one is a lacie and the other is a gtech so i am guessing that is the problem :/

hubang - yeah they were plugged into the rear and are less than 2TB so based on Orion's post I am guessing they are just incompatible :/

[Plutonas]

also try the included on the box, wii U usb cable, before the final conclusion.. hehe but it seems thats the problem.

Edited by Orion, 12 January 2013 - 09:59 AM.