SD and SDHC both have the same physical shape and form factor, so long as a device supports sd it has the physical hardware necessary to read sdhc and simply requires a firmware update as man devices have proven.

You can google that as well.

Also nintendo just announced they will releasing a firmware update for the wii allowing software to be downloaded directly to and accessed from sd cards.

Again, I’d not be object to SDHC - but from a technical perspective, the Wii cannot support it. The architecture of SDHC is quite different than standard SD. Google it.

I’d think you would care,especially considering how much you claim you have spent on the vc.

Also if you read clearly I also addressed the need to update the user interface and functionality.

The reason I suggested sdhc is because I do not think sd capacity (maxed at 4 gigs) is enough when you consider the size of n64, VC,wiiware, gadgets and saves.

sdhc capacity begins at 4 gigs and has a max of 32 gigs. sd will not address storage concerns. nintendo has said they will not release an external hard drive. The wii already has sd card slots built in, the logical and most reasonable conclusion is a firmware update to allow sdhc and improve the functionality of memory card support.

Oh, and I’ve explored the wonderful world of Wii = media centre due to my brother not having a PS3 as I do to utilize a large externl hard drive for media storage. These days, that feature is one of the main reasons I use my PS3 as most of my gaming comes from the Wii.

if nintendo either smartened up and released a virtual console channel that is what the title would leave one to think it was; a virtual console where one could a) stream NES and smaller-sized games from the internet or b) play all downloaded wiiware and VC games right off of an SD card.

ideally, it’d be nice to see a sleek hd - possibly an oddly-shaped one that could replace the very hollow stand that the wii currently ships with. one 4 gig - 8 gig would be more than enough (i think).

but honestly, i’m going to be really pissed if they keep dragging their heels on this. i have probably spent $200 on virtual console and wiiware games alone. and now between things like the wii fit and mario kart channels (albeit both mostly useless, but i refuse not to keep them); i’m basically limited to storing 1 page of wii-specific bells and whistles. and a 2nd page with full-fledged games.

pretty sad, all things considered. i’ve bought between 40 and 50 games from VC (i admit to a good dozen being a result of poor judgement) - but i deserve the right in the ending part of this decade to have them all at my disposal. no matter how craptacular they may appear!

-Andrew

Toronto, Ontario

That would be just as good as having an internal HDD. You can’t see it but it does just as much as a Hard Drive.

that would be awesome!

without doing detailed research a few things I read seem to lean towards it being possible, I saw claims that some devices can be upgraded like older video cameras with sd card slots to support the sdhc format.

far as i can tell there the same form factor with different internal architectures and possibly different file structure i guess.

but what got me thinking on the idea in the first place is the comments about keeping it simple for the consumer, the wii already supports sd and you can’t be more simple then a required firmware update when connected to the internet.

firmware update keeps it simple and I imagine it would pare well with update to allow the wii to access the sd slots for game save storage and playback.

But yea, Microsofts HDD is WAY over priced. I think the 20 gig HDD is 100 dollars when it should be around 50-60 max. Hopefully, Nintendo isn’t too greedy and they don’t make it overpriced.