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The Peaceful Outcome Releases $21 Wii U SSD Upgrade Kit for M.2 or SATA Drives
Key points
- TPO released an SSD upgrade kit for the Nintendo Wii U.
- The kit supports M.2 or SATA drives for internal storage expansion.
- Installation requires opening the console and using custom Aroma firmware.
- SSDs provide minimal speed improvement over DVDs or HDDs on Wii U.
Wii U Storage Expansion Kit Released
The retro gaming solutions provider, The Peaceful Outcome (TPO), has introduced an SSD upgrade kit for the Nintendo Wii U. This kit allows owners to increase the console's internal storage capacity from its original 8GB or 32GB to 1TB or more. The kit is available for $21.99 on the TPO shop.
Internal Drive Support and File Transfer
The upgrade kit facilitates the internal attachment of SATA or NVMe M.2 drives of various sizes. This enables direct loading of games from the console's internal storage, eliminating the need for external drives or swapping physical discs. The kit also includes a USB port for transferring files to the SSD without requiring further console disassembly.
Performance and Longevity Considerations
TPO stated that SSDs offer a minimal performance increase on the Wii U, with games loading only 7.5% faster than from a DVD drive and 6% quicker than from a hard drive. The primary benefit is increased storage space. TPO developed the M.2 version for longevity due to anticipated easier availability of M.2 NVMe drives in the future, despite no performance uplift compared to SATA drives.
Installation Requirements and Risks
The upgrade process is not straightforward. Users must provide their own M.2 or SATA drive and physically open the console to install the kit. Following hardware installation, the console requires hacking to utilize custom Aroma firmware. While a guide is provided, there is a risk of bricking the device during the firmware modification process.
Aesthetic and Practical Benefits
While the Nintendo Wii U supports external drives, installing this internal upgrade kit provides more storage without the need for a bulky external drive. The upgrade is primarily for aesthetic reasons and for users who are willing to implement or already use homebrew software on their console to achieve a permanent internal storage solution.
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Reporting from
The Peaceful Outcome (TPO) released an SSD upgrade kit for the Nintendo Wii U, allowing users to add M.2 or SATA drives for increased internal storage. This kit enables Wii U owners to expand console storage beyond the original 8GB or 32GB, offering a permanent internal solution for game storage, though it requires console modification and custom firmware.