Key Takeaways
- According to user reports, boot your Wii U to avoid memory corruption issues.
- Memory errors may occur on some Wii U consoles due to insufficient power.
- The Wii U community is working on a solution to the memory error, but it's not a simple fix.
Nintendo Wii U Owners may need to restart the console boot due to a possible system shutdown. The Wii U has been around since 2012, so naturally there may be lingering concerns about its longevity.
Some believe the system was a general failure compared to its successful predecessor, the Wii, due to the extreme sales disparity between the two consoles. Needless to say, this platform had a smaller list of games available than its contemporaries, and most of the games are now available on other systems as well. Now that many people are thinking that Wii U games will need to be ported to the Switch 2, owners may naturally have even less reason to boot up the console. However, a new report may force Wii U owners to check their systems once again.
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A tweet from Retro Blast's Patrick B encouraged users to connect their Wii U immediately. In their experience, memory corruption occurs when the system is left without power for long periods of time. Some users have stated that there are various other error codes, but the codes all mean that there is a system memory issue. The Wii U's memory chips are manufactured by Toshiba, Samsung, and Hynix, the latter of which is known to have the most failures. With Nintendo previously declaring a shortage of replacement parts for the Wii U, gamers who are experiencing memory errors on their systems may be out of luck. However, it's important to note that Nintendo hasn't commented on this situation. It is still possible that other factors may cause this error.
How can Wii U owners fix the problem?
Retro Blast advised owners to play games and load apps when the system boots, as the effects can sometimes be delayed. The user also shared a possible solution called NAND-AID, created by Twitter user voultar. NAND-AID is a physical ENIG interface that replaces failed eNAND and acts as a replacement. The platform seems likely to survive, as the Wii U community can come up with many creative solutions to solve the problems it faces. However, this solution is not as easy as plug and play at the moment because it deals with the internal chipset.
Nonetheless, this seems to be a valid concern for many modern console owners. Retro Blast raised the question of why consoles like the N64 from 1996 were more durable than the Wii U, which was released a decade earlier. With newer systems and the latest features that come with them, you may also be more likely to have more issues to worry about. People who collect old consoles like the Wii U may need to check out their systems and occasionally take them out of their display cases.
Nintendo Wii U
The Nintendo Wii U is the first successor to the Nintendo Wii and features a new controller with upgraded motion controls and a touchscreen tablet interface. It was part of the 8th generation console wars and pitted itself against the Xbox One and PS4.
- brand
- nintendo
- original release date
- November 18, 2012
- Original MSRP (USD)
- $299Deluxe Set: $349
- weight
- 3.3 pounds
