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- According to user reports, boot your Wii U to avoid memory corruption issues.
- Some Wii U consoles may experience memory problems due to lack of power.
- The Wii U community is working on fixes for memory corruption, but it's not a simple fix.
Nintendo Wii U Owners may have to reboot their console due to possible system death. The Wii U has been available since 2012, so it's understandable that there might be some lingering concerns about its longevity.
Some consider the system a total failure compared to its successful predecessor, the Wii, due to the stark difference in sales between the two consoles. Needless to say, this platform also had a smaller list of available games than its contemporaries, the majority of which are now available on other systems as well. With many now thinking that Wii U games should be ported to the Switch 2, there may be less reason for owners to naturally boot their consoles. However, a new report may have Wii U owners taking another look at their system.
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A tweet by Retro Blast's Patrick B encouraged users to plug in their Wii U immediately. According to their experience, the system suffered from memory corruption due to the lack of power for a long time. While other error codes are said to be different for some users, the codes all mean that there is a system memory problem. The Wii U's memory chips are made by Toshiba, Samsung and Hynix, with the latter said to be more prone to failure. With Nintendo already announcing that they have run out of replacement parts for the Wii U, gamers experiencing memory issues with their systems may be out of luck. However, it should be noted that Nintendo has not commented on the situation. It is still possible that other factors cause these errors.
How can Wii U owners fix the problem?
Retro Blast advised owners to play games and load programs while booting the system, as the effects may sometimes be delayed. The user also shared a possible solution called NAND-AID created by Twitter user voultar. NAND-AID is an ENIG physical interface that replaces failed eNAND and acts as a replacement. It looks like the platform may have a chance to survive as the Wii U community can come up with plenty of creative solutions to the problem at hand. However, the solution is still not as easy as plug-and-play at the moment, as it deals with internal chipsets.
However, this seems to be a valid concern for many console owners in the modern age. Retro Blast questioned why consoles like the N64 from 1996 are more durable than the Wii U, which was released over a decade ago. With the modern features that come with newer systems, the possibility of more problems can also increase. Those who collect older consoles like the Wii U may need to check their systems and remove them from their screens every so often.
Nintendo Wii U
The Nintendo Wii U was the successor to the original Nintendo Wii and featured improved motion controls as well as a new controller that featured a tablet touchscreen interface. It was part of the 8th generation of console wars and went head to head with Xbox One and PS4.
- Brand name
- nintendo
- Original publication date
- November 18, 2012
- Original MSRP (USD)
- $299 deluxe sets: $349
- weight
- 3.3 pounds
