[QUOTE="psymon100"][QUOTE="Rouke2"]Does anyone actually know, (or maybe wants to try out coming 18th November), if the wii U will actually support 2(+) hdd's behind A usbhub?Rouke2
I do not actually know, however, my guess would be yes. I suspect that it would detect them all and put them in a list, kind of like the Xbox 360.
But really we need someone to actually try this and confirm/deny if it works.
Would you need it to support 2x USB hard disks connected via USB hub?
I certainly hope so, otherwise my pre-order needs A bit of an adjustment.. Considering your question, look through my pre-order list. (which is looking weird thanks to forumware & my phone..) I orderd 3 harddrives specifically for the console.. ------ I actually have some more interesting questions regarding gamesaves, usage of own music, vod downloads, disc to hdd copying/back-up (playing from hdd(s) only), Hdd/game back-ups, durability of the usb-controller(s), replacement gamepad battteries, online lag, .. thats all I can think of right now, I forgot a few, know that much. ---- Or in other words: Nintendo did answer some questions, not too specific though. Imagine A former 'core gamer' having A few questions of his own.. /sarcasm Nintendo really needs to work on the information they give out; no tech-specs? Oke fine, I'll still need questions answered like: How long does it take to get A replacement pad if stops working. Can I replace the padbattery myself or not. Can we get nintendo network premium access -by periodic payment- on A basic unit or not? Baseline: Nintendo, stop annoying us!Hi.
A most interesting post. I guess my first question would have to be ... why did you order 3x hard disks for the Wii U? Is that all you intend to use them for? I can understand if you want one to be say, a Music Hard disk, and you want to be able to just plug it into the Wii U when you want your music there, then back to your PC when you want music there, etc.
Is that the sort of thing you'd like to be able to do? Move the hard disks between machines, as each hard disk will serve a specific function for you?
As for your other questions:
No tech specs - that's Nintendo. GPU's most credible rumour is 32meg of eDRAM, modified version of AMD's e6760 GPU. I am not allowed to make comparisons here however the retail version of the e6760 has 2.4x the FLOPS of another current console which will remain nameless. FLOPS aren't everything though, it also has 10x the shader processors. Not to mention that AMD confirmed that nintendo has modified this GPU.
Regarding a replacement pad that should be detailed in the warranty. I can't answer your question exactly as Nintendo don't give the details, but the level of service I'd expect, would be the ability to take the faulty pad to the retailer from whom you purchased it and show your proof of purchase, they test it, then you swap it out right away. The retailer would then return the pad to Nintendo and deal with that side of things. However, it is possible that Nintendo could insist on you sending the pad back to them, they test it, possibly repair it, then freight it back to you. Who knows how long this might take, two weeks possibly?
On another video i saw that the battery compartment was accessible, but I think it voids the warranty if one opens it. This shouldn't be a problem as the battery should last the warranty period with no problems. Just like the Sony dual shock 3, someone will eventually make a 3rd party battery that one can replace. I suspect that at least a screwdriver will be necessary to replace the battery.
But yeah, most of this is just an educated from based on bits and pieces I've seen in videos. I hope you can use all your hard disks simultaneously!
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