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I'm running into problems on two fronts with my Wii U.
Let me explain that as far as storage terms - SSD/HD/Flash/2.0-3.0...I really am like a baby. So please don't post, "Just buy this." Explain to me what it does and why it's the easiest option.
Easy is preferred to cheap, if a choice between the 2 must be made.
Question 1: My Wii U gamepad lasts about 2 hours before low battery light comes on. Will I benefit from a new battery?
1A: Does the Nyko battery booster thing do anything - is it a good buy? Claims to double your batteries life - if that's the case, it's easier to install and cheaper than new battery.
1B: If a new battery is wiser - OEM or 3rd party, does it matter much on these? Anyone have good experience with the 3rd party $12 ones?
Question 2: I lose my range if i'm more than 4' away. I used to get 20'. Is the gamepad shot, or if I change that tiny chip should that fix it? Anyone have success replacing that chip?
2A: If changing the chip - same question - anyone have success with the $5 hong kong chip over the $25 OEM chip?
3: I have a 32GB system which I now have to delete something to play something new. How EXACTLY do I add storage. I understand an SD card does not work. USB does - but it's sort of unclear which type. Can i use a plug and play USB, or do I need an external hard drive.
3A: If USB, do I want 2.0 or 3.0? Does it matter much on brand?
3B: If HDD, any particular ones I need? The one listed on the Nintendo support page all link to $150 models. If i'm spending that, and fixing the gamepad - i'd just buy a new system.
Thanks for any help...
Let me explain that as far as storage terms - SSD/HD/Flash/2.0-3.0...I really am like a baby. So please don't post, "Just buy this." Explain to me what it does and why it's the easiest option.
Easy is preferred to cheap, if a choice between the 2 must be made.
Question 1: My Wii U gamepad lasts about 2 hours before low battery light comes on. Will I benefit from a new battery?
1A: Does the Nyko battery booster thing do anything - is it a good buy? Claims to double your batteries life - if that's the case, it's easier to install and cheaper than new battery.
1B: If a new battery is wiser - OEM or 3rd party, does it matter much on these? Anyone have good experience with the 3rd party $12 ones?
Question 2: I lose my range if i'm more than 4' away. I used to get 20'. Is the gamepad shot, or if I change that tiny chip should that fix it? Anyone have success replacing that chip?
2A: If changing the chip - same question - anyone have success with the $5 hong kong chip over the $25 OEM chip?
3: I have a 32GB system which I now have to delete something to play something new. How EXACTLY do I add storage. I understand an SD card does not work. USB does - but it's sort of unclear which type. Can i use a plug and play USB, or do I need an external hard drive.
3A: If USB, do I want 2.0 or 3.0? Does it matter much on brand?
3B: If HDD, any particular ones I need? The one listed on the Nintendo support page all link to $150 models. If i'm spending that, and fixing the gamepad - i'd just buy a new system.
Thanks for any help...