Below are the questions that the Datel support team members are most frequently asked; simply click on a question to view the answer. If you find you still have questions after reading through, or your question was not covered by the database, contact us using the "Still Need Help" option on the navigation menu.

- Datel Technical Support Team

A: To function properly, some saves like Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, Guitar Hero: Metallica, Guitar Hero: World Tour, Guitar Hero: Smash Hits, Excitebots: Trick Racing, etc. require specific files to be transferred from the SD card to the Wii Console.

Nintendo has released a firmware update (v4.0+) that has removed the ability to copy these necessary files from an SD card to the Wii Console. Power Saves such as the ones listed above, will only work when transferred to a Wii console with firmware LOWER than v4.0.

We have no control over Wii console updates, firmware revisions, or what data Nintendo will prevent from transferring to/from an SD card.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be sure to update your Wii Max Media Manager Pro software, and check for updates regularly. The latest version will now display powersaves that have been downloaded to your PC a bit differently. This change should properly display all game titles known to be incompatible with firmware update v4.0+. (some games may not be listed)

example:

Old title:
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

New Title:
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock [US] (firm 3.xU or lower)

Q: How do I download new Power Saves?

Q: How do I copy saves from my PC to my SD Card?

Q: How do I download new Power Saves directly to my SD card?

Q: How do I copy saves onto my Wii?

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A: Please browse through the following tutorials for information regarding the above questions.

Downloading New Power Saves to your PC:

1. Verify that you're region settings are correct.
   1. Click the "options" button at the top of the PC software.
   2. Click on "GameSaves"
   3. Set "Online Saves Filter" to the proper region. (US)
   4. Click on the "OK" button to save the settings.
2. Click the "Saves-Web" button.
   (Located at the top right side of the software.)
3. Click the "Power Saves" button.
   (Located on the left side of the software; just below "Rip-DVD")
4. Choose the letter that begins the title of the game you wish to downlad a save for.
   (EX: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess can be found by clicking the letter "L".)
5. Locate a game you wish to download a save for & click on the title.
6. Click on the save you wish to download.
7. Click in the small check box next to "To PC".
   (Located at the bottom-left side of the PC software.)
8. Click "Download"

 

Copying Save Files From the PC to the SD Card:

1. Verify that the SD Memory Card is NOT locked / write protected.
   (The small sliding tab on the side of the SD card should be in the position closeset to the notched side of the SD card.)
2. Insert the SD Card into your PC's Media Card slot.
3. Verify that the software is locating the SD card and is assigning the card the corret drive letter.
   1. Click the "options" button at the top of the PC software.
   2. Under "General Options" locate "Device Drive".
   3. Click the check box next to "Do not search, SD memory is on the following drive:"
   4. Click either the up or down arrows to assign the correct drive letter.
4. Click the "Saves-PC" button at the top of the software.
5. Locate the save you wish to copy.
6. Click on the save name.
7. Click the "To SD" button at the bottom-left side of the software.

 

Downloading Power Saves Directly to an SD Card:

1. Verify that the SD Memory Card is NOT locked / write protected.
   (The small sliding tab on the side of the SD card should be in the position closeset to the notched side of the SD card.)
2. Insert the SD Card into your PC's Media Card slot.
3. Verify that the software is locating the SD card and is assigning the card the corret drive letter.
   1. Click the "options" button at the top of the PC software.
   2. Under "General Options" locate "Device Drive".
   3. Click the check box next to "Do not search, SD memory is on the following drive:"
   4. Click either the up or down arrows to assign the correct drive letter.
4. Click the "Saves-Web" button.
   (Located at the top right side of the software.)
5. Click the "Power Saves" button.
   (Located on the left side of the software; just below "Rip-DVD")
6. Choose the letter that begins the title of the game you wish to downlad a save for.
   (EX: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess can be found by clicking the letter "L".)
7. Locate a game you wish to download a save for & click on the title.
8. Click on the save you wish to download.
9. Click in the small check box next to "To SD".
   (Located at the bottom-left side of the PC software.)
10. Click "Download"

NOTE: you can only have 1 save file at a time for any game stored on the SD card. You will be prompted to overwrite the save file if you attempt to transfer a save file for a game that is already stored on the card.

 

Copying Saves from an SD card to the Wii Console:

1. Be sure the game you wish to copy a save file for has been played at least one time on your Nintendo Wii Console.
   (Insert the game disc and allow the preview to fully load in the game channel.)
2. Insert the SD card containing the save game save data into the SD card slot on the front of the Wii.
3. With the Wii Remote: Select "Wii Options" from the main menu on your Wii console.
4. Select "Data Management".
5. Select "Save Data".
6. Select "Wii"
7. Verify that no save data currently exists for the game you wish to transfer save data for.
   (Back-up and delete the save currently on your Wii if necessary.)
8. Point to, and select, the "SD Card" tab at the top of the screen.
9. Locate the save you would like to copy to the Wii console.
10. Point to, and select, the save you would like to copy.
11. Select "Copy"
12. Once the data has been copied, return to the Main menu and begin your game.

You can also view this unofficial "Quick Tutorial" on YouTube for more information.

 

A: There are very few reasons why you may receive a "Cannot Copy File" or "Card Full" error when attempting to transfer a Power Save to the SD Card...

1. The card is write protected
   solution: slide the tiny gray switch toward the end of the card that has the "angled notch" & exposed contacts.
   
   
2. The card is full.
   solution: Delete some of the save data from the card and try copying the desired save again.
   
   
3. The card could possibly be defective.
   solution: Use the "Still Need Help?" option to contact our Technical Support staff.

 

A: In order to transfer a saved game to your Wii console, you must have first played that game on the console.

Please be sure you have attempted to play or save your game at least once, or have allowed the game to fully load into the "Game Channel", before transferring any saves to the console.

If you still receive an error message that you must first play the game in order to copy your save, you may have downloaded a save for the wrong region. Click on the options button in your Wii Powersaves software, and select the Gamesaves tab. Ensure only the box next to the region US is checked, and try to download and copy your saved game again.

 

Q: My SD card is not being recognized in the software; how do I fix this?

Q: After I transfer saves to the card, they do not appear to be there when I look for them using the Wii; what's wrong?

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A: Please first ensure your SD card is inserted snugly into your card reader, and if using a USB reader, be sure the reader is properly connected to a USB port on the back of your PC.

If the card is recognized by your PC, it should be shown as a Removable Drive in My Computer. Please make a note of the letter assigned to this drive. Next, open your Max Media Manager Pro software, and click on the Options button in the upper-right corner. Check the box labeled "Do not search, SD memory is on the following drive:" and be sure to use the associated pulldown menu to choose the same letter that was assigned to your SD card in My Computer.

How to be sure you're copying saves to the correct device:
Method #1:

1. Insert the Power Saves SD Card into your PC's media card slot.
2. Copy a save to the SD Card.
3. Click on the "Saves-Wii" button.
4. Verify that the save that was just transferred appears in the software properly.
5. Remove the SD Card from your PC's media card slot.

If the software displays the following message, the SD Card drive letter is configured properly:
SD Card not found, please connect your memory device.

NOTE: If the software continues to display the game saves while the SD card is removed, the wrong drive letter was assigned to the SD Card and must be changed.

Method #2:

1. Insert the PowerSaves SD Card into into your Wii console.
2. Verify that the SD Card contains game save data.
3. Open the Wii Max Media Manager Pro Software.
4. Click on the "Saves-Wii" button.
5. Verify that the following message is displayed by the software:
   SD Card not found, please connect your memory device.
6. Remove the SD Card from the Wii console.
7. Insert the Power Saves SD Card into your PC's media card slot.
8. Verify that the "SD Card not found.." message disappears and the save content of the SD Card is now displayed.

NOTE: If the software displays game save content while no SD card is inserted, or does not display game save content upon inserting the SD Card into the meida card slot, the wrong drive letter was assigned to the SD Card and must be changed.

 

Downloading New Power Saves to your PC:

1. Verify that you're region settings are correct.
   1. Click the "options" button at the top of the PC software.
   2. Click on "GameSaves"
   3. Set "Online Saves Filter" to the proper region. (US)
   4. Click on the "OK" button to save the settings.
2. Click the "Saves-Web" button.
   (Located at the top right side of the software.)
3. Click the "Power Saves" button.
   (Located on the left side of the software; just below "Rip-DVD")
4. Choose the letter that begins the title of the game you wish to downlad a save for.
   (EX: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess can be found by clicking the letter "L".)
5. Locate a game you wish to download a save for & click on the title.
6. Click on the save you wish to download.
7. Click in the small check box next to "To PC".
   (Located at the bottom-left side of the PC software.)
8. Click "Download"

 

Copying Save Files From the PC to the SD Card:

1. Verify that the SD Memory Card is NOT locked / write protected.
   (The small sliding tab on the side of the SD card should be in the position closeset to the notched side of the SD card.)
2. Insert the SD Card into your PC's Media Card slot.
3. Verify that the software is locating the SD card and is assigning the card the corret drive letter.
   1. Click the "options" button at the top of the PC software.
   2. Under "General Options" locate "Device Drive".
   3. Click the check box next to "Do not search, SD memory is on the following drive:"
   4. Click either the up or down arrows to assign the correct drive letter.
4. Click the "Saves-PC" button at the top of the software.
5. Locate the save you wish to copy.
6. Click on the save name.
7. Click the "To SD" button at the bottom-left side of the software.

 

Downloading Power Saves Directly to your SD Card:

1. Verify that the SD Memory Card is NOT locked / write protected.
   (The small sliding tab on the side of the SD card should be in the position closeset to the notched side of the SD card.)
2. Insert the SD Card into your PC's Media Card slot.
3. Verify that the software is locating the SD card and is assigning the card the corret drive letter.
   1. Click the "options" button at the top of the PC software.
   2. Under "General Options" locate "Device Drive".
   3. Click the check box next to "Do not search, SD memory is on the following drive:"
   4. Click either the up or down arrows to assign the correct drive letter.
4. Click the "Saves-Web" button.
   (Located at the top right side of the software.)
5. Click the "Power Saves" button.
   (Located on the left side of the software; just below "Rip-DVD")
6. Choose the letter that begins the title of the game you wish to downlad a save for.
   (EX: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess can be found by clicking the letter "L".)
7. Locate a game you wish to download a save for & click on the title.
8. Click on the save you wish to download.
9. Click in the small check box next to "To SD".
   (Located at the bottom-left side of the PC software.)
10. Click "Download"

NOTE: you can only have 1 save file at a time for any game stored on the SD card. You will be prompted to overwrite the save file if you attempt to transfer a save file for a game that is already stored on the card.

 

Copying Saves from an SD card to the Wii Console:

1. Be sure the game you wish to copy a save file for has been played at least one time on your Nintendo Wii Console.
   (Insert the game disc and allow the preview to fully load in the game channel.)
2. Insert the SD card containing the save game save data into the SD card slot on the front of the Wii.
3. With the Wii Remote: Select "Wii Options" from the main menu on your Wii console.
4. Select "Data Management".
5. Select "Save Data".
6. Select "Wii"
7. Verify that no save data currently exists for the game you wish to transfer save data for.
   (Back-up and delete the save currently on your Wii if necessary.)
8. Point to, and select, the "SD Card" tab at the top of the screen.
9. Locate the save you would like to copy to the Wii console.
10. Point to, and select, the save you would like to copy.
11. Select "Copy"
12. Once the data has been copied, return to the Main menu and begin your game.