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If I buy a external USB HDD can I play movies off of it on a console?

Discussion in 'Storage and Networking' started by treetops, Feb 2, 2012.

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  1. treetops TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 1,385   +12

    Or dvd player? Like a wii? I want to grab a 1 tb external hd so I can bring my media with me and play it at my girls house.
    treetops, Feb 2, 2012
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  2. Buckshot420 TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 467

    yes you can. I do it on the 360 all the time. What I'm not sure about is if the Wii can recognize the whole 1TB.
    Buckshot420, Feb 2, 2012
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  3. treetops TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 1,385   +12

    interesting ill contact the manufacture before purchase
    treetops, Feb 2, 2012
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  4. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,893   +117

    You can't do it on a Wii without hacking the Wii.
    SNGX1275, Feb 2, 2012
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