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== CAT-DEV ==
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==CAT-DEV==
 
Main Article: CAT-DEV
 
Main Article: CAT-DEV
  
 
The CAT-DEV was the main development system for the Wii U, featuring full debugging support, an internal hard drive of 320Gbs, and the ability to load critical games, titles, and files over a network connection, SD Card, or a USB connection. There is no Disc Drive present.
 
The CAT-DEV was the main development system for the Wii U, featuring full debugging support, an internal hard drive of 320Gbs, and the ability to load critical games, titles, and files over a network connection, SD Card, or a USB connection. There is no Disc Drive present.
  
== CAT-R ==
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==CAT-R==
 
Main Article: CAT-R
 
Main Article: CAT-R
  
 
The CAT-R was much more of the "test-kit" as opposed to the more debugging, and development utility of the CAT-DEV. It did not feature an enhanced memory bank, and contained a disc drive capable of reading dev-signed discs along with it's wired connection.
 
The CAT-R was much more of the "test-kit" as opposed to the more debugging, and development utility of the CAT-DEV. It did not feature an enhanced memory bank, and contained a disc drive capable of reading dev-signed discs along with it's wired connection.
  
== CAT-R Writer ==
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==CAT-R Writer==
 
Main Article: CAT-R Writer
 
Main Article: CAT-R Writer
  
The CAT-R writer was a disc drive capable of writing Wii-U blu-ray-like discs. No known pictures, firmwares, or information past the information listed in the SDK docs are known about this system.
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The CAT-R writer was a disc drive capable of writing Wii-U blu-ray-like discs.
  
== CAT-R Discs ==
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==CAT-R Discs==
 
Main Article: CAT-R Discs
 
Main Article: CAT-R Discs
  
 
CAT-R discs are blank discs that can have media recorded on them to be used on a CAT-R system.
 
CAT-R discs are blank discs that can have media recorded on them to be used on a CAT-R system.

Revision as of 06:41, 21 December 2024

This page describes various hardware used for Wii U game and system development.

This page is only meant to provide a brief summary of each; more information is available at each individual page.

Almost all models supported both Bluetooth, and Wireless Connectivity (for the DRC) over a wired RF cable, as well as over their normal radio frequencies.


CAT-DEV

Main Article: CAT-DEV

The CAT-DEV was the main development system for the Wii U, featuring full debugging support, an internal hard drive of 320Gbs, and the ability to load critical games, titles, and files over a network connection, SD Card, or a USB connection. There is no Disc Drive present.

CAT-R

Main Article: CAT-R

The CAT-R was much more of the "test-kit" as opposed to the more debugging, and development utility of the CAT-DEV. It did not feature an enhanced memory bank, and contained a disc drive capable of reading dev-signed discs along with it's wired connection.

CAT-R Writer

Main Article: CAT-R Writer

The CAT-R writer was a disc drive capable of writing Wii-U blu-ray-like discs.

CAT-R Discs

Main Article: CAT-R Discs

CAT-R discs are blank discs that can have media recorded on them to be used on a CAT-R system.