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Wii U Development Hardware (view source)
Revision as of 06:39, 21 December 2024
, 06:39, 21 December 2024Create a new Development Hardware page for the Wii U to mirror the Wii's Development Hardware Page.
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.
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== 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. No known pictures, firmwares, or information past the information listed in the SDK docs are known about this system.
== 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.
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.
<br />
== 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. No known pictures, firmwares, or information past the information listed in the SDK docs are known about this system.
== 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.
