What Is a Wii PowerSaves Device?

Wii PowerSaves (by Datel/Action Replay) is a third-party hardware dongle that plugs into the Wii's SD card slot or USB. It lets you:

• Backup/restore save files to PC via USB.
• Apply pre-made cheats (max health, unlock all, infinite items).
• Edit save data (stats, inventory, progress flags).
• Share saves online.

Caveats:

• Considered cheating—unfair in multiplayer.
• May corrupt saves if misused.
• Voids warranty (though Wii is long out of warranty).
• Not all games supported; check Datel's compatibility list.

Use for single-player experimentation only. Modern alternative: Homebrew (SaveGame Manager GX) does similar for free.