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Installed the Homebrew Channel? Here is some stuff you can do!
Installed the Homebrew Channel? Here is some stuff you can do!


This is not a complete list, but it should give you a general idea on what you can do.
This is not a complete list, but it should give you a general idea on what you can do. Check out the [[Open Shop Channel]] to see what other homebrew apps are available.


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== <span class="invert-dark">[[File:Font Awesome 5 solid seedling.svg|22px|link=|alt=Seedling icon.]]</span> Wii homebrew basics ==
==<span class="invert-dark">[[File:Font Awesome 5 solid seedling.svg|22px|link=|alt=Seedling icon.]]</span> Wii homebrew basics==


* [https://oscwii.org/library/app/wiimc WiiMC] - Turn your Wii into a media center
*[[wiiguide:yawmme|Installing software]] - WAD files
* [[wiiguide:wii-loaders|USB Loaders]] - Play backups of your disks on your console from a USB drive or SD card
*[[wiiguide:priiloader|Priiloader]] - Helpful utility and brick prevention tool
* [[Wii:Riivolution|Riivolution]] - Patch your disks to play ROM Hacks of games you own
*[[wiiguide:bootmii|BootMii]] - A boot2 replacement
* [[wiiguide:wiiconnect24|Restore online functionality]]
*[[openshopchannel:wiimc-ss|WiiMC-SS]] - Turn your Wii into a media center
* [[Wii:Dump Games|Dumping games]] - Backup your disks for emulation or USB Loading
*[[Wii:Dump Games|Dumping games]] - Backup your discs for emulation or native backup loading


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== <span class="invert-dark">[[File:Font Awesome 5 solid wrench.svg|22px|link=|alt=Wrench icon.]]</span> Game mods, save editing, cheats==
==<span class="invert-dark">[[File:Font Awesome 5 solid wrench.svg|22px|link=|alt=Wrench icon.]]</span> Game mods, save editing, cheats==
{{warning|Before you modify a game or its save, you should extract/back up your save data with [[Wii:SaveGame ManagerGX|SaveGame Manager GX]].}}
{{warning|Before you modify a game or its save, you should extract/back up your save data with [[Wii:SaveGame ManagerGX|SaveGame Manager GX]].}}  
 
*[[Wii:Riivolution|Riivolution]] - Patch your disks to play ROM hacks of games you own
*[[Wii:Cheats|Gecko Codes]] - Learn how to use cheat codes for your favorite games


We have pages for games listing various game mods, save editors, and cheats available for them. Some examples:  
We have pages for games listing various game mods, save editors, and cheats available for them. Some examples:  


* [[Wii:Mario_Kart_Wii|Mario Kart Wii]]
*[[Wii:Mario_Kart_Wii|Mario Kart Wii]]
* [[Wii:Super_Smash_Bros_Brawl|Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
*[[Wii:Super_Smash_Bros_Brawl|Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
*[[Wii:New Super Mario Bros. Wii|New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]
See a full list at [[:Category:Wii games]], or use the search feature.
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==<span class="invert-dark">[[File:Font Awesome 5 solid gamepad.svg|22px|link=|icon=Game controller icon.]] Playing games</span>==


See a full list at [[:Category:Wii games|Category:Wii games]]. Or use the search feature.
*[[Wii:Emulators|Emulators (general overview)]] - The Wii can run emulators for various old consoles.
*[[wiiguide:wii-loaders|Wii games]] - Play backups of your Wii discs on your console from a USB drive or SD card
*[[Wii:Nintendont|GameCube games]] - GameCube games can be run using the Wii's native hardware.
*[[Wii:EmuNAND|EmuNAND]] - Emulate the Wii's internal storage on your SD card or USB drive.
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==<span class="invert-dark">[[File:Font Awesome 5 solid star.svg|22px|link=|alt=Star icon.]]</span> Extras==


*[[Wii:Managing GCN Save Files|Manage GameCube saves]] - Keep GameCube progress safe
*[[Wii:SaveGame ManagerGX|Manage Wii saves]] - Keep Wii game progress & Miis safe
*[[Wii:FTP|FTP]] - Access files remotely
*[[Wii:Custom themes|Theming]] - Customize your Wii menu, USB loaders, & HBC with themes
*[[Wii:GBA Link Cable Usage|GBA Link Cable]] - Learn how to Dump GBA cartridges, load GBA homebrew, and more using the GBA GameCube Link Cable
*[[Wii:Forwarders|Forwarders]] - Access homebrew apps directly from your Wii Menu
*[[:Category:Wii guides|List of guides]]
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== <span class="invert-dark">[[File:Font Awesome 5 solid star.svg|22px|link=|alt=Star icon.]]</span> Extras ==
==<span class="invert-dark">[[File:Font Awesome 5 solid globe.svg|22px|link=|alt=Globe icon.]]</span> Revival projects==
 
Give new life to shutdown services.


* [[Wii:Managing GCN Save Files|Manage GameCube saves]] - Keep GameCube progress safe
*[[Wii:WiiLink|WiiLink]] - A replacement for WiiConnect24 and Nintendo WFC
* [[Wii:SaveGame ManagerGX|Manage Wii Saves]] - Keep Wii game progress & Miis safe
*[[wiiguide:wiimmfi|Wiimmfi]] - A replacement for Nintendo WFC
* [[Wii:FTP|FTP]] - Access files remotely
* [[Wii:Custom themes|Theming]] - Customize your Wii menu, USB loaders, & HBC with themes
* [[Wii:GBA Link Cable Usage|GBA Link Cable]] - Learn how to Dump GBA cartridges, load GBA homebrew, and more using the GBA GameCube Link Cable
* [[:Category:Wii guides|List of guides]]
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Latest revision as of 18:45, 30 July 2026


Installed the Homebrew Channel? Here is some stuff you can do!

This is not a complete list, but it should give you a general idea on what you can do. Check out the Open Shop Channel to see what other homebrew apps are available.

Seedling icon. Wii homebrew basics

Wrench icon. Game mods, save editing, cheats

Warning icon Before you modify a game or its save, you should extract/back up your save data with SaveGame Manager GX.
  • Riivolution - Patch your disks to play ROM hacks of games you own
  • Gecko Codes - Learn how to use cheat codes for your favorite games

We have pages for games listing various game mods, save editors, and cheats available for them. Some examples:

See a full list at Category:Wii games, or use the search feature.

icon=Game controller icon. Playing games

  • Emulators (general overview) - The Wii can run emulators for various old consoles.
  • Wii games - Play backups of your Wii discs on your console from a USB drive or SD card
  • GameCube games - GameCube games can be run using the Wii's native hardware.
  • EmuNAND - Emulate the Wii's internal storage on your SD card or USB drive.

Star icon. Extras

Globe icon. Revival projects

Give new life to shutdown services.

  • WiiLink - A replacement for WiiConnect24 and Nintendo WFC
  • Wiimmfi - A replacement for Nintendo WFC