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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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{{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: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
*[[Wii:Cheats|Gecko Codes]] - Learn how to use cheat codes for your favorite games


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


*[[Wii:Emulators|Emulators (general overview)]] - The Wii can run emulators for various old consoles.
*[[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
*[[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: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.
*[[Wii:EmuNAND|EmuNAND]] - Emulate the Wii's internal storage on your SD card or USB drive.
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*[[Wii:Managing GCN Save Files|Manage GameCube saves]] - Keep GameCube progress safe
*[[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:SaveGame ManagerGX|Manage Wii saves]] - Keep Wii game progress & Miis safe
*[[Wii:FTP|FTP]] - Access files remotely
*[[Wii:FTP|FTP]] - Access files remotely
*[[Wii:Custom themes|Theming]] - Customize your Wii menu, USB loaders, & HBC with themes
*[[Wii:Custom themes|Theming]] - Customize your Wii menu, USB loaders, & HBC with themes
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Give new life to shutdown services.
Give new life to shutdown services.


*[[Wii:WiiLink|WiiLink]] - A replacement for WiiConnect24, and Nintendo WFC
*[[Wii:WiiLink|WiiLink]] - A replacement for WiiConnect24 and Nintendo WFC
*[[wiiguide:wiimmfi|Wiimmfi]] - A replacement for Nintendo WFC
*[[wiiguide:wiimmfi|Wiimmfi]] - A replacement for Nintendo WFC
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Revision as of 16:20, 28 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.

  • 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