Wii U Virtual Console Games Download

A major reason I want a Wii-U is for its enormous library of Virtual Console games (SNES, N64, GBA, DS, etc.), though it'd also be cool to have the HD remakes of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess (currently I have the original GameCube editions of the games, played on my Wii).

This guide will show you how to download Wii U and Wii game backups using Wii U USB Helper. USB Helper Launcher is a set of patches to revive the discontinued USB Helper.

USB Helper can also convert Gamecube .ISO game files to virtual console injects that can be launched from the Wii U System Menu and played on the Gamepad. Wii U, Wii and Gamecube game backups will be installed with WUP Installer GX2.

Required Downloads:

Games

Can Virtual Console games be downloaded and saved onto the SD card? So lets say I buy Xenoblade Chronicles, a Wii Virtual Console game, from the Wii U eShop (not the Wii shop). Can I download it to the SD card? The Wii U update is finally here, and with it, the Virtual Console has launched today in North America. While the choices are far from impressive, mostly consisting of promotional $0.30 games that.

Hacked Wii U on Firmware 5.5.4

  • USB Helper requires a Wii U with custom firmware such as Mocha or Haxchi

SD Card (64B or larger recommended)

  • An SD card is required to install the homebrew and game files on your Wii U console
  • The SD card must be formatted to FAT32

Windows PC

  • Wii U USB Helper is a Windows application
  • Wii U USB Helper Launcher is the name for the set of patches required for USB Helper to function

Internet Connection

  • An internet connection is required to download games with Wii U USB Helper

Nintendo Wii Virtual Console Games

WUP Installer GX2 Installed on Wii U

  • The WUP Installer GX2 homebrew application will be used to install Wii U, Wii and converted Gamecube titles to your Wii U console

Wii U Virtual Console Games Download Wad

Wiimote + Sensor Bar (Optional)

  • A Wiimote is required to play Wii games on your Wii U
  • The Gamepad (infrared sensors) can be used as as a sensor bar to play on the Gamepad screen only
  • A sensor bar is required to play Wii games with your TV
  1. On your PC, create a folder named USBHelper Downloads
  2. Create two folders calledand DL-Dec and DL-Enc inside the /USBHelper Downloads/ folder on your PC
  3. Run USBHelperInstaller.exe to install USBHelper
  4. Select version 0.6.1.655 and wait for the process to complete
    This can take between 30-60 minutes depending on download speeds
  5. Launch USBHelper once installation is complete
    Create an exception in your Firewall for USBHelper to prevent complications with game downloads
  6. Agree to the disclaimer and select your region
  7. Select the /USBHelper Downloads/DL-Enc/ folder on your PC as the location to store your games
  8. Enter titlekey.ovh as the site for the title keys
  9. Once USBHelper has loaded, click [Set extraction directory]
  10. Select the /USBHelper Downloads/DL-Dec/ folder on your PC

Congratulations on completing the initial setup for Wii U USB Helper, you can now move onto downloading backup games directly to your PC from the application.

  1. Browse or search for the game you wish to download
  2. Click the [Add], [Add update] or [Add DLC] buttons to add games, updates or DLC to the download queue
  3. Select [Start downloading] to begin the downloads
  4. A download manager will appear to show the progress of your downloads
  5. Once your download is complete, insert your Wii U SD card into your PC and click [Copy to SD]
  6. Select the folders you wish to copy (Game, Updates, DLC)
  7. You can now click [Copy to SD] in the copy queue and select your SD card drive
  8. Once copying is complete, insert your SD card into your Wii U and power it on

Free Sd Wii Game Downloads

  1. Load your CFW patches and launch the Homebrew Launcher via your preferred method
  2. Select WUP Installer GX2
  3. Select the games’ folders you wish to install then select [Install]
  4. Select [NAND] or [USB] as the install location and wait for the process to complete
  5. Press the [Home] button to close the Homebrew Launcher to find your game installed in the Wii U Menu
  6. Launch your game and enjoy

Congratulations, you can now download Wii U and Wii games with USBHelper and install them to your console with WUP Installer GX2.

Gamecube games can also be installed and played on your Wii U Gamepad using USBHelper.

Wii U Virtual Console Roms

Install and Play Gamecube Games (ISO) on Wii U GamePad

Backup and Import Wii U Save Files

Homebrew App Store for Wii U

RetroArch – Emulation on Nintendo Wii U

The Virtual Console is a feature implmented in Nintendo's consoles that allows for you to purchase, download and play various games from older systems. These games often come exactly as they originally were, but some do include various changes and tweaks to enhance the user experience.

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3DS

The 3DS Virtual Console continued on from the idea of the Virtual Console introduced in the Nintendo Wii, but expanded on it. It added the feature of save states to the games, allowing for you to create a restore point and go back to it. The 3DS Virtual Console mostly focused on portable games in the past, having compatibility for GameBoy and GameBoy Color games

Games
ImageNameOriginal ConsolePriceRelease DateAlterations
Pokémon Blue
International Version
Game Boy£8.99
$9.99
US: February 27th 2016
EU: February 27th 2016
Yes
Pokémon Blue
Japanese Version
Game Boy1200¥JP: February 27th 2016Yes
Pokémon CrystalGame Boy Color1200¥
£8.99
$9.99
Global: January 26th 2018Yes
Pokémon GoldGame Boy Color1200¥
£8.99
$9.99
Global: September 22nd 2017Yes
Pokémon GreenGame Boy1200¥JP: February 27th 2016Yes
Pokémon PikachuGame Boy1200¥JP: February 27th 2016Yes
Pokémon Puzzle ChallengeGame Boy Color£4.49
$4.99
US: November 6th 2014
EU: November 27th 2014
None
Pokémon Red
International Version
Game Boy£8.99
$9.99
US: February 27th 2016
EU: February 27th 2016
Yes
Pokémon Red
Japanese Version
Game Boy1200¥JP: February 27th 2016Yes
Pokémon SilverGame Boy Color1200¥
£8.99
$9.99
Global: September 22nd 2017Yes
Pokémon Trading Card GameGame Boy Color£4.49
$4.99
617¥
EU: July 10th 2014
US: November 13th 2014
JP: December 24th 2014
Yes
Pokémon YellowGame Boy Color£8.99
$9.99
US: February 27th 2016
EU: February 27th 2016
Yes

Wii U

The Wii U Virtual Console continued on from the framework of the Nintendo Wii Virtual Console. While containing the same consoles as the Wii, it then added the Nintendo DS and GameBoy Advance devices to its capabilities, and even added some Wii games as download software, allowing for more games. It also added the save state feature which was introduced in the 3DS Virtual Console. The Wii downloads do not have this, however.

Nintendo Wii U Virtual Console

ImageNameOriginal ConsolePriceRelease DateAlterations
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue TeamNintendo DS£8.99
950¥
$9.99
EU: 11th February 2016
JP: 23rd March 2016
US: 23rd June 2016
None
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue TeamGameBoy Advance£6.49
702¥
$7.99
EU: 11th February 2016
JP: 23rd March 2016
US: 23rd June 2016
None
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of SkyNintendo DS$9.99
950¥
US: 23rd June 2016
Japan: 20th July 2016
None
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & SapphireGameBoy Advance£6.49
$7.99
702¥
JP: 10th December 2014
EU: 11th December 2014
US: 1st January 2015
None
Pokémon RangerNintendo DS£8.99
950¥
EU: February 25th 2016
Japan: 13th April 2016
None
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of AlmiaNintendo DS£6.29
€6.99
950¥
EU: 9th June 2016
Japan: 27th July 2016
US: 4th August 2016
None
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian SignsNintendo DS£6.29
€6.99
950¥
EU: 9th June 2016
Japan: 3rd August 2016
None
Pokémon SnapNintendo 641208¥
£8.99
€9.99
$9.99
JP: April 6th 2016
EU: August 18th 2016
US: January 5th 2017
Yes
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's AdventureNintendo Wii£17.99
€19.99
$19.99
2700¥
EU: July 16th 2015
US: May 19th 2016
Japan: July 5th 2017
None

Wii

Wii Virtual Console 2020

The Wii Virtual Console introduced the entire Virtual Console feature in an effort to bring as many older games to the forefront as possible. This is accessible in the Wii and in the Wii Menu on Wii U consoles.

100% Free Wii Game Downloads

NameOriginal ConsolePriceRelease DateAlterations
Pokémon Puzzle LeagueNintendo 641200 PointsUS: 5th May 2008
EU: 30th May 2008
None
Pokémon SnapNintendo 641200 PointsJP: 4th December 2007
US: 10th December 2007
EU: 17th December 2007
Yes