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:
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.
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- 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
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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
- On your PC, create a folder named
USBHelper Downloads
- Create two folders calledand
DL-Dec
andDL-Enc
inside the/USBHelper Downloads/
folder on your PC - Run
USBHelperInstaller.exe
to install USBHelper - Select version
0.6.1.655
and wait for the process to completeThis can take between 30-60 minutes depending on download speeds - Launch USBHelper once installation is completeCreate an exception in your Firewall for USBHelper to prevent complications with game downloads
- Agree to the disclaimer and select your region
- Select the
/USBHelper Downloads/DL-Enc/
folder on your PC as the location to store your games - Enter
titlekey.ovh
as the site for the title keys - Once USBHelper has loaded, click [Set extraction directory]
- 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.
- Browse or search for the game you wish to download
- Click the [Add], [Add update] or [Add DLC] buttons to add games, updates or DLC to the download queue
- Select [Start downloading] to begin the downloads
- A download manager will appear to show the progress of your downloads
- Once your download is complete, insert your Wii U SD card into your PC and click [Copy to SD]
- Select the folders you wish to copy (Game, Updates, DLC)
- You can now click [Copy to SD] in the copy queue and select your SD card drive
- Once copying is complete, insert your SD card into your Wii U and power it on
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- Load your CFW patches and launch the Homebrew Launcher via your preferred method
- Select WUP Installer GX2
- Select the games’ folders you wish to install then select [Install]
- Select [NAND] or [USB] as the install location and wait for the process to complete
- Press the [Home] button to close the Homebrew Launcher to find your game installed in the Wii U Menu
- 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.
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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.
Anchors | Wii U | 3DS | Wii |
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
Image | Name | Original Console | Price | Release Date | Alterations |
Pokémon Blue International Version | Game Boy | £8.99 $9.99 | US: February 27th 2016 EU: February 27th 2016 | Yes | |
Pokémon Blue Japanese Version | Game Boy | 1200¥ | JP: February 27th 2016 | Yes | |
Pokémon Crystal | Game Boy Color | 1200¥ £8.99 $9.99 | Global: January 26th 2018 | Yes | |
Pokémon Gold | Game Boy Color | 1200¥ £8.99 $9.99 | Global: September 22nd 2017 | Yes | |
Pokémon Green | Game Boy | 1200¥ | JP: February 27th 2016 | Yes | |
Pokémon Pikachu | Game Boy | 1200¥ | JP: February 27th 2016 | Yes | |
Pokémon Puzzle Challenge | Game 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 Boy | 1200¥ | JP: February 27th 2016 | Yes | |
Pokémon Silver | Game Boy Color | 1200¥ £8.99 $9.99 | Global: September 22nd 2017 | Yes | |
Pokémon Trading Card Game | Game Boy Color | £4.49 $4.99 617¥ | EU: July 10th 2014 US: November 13th 2014 JP: December 24th 2014 | Yes | |
Pokémon Yellow | Game 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
Image | Name | Original Console | Price | Release Date | Alterations |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team | Nintendo DS | £8.99 950¥ $9.99 | EU: 11th February 2016 JP: 23rd March 2016 US: 23rd June 2016 | None | |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team | GameBoy Advance | £6.49 702¥ $7.99 | EU: 11th February 2016 JP: 23rd March 2016 US: 23rd June 2016 | None | |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky | Nintendo DS | $9.99 950¥ | US: 23rd June 2016 Japan: 20th July 2016 | None | |
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire | GameBoy Advance | £6.49 $7.99 702¥ | JP: 10th December 2014 EU: 11th December 2014 US: 1st January 2015 | None | |
Pokémon Ranger | Nintendo DS | £8.99 950¥ | EU: February 25th 2016 Japan: 13th April 2016 | None | |
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Nintendo DS | £6.29 €6.99 950¥ | EU: 9th June 2016 Japan: 27th July 2016 US: 4th August 2016 | None | |
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs | Nintendo DS | £6.29 €6.99 950¥ | EU: 9th June 2016 Japan: 3rd August 2016 | None | |
Pokémon Snap | Nintendo 64 | 1208¥ £8.99 €9.99 $9.99 | JP: April 6th 2016 EU: August 18th 2016 US: January 5th 2017 | Yes | |
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure | Nintendo 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.
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Name | Original Console | Price | Release Date | Alterations |
Pokémon Puzzle League | Nintendo 64 | 1200 Points | US: 5th May 2008 EU: 30th May 2008 | None |
Pokémon Snap | Nintendo 64 | 1200 Points | JP: 4th December 2007 US: 10th December 2007 EU: 17th December 2007 | Yes |