Welcome to We Hack Wii!
The Home of Homebrew!
This is where we can help each other with all homebrew issues:
Applications, Games, WADs and Much More!
OMG Where do I start learning to hack the Wii? The USB Loader page is a good place to start.
Wii System Menu 4.3 has been released.
As always, DO NOT UPDATE your Wii console through Nintendo.
For more information on the System Menu 4.3 update,
see the WiiBrew System Menu 4.3 article and our Firmware page.
Here are some useful threads discussing the new firmware and what to do about it:
Modify Any Wii 4.3 and Below on GBATemp
New Noob Friendly Topic for 4.3
4.3 is out!!! Discussion for wii firmware
4.3 Non-Virgin Softmod Guide - not recommended for 4.2 or below
Quick note about 4.3 for those who want the only worthwhile updates released. Use Multi-Mod-Manager to update the Shop Channel to version 20, update IOS56 to the latest version, and install IOS58 to add USB Camera support. That's it.
Don't upgrade to Wii Firmware 4.2 or 4.3!
Instead of updating your Wii firmware, you can just use Multi-Mod-Manager to update specific channels such as the Nintendo Channel or Wii Shop Channel (which also requires an IOS56 update) without updating the Wii System Menu. This will allow you to shop with the latest Wii Shop Channel without updating the Wii System Menu. The main reason you shouldn't update to Wii System Menu 4.2 or 4.3 is that there is no actual update for anything, just annoying ways attempting to prevent Wii hacking.
However, the USB Loader guide DOES work if you are on 4.2 and want to hack your Wii. We are testing 4.3 soon.
You can read about the problems with 4.2 and 4.3 on our Firmware page and the WiiBrew 4.2 and WiiBrew 4.3 articles.
Don't use IOS60-Patcher for launching games from SD!
Instead use DOP-Mii to re-install IOS60 (if you are on Wii Firmware 4.0 or 4.1) or IOS70 (if you are on Wii Firmware 4.2) or IOS80 (if you are on Wii Firmware 4.3) with the signature hash check (trucha bug). Also, if you are using Preloader and you "dop" IOS60 or IOS70 or IOS80, remember to reinstall Preloader after "doping"; otherwise, you won't be able to load the System Menu. Instead, boot HBC through Preloader to reinstall it.
For the technical, homebrew-distribution wiki visit WiiBrew.
Start Here:
USB Loader Guide
Hacking your Wii and creating/playing backup ISO files and homebrews
Noteworthy Pages:
Homebrew Application Icons
Wii Backup Launcher Matrix
GC Backup Launcher Matrix
Guide to Injecting ROMs
New Super Mario Bros.
WeHackWii Package
Homebrew Games
IOSes and RVLs
Virtual Console
USB Loader
Wii Saves
Channels
WiiWare
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The people who run this site are always listening. If you have a question about or idea for the wiki, post your comments on the discussion page.
Discussion Page
Do you just need help and have no idea where else to post?
We like to keep things organized and would appreciate it if you could find a page related to your question and post there. However, if you're stuck and have put in the effort to post to the right page, but still aren't sure, then you can post on the general help page.
General Help
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IMPORTANT! THE USE OF VIRTUAL CONSOLE GAMES, WIIWARE GAMES, OR CHANNELS ARE FOR BACKUPS ONLY! IF YOU PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED THE GAME/CHANNEL THROUGH THE WIISHOP CHANNEL, AND THE INTERNET IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY ON YOUR WII, YOU MAY INSTALL FROM THIS SITE.
Comments (22)
giovanny_ said
at 9:29 pm on Dec 20, 2009
The worldwide best Wii Hacking Site/Guide EVER. 3 days after I bought my Wii I attempted to Hack it using this site's guides. Did it with total sucess. Thank you very much editors :)
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Neo said
at 4:42 pm on Jan 1, 2010
As an editor, I have to admit that this is the absolute best Wii hacking site. If I could, I'd help you.
moons33d said
at 4:58 am on Jan 17, 2010
Just wanted to say thanks to the guys for building the WeHackWii stuff. got it to work in the end and I finally have a way of stopping my kids from breaking the DVDs!!!!
zaxaroplastis said
at 8:27 am on Feb 28, 2010
THE BEST OF THE BEST!!!!
Keep the goodwork and we will be with you!
THANK YOU!!!!!!
Neimat Orengo said
at 6:45 pm on Mar 9, 2010
THX GUYS...THIS SITE IS THE MOST ORGANIZED AND WELL INFORMED SITE EVER..... wiiso.com isn't as.... organized lol like the way you edited the pages ;)
Aaron310 said
at 5:59 pm on May 2, 2010
All those who made this Webpage, I want to thank you profusely! You are all kings among men.
Manda said
at 6:54 pm on May 25, 2010
best site ever, please never stop working on all this
CostaRic said
at 3:02 am on Jun 25, 2010
Thx alot for accepting me in your comunity guys!
I have to applaud its organization and update rate!
MrWeird15 said
at 2:54 am on Jul 6, 2010
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iTz A MEH said
at 11:51 am on Aug 13, 2010
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Windsor said
at 8:55 am on Sep 6, 2010
Great site! Thanks to everyone here for their awesome work!
Ishdeep said
at 10:59 pm on Nov 13, 2010
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Arudo said
at 2:24 pm on Mar 27, 2011
Looks like a lot of links for the files are dead now.
paulb said
at 6:49 pm on Mar 27, 2011
Which files are you referring to?
Lets us know and we will see what we can do
skysdadda said
at 12:22 pm on Apr 1, 2011
Can we all put our heads together and figure out a way to inject rareware games into wads. I want my GoldenEye, Turok, and Perfect Dark already! They all seem to suck balls running the roms on emulators!
paulb said
at 10:48 pm on Apr 1, 2011
Not gonna happen unfortunately.
Until the N64 emulator can run them at a decent rate anyways.
blasphemous24 said
at 12:48 pm on Apr 1, 2011
havent been here for a while...any good wiiware worth mentioning? been playing alot of xbox lately
Shane said
at 1:21 pm on Jun 11, 2011
i been wondering why everytime i play any games on Wii64 that the games are slow as hell and why it makes strange noise .. can someone please tell me why ASAP Thanks
paulb said
at 9:45 pm on Jun 11, 2011
Have you tried using the compatibility chart agaist what your trying to play?
http://emulatemii.com/wii64/compatList/
The emu is still in beta stages and most games have issues anyway......
Of course it also depends on the source of your games too.
Are they on HDD & how much space do you have left on it?
Same question goes for an SD card, if space is low it will cause issues.
Last resort, delete the app and make a fresh install.
Shane said
at 6:50 pm on Dec 23, 2011
The Only 2 Games That I Been Playing Is "Crusin USA" & "Mortal Kombat Trilogy" And The Card I Have Is WiiSD
Shane said
at 10:10 pm on Jul 14, 2011
i own GHWT and i heard u can get the entire album of Metallicas latest album on the game and was wonderin how u can get on the game without usin Wii Points ... need an answer ASAP
cheeseah said
at 1:45 am on Dec 20, 2011
i have a wii on hand where 3.xxJ version. accidently my friend insert Zelda skyward sword english into it and it get update.. after that, the unit was not able to enter wii system menu (semi-brick).
i manage to install back HBC and also necessary channel. if play via soft-chip, i get error #002.
now, how can I restore system menu and fix this error ? shall i need to burn skyward sword Jap version and let it update or what? please advice.. thanks
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