Hot Nintendo Wii How-Tos


How To: Install ios249 on the Wii and play backup games
ios249 is a sweet little hack for the Wii that allows you to play backup burned copies of games on your console. Pirated games will work too, although we DO NOT condone piracy. This video will walk you through the whole rather elaborate process of installing it on a hacked Wii with the Homebrew channel. You will need to download a whole mess of free software:

How To: Play Wii ISO's without burning disks (USB Flash Drive)
In this video the author shows how to play Wii ISO's without actually burning them do disks using the USB flash drive. A normal DVD disk's average capacity is 4.7 GB, but a normal Wii Play game takes about only .09 GB space. In a DVD we will be wasting a lot of space when you burn the games to it. Instead of DVD disks if you use a flash drive you can store huge number of games on a single drive and also use the USB drive as an other storage device. In this lengthy video the author shows how t...

How To: Obtain all 242 stars in Super Mario Galaxy 2 (World 1) for Nintendo Wii
If you think you can get all 242 stars in Super Mario Galaxy 2 on your own, you've got another think coming. It's a lot harder than it looks. Sure, getting those first 120 normal stars seem like an easy enough task, but finding all of the remaining 120 green stars is the hard part. But then you have those last 2 that are even tougher.

How To: Format an SD card to FAT32 for Wii hacking
Formatting an SD card to FAT32 format, the format that the Nintendo Wii can read, is the very first step that you need to take to hack you Wii. There's a lot of other reasons to do it as well, so even if you don't have a Wii you're trying to hack but want a FAT32 formatted SD card for some other reason, this video should still teach you everything you need to know.

How To: Play Wii games from a USB HDD/flash drive easily
Want to play Nintendo Wii games from a USB hard disk or thumb drive? If you have a soft- or hard-modded, you can. You'll need to install [WBFS Manager http://wbfsmanager.codeplex.com/Release/ProjectReleases.aspx?ReleaseId=26808] and download a copy of Wii Flowa. For a detailed, step-by-step overview of the process, watch this gamer's guide.

How To: Add apps to the Homebrew channel for Nintendo Wii
For this tutorial to work, you will need the Homebrew channel already loaded onto your Wii, an SD card (preferably one with more than 64 MB of storage) and your chosen homebrew application. Then just follow the steps in this video to load your apps!

How To: Use a USB keyboard to type on your Wii
One of the few technical advantage the Nintendo Wii has against its high-tech rival the XBox 360 is that it allows users to browse the web on their console. Trying to do so using only a Wiimote, however, is impractical. Did you know that you could use a USB keyboard instead? This video will show you how to connect a USB keyboard to your Wii, making it MUCH easier and more practical to use the Opera web browser available in the Wii Store. Now can surf the web on a giant screen while reclined o...

How To: Copy Wii games to an external hard drive
In this tutorial, learn how to copy an original Wii game to a USB or an external harddrive without using a computer.

How To: Create a Mii on your Nintendo Wii system
Miis are tiny versions of you that live inside your video games. On the Nintendo Wii you can personalize all of your games and add a little bit of your personality and appearance to the screen. Check out this video tutorial, and learn how to create a Mini Mii on your console for gameplay.

How To: Install Wad on to Nintendo Wii for homebrews and hacks
Watch this video to learn how to install Wad on the Nintendo Wii. Wad is a program that allows you to run Wii hacks, homebrew games and emulators.

How To: Reassemble a Nintendo Wii
Fixing your own electronical equipment can be difficult, but save you quite a bit of money. The bad thing is that once you've opened it up, putting it back together again, can be quite a hassle. Once you've opened it up, you're pretty much on your own. So in this tutorial, find out how to reassemble a Nintendo Wii. Good luck and remember that opening your Wii, may have voided your warranty. Enjoy!

How To: Replace your Nintendo Wii sensor bar
Since the Nintendo Wii was first released, it has become one of the most popular gaming consoles in the video game industry. In terms of sales, the Wii has destroyed its competitors, the PS3 and Xbox 360. So there's no denying that the Wii is a pretty popular console. So in this tutorial, the great people at cnet, will show you how to replace your Wii sensor bar. It's really easy to do and will have you back in the game in no time. Enjoy!

How To: Connect to the Internet with your Nintendo Wii
This video tutorial shows how to connect to the Internet using the Wii video game system. The advantage of connecting to the Internet with your gaming system is to play games, such as Animal Crossing or Call of Duty, with other players. You can also get the Internet Channel which allows you to watch YouTube videos and do other tasks you would normally do on the internet. You will need a wireless router to do this. On the Wii home menu, click on Options, Wii Settings, and scroll once to the ri...

How To: Download and burn Wii games for Mac
mybigleftnut90 teaches you how to burn Wii backup games for Mac. After you get a backup game for the Wii, you need to make sure the DVD you'll be burning it too is DVD-R as these work best. Also make sure that the size of the backup game is not larger than the blank DVD you have. Right click on the image and click on "Open with-Disk utility." In the new program window, you click your image file name and click the button "Burn" at the top. Your speed should be 2x or 4x. Unclick verify burned d...

How To: Get the Wii Opera Browser / homebrew channel for free
Want to get the Wii Opera Browser for free? This will not work with a USB, only a SD-card. Steps according to corradostyler94 listed below.

How To: Unlock all the golf clubs in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08
This sexy chick has all the right moves in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 for the Nintendo Wii. Learn a cheat code to unlock all of the clubs in the game.

How To: Hack Your Nintendo Wii by Installing the Homebrew Channel
Check out this video to learn how to hack your Nintendo Wii by installing the Homebrew channel. This video will take you through all of the steps required to install the Homebrew channel to get access to Homebrew channel apps. Download Hackmii and Bannerbomb before you start.

How To: Get to the secret levels and beat them in world 1 of Kirby's Epic Yarn
Good ol' Kirby, you can always count on him giving you a fantastic adventure! If you can beat the boss of World 1 with a certain amount of beads you can unlock the secret levels of the world! Check out this video for a walkthrough of the secret levels for World 1 in Kirby's Epic Yarn!

How To: Use Wiiflow USB Loader
In this tutorial, we learn how to use Wiiflow USB Loader. First, go to the homebrew channel and then click on the wiiflow usb loader. After this, you will see a bunch of games for you to choose from. Browse through these until you see one you like, then select it. You can click the arrows to browse between different games and look at the covers of them. After you find one that you like you can play it right away from your PC. To change your settings, go to the lower left hand corner and chang...

How To: Use Trucha Bug Restorer to mod / hack your Wii
Trucha Bug Restorer is a powerful piece of homebrew software that you can use on your Wii to make sure that it is formatted properly in order to play burned games and use other hacks. This video will show you how to use it to set up an installation of cIOS on your Wii, which is the program that allows you to play burned backup copies of games.

How To: Play downloaded or backup Wii games
For all you Nintendo Wii fans out there, this tutorial will show you how to softmod your Wii in order to play certain games. Those games are backups or downloaded Wii games that can be made using some tricks with your computer. Note: There is always a danger to damaging your device when trying to mod something, so be careful! Enjoy!

How To: Back up and burn games for the Nintendo Wii
This video tutorial from noxad presents how to backup and burn games for Nintendo Wii game console.To setup game transfer from computer to your console you'll need any type of SD memory card. In this tutorial it's Lexor 1 GB SD card.Insert SD card into your computer card reader. Autoplay window will open, asking what action you want to perform. Select Open folder to view files.You can open SD card manually from My Computer window. (Start button-Computer).Make sure your SD card has folder name...

How To: Play Wii games off SD cards or USB drives
While the Wii may be one the most popular console today, many people may be unfamiliar with all the many uses and features of the system. In this step by step guide, learn how to utilize the SD cards or a USB drive with the Wii (which most people are not completely familiar with). It takes you through the installation process and where the SD card/USB drive will go on both the Wii and a desktop computer. When the process is complete, you won't have to use the disc every time you play the game...

How To: Create headless characters in LEGO Indiana Jones
Want to learn a cool glitch for the LEGO video game? Check out this video on how to create headless characters in LEGO Indiana Jones for Nintendo Wii. This is just for the Wii and may not work on other gaming consoles.

How To: Install a Wii homebrew hack using the Twilight Hack
Hak5 isn't your ordinary tech show. It's hacking in the old-school sense, covering everything from network security, open source and forensics, to DIY modding and the homebrew scene. Damn the warranties, it's time to Trust your Technolust. In this episode, see how to install a Wii homebrew hack using the Twilight Hack.

How to Play Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
After two years of anticipation, Link is finally back in the latest installment of the series, Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to play the newest Zelda game. This tutorial also covers the new features of this Wii game.

How To: Set up and use the Freeloader for the Wii
Sweet Johnny Cage shows you guys how to use and set-up the all new Freeloader by Datel for the Nintendo Wii. Now you can play your favorite import Nintendo Wii and GameCube titles on your American Wii!

How To: Make a wireless sensor bar for the Nintendo Wii
Here is a great project that teaches you how to make a wireless sensor bar for the Wii with just 2 LED lights and 2 batteries.

How To: Make a Peter Griffin Mii
Create a Peter Griffin (from Family Guy) Mii for the Nintendo Wii using miieditor.com.

How To: Make a StormTrooper Mii
Create your very own Stormtrooper Mii for the Nintendo Wii.

How To: Perform a Software Update on Your Nintendo Wii System
Using the Wii Options menu, it is possible to upgrade your Wii software to the latest version released from Nintendo for the gaming console. You will need to have an active internet connection to download the update first, so make sure that the Wii is connected to your home network. Be sure to check for upgrades every so often so that you have the latest features!

How To: Plank with Jigglypuff in Super Smash Bros
Did you know that Jigglypuff can plank? That's right, she's an expert at planking, and if you use this tactic correctly, it can help you win a lot of tournaments in Super Smash Bros. Check out this video to learn how to plank with Jigglypuff.

How To: Control nes4iphone with a Wiimote on your iPhone or iPod Touch
Take your iPhone/ iPod Touch NES experience to the next level by pairing a Wiimote to your jailbroken Apple iOS device. Follow the simple instructions in the video to learn how to play any ROM in the nes4iphone emulator with an actual controller. It's a whole new way to enjoy your favorite Nintendo video games.

How To: Update the Flash player on your Wii so you can watch YouTube videos
If you want to watch Adobe Flash videos (such as YouTube clips) on your Nintendo Wii, you might find some difficulty in updating your Flash player. This video shows you how to properly update the software, both for your Wii in general and Adobe Flash in specific, so that you can watch as much Flash media on your Wii as you care to find! This is very quick - all you really have to do is find the right update in the Shopping section of your Wii.

How To: Get through the Lonesome Manor in Disney's Epic Mickey
This tutorial has been set on Easy difficulty, so players who have set it highter might find it to be more challenging. Defeat all the different levels and sublevels of the Lonesome Manor section of the Nintendo Wii game, Disney's Epic Mickey.

How To: Get through the Tomorrow City level in Disney's Epic Mickey
Disney's Epic Mickey is a new Nintendo Wii game. And just like the title, it is both epic and all about everyone's favorite Mouse. This walkthrough focuses on the first part of the Tomorrow City level in this game, so you can easily and quickly complete this level.

How To: Beat the Junk Mountain level in Disney's Epic Mickey
The latest Disney video game, play Mickey on a journey through various different worlds, armed with both paint and thinner. This tutorial shows you the Junk Mountain level in this game. Defeat the whole level from start to finish without dying!

How To: Defeat the final boss in Donkey Kong Country Returns
You've made it all the way to Tiki Tong Terror, and now it's time to defeat the final boss of the game! This video gives you a few good strategies, especially when it comes to keeping Diddy alive, and then shows you the ending cutscene.

How To: Add a USB loader to your Nintendo Wii
For this tutorial to work, you will need a Nintendo Wii with the homebrew channel loaded onto it, a USB flash drive and a USB loader homebrew app. Once you have your USB loader downloaded onto a PC, follow this tutorial!

How To: Collect all three Star Coins in New Super Mario Bros Wii World 1-2
Just like the original Super Mario Bros, New Super Mario Bros Wii begins with an open-air grassy level followed by a subterranean level with amazing background music. This video will show you how to get all of the Star Coins in World 1-2 of New Super Mario Bros.