Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, I will walk you through how to completely set up USB Loader GX to play your Wii Games on your Homebrewed Wii.
I’ve done my best to include everything you need, along with troubleshooting tips throughout the video, plus a section at the end just in case you run into issues.
This guide includes:
USB Loader GX App Setup
ULGX Shortcut on Wii Menu
Custom IOS
Setting up Game files (using Tiny Wii Backup Manager that allows WBFS, RVZ, & ISO files.
Special settings/Game Covers + more
Troubleshooting
Thank you for watching, and Happy Modding!
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Other Title: "FULL GUIDE to Play Games on Wii (USB Loader GX Tutorial 2025)"
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Google Doc: docs.google.com/document/d/1azSkScVgc46gjYsB6hSm_nuCyJfxfyjAhIrfNLzrkpY/edit?usp=sharing
USB Compatibility List: wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/USB_Devices_Compatibility_List
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Priiloader & Bootmii Setup (Nand Backup): youtu.be/Pg4exLMuCzw
How to get the Homebrew Channel: youtu.be/eCDFyncVfbA
Play the Games from your Wii Menu: youtu.be/rDsyE8t79g8
Custom Themes: youtu.be/oHPMVplSG00
Play Gamecube Games from ULGX: youtu.be/TJuUgw5y5Vg
Wii modding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY2yCDbL3u_IZMhGFNflW8P0Zm1zTag_c
✨Compatible USB Storage I've tested myself
Maxone 250GB HDD: amzn.to/4tt5KDD
Maxone 500GB HDD: amzn.to/3SknVhN
Maxone 1TB HDD: amzn.to/4bBQz4F
128Gb PNY USB 3.0: amzn.to/4wLJ2Zh
32Gb PNY USB 2.0: amzn.to/46n9vlQ
USB to SD Adapter: amzn.to/4vNvf4C
✨SD cards
32GB SD: amzn.to/48TJ3km
128Gb Micro SD Card: amzn.to/3BIgoOv
32 GB: Micro SD Card: amzn.to/3WrEzZq
Other SD Cards: amzn.to/4pQ4ZCH
✨Products I Use:
Wii: amzn.to/3Ibvekq
USB to Ethernet Adapter for Wii: amzn.to/49MtxI9
USB to Ethernet Adapter That I use (must be 2.0)
amzn.to/3FBWRjV
500GB HDD: amzn.to/4bI8rbI
1 TB HDD: amzn.to/3VYvp6N
💻Products I use to create content:
Elgato HD60x (record footage) amzn.to/3rn0VRn
Blue Snowball Microphone: amzn.to/3XQqYfX
Green Screen: amzn.to/3r6NVQb
⌚ TimeStamps
0:00 Overview
0:43 - What you need
1:52 Getting Started
2:34 Storage Options
3:18 Formatting SD/USB
5:48 Downloads
8:10 SD / USB File Setup
9:46 GAME SETUP
13:00 Console Setup
13:42 Install Wads (CIOS + Forwarder Channel)
15:39 USB Loader GX Setup
16:47 Game Covers
17:48 Game Display
18:22 Icons/Backing up Physical Games
19:05 Playing Games
19:43 Return to Settings
20:25 What’s Next?
20:42 Access Help
21:07 TROUBLESHOOTING
21:54 Checking Partition Style for MBR
22:31 ULGX Freezes on “Reinitializing Devices” or “Waiting for HDD”
22:59 ULGX White Screen or “Switching to channel list mode.”
23:26 Games do not appear
24:07 Starting Game goes to the HBC
24:24 Game Loads into Black Screen
24:35 Other Issues
🎵 Background music I typically use
youtube.com/watch?v=pWAP7fIwGnI&t=37s&ab_channel=BreakingCopyright%E2%80%94RoyaltyFreeMusic
youtube.com/watch?v=hQT6WMJ-Fco&t=2s&ab_channel=Chill-CopyrightFreeMusic
📢Disclaimers
This video is for educational purposes and will not show you how to obtain any paid software illegally.
I am an Amazon Affiliate. I may earn a small commission on purchases using my product links. I appreciate your support :)
#Wiihomebrew #usbloadergx #wiimodding
In this video, I will walk you through how to completely set up USB Loader GX to play your Wii Games on your Homebrewed Wii.
I’ve done my best to include everything you need, along with troubleshooting tips throughout the video, plus a section at the end just in case you run into issues.
This guide includes:
USB Loader GX App Setup
ULGX Shortcut on Wii Menu
Custom IOS
Setting up Game files (using Tiny Wii Backup Manager that allows WBFS, RVZ, & ISO files.
Special settings/Game Covers + more
Troubleshooting
Thank you for watching, and Happy Modding!
🕵️My Patreon: patreon.com/c/FunkyScott47
🟣 Follow me on Twitch! twitch.tv/funkyscott47
⚡Become a Member! youtube.com/channel/UChu9NEFC_2vMzsMBfOpQ3dQ/join
🗣️ Join my Discord Server! discord.gg/eVQkMaTQw2
🐥 Twitter: twitter.com/FunkyScott47
👀 Subscribe! youtube.com/@funkyscott47
Other Title: "FULL GUIDE to Play Games on Wii (USB Loader GX Tutorial 2025)"
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Google Doc: docs.google.com/document/d/1azSkScVgc46gjYsB6hSm_nuCyJfxfyjAhIrfNLzrkpY/edit?usp=sharing
USB Compatibility List: wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/USB_Devices_Compatibility_List
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Priiloader & Bootmii Setup (Nand Backup): youtu.be/Pg4exLMuCzw
How to get the Homebrew Channel: youtu.be/eCDFyncVfbA
Play the Games from your Wii Menu: youtu.be/rDsyE8t79g8
Custom Themes: youtu.be/oHPMVplSG00
Play Gamecube Games from ULGX: youtu.be/TJuUgw5y5Vg
Wii modding playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY2yCDbL3u_IZMhGFNflW8P0Zm1zTag_c
✨Compatible USB Storage I've tested myself
Maxone 250GB HDD: amzn.to/4tt5KDD
Maxone 500GB HDD: amzn.to/3SknVhN
Maxone 1TB HDD: amzn.to/4bBQz4F
128Gb PNY USB 3.0: amzn.to/4wLJ2Zh
32Gb PNY USB 2.0: amzn.to/46n9vlQ
USB to SD Adapter: amzn.to/4vNvf4C
✨SD cards
32GB SD: amzn.to/48TJ3km
128Gb Micro SD Card: amzn.to/3BIgoOv
32 GB: Micro SD Card: amzn.to/3WrEzZq
Other SD Cards: amzn.to/4pQ4ZCH
✨Products I Use:
Wii: amzn.to/3Ibvekq
USB to Ethernet Adapter for Wii: amzn.to/49MtxI9
USB to Ethernet Adapter That I use (must be 2.0)
amzn.to/3FBWRjV
500GB HDD: amzn.to/4bI8rbI
1 TB HDD: amzn.to/3VYvp6N
💻Products I use to create content:
Elgato HD60x (record footage) amzn.to/3rn0VRn
Blue Snowball Microphone: amzn.to/3XQqYfX
Green Screen: amzn.to/3r6NVQb
⌚ TimeStamps
0:00 Overview
0:43 - What you need
1:52 Getting Started
2:34 Storage Options
3:18 Formatting SD/USB
5:48 Downloads
8:10 SD / USB File Setup
9:46 GAME SETUP
13:00 Console Setup
13:42 Install Wads (CIOS + Forwarder Channel)
15:39 USB Loader GX Setup
16:47 Game Covers
17:48 Game Display
18:22 Icons/Backing up Physical Games
19:05 Playing Games
19:43 Return to Settings
20:25 What’s Next?
20:42 Access Help
21:07 TROUBLESHOOTING
21:54 Checking Partition Style for MBR
22:31 ULGX Freezes on “Reinitializing Devices” or “Waiting for HDD”
22:59 ULGX White Screen or “Switching to channel list mode.”
23:26 Games do not appear
24:07 Starting Game goes to the HBC
24:24 Game Loads into Black Screen
24:35 Other Issues
🎵 Background music I typically use
youtube.com/watch?v=pWAP7fIwGnI&t=37s&ab_channel=BreakingCopyright%E2%80%94RoyaltyFreeMusic
youtube.com/watch?v=hQT6WMJ-Fco&t=2s&ab_channel=Chill-CopyrightFreeMusic
📢Disclaimers
This video is for educational purposes and will not show you how to obtain any paid software illegally.
I am an Amazon Affiliate. I may earn a small commission on purchases using my product links. I appreciate your support :)
#Wiihomebrew #usbloadergx #wiimodding
