Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Today, we are turning a plain old Wii into a gaming BEAST! This is an in-depth guide that will get you fully set up and ready to play your Wii + GameCube Games through USB Loader GX. It's also going to include Priiloader, Bootmii, and the Homebrew Browser. Let's do it!
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Doc: https://dub.sh/FS47-Wii-DOC
Backup: docs.google.com/document/d/1Q8x5HuMJjeKEA_qpi_sKAZLqAQMmv8pL7tPXXXEMdXI/edit?usp=sharing
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USB Compatibility list: wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/USB_Devices_Compatibility_List
^ *This DOES NOT guarantee success as info can be outdated* if you have not purchased one yet, I have links for ones I've tested myself below
More Guides:
Custom Game Shortcuts:youtu.be/n0fR4hrsLjA
GameCube on Wii Video: 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
Products I Use:
Wii: amzn.to/3Ibvekq
SD Reader: amzn.to/4v9XD0g
SD cards: amzn.to/3TUbzKB
128Gb Micro SD Card: amzn.to/3BIgoOv
32 GB: Micro SD Card: amzn.to/3WrEzZq
UGREEN Adapter: amzn.to/4v25Jbx
‼️USB to Ethernet Adapter for Wii
New models of these adapters are rare to work with a Wii now sadly. I'm currently looking for a new brand/model that works but for your information, to work on the Wii, it needs the ASIX chipset.
ALWAYS look in reviews to see if anyone has tested it for the Wii already. (hit CTRL + F and search "Wii" in reviews)
USB to Ethernet Adapter That i use *must be 2.0* (Last review claiming it works on Wii was March 8, 2026)
amzn.to/3FBWRjV
This adapter claims to work with Wii: amzn.to/49MtxI9
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
0:52 What you Need
2:01 Google Doc
2:29 Formatting SD and/or USB
4:47 Getting the Homebrew Channel
5:03 Internet Exploit (Str2Hax)
7:47 Offline Exploit (Wilbrand)
10:26 Hackmii Installer (HBC + Bootmii install)
11:15 Backing up Nand with Bootmii
14:04 DOWNLOADS
16:17 USB Compatibility List
16:58 SD Setup
19:13 Setting up Games!
20:53 Getting Game Covers
21:57 Setup on Wii!!
22:33 Installing Priiloader (Brick Protection)
23:50 Installing Wads (cios + ULGX Channel)
25:06 Open Shop Channel (Homebrew Bowser Setup)
25:52 Nintendont
26:21 USB Loader GX Setup!
32:06 Need help?
32:28 TROUBLESHOOTING
32:35 DNS Exploit does not work
33:01 Wilbrand letter does NOT show up
33:15 ULGX Freezes While Loading
33:43 ULGX Loads into White Screen
34:10 Games do not Appear
35:12 Games DO NOT Load
35:38 Other Issues
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🎵 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 :)
#wiimodding #howtomodwii #Wiihomebrew #usbloadergx
Today, we are turning a plain old Wii into a gaming BEAST! This is an in-depth guide that will get you fully set up and ready to play your Wii + GameCube Games through USB Loader GX. It's also going to include Priiloader, Bootmii, and the Homebrew Browser. Let's do it!
✨My Patreon: patreon.com/c/FunkyScott47
🗣️ Join my Discord Server! discord.gg/eVQkMaTQw2
🐥 Twitter: twitter.com/FunkyScott47
👀 Subscribe! youtube.com/@funkyscott47
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Doc: https://dub.sh/FS47-Wii-DOC
Backup: docs.google.com/document/d/1Q8x5HuMJjeKEA_qpi_sKAZLqAQMmv8pL7tPXXXEMdXI/edit?usp=sharing
------------------------------------------------------------------
USB Compatibility list: wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/USB_Devices_Compatibility_List
^ *This DOES NOT guarantee success as info can be outdated* if you have not purchased one yet, I have links for ones I've tested myself below
More Guides:
Custom Game Shortcuts:youtu.be/n0fR4hrsLjA
GameCube on Wii Video: 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
Products I Use:
Wii: amzn.to/3Ibvekq
SD Reader: amzn.to/4v9XD0g
SD cards: amzn.to/3TUbzKB
128Gb Micro SD Card: amzn.to/3BIgoOv
32 GB: Micro SD Card: amzn.to/3WrEzZq
UGREEN Adapter: amzn.to/4v25Jbx
‼️USB to Ethernet Adapter for Wii
New models of these adapters are rare to work with a Wii now sadly. I'm currently looking for a new brand/model that works but for your information, to work on the Wii, it needs the ASIX chipset.
ALWAYS look in reviews to see if anyone has tested it for the Wii already. (hit CTRL + F and search "Wii" in reviews)
USB to Ethernet Adapter That i use *must be 2.0* (Last review claiming it works on Wii was March 8, 2026)
amzn.to/3FBWRjV
This adapter claims to work with Wii: amzn.to/49MtxI9
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
0:52 What you Need
2:01 Google Doc
2:29 Formatting SD and/or USB
4:47 Getting the Homebrew Channel
5:03 Internet Exploit (Str2Hax)
7:47 Offline Exploit (Wilbrand)
10:26 Hackmii Installer (HBC + Bootmii install)
11:15 Backing up Nand with Bootmii
14:04 DOWNLOADS
16:17 USB Compatibility List
16:58 SD Setup
19:13 Setting up Games!
20:53 Getting Game Covers
21:57 Setup on Wii!!
22:33 Installing Priiloader (Brick Protection)
23:50 Installing Wads (cios + ULGX Channel)
25:06 Open Shop Channel (Homebrew Bowser Setup)
25:52 Nintendont
26:21 USB Loader GX Setup!
32:06 Need help?
32:28 TROUBLESHOOTING
32:35 DNS Exploit does not work
33:01 Wilbrand letter does NOT show up
33:15 ULGX Freezes While Loading
33:43 ULGX Loads into White Screen
34:10 Games do not Appear
35:12 Games DO NOT Load
35:38 Other Issues
Are you also a Youtuber? Check out VidIQ to help grow your channel!
vidiq.com/FS47
🎵 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 :)
#wiimodding #howtomodwii #Wiihomebrew #usbloadergx
