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How to Convert Roms to Wii

Roms are files that emulate classic games from old consoles such as the NES, SNES, Game Boy, Genesis and PlayStation. Roms are usually played on a computer, but developers have found a way to play them on the Nintendo Wii. Roms are easy to transfer and even easier to play once the Homebrew Channel is installed.

Things You'll Need

Homebrew Channel
SD card
SD card reader
Wii emulator software

Instructions

- 1
  Download "BannerBomb" and "HackMii" from the links in the Resources section.
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  Insert a SD card into a reader on your computer. Format the card, then transfer the downloaded files to the root of the SD card.
- 3
  Insert the SD card in your Wii. Turn on the Wii and click the SD Card icon.
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  Wait for the SD card to load. A message will pop up. Click "Yes" and the Homebrew Installer will load.
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  Follow the on-screen prompts to install the Homebrew Channel.
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  Restart the Wii when the Homebrew installation has completed.
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  Update the Homebrew Browser by pressing the "A" button on the Wii Remote. Once the browser is updated, the Homebrew Browser will appear.
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  Click the link that reads "Emulators." Click the red "Download" link for each emulator you want to install and wait until the download completes.
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  Click the "Home" button on the Wii and choose "Exit Browser."
- 10
  Remove the SD card from your Wii and insert it into the reader on your computer.
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  Find the "ROM" folder for each emulator on the SD card. They should be located in the "apps" folder.
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  Click and drag the roms onto the SD card. Remove the SD card and place it back into the Wii.
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  Load the Homebrew Channel and select an emulator. Click "Load Game." Select a game from the list.

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