To open a WBFS file, you need appropriate software like Nintendo’s Wii Backup Manager. If you don’t have the necessary software, a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" (Windows 10) or "Windows cannot open this file" (Windows 7), or a similar alert will appear on Mac, iPhone, or Android.
- Open WBFS Manager.
- Select the assigned letter for the device from the "Device" dropdown.
- Load the games onto the chosen device.
To install games on Wii using WBFS Manager, follow these steps:
- Start WBFS Manager and choose "Load to Device".
- On the right interface, click on "Browse" and select the game’s ISO file from your PC.
- Once the game appears in the WBFS Manager interface, click on "Add to Disk" or wait for the process to complete.
To download games on Wii Backup Manager, follow these steps:
- Choose "Drive" and select "Drive 1".
- Select the device used for Wii games.
- Click on "Add" and go to "Files".
- Choose a file to add games to the program or select a folder to add an entire folder of games.
Here are some of the best sites to download WBFS games for Wii:
Before directly launching a game from a USB memory unit, you need to install the Homebrew Channel on the console. Please note that doing this invalidates the manufacturer’s warranty and violates the Nintendo terms and conditions.
To transfer Wii games to a USB flash drive, follow these steps:
- Start WBFS Manager and go to "Device" > "Load".
- On the right interface, click on "Browse".
- Choose the game’s ISO file to copy from your PC.
- When the game appears in the WBFS Manager interface, click on the "Add to Disk" button or wait for the process to finish.
To modify the Wii using a USB flash drive, follow these steps:
- Select an ISO format Nintendo Wii game and click on "Add to Disk" to modify the Wii using a USB flash drive.
- Wait for the file to load.
- Connect the USB flash drive or external hard drive to the console and start the Homebrew Channel.
- Launch Configurable USB Loader.
- Choose the game you want.
Follow these instructions to install games on Wii:
- Follow the instructions to access the Wii Shop Channel.
- Choose "Enter" and then "Virtual Console".
- Browse the available titles to find the game you want to download again.
- Select "Download" to start the game.
To copy Wii games, follow these steps:
- Insert the game disc into the Wii.
- Access the Homebrew Channel.
- Connect the USB flash drive (or external hard drive) formatted with WBFS Manager to the SD memory card where you copied WiiFlow.