Does Wii U support native GCN? Does this mean that I can get rid of my Wii and buy a Wii U for all my GCN + Wii + Wii U needs?
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Does Wii U support native GCN? Does this mean that I can get rid of my Wii and buy a Wii U for all my GCN + Wii + Wii U needs?
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Not exactly native, but now nintendon't exists, which runs gamecube games near natively in wii mode, so instead of gamecube firmware (how original wii also does it) the games are ran under wii firmware, some additional magics and stuff. It is now possible to package a gamecube game into a wii u installable, installed on wii u usb drive, forwarding to nintendon't and launching the game. Nintendon't is also compatible with nintendo's usb gamecube adapter, pro controllers, the gamepad through wii mode classic controller emulation, or dualshock controllers. Even generic logitech controllers etc. If you tinker to config them right. Best results of course come with controllers that have analog triggers, like dualshock, or real gamecube controllers through the adapter.
The compatibility is great nor is there hinderances like incompatibility with streaming audio nor anything like that.
Could you give me any tips on getting controllers to work?
I used Wii U USB Helper to prepare my SD, convert my GCN iso and copy it to my SD. Then I used WUP Installer GX2 to install it on my Wii U USB.
It launches fine but I don't know how to get it working my my DS4. I have a GC controller adapter but I don't want to buy more controllers unless I know I can get them working...
EDIT: Got it working. Trick is to choose not to use the Gamepad, use a Wiimote to select TV Only then let the Wiimote power itself off and connect the DS4.
Now I just need to decide what kind of controller I want to use long term, but DS4 is good for now!
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Yep yep. I personally use gamecube controller or the gamepad itself. Depends on game really. I made backups of all my own wii and gamecube games with my wii and plan to play them on wii u, also nintendon't supports multiple gamecube controllers in the adapter and automatically maps the wireless controllers as last controllers after the gamecube controllers.
Overall it is the best thing. There is also a app to do same in wii u generally, with somewhat dodgy compatibility but excellent functionality and compatibility with several things when in use. I even made a config for my fight stick and used it in tekken tag tournament 2 for wii u which was swell as hell.
Since I already have the GC adapter and I'd like the shoulder buttons for Sunshine etc plain old Gamecube controllers do seem like the best option. Only thing is I'd prefer wireless and Wavebirds are expensive as hell. If you're using the GCN adapter and controller do you get rumble?
Is there a good guide to follow for modding breath of the wild on Wii U? I've been seeing a lot of mods online like this one https://twitter.com/PixelMatt64/status/919332546864807941
Or is it currently only possible on CEMU right now?
EDIT: nevermind I figured it out lol.
Instead, does anyone know how to inject a save file into the vWii VC inject games?
Or is it currently only possible on CEMU right now?
EDIT: nevermind I figured it out lol.
Instead, does anyone know how to inject a save file into the vWii VC inject games?
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A few noob Q's:
1) Is there a way to bypass an SD card and just install games from USB to USB? I think the answer to this is no, but I just want to be sure. Reason I ask is my SD card is only 2GB, but I have shit ton of USB sticks, various sizes.
2) I have Haxchi set up (non-CBHC). I noticed that it doesn't run properly unless my SD card is in the system, which leads me to believe that there are dependencies (or possibly the entire thing) on the SD card. In the case I actually do get my hands on a larger SD card (not likely for a good while), would it be safe if I simply copy everything from the old SD card to the new one?
3) How the heck do I get MAME working? I must be a numbskull because I could never figure it out even on PC. The rom is always a zip file with a jillion different files in it, and google searches vary from "keep it zipped" to "unzip it first", and neither has ever worked for me.
4) What are the details on using USB sticks? Originally I was under the impression that you had to use an actual external HDD to do anything on Wii U, but I've been able to install games and play them from my USB stick just fine with Wii U USB Helper. Is it hit and miss? Or was Nintendo bullshitting from the get-go?
Thanks!
1) Is there a way to bypass an SD card and just install games from USB to USB? I think the answer to this is no, but I just want to be sure. Reason I ask is my SD card is only 2GB, but I have shit ton of USB sticks, various sizes.
2) I have Haxchi set up (non-CBHC). I noticed that it doesn't run properly unless my SD card is in the system, which leads me to believe that there are dependencies (or possibly the entire thing) on the SD card. In the case I actually do get my hands on a larger SD card (not likely for a good while), would it be safe if I simply copy everything from the old SD card to the new one?
3) How the heck do I get MAME working? I must be a numbskull because I could never figure it out even on PC. The rom is always a zip file with a jillion different files in it, and google searches vary from "keep it zipped" to "unzip it first", and neither has ever worked for me.
4) What are the details on using USB sticks? Originally I was under the impression that you had to use an actual external HDD to do anything on Wii U, but I've been able to install games and play them from my USB stick just fine with Wii U USB Helper. Is it hit and miss? Or was Nintendo bullshitting from the get-go?
Thanks!
1) no, the games can either only be installed from the SD card or by using the Wii U Transfer tool from homebrew app store
2) Not sure, but I believe as long as the SD card is fat32 formatted, you should be able to just copy it from SD to SD
3) not sure on mame ,unfortunately.
4) for best performance, you should use a desktop hard drive with wall power.
HaxChi doesn't run without the SD because you probably have it set to boot default to HBL. That requires the HBL files to be on the SD so HaxChi can find them. @grandosegood is correct. You can just copy from SD to SD and it will work fine.
Like you, I have used USB flash drives before without any issues whatsoever, although I've seen users posts issues here.
Like you, I have used USB flash drives before without any issues whatsoever, although I've seen users posts issues here.
Is there a way to mount/extract files that were used to build installation files? Example: An installation folder with .app's, .h3's, .cert, .tik, .tmd: Is there a way for me to extract certain files from that? Mainly the images (banner, gamepad, etc) and soundfile. Thanks!
Thank you!
Using the transfer tool only installs to NAND, correct? And installing to NAND is never a good idea unless I have it first installed on USB?
Thank you as well! I recently set the default to sysmenu so I will give it another try after removing the SD card. Thanks for that info!
my recommendation is to use WUP installer gx2, which is done by placing your games in the 'install' folder then selecting usb when using wup installer gx2
Hey, what format are Wii U roms in for Loadiine GX2? I know that WUP Installer GX2 takes folders with a lot of .apps and other weird files, how can I obtain those for games? And what about Loadiine GX2?
It gets them for you in WUP Installer format. If for some reason you want them in loadiine format you'll need to decrypt them
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