Okay, but how is the console supposed to know something is using the USB when the USB ports are free?
I don't get that (also just woke up)
So,I hope your are awake now,Juanita.
You maybe know how a WODE works,my Friend ?
It is simple explained,a Drive "Add On"....very old (around 10 - 12 Years) but very nice.
There is a Chip in the Wii and it is connected to the Socket.
There is also an LCD Display,a SD Card Slot,a USB Port and a "Joystick" to select and play GameCube and Wii Games or Rip Games to SD Card or USB Device (Stick or HDD) via the LCD Display.
(There is an Option,with that you can "beam" the LCD Screen Content to the Wii via an Channel and use an GameCube Controller to operate)
And as you see,it needs the 2 USB Ports for correct Working.Only for the Power - no Data !!!
(The Wode has many more Features,but...you know,the main Thing is - Playing Games)
You put your ISO´s on the SD Card or USB Device and play it via the
Official Wii Disc Channel on the Menu Screen.
Simple....no Discs needed
Region Free until your Wii System Version is not higher than 4.1x
BUT the best Thing,the USB Device is connected to the WODE Socket NOT to the Wii.
So,if the USB Power comes from an Power Socket / Adapter,the 2 USB Ports are free to use for playing Sing / Guitar Games or whatever Game uses USB Accessories.
Like on a regular unmodded Wii.