I have used Saviine to manage save files. All it requires is a PC to act as a server in order to receive/send save data and access to the Homebrew Launcher on your Wii U.
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Wii U HOMEBREW Discussion Thread [exploits/apps/games/stuff]
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I have used Saviine to manage save files. All it requires is a PC to act as a server in order to receive/send save data and access to the Homebrew Launcher on your Wii U.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
Nope, none of the ones I have use more than the 500mA that Wii U USB 5V puts out, and I've not run into any heat problems either.
You just might need a SDXC one for >32GB.
I played around with it for my eshop games but I have kind of a lot so I switched back to a hard drive for now but I have a 200GB microSD to usb for Xbox 360 shop downloads and a smaller one for my Wii backups and both work very well.
Damn, thank a bunch man.
Was gonna try this right away then I noticed I have no way of inserting an SD card into my PC (because who needs SD cards right?). So gonna buy a reader first
D.Lo
Member
Thanks, yeah with SD cards having dropped dramatically I was hoping to get rid of the HDD, especially since it needs two USB ports.
laserlaser
Member
i'm running games off usb ext from 10 yrs ago. the older games run fine but when i try running yoshi wooly world or even tumblestone. i get wii u error code 160-2713, Not receiving enough power, please use a Y-Cable etc.. is my ext hd not getting enough power? the hd has its own power source.
sleep mode is disabled
sleep mode is disabled
KojiKnight
Member
Damn, thank a bunch man.
Was gonna try this right away then I noticed I have no way of inserting an SD card into my PC (because who needs SD cards right?). So gonna buy a reader first
The steps I listed do not require owning an SD card reader. Everything you need installs from the Wii U browser to the SD card, then the games are dumped from the Wii U to your PC via network (wired or wireless). (the insert fat enabled SD card is for the Wii U, it never has to touch the PC)
Young Magus
Junior Member
Yes
Choppasmith
Member
For those using the SNES9X core in Retroarch, does anyone know how to get MSU-1 patched games to work? I've seen posts mentioned over at GBATemp that it seems you work outside a Save State glitch or music being too low. I've tried and failed getting it to work on my Nvidia SHIELD with the Android version of Retroarch and its BSNES core. Anyone have any luck here?
Also, I'm still getting used to the way Retroarch works but there seems to be no working hotkeys available in the FBA cores? You know like setting up a HP+HK button or a 3P button.
Also, I'm still getting used to the way Retroarch works but there seems to be no working hotkeys available in the FBA cores? You know like setting up a HP+HK button or a 3P button.
Reckless Onion
Member
I only have a 32gb sd card atm, this will not work with my black wii u??
Yes, because you don't need RedNAND for anything. Haxchi/CBHC are more than enough right now. Even Mocha is a better alternative than RedNAND.
Question about WUD installing (I've dumped for CEMU). I'm not 100% clear on the install to USB hard drive part. I already have a Wii U formatted HDD with games installed to it. Is it clear that it will erase this drive if I try to install a WUD to it? Or is this drive (with content on it) already okay to run the installer from SD Card (install wud)?
Thanks.
EDIT: Took a chance on it and it worked fine on pre-existing Wii U-formatted drive. The only bummer is not being able to partition it now for my Wii games as well (I'll have to look into dumping my saves and doing it). I love saving my BoTW install disc the extra wear and tear. The loading times seem pretty decent too compared to some other numbers I've seen posted.
Thanks.
EDIT: Took a chance on it and it worked fine on pre-existing Wii U-formatted drive. The only bummer is not being able to partition it now for my Wii games as well (I'll have to look into dumping my saves and doing it). I love saving my BoTW install disc the extra wear and tear. The loading times seem pretty decent too compared to some other numbers I've seen posted.
oneofthose
Banned
has there been any improvement on psx emu?
I think there's a programmable NFC pad you can buy.
It's called N2 Elite. Seems cool but pricey (obviously cheaper than an amiibo collection tho).
The Real Napsta
Member
Can someone help me with playing a EU game on a US console? I already dumped the game but I don't really know where to go from here.
I tried google before posting.
I tried google before posting.
Assuming you're using Haxchi/CBHC, you can just install the game using a WUP Installer (Y, GX2, etc.) as you normally would. Haxchi has a built-in region-free feature.
If you're not using Haxchi (which you should), you need to modify your system settings to allow region-free content to be used. You can use RegionHax to do so.
But, seriously, you should just use Haxchi. It's much easier and safer.
The Real Napsta
Member
I'm not currently using it. Now I have a project for after work. This is the one that requires a DS game from e shop right?
lensoftruth
Member
Can I have homebrew, GC, Wii and Wii-U all running from a single hard drive? There's a ton of info out there and it's kinda hard getting it all together.
Muskieratboi
Member
Yes, but you need to partition the drive for Wii mode and WiiU mode.
WAR recon zero
Banned
really? how
piratethingy
Self professed bad raider
Man, Zelda got me on the train of getting my Wii U dusted off, and that's just reminded me... Nintendo should be criminally culpable for requiring the gamepad for almost all system-activities. Insanity.
gamerforever
Banned
I wish that gamepad was a bit sleeker. Ironically I am loving the Wii U even more post Switch launch - it has the library of games we want and that Pro Controller is just so great on games like Zelda BOTW.
Elaugaufein
Member
Crediar is a long standing hacker who's been putting stuff out since at least the Wii, which is when I started paying attention to the Nintendo console scene. He's legit.
Beer Monkey
Member
I am pulling my hair out getting the homebrew launcher exploit working.
1) I've double checked the files and structure (the three files are in sd:/wiiu/apps/homebrew_launcher/)
2) The same SD card I'm using works in vWii mode so I know the system can read it.
3) I've tried a drawer full of SD cards
4) I'm using guiformat.exe to format as FAT32, and have tried other formatters
5) There are no other partitions on the SD card
The message I get after the screen turns white and the Wii U logo appears in the lower right hand corner is fsopenfile failed.
Any ideas?
1) I've double checked the files and structure (the three files are in sd:/wiiu/apps/homebrew_launcher/)
2) The same SD card I'm using works in vWii mode so I know the system can read it.
3) I've tried a drawer full of SD cards
4) I'm using guiformat.exe to format as FAT32, and have tried other formatters
5) There are no other partitions on the SD card
The message I get after the screen turns white and the Wii U logo appears in the lower right hand corner is fsopenfile failed.
Any ideas?
The Real Napsta
Member
I just installed haxchi, it works but the icon for the DS game didn't change.
Should I be worried?
Should I be worried?
gingerbeardman
Member
WAR recon zero
Banned
Format to 64k cluster size?
Adam Prime
hates soccer, is Mexican
Sweet. Thanks, this post helped me rip my Nintendo Land to the home screen, so easy! And now I have a backup, if only there was a way to back up my freaking save data! I tried Saviine but couldn't get it working.
Is there an easier way to rip save files rather than setting up a server on your PC? My computer wasn't having it, I guess I was doing something wrong. Is that the easiest/only method right now?
EDIT: I take it back, Saviine isn't too bad at all. Got it working, so neat!
Beer Monkey
Member
WAR recon zero
Banned
What system version?
dmix90
Member
What are you using when connecting SD card to PC? I didn't have card reader and used old ebook reader as middleman to format and upload files to card. Could not get it working with Wii U homebrew at all even though it worked just fine everywhere else. That was until i borrowed normal card reader and did a proper format procedure.
Just put
Code:
wiiu/apps/homebrew_launcher/homebrew_launcher.elfBeer Monkey
Member
5.5.1
Both with a card reader (same I use for vWii) and the SD slots directly inside of my computers (have tried with more than one computer and with Win10 and WinXP).
A friend is bringing over a card on Saturday that works on his. If it doesn't work on mine I'm doing a factory reset plus redownloading my digital games plus redoing my vWii and Nintendon't etc. Will take days.
The Real Napsta
Member
I installed haxchi, how do i use it to play out of region games?
Young Magus
Junior Member
Get disc2app
Use that to create a file of the disc to install on your wii u.
Then use WUP installer Y mod
Fixed, out of region install requires signature patches, otherwise wup installer will throw you an error.
Put this in the apps folder and use it to load the disks
http://wiiubru.com/appstore/#/app/ourloader
The Real Napsta
Member
Thanks.
oneofthose
Banned
has there been any homebrew released so that you can play the ds games with a wiiu pro controller?
KojiKnight
Member
Ddd rips the files on the disc, WUD is just container for those. Either way will work in CEMU.
Beer Monkey
Member
I've been hoping for years that someone would patch an emulator, on any platform, for analog control on Mario 64 DS. Basically when the analog thumbstick stayed centered for a while it would register as a touch in the center of the touchscreen to register a new bounding circle, then movements of the thumbstick would cause the touch point in the bounding circle to move correspondingly.
Of course, this is WAY beyond what you are asking for, and probably not possible with the VC emulator.
FinaruDensetsu
Member
Can all DS games be injected into the Wii U's VC package? Can Japanese games with fansubs?
Not ALL because not all emulators are made to work with all games. Games more complex like Okamiden are not available last time I tried.
That said, I played a fan translation of Jump Ultimate Stars without a problem
stan423321
Member
Hmm, is it just a case of NERD's emulator not being accurate enough yet, or are they HLE-ing ARM7 a'la NES mappers?