Note: SDHC cards can only be used by the Letterbomb exploit. An SD card (Check to see if yours is compatible).Setting up Homebrew Channel What is needed The Homebrew Channel does not show up in the console's play logs, however this does not affect the Wii in any way whatsoever. The channel can be deleted at any time through the Wii's "Data Management" menu. After installation, the channel is accessible from the Wii Menu just like any other Wii channel. The Homebrew Channel is a self-updating (discontinued) application created by Team Twiizers, which allows users to easily load and use homebrew applications, without having to use exploits such as Bannerbomb or Twilight Hack every time they run a new application. 2.5 Part 4: Installing the Homebrew Channel.Letterbomb requires no game, and will work with any 4.3 wii.
Return of the Jodi requires a copy of the original Lego Star Wars game or the newer (1.01) release (NTSC or PAL).Įri HaKawai requires a copy of Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, and will work for NTSC-U, NTSC-J and PAL Wiis. For NTSC-U and NTSC-J use Yu-Gi-Vah.īathaxx requires a copy of LEGO Batman, and will work for NTSC-U, NTSC-J and PAL Wiis. Yu-Gi-OWNED! requires a copy of Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's Wheelie Breakers, it will only work on PAL Wiis.
Indiana Pwns requires a copy of Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures, and will work for NTSC-U, NTSC-J and PAL Wiis. Smash Stack requires a copy of Super Smash Bros Brawl, and will work on all wiis. The latest version of Wii System Menu is 4.3, therefore, this method should work for ALL USA, Japanese, Korean and PAL Wiis. This tutorial applies to versions of the Wii System Menu ranging from 3.0 to 4.3. The methods described in this tutorial covers the Smash Stack, Yu-Gi-OWNED!, Bathaxx, Return of the Jodi, Indiana Pwns, Eri HaKawai and Letterbomb exploits as these are the only methods working for 4.3 other methods of installing the Homebrew Channel for users with older System Menus are Bannerbomb and Twilight Hack.
HOMEBREW CHANNEL HOW TO
I was hoping I could use the Wii's wireless controllers for emu too but looks like I might not be able to and will have to use the wired classic controller, no biggie I guess.This is a step-by-step guide of how to install the Homebrew Channel on your Wii console. This will sit in my front room and the xbox stays in my room where i generally game. Remember a while back here in UK that Gamestation and Game stores went into admin, I had credit and loyalty points/cash with Gamestation, I've now had that moved over to Game stores which are still open in some parts of town, so I basically was looking for something to spend my 40 odd quid on, I figured a pre-owned Wii is good as anything, can pick one up for under 50 quid so thats the plan. I have seen a few Wii homebrew games though that I want to try out, including a great looking vertical shooter. In summary, big black box or little white one.Ĭheers for input guys, I actually have a softmod xbox and agree it is pretty much the ultimate for emulators. I'm building a HTPC which will take over those duties. SNES and FBA are stunning via crisp HDMI, which was the only reason I held on to mine so long.
HOMEBREW CHANNEL PS3
I had high hopes for the PS3 in this regard, but that scene went and died before they even eeked out an N64 emu. For a second TV, especially if it's a CRT, the Xbox would still be my first choice. I still have a massive soft spot for the original XBMC, it's just a shame the Xbox got left behind in the HD era. The choice between them really comes down to which one you have at hand, or if you're buying one for the task, whether you want a big black box or a little white one under your telly. As others have mentioned though, the original Xbox is still the king of hacked consoles. Certainly eats the 360 and PS3 homebrew scenes for breakfast. Considering the community effort that went into making the homebrew channel feel like a proper digital storefront, it's pretty amazing really. The Wii isn't bad for homebrew at all (for the usual range of emulators, anyway).