Instructions on How to Copy Wii Games
A number of readers have asked for more specific guidelines on how to duplicate Wii games, so I've written them up today so that you can enjoy!
Now, in years past, you needed to put in a mod chip to be able to enjoy copied video games. I had written about mod chips previously, in this post. Basically, a mod chip is actually a special type of computer chip that you have to attach inside of your Wii console. This involves breaking open the Wii, which in turn voids the warrantee.
In today's more advanced world, there is a better option. Prior to 2009, the only way to accomplish the task of playing backed up games indeed was to install a mod chip. But now, you can simply mod your game discs instead! This is because there are several applications now available that will let you strip off the encryption from your games and make a direct 1:1 copy!
So, before I ramble anymore and get off on a tangent, let's get into the guide itself...
STEP 1
Obviously, you'll need to download the program. I'm not going to lie to you. It's not free. It costs about half the price of one Wii game at retail. You can find it by Googling the phrase "how to copy Wii games". Anyway, once you've purchased it, just download it to your PC or Mac's desktop. If you're using Linux, you'll have to wait until later in the year when the new release comes out.
2nd Step:
Set up the program. Find the file on your desktop. Double click it. Click next whenever that it asks you. You'll be aware that you are done when you are getting a screen informing you that the installation is complete.
3rd Step:
Which game do you want to copy first? Decide now. Take it out and insert it into your computer's CD drive.
STEP 4
Launch the program that you installed in step 2.
5th Step:
This step is where the difference comes in compared to trying to duplicate games with ordinary CD copying software like Windows Media Player or Roxio. You need to "rip" the game disc. Choose the selection in the game copy program in order to extract, and then decide exactly where you wish to store the file. I recommend only using the desktop just as before. And then hit "Start".
6th Step:
The rip should have completed successfully at this point. If not, then you probably did something wrong, or else the game is scratched already, in which you might be out of luck. I'll assume that everything went correctly. Remove the game disc and put it back into it's case. You're done with it for now. Load up a blank CD+/- R into your PC. Put the program that you're using into "write" mode - this option should be in a drop down at the top. Go to the .ISO which you ripped in the last step. Hit "Go".
STEP 7
Now, it's time to play the waiting game. Burning a game involves burning up to 2+ gigabytes of information, and it can take up to 12 minutes. When it's finished, it will pop up a completion screen and play some music. At this point, you're all set! You just need to remove the disc, label it, and play it! Don't fail to put the master copy up somewhere that it will be safe!
And now, your learning for how to backup Wii games is finished! Yay!
Now, in years past, you needed to put in a mod chip to be able to enjoy copied video games. I had written about mod chips previously, in this post. Basically, a mod chip is actually a special type of computer chip that you have to attach inside of your Wii console. This involves breaking open the Wii, which in turn voids the warrantee.
In today's more advanced world, there is a better option. Prior to 2009, the only way to accomplish the task of playing backed up games indeed was to install a mod chip. But now, you can simply mod your game discs instead! This is because there are several applications now available that will let you strip off the encryption from your games and make a direct 1:1 copy!
So, before I ramble anymore and get off on a tangent, let's get into the guide itself...
STEP 1
Obviously, you'll need to download the program. I'm not going to lie to you. It's not free. It costs about half the price of one Wii game at retail. You can find it by Googling the phrase "how to copy Wii games". Anyway, once you've purchased it, just download it to your PC or Mac's desktop. If you're using Linux, you'll have to wait until later in the year when the new release comes out.
2nd Step:
Set up the program. Find the file on your desktop. Double click it. Click next whenever that it asks you. You'll be aware that you are done when you are getting a screen informing you that the installation is complete.
3rd Step:
Which game do you want to copy first? Decide now. Take it out and insert it into your computer's CD drive.
STEP 4
Launch the program that you installed in step 2.
5th Step:
This step is where the difference comes in compared to trying to duplicate games with ordinary CD copying software like Windows Media Player or Roxio. You need to "rip" the game disc. Choose the selection in the game copy program in order to extract, and then decide exactly where you wish to store the file. I recommend only using the desktop just as before. And then hit "Start".
6th Step:
The rip should have completed successfully at this point. If not, then you probably did something wrong, or else the game is scratched already, in which you might be out of luck. I'll assume that everything went correctly. Remove the game disc and put it back into it's case. You're done with it for now. Load up a blank CD+/- R into your PC. Put the program that you're using into "write" mode - this option should be in a drop down at the top. Go to the .ISO which you ripped in the last step. Hit "Go".
STEP 7
Now, it's time to play the waiting game. Burning a game involves burning up to 2+ gigabytes of information, and it can take up to 12 minutes. When it's finished, it will pop up a completion screen and play some music. At this point, you're all set! You just need to remove the disc, label it, and play it! Don't fail to put the master copy up somewhere that it will be safe!
And now, your learning for how to backup Wii games is finished! Yay!
About the Author:
The author of this piece is an international woman of mystery who spent time in a Russian prison camp for his Wii hacking activities. Now that he's out, and has been granted asylum in the United States, where copying Wii games is legal, he enjoys writing about the subject of how to copy wii games on his blog. Learn more about how to copy wii games there.
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