Hey Wiihackers, this is a list of all those games, that just won't do what they are told.
That's right! Nearly every game that gives you trouble is listed here, along with the solution
to get them to work on your Wii.
For some of the games, I will provide a link to a guide. All credit goes to the Authors of the guides!
Be sure to thank the Authors, in their guides.
Read here first, important information
Please don't post here unless..
You have tested the game with at least 2 of the preferred USB loaders.
(USB Loader GX, CFG USB Loader, WiiFlow)
And can fully explain the problem.
You have already checked the game is on the list,
and have tested the game with multiple cIOS.
You will receive harsh treatment if you..
Post your system check here.
Post off topic, or NON contributory posts.
It is Okay to post here..
To add or correct something.
You will find that 95-99% of games will run on cIOS249 [56] d2x-v6.
Music games like Hermes cIOS 223.
The rest, well, that's what this list is for.
You have tested the game with at least 2 of the preferred USB loaders.
(USB Loader GX, CFG USB Loader, WiiFlow)
And can fully explain the problem.
You have already checked the game is on the list,
and have tested the game with multiple cIOS.
You will receive harsh treatment if you..
Post your system check here.
Post off topic, or NON contributory posts.
It is Okay to post here..
To add or correct something.
Games in general
You will find that 95-99% of games will run on cIOS249 [56] d2x-v6.
Music games like Hermes cIOS 223.
The rest, well, that's what this list is for.
The Main List. (In Alphabetical Order)
Arc Rise Fantasia
Use cIOS 224 [57] v5.1 (update your loader to the latest revision)
Ashes Cricket
Band Hero
Brunswick Pro Bowling
Use IOS222 or 223.
Call of Duty: Black Ops
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Castlevania Judgement
Make sure no GC controllers are plugged into the #1 slot.
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Driver San Francisco
Guitar Hero 6 & All Music Games
Just Dance 2
Use cIOS 224 [57] v5.1, and update your loader to the latest revision.
Megaman 10
Monster Hunter 3 Tri
My Sims Racing
If a GC Controller is plugged in when booting, the Wii Remote won't work.
New Super Mario Bros Wii
New U Yoga and Pilates Workout
Some users have reported the PAL version does not work when forcing NTSC (Try PAL 60)
Pikmin 2 (PAL)
Works on a PAL Wii. For this game to be displayed correctly on an NTSC wii and T.V, you need component cables. And force NTSC.
Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands
Red Steel 2
Rugby League 3"
Disc/Modchip Users need a clean install of IOS53-64-v5149(no fake signing). Get it using NUS Downloader. Or install with Dop Mii.
Look HERE for more info.
Scrabble Interactive (PAL)
PAL Version not working with an NTSC Wii. (Tested with composite cables only)
Smurfs Dance Party
Use cIOS249 [56] d2x-v6
Sniper Elite
Use cIOS 224 [57] v5.1
Super Mario Galaxy 2
The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword
Tom Clancys H.A.W.X. 2
Use cIOS 224 [57] v5.1
Wii Sports Resort
Worms Battle Island
Dual Layer List
**If playing from Disc** -- Set the layer break at 2084960 when burning.
You used to need cIOS38 Rev17 + Or cIOS222/223 v4/v5.1 to get these dual layered games to work.
Now just use the D2x Rev 21 cIOS, as well as cIOS222/223 v4/v5.1
Metroid other M
Metroid Prime Trilogy
Sakura Wars So Long My Love
Set the layer break at 2084960 when burning.
Now just use the D2x Rev 21 cIOS, as well as cIOS222/223 v4/v5.1
Samurai Warriors 3
Super Smash Bros Brawl
Set the layer break at 2084960 when burning.
Now just use the D2x Rev 21 cIOS, as well as cIOS222/223 v4/v5.1
Alt.dol List (No Particular Order)
Most USB Loaders now have the option to select the alt.dol for these games.
Go into your loaders settings and choose "alt.dol from disk"Then choose the appropriate .dol (from the list below) and save it.
This Sims 3
Use mplr.dol
Fifa 08
Use main.dol (also try "block IOS reload").
Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings
Use fateatlantis.dol
'Medal of Honor: Heros 2"
Use Game.dol
Metal Slug Anthology
Games 1-5 work from Game Menu. To launch Game 6 Use ms6.dol.
Mortal Kombat Armageddon
Use MK7.dol
Madden NFL 07
Use madden.dol
Madden NFL 08
Use maddens.dol
Red Steel
Use Red Steel.Dol
SSX Blur
Use ssx.dol
The House of the Dead 2
Use hod2.dol
Boogie
Use ssx.dol
Sam & Max Season 1&2
Using The latest NeoGamma and Configurable USB Loader. Select Alt.dol from disk and choose the episode you want. Look HERE for more info.
For Season 2 rename the WDM file R3Y.
IOS Reloading
These games were never used to be able to be played from USB. BUT...
*IOS Reloading Games Now Work from USB*
*Now Works from USB Using cIOS249 [56] d2x-v6. Go HERE for the d2x cIOS, and install with the latest installer.
Install the cIOS to slot 249. Load with Neogamma R9 beta 47 (Or R9 beta51) with "Block IOS reload" set to "method 2". Only works with WBFS drives ATM.
So yes that means COD3 now works from USB and CSI should as well.
CSI : Deadly Intent
Call Of Duty 3
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent
Far Cry Vengeance
Special Thanks go to Krank
I just want to acknowledge, and thank Krank, for compiling the original list.
Because Krank is no longer active, an updated list was needed.
Thanks Krank for your hard work.
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Cover art Source: GameTDB - games database
Cover art Source: GameTDB - games database
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