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thumpy
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_ 		21. October 2008 @ 09:24 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi all.

First off is it possible to install more channels on the wii other then the default ones, the homebrew channel and the mario kart one?

If so where can you recommend I go to see this. Also i have a modded wii with the wii key 3.2u and 1.9s.

Also what are pretty cool ones that you recommend?

Thank you
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thumpy
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_ 		21. October 2008 @ 15:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
anyone have an idea? or you just dont understand what I wrote?
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penguin98
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_ 		21. October 2008 @ 16:54 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
The only completely unofficial channel available is the homebrew channel. There are other channels you can add via wads but they are just the virtual console games with different roms injected into them. Some of them have custom banners as well, but alot of them still display as the original game that the wad contained.
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thumpy
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_ 		21. October 2008 @ 16:59 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
wait so your telling me i can add all my old nes snes megamans to a wii channel. please tell me how to do this i would love this and my kid also
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penguin98
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_ 		21. October 2008 @ 17:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Theres a wad packer program available here http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=83568 that will take a ROM file and a WAD and repack them into a new WAD. However, only one game can be added per channel. In addition, it wont always work and the injected games are often glitchy.

A better and easier solution is to just install the NES and SNES emulators on the homebrew channel and run your roms that way. Emulators and other homebrew channel apps are available here http://nintendo-scene.com/homebrew-channel-packs
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thumpy
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_ 		21. October 2008 @ 17:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
so why does the wii have so many channels?
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penguin98
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_ 		21. October 2008 @ 18:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
It's called futureproofing. They added tons of channel slots so they have the option of things like the mario kart channel. You'll run out of space on the wii's internal memory long before you run out of open channel slots.
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ggbarnum
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_ 		22. October 2008 @ 02:45 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
All wiiware and VC games install to their own channel, thats why there are so many.

Just "obtain" a wad file of the wiiware or VC game you want, use a wad installer through the homebrew channel to add them to a channel on your menu.
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guessswho
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_ 		22. October 2008 @ 07:41 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
any specific reason/need for "designing" a channel?

It really is what they said, giving more space than necessary. It would be worse to run out of possible channels than have too many.
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thumpy
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_ 		22. October 2008 @ 09:45 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i all honestly i want a super mario2 and 3, megaman 1,2 and super mario world channel.

Now what are the steps I need to do and what do I need to download. I am very new to this and I dont want to mess up my wii.

thank you in advance
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larrylje
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_ 		22. October 2008 @ 11:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have the steps to install The Homebrew Channel and Wad manager in this thread HERE.

As ggbarnum suggested your best bet is to download the VC/Wiiware WAD files (I am pretty sure all those that you mentioned above have been released except for Mega Man but I am not sure). You will need a classic controller for the VC games. All Wiiware games use the Wiimote. Also make sure you download WAD files that correspond with your Wii system region.
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thumpy
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_ 		22. October 2008 @ 13:39 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
larry can you recommned a place to get the wad files for the games i want to use please.

thanks
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larrylje
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_ 		22. October 2008 @ 13:48 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I get mine from torrent sites. mininova or piratebay should have them.
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thumpy
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_ 		22. October 2008 @ 13:53 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
thanks for you help man i really appreciate this. By the way wii this brick my wii if I screw up =(
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larrylje
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_ 		22. October 2008 @ 15:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
There is always a chance of bricking when you do any modification to your system. But if you follow the instructions properly the chances are slim.
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