Setup USB Loader GX
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Setup USB Loader GX

TUTORIAL
Medium v4.3 Anthony Micallef Jan 8, 2026 20m
What You'll Need
  • Wii with Homebrew Channel
  • External HDD or USB Stick
  • Computer

Introduction

USB Loader GX is the most popular backup loader for the Wii. It allows you to play games from a USB drive or hard drive with a custom interface, cover flow, and more.

Requirements

Recommendation: An External Hard Drive (HDD) is highly recommended for reliability. You can use a USB Flash Drive, but they can be less stable with Wii/Wii U.

Step 1: Download Required Files

Download the USB Loader GX package from one of the links below. This pack includes the necessary cIOS installers.

Step 2: Install cIOS

Important: Before using USB Loader GX, you must install cIOS (Custom IOS). The download pack above includes the d2x cIOS Installer.
1. Copy the apps folder to your SD card.
2. Launch 'd2x cIOS Installer' from Homebrew Channel.
3. Follow the video guide above for the exact cIOS slot configuration (usually v10 beta52 into slots 249 and 250).

Step 3: Transfer Games

You can manage your Wii backups using the tools below. Use Wii Backup Manager for Windows or Witgui for Mac to convert ISOs to WBFS format and transfer them correctly.

Useful Tools & Resources

Here are the tools you'll need to manage your games and covers:

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Quick Info
ConsoleWii
Version4.3
Typetutorial
DifficultyMedium
Est. Time20 Minutes
AuthorAnthony Micallef
What You'll Need
  • Wii with Homebrew Channel
  • External HDD or USB Stick
  • Computer
About Anthony Micallef

Published on January 8, 2026