Homebrew_channel_logoThe Wii HomeBrew Installer will safely and easily unlock your Wii enabling you to play copied games and run homebrew applications.

There is a lot of information on the web about this. I spent many hours researching the various methods, but a lot of the information was outdated or wrong. I had downloaded a ‘free’ one initially but this killed my Nintendo Wii dead and I then spent 2 days learning how to get it working again.

I would like to share my experience with the installer with you to help you make sense of everything! It turned out to be quite a confusing topic due to the amount of misinformation online.

What Is The Wii Homebrew Installer?

Quite simply it is a piece of software that will alter the way your Nintendo Wii functions dramatically. The main purpose of it is to disable the copy protection of the Nintendo Wii so you can boot copied/backed-up games without restriction.

However, it will also add a range of new features to your Wii

Wii HomeBrew Installer Features

Circumvent copy protection
Run copied games
Make copies of original Nintendo Wii games
Install homebrew applications – such as emulators
Enables playback of DVD’s
Watch DivX/XviD videos and movies
Automated installation

That’s a fairly impressive list of features for a small bit of software. It means you will never need to buy a game again! And at only $29 it is an absolute BARGAIN!

Buying A Wii Homebrew Installer

mario-dvd-attackThere are a number of different installers available. They all do the same thing and give you all of the features above, however the quality of guide/installation instructions can vary massively between them. For example, the BreWii installer only provides low quality video instructions, but MyHomeBreWare comes with a PDF manual, High definition videos and 24/7 customer support.

I have provided a quick overview of the different providers below to help you get a better picture of what you get for your money with each one of them.

Frequently Asked Questions

I have tried my best to anticipate your questions and answer them below. If you have any additional questions please post them in the comments below and I will answer them within 24 hours and add them to the FAQ below.

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Yes, you can play any copied Nintendo Wii AND Gamecube game. Either download games from file sharing services like BitTorrent, or make your own copy’s of original discs. All you need is a DVD writer on your computer!

Once you have bought the homebrew installer, all you need to do is download it and copy the files to an SD memory card.

Once you have it on a memory card, it takes less than 10 minutes to install. The installation is completely automated so you can just leave it running

No it doesn’t. You do not have to make any hardware changes to the Wii at all, and as such your warranty is valid and intact. If you do need to make a warranty claim though, make sure you reset your Wii to factory settings to remove all traces of the homebrew installer.

The homebrew installer is the best option. Modchip’s have too many drawbacks, they are expensive, need soldering in/expensive professional installation, voids your warranty and cannot be removed if they go wrong.

I have compared the top 4 below; my personal recommendation is MyHomeBreWare but use the table below to make a decision for yourself

Wii Homebrew Installer Comparison

MyHomebreware

HomebrewInstall

Wii Unlock Plus

Brewii
My Rating 5/5 4.3/5 3.9/5 3.0/5
Price $29.95 $29.95 $29.97 $34.95
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