Supported for Wii games only and allows for files larger than 4GB, but it is not compatible with GameCube homebrew.
Portable SSDs like the Samsung T7 work, but may require specific cIOS updates.
| Title | Game ID | Compatibility | Required Settings | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | RMCE01 | 🟢 Perfect | Requires cIOS 249 [56] for online play. | | Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit | SNHE5D | 🟡 Playable | Tweak: Turn off “NAND Emulation.” | | Excitebots: Trick Racing | RXBE01 | 🟢 Perfect | Steering wheel works perfectly. | | Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing | RSUE01 | 🟢 Perfect | Requires cIOS 250. |
Traditional 2.5-inch external hard drives are the most reliable option for USB Loader GX. usb loader gx compatibility list full
Before we dive into the compatibility list, let's briefly introduce USB Loader GX. This homebrew application allows you to load and play Wii games from a USB storage device, eliminating the need for game discs. USB Loader GX supports a wide range of games, including those from the Wii, GameCube, and even some Virtual Console titles.
These are generally discouraged. Many flash drives (especially 3.0/3.1 models) suffer from "sleep mode" issues or are not recognized by the Wii's older USB 2.0 ports.
USB Loader GX is a tool designed for playing legal backups of games you own. Downloading games you do not own is copyright infringement. Always ensure you are obtaining software from trusted sources to avoid malicious files. Supported for Wii games only and allows for
| Title | Game ID | Compatibility | Required Settings | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | SX4E01 | 🟢 Perfect | Requires Motion+; Set Video to 480p. | | Super Mario Galaxy | RMGE01 | 🟢 Perfect | cIOS 249 [56]. Works flawlessly. | | Super Mario Galaxy 2 | SB4E01 | 🟡 Playable | Tweak: Set “Alternate DOL” to “Load from Disc” for first boot only. | | Metroid: Other M | R3OE01 | 🟢 Perfect | Set hook type to “None” (no cheats). | | Red Steel 2 | RS2E01 | 🟢 Perfect | Requires Motion+; USB Port 0 required. | | No More Heroes 2 | SN2E01 | 🟡 Playable | Tweak: Set Language to Japanese (fixes elevator freeze). | | Okami | ROUE01 | 🟢 Perfect | Works at 480p widescreen natively. |
Always use the (v3.0 r1281 or newer). Older builds (v2.x) lack compatibility fixes for later Wii titles.
How you store and split your games directly dictates whether USB Loader GX can read them. FAT32 vs. NTFS vs. WBFS | | Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit |
Required for music/accessory games (Rock Band, Guitar Hero) and select online titles. d2x-v10-beta52 Used for optimized USB 2.0 accessory support.
For maximum compatibility, you should have:
While USB Loader GX is highly compatible, some issues may arise. Here are some known issues and troubleshooting tips:
is highly recommended by community members for its reliability. Flash Drives
Mechanical HDDs or modern external SSDs are highly stable.