Download and Install Wii U Games with USB Helper

This guide will show you how to download Wii U and Wii game backups using Wii U USB Helper. USB Helper Launcher is a set of patches to revive the discontinued USB Helper.

USB Helper can also convert Gamecube .ISO game files to virtual console injects that can be launched from the Wii U System Menu and played on the Gamepad. Wii U, Wii and Gamecube game backups will be installed with WUP Installer GX2.

Required Downloads:

USBHelperInstaller

Requirements

Hacked Wii U on Firmware 5.5.4

USB Helper requires a Wii U with custom firmware such as Mocha or Haxchi

SD Card (64B or larger recommended)

An SD card is required to install the homebrew and game files on your Wii U console
The SD card must be formatted to FAT32

Windows PC

Wii U USB Helper is a Windows application
Wii U USB Helper Launcher is the name for the set of patches required for USB Helper to function

Internet Connection

An internet connection is required to download games with Wii U USB Helper

WUP Installer GX2 Installed on Wii U

The WUP Installer GX2 homebrew application will be used to install Wii U, Wii and converted Gamecube titles to your Wii U console
WUP Installer GX2 can easily be installed from the Homebrew App Store

Wiimote + Sensor Bar (Optional)

A Wiimote is required to play Wii games on your Wii U
The Gamepad (infrared sensors) can be used as as a sensor bar to play on the Gamepad screen only
A sensor bar is required to play Wii games with your TV

Installing USBHelper

On your PC, create a folder named USBHelper Downloads
Create two folders calledand DL-Dec and DL-Enc inside the /USBHelper Downloads/ folder on your PC
Run USBHelperInstaller.exe to install USBHelper
Select version 0.6.1.655 and wait for the process to complete
This can take between 30-60 minutes depending on download speeds
Launch USBHelper once installation is complete
Create an exception in your Firewall for USBHelper to prevent complications with game downloads
Agree to the disclaimer and select your region
Select the /USBHelper Downloads/DL-Enc/ folder on your PC as the location to store your games
Enter titlekey.ovh as the site for the title keys
Once USBHelper has loaded, click [Set extraction directory]
Select the /USBHelper Downloads/DL-Dec/ folder on your PC

Congratulations on completing the initial setup for Wii U USB Helper, you can now move onto downloading backup games directly to your PC from the application.

Downloading Games

Browse or search for the game you wish to download
Click the [Add], [Add update] or [Add DLC] buttons to add games, updates or DLC to the download queue
Select [Start downloading] to begin the downloads
A download manager will appear to show the progress of your downloads
Once your download is complete, insert your Wii U SD card into your PC and click [Copy to SD]
Select the folders you wish to copy (Game, Updates, DLC)
You can now click [Copy to SD] in the copy queue and select your SD card drive
Once copying is complete, insert your SD card into your Wii U and power it on

Installing Games from SD to Wii U

Load your CFW patches and launch the Homebrew Launcher via your preferred method
Select WUP Installer GX2
WUP Installer GX2 can easily be downloaded and installed from the Homebrew App Store.
Select the games’ folders you wish to install then select [Install]
Select [NAND] or [USB] as the install location and wait for the process to complete
Press the [Home] button to close the Homebrew Launcher to find your game installed in the Wii U Menu
Launch your game and enjoy