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How do you know if your Wii was made before 2008?

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On the model number on the bottom of the Wii, if it starts with LB or LU, it was made in 2006/2007. Anything else is 2008, and cannot read DVD.

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Will this work with a Wii U?

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No, but it will work on the Virtual Wii on Wii U.

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Why am I getting an error when I try to play the games I have burned?

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It is probably because it is unlicensed, and as the Wii console reads, it detects no license and concludes it is pirated, illegal or an unauthorized game copy.

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If I have an unmodded Wii, a burning program, and the ISO I want, can I still play it if I burn at a slow speed?

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No. Your Wii must be modded. Modding it helps the USB loader skip the checks to see if it is unauthorized.

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Do I really need a USB Loader to play games? Is it possible to burn the games to a disc without a USB Loader?

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You need a USB Loader. It will not work without it.

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Will installing Homebrew delete or corrupt my saved files?

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If done properly, it shouldn't affect your saved files, though it's always a good idea to back up your files beforehand.

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Will it work with Memorex DVDs?

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Yes, that should work just fine. Memorex is a very common brand of blank disc.

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What do I do if my homebrew doesn't see the IO S236 installer v6?

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Make sure you put the ISO in the root of your SD Card in a folder titled "apps". If that doesn't work, try reinstalling the ISO from another source.

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Can I burn Wii games to an SD card?

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You can save games to an SD card, but those usually don't have a lot of space, so consider using an USB drive instead.

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What is wrong if the screen goes black when I try to load Wii games in the USB loader? It sends me back to the Homebrew channel menu.

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Most probably the file is corrupted. Try to load some other game. If it happens with all of your games, then you have to install the USB loader again.

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