Wii Virtual Console Wads — Archive.org

You will usually see a list of files:

Do not download EXE files. If a collection requires a password or asks you to run an installer, it is malicious. Legitimate WADs are single binary files.

The Virtual Console collection on Archive.org contains more than just Mario and Zelda. The true value is the obscure content. wii virtual console wads archive.org

Let’s be blunt: Probably not.

I am not a lawyer. This blog does not condone piracy of commercially available games. If Nintendo is currently selling a game (e.g., EarthBound on Switch), please buy it there. You will usually see a list of files:

Numerous user-uploaded collections exist. When searching, look for these key terms:

These collections typically include:

| Console | Examples | | :--- | :--- | | Nintendo 64 | Super Mario 64, Ocarina of Time, Mario Kart 64 | | SNES | Super Metroid, Super Mario World, Zelda: LTTP | | NES | Super Mario Bros. 3, Mega Man 2, Kirby’s Adventure | | Sega Genesis | Sonic 2, Gunstar Heroes, Streets of Rage | | TurboGrafx-16 | Bonk’s Adventure, R-Type | | Neo Geo | Fatal Fury, Metal Slug (Note: Require more memory) |

This archive contains WAD files for the Nintendo Wii’s Virtual Console and WiiWare titles. WAD is the package format used by Nintendo to distribute downloadable Wii channels, including emulated classic games (NES, SNES, N64, Sega Genesis, TurboGrafx-16, etc.) and original WiiWare software. Do not download EXE files

These files are intended for educational, preservation, and research purposes – specifically for users who: