To run Wii games on the Dolphin emulator with full functionality, you often need a Wii System Menu and its associated files, collectively known as a NAND backup.
✅ – Dolphin now has a working Wii system menu, saves, channels, etc.
💡 Always keep a backup of your nand.bin on a cloud drive. If your Dolphin installation gets corrupted, you won't have to go through the extraction process again.
. Other formats like NTFS or exFAT often cause compatibility issues with homebrew apps. Dolphin Emulator Wiki 4. Transferring Individual Save Files
For users who own a Wii console, dumping your own NAND is the "top" choice for preservation. This transfers your save files, your Miis, and your purchased WiiWare games to the emulator.
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