# WiiU

Hybrid Game Console - Lifespan: 2012 - 2017 {% embed url="" %} ## Information


Emulators	cemu
Games Location	📁 roms \ 📂 wiiu
File extensions	.iso .rpx .wud .wux .wua .m3u

## System Features

Retroachievements	Netplay	Controller autoconfig
NO	NO	YES

## BIOS There is no BIOS files needed to run games, however, when using .wud or .wux game files, it is necessary to have a keys.txt file in the emulator folder with the right game keys. The Game keys can be dumped from your WiiU console, see [CEMU guide](https://wiki.cemu.info/wiki/Obtaining_Keys_for_Keys.txt) for more information. ## Controls {% hint style="info" %} The following controllers can be autoconfigured from Retrobat to Cemu: * XInput controllers * Dualshock & DualSense controllers * Nintendo Switch Pro controller {% endhint %} | RetroBat key | WiiU Key | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | | START | + | | SELECT / BACK | - | | D-PAD | D-PAD | | Left Analog Stick | Left stick | | Right Analog Stick | Right stick | | ![A](https://990680527-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FexdzL60ZuqPLldz2AYta%2Fuploads%2FW8q8wzu0yW9Htt5h4zEA%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=a4ae3ad3-3a80-4c28-8b15-92a1b5a80da7) |

B
Or A with inverted option

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A
Or B with inverted option

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X
Or Y with inverted option

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Y
Or X with inverted option

| | LB (L1) | L | | RB (R1) | R | | L2 | ZL | | R2 | ZR | | L3 | Left Thumb | | R3 | Right Thumb | The option to invert face buttons can be found here:

### Playing with Wiimotes Cemu allows playing with real wiimotes when they are paired with your computer. To play with wiimote, select the "**REAL WIIMOTES**" option in RetroBat advanced configuration:

Each player can define the type of wiimote that is connected. ### Motion controls Some Games do require motion control to play in some levels (e.g. Zelda Breath of The Wild contains dungeons which can only be beaten using motion). There are several options to manage motion control, [CEMU wiki](https://wiki.cemu.info/wiki/Motion_controls) has great documentation to cover motion control. DualSense and Switch Pro controllers are tested options. {% hint style="info" %} If you own a controller that supports motion control, you can activate motion controls in the Advanced system options or advanced game options. {% endhint %} ### Microphone Cemu allows to map a button to the Microphone button, the button to map can be managed in RetroBat advanced options:

{% hint style="info" %} The option is only available when using WIIU Gamepad as emulated controller. {% endhint %} ### Show Gamepad Screen Cemu allows to map a button to switch from main screen to WiiU Gamepad screen, the button can be managed in RetroBat advanced options, it is also possible to choose whether the mapped button must remain pushed or whether it acts as a toggle:

{% hint style="info" %} The option is only available when using WIIU Gamepad as emulated controller. {% endhint %} ## Specific system information ### Files location

Files	Path (relative to the RetroBat root folder)
mlc01	saves\wiiu\cemu\mlc01
Config file	emulators\cemu\portable\settings.xml
Controller config file	emulators\cemu\portable\controllerProfiles Each controller in its own .xml file

### Adding Games in Loadiine format The best way to add WiiU games is to use the format known as "Bootloader" format. This is the format of games dumped from your console with Dumpling tool. This consists of a game folder with 3 subfolders

There are 2 options to add these games in Retrobat #### Install the game in Cemu and use m3u file This method will simulate the installation of the game in the NAND of the WiiU. From the Retrobat Game View, open the CEMU emulator

Navigate to the \meta folder of your dumped game directory and install the meta.xml file

Wait for the installation to finish and you will see the game added to Cemu

Right-click on the Game and select **Game directory**

This will show you the path of the game executable .rpx file

Exit Cemu and open you `\roms\wiiu` folder and create a `zelda breath of the wild.m3u` file with the following content `\..\..\saves\wiiu\cemu\mlc01\usr\title\````\``*``.rpx` For example for Zelda Breath of the Wild:

The game will now be available in Retrobat for scraping and playing. #### Place the Game folder in the roms directory This method will simulate the presence of a WiiU cartridge. Place the game folder in the `\roms\wiiu` folder

The game will now be available in Retrobat for scraping and playing. Retrobat will detect the **.rpx** file in the `\code` folder

The Screenscraper service will recognize U-King as Zelda Breath of the Wild

### Game Updates & DLC Updates & DLC must be installed in the Cemu emulator directory using the install title, update or DLC option, they come in the same structure as the game itself Open Cemu and choose **install game title, update or DLC**

Navigate to the \meta folder of your dumped DLC or Update directory and install the meta.xml file

search for the meta.xml file in the meta folder

Wait until the installation finishes

You should now see the Update or DLC information in the gamelist

### Graphic packs Cemu emulator uses Graphic Packs to enhance games graphics but also to fix bugs in some games. Graphic Packs are not managed automatically from RetroBat and need to be enabled in the emulator, once enabled, they will be used when launching the game from RetroBat. Proceed as follows to enable Graphic Packs. * Open CEMU and select "Graphic Packs":

* Click the "Download latest community graphic packs" in the bottom left corner of the screen:

This will automatically download the graphic packs for the games you own * Check the list of items available and enable the ones required for the game (or the ones you want to activate)

In this example, the option ticked is mandatory to avoid a crash after the title screen in the game "New Super Mario Bros WiiU" * Once done: quit the emulator The settings will automatically be saved {% hint style="info" %} You can check the specific requirements on the CEMU compatibility wiki: {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://wiki.retrobat.org/systems-and-emulators/supported-game-systems/game-consoles/nintendo-game-consoles/wiiu.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.