What Consoles Can a Hacked Wii Play?
A hacked Wii is capable of emulating a variety of classic gaming consoles, unlocking abundant retro libraries for nostalgic gaming. With the right emulators installed, a modded Wii can emulate Nintendo systems like NES and SNES, Sega consoles like Genesis and Saturn, and to a limited extent, Sony‘s original PlayStation.
Unlocking NES Nostalgia
The FCE Ultra GX emulator unlocks the full library of over 700 NES/Famicom games. Performance is excellent with over 90% compatibility for titles across all genres. Enhancements like save states, rewinding, and graphics filters make revisiting 8-bit classics more enjoyable. And you can use original NES controllers with a USB adapter for that authentic retro feel.
SNES Emulation Near Perfection
SNES emulation on the Wii reached new heights in 2022. The latest SNES9x GX emulator delivers over 98% game compatibility and perfect audio/graphics for most titles. Only a handful of titles with special chips still exhibit issues. Support for original controllers remains excellent. The end result brings one of gaming‘s best libraries with immersive 16-bit experiences back to life flawlessly on Wii.
| Emulator | SNES Game Compatibility |
| SNES9x GX | 98% |
| Snex9x | 97% |
Nintendo 64 Emulation Still Maturing
With over 300 titles, reliving Nintendo 64 classics would be a major bonus. But the Not64 emulator is still maturing with average compatibility around 75% currently. Performance varies widely between titles with many suffering from slowdowns, glitches, and crashes. Using the GlideN64 graphics plugin over older plugins improves compatibility slightly while delivering HD visual upgrades. As developers optimize Not64 specifically for the modest Wii hardware, N64 emulation should continue improving in 2024 and beyond.
Sega Library at Your Fingertips
The Genesis Plus GX emulator provides superb Sega Master System and Genesis emulation at near 100% accuracy. And compatibility with the massive libraries for both 16-bit and 8-bit titles remains excellent with over 97% of games playable flawlessly. This makes experiencing these Sega classics on original hardware possible and enjoyable on the Wii.
Slightly newer Sega CD games require the Genesis Plus GX Wide emulator modification. But performance issues still plague some of the more demanding titles.
Saturn emulation represents exciting new progress but remains hit or miss. The SSF emulator achieves 60-70% compatibility currently. Performance varies widely by game with many still unplayable. But as optimization work accelerates, Saturn support could vastly improve in 2024, unlocking this coveted library.
PlayStation Emulation Still in Early Stages
While PlayStation libraries remain mostly untouched by Wii gamers currently, rapid progress by the WiiSX emulator brings hope. The latest Beta delivered a massive compatibility jump to over 50% of the 700+ PS1 catalogue. Performance issues still plague many titles. But with enhanced compatibility and optimization as top priorities for the WiiSX developer, PS1 support should explode in 2024.
With the right emulators installed, a hacked Wii transforms into an all-in-one retro gaming treasure trove. NES, SNES, Genesis, and other classics spring back to life with abundant libraries, running smoothly and looking better than ever on Wii. And with emulator enhancement ongoing, support for coveted libraries on N64, Saturn, and PlayStation continues advancing rapidly. For retro enthusiasts, hackers and modders bring these nostalgic gaming worlds together like never before, all playable directly from Wii.
