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*[magnet:?xt=urn:btih:3c9aaade428f69f09b722bbe4025063cd0f3cb58&dn=WiiWare+and+Virtual+Console+Complete+Collection+NTSC-U ALL NTSC WiiWare titles]
 
*[magnet:?xt=urn:btih:3c9aaade428f69f09b722bbe4025063cd0f3cb58&dn=WiiWare+and+Virtual+Console+Complete+Collection+NTSC-U ALL NTSC WiiWare titles]
  
==Getting Wii U and 3DS titles==
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==Official Dumps==
===Wii U===
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===Nintendo Wii U / 3DS===
 
Nintendo delivers games the same way Sony does with the PlayStation Network; the big ISO with all the data is useless without an authentication key. Unfortunately for them, these keys are much smaller than the game, and can be passed around easily provided people have broken into the console to get them in the first place.
 
Nintendo delivers games the same way Sony does with the PlayStation Network; the big ISO with all the data is useless without an authentication key. Unfortunately for them, these keys are much smaller than the game, and can be passed around easily provided people have broken into the console to get them in the first place.
* Download an NUS downloader such as [http://application.wiiuusbhelper.com/Updater.exe Wii U USB Helper].
 
* You will be prompted for the titlekey database. Use [https://wiiu.titlekeys.gq/ this URL].
 
* Select the game you want to download, click "get it" and then "download games".
 
* This will download the files for the game you chose (the same as the .tik's title). Choose your own region where possible, so the servers are closer to you.
 
* You can then either install the game to your Wii U by moving it to an SD Card and using [http://wiiubru.com/appstore/#/app/wup_installer_gx2 WUP Installer GX2], or if you're using the deprecated Loadiine (or [[Cemu]]), you can convert it into the appropriate format. Simply right click your newly downloaded game, and then click "Prepare for Emulation". The .rpx file will be available in the game's folder, at /code/[yourgame].rpx.
 
  
[http://pastebin.com/GWApZVLa The Common Key and Game Keys] for [[Cemu]].
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You need a titlekey database, covering base games, updates and DLCs. Some notable ones include [https://wiiu.titlekeys.gq/ this for Wii U keys] and [https://3ds.titlekeys.gq this for 3DS keys]. '''Note''' you're still restricted to games that are on the eShop and that people bothered to upload their tickets to that titlekey site, so rare or retail-only games are excluded.
  
===Updates and DLC===
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On real 3DS/Wii U hardware, you could also download a package of all tickets ever of all regions and trick the official eShop into thinking you own the game and can redownload it, but on real hardware, it has been reported some out-of-region tickets cause problems. FreeShop/CIAngel will just install the tickets you need for the game you chose.
Using the same process to download updates, just overwrite the original files with the updated ones.
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If you're using [[Cemu]] with physical dumps, you'll also need [http://pastebin.com/GWApZVLa the Common Wii U Key, and individual Game Keys] for games you're emulating. Some 3DS dumps also require seeds to play on real hardware.
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Once you have the title key database including your game, you can download the game off the official servers using your tool of choice.
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====NUS Downloaders (PC)====
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You can get either 3DS or Wii U dumps this way. First of all get the NUS Downloader, for example [http://application.wiiuusbhelper.com/Updater.exe Wii U USB Helper]. Make sure to use the appropriate URL for the titlekey database.
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Then, it's as simple as selecting the game you want to download, clicking "Get It" and then "Download Games". This will download the files for the game you chose (the same as the .tik's title). Choose your own region where possible, so the servers are closer to you.
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Once the download is complete:
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* '''Wii U dumps:''' You can either install the game to your Wii U by moving it to an SD Card and using [http://wiiubru.com/appstore/#/app/wup_installer_gx2 WUP Installer GX2], or if you're using the deprecated Loadiine (or [[Cemu]]), you can "Convert" it "to Loadiine/CIA". Simply right click your newly downloaded game, and then click "Prepare for Emulation". The .rpx file will be available in the game's folder, at /code/[yourgame].rpx.
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* '''3DS dumps:''' Just "Convert to CIA" when the tool is done downloading it. That CIA file can then be installed to real 3DS hardware directly using [https://github.com/Steveice10/FBI/releases FBI], as long as you have enough free space on your SD card for '''double''' its size (CIA files are installers basically, you can of course delete them after the installation is done), or if you want to emulate them, you can have them converted to '''decrypted 3ds format''' with [http://github.com/ihaveamac/3dsconv 3dsconv] (on PC, requires files dumped from a sighax'd 3DS) or Godmode9 (on real 3DS hardware).
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Updates and DLCs can be downloaded the same way. Right click on a game's name to choose which to download. For 3DS games, they can be converted to CIA files, and for Wii U games for emulation on CEMU:
  
 
To install updates and DLC on Cemu:  
 
To install updates and DLC on Cemu:  
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* Create a folder named "aoc" and put the DLC files into there. The "code", "content", and "meta" folders of the actual game itself also go in the "aoc" folder.
 
* Create a folder named "aoc" and put the DLC files into there. The "code", "content", and "meta" folders of the actual game itself also go in the "aoc" folder.
  
===3DS===
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===Title Key Downloaders (3DS)===
If you have a 3DS with custom firmware installed (most commonly boot9strap + Luma3DS):
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You'll need a 3DS with custom firmware installed (most commonly boot9strap + Luma3DS). If you don't have custom firmware, but want it, follow [https://pastebin.com/aV23ha3X The Guide.] Accept no substitutes on this, video guides are quickly outdated.
* Get [https://get.freeshop.pw/latest FreeShop] or [https://github.com/llakssz/CIAngel/releases CIAngel] and the encTitleKeys.bin from [https://3ds.titlekeys.gq this site] ([https://wiiu.titlekeys.gq/ there's a similar site for Wii U keys]). You could also download a package of all tickets ever of all regions and trick the official eShop into thinking you own the game and can redownload it, but on real hardware, it has been reported some out-of-region tickets cause problems. FreeShop/CIAngel will just install the tickets you need for the game you chose. '''Note:''' You're still restricted to games that are on the eShop and that people bothered to upload their tickets to that site, so rare or retail-only games are excluded.
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* If you want to install a retail-only game to your 3DS hardware, use [https://github.com/Steveice10/FBI/releases FBI]. Keep in mind that you need enough SD Card space to store both the CIA and the fully installed game. This is just to unpack the file, you can delete the CIA afterwards, and FBI can even automate this deletion if you like.
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The most used downloader utilities are [https://get.freeshop.pw/latest FreeShop] and [https://github.com/llakssz/CIAngel/releases CIAngel]. Freeshop is convenient since it only needs an encTitleKeys.bin from the titlekey site, and installs directly the games to your 3DS without the need to free up double the needed size. CIAngel can download particularly rare or obscure games only using a text file with the game's Title ID and its encrypted title key.
* Get Godmode9. You can use it to generate a CIA from installed games or inserted cartridges on your 3DS, convert that CIA to a 3DS and vice versa, decrypt it... So far decryption still needs a real 3DS though early work has started on [[Citra]] to load encrypted games as well (using files ripped from your 3DS).
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If you want to rip your installed games and convert them to decrypted 3DS dumps for use with Citra, get Godmode9. You can launch it at boot-up with a special button combination of your choice depending on how you named the file. Your games are under <code>[A:] SYSNAND SD/title</code>, press R+A to "Search for titles" in that directory, select the tmd file for your game and "TMD file options/Dump CXI/NDS file" and then your ROM will be generated under the <code>/gm9/out</code> directory in your SD card.
  
If you don't have custom firmware, but want it, follow [https://pastebin.com/aV23ha3X The Guide.] Accept no substitutes on this, video guides are quickly outdated.
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Godmode9 can do even more things, from generating CIAs from installed digital games or inserted retail DS/3DS cartridges, to converting between CIA and 3DS. You'll need CIA format dumps for the moment being to install any games, even retail games, on custom firmwares (unless you're willing to buy outdated 3DS flashcarts which can use 3DS dumps)
  
===Amiibo===
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===Nintendo Amiibo===
Amiibo are special figurines that interact with a number of 3DS and Wii U games. Depending on how hard they are to find, they can either be bought at a local retailer, or on eBay for a fortune. NFC tags are dumped to binary files (.bin). Android users can use [https://github.com/HiddenRamblings/TagMo/releases TagMo] to read and write these files, provided they have the [https://pastebin.com/aV23ha3X appropriate encryption keys.]
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Amiibo are special figurines that interact with a number of 3DS, Wii U and Switch games. Depending on how hard they are to find, they can either be bought at a local retailer, or on eBay for a fortune. NFC tags are dumped to binary files (.bin). Android users can use [https://github.com/HiddenRamblings/TagMo/releases TagMo] to read and write these files, provided they have the [https://pastebin.com/aV23ha3X appropriate encryption keys.]
  
 
Here's the most complete amiibo set from [https://mega.nz/#F!Ylc02BzA!6_3eAIzG-0UY2l63Nhy4hg October 2017].
 
Here's the most complete amiibo set from [https://mega.nz/#F!Ylc02BzA!6_3eAIzG-0UY2l63Nhy4hg October 2017].
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===Sony PlayStation Portable / PlayStation 3===
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Similar situation as Nintendo. As of now, you need RAP license files and the game dump proper to install your game on your CFW'd console, or on real hardware. Some people offer their own license files on some applications and websites so that everyone can get their dumps. Of course, these are limited to popular games people bothered to upload their license files for, and only digital games.
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The [http://psndl.net/packages PSNdl] website is a good way to get PS3 games for example, including PS Classic versions of PS1 and PS2 dumps that can be extracted and run on regular emulators. Make sure to get the RAP license as well. The pkg file can be decrypted with tools like [https://sites.google.com/site/theleecherman/psnpkgdecryptor-extractor psnpkgdecryptor-extractor] (useful for ripping PS Classics), though emulators like RPCS3 now offer built-in installers for those, and PS3 CFW support those as well.
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PSNStuffX is another PC downloader tool that comes with a database and covers some games that PSNdl doesn't.
  
 
==Verifying Good Dumps==
 
==Verifying Good Dumps==

Revision as of 07:06, 5 October 2017

Downloads

No limit

  • The Internet Archive. Add a slash (/) after the URLs to view the contents of compressed archives from the browser. This helps you avoid downloading upwards of 400 gigabytes just to get only a fraction of the contents. The archive also creates torrents of each entry (that are not the same as any original torrents the user may have uploaded) that you can use to speed up your downloads.
  • Atarimania Contains a complete Atari 2600 ROM set.
  • ROM Hustler Has Renascene PSP dumps. Has a good selection of games from all consoles Gen-6 and earlier
  • Emuparadise Good for No-Intro sets (which require registration). Hosts a lot of bad disc rips with no indication. Avoid the PSX section in particular, because many titles don't work with the standard emulators. Many GBA games have had intro screens added. (Most Nintendo-published titles have been DMCA'd as of June 2017.)
  • Doperoms Has some Redump PSX/GCN among other things. (Nintendo-published titles have been DMCA'd as of July 2017.)
  • MAME Directly from the MAME site. Games that were released with permission for free and non-commercial use.
  • Nicoblog A site where people can share their games.
  • Planet Emulation Very old, weekly updated and classy French ROM site, full MAME CHDs, also good for GBA ROMs. Just click on "Telecharger" for download.
  • Portal Roms Torrent site for ROMs and ISOs. Mostly Nintendo stuff. Especially good for Wii U, Wii, and no-intro 3DS.
  • PSNdl PSN Packages direct from Sony. Can get official PSX eboots here as well as PS3 games. Decrypt the files with psnpkgdecryptor-extractor
  • World of Spectrum For ZX Spectrum games and applications as well magazines, cover art, booklets, and much more.
  • GameTronik
  • Abandonware France

Download limit

Registration Required

  • Romulation Useful for Wii, GameCube, NDS, PS2 etc, may be no-intro rips. (account required - use bugmenot or make one with a temp email account) (Many games (including most Nintendo titles) have been DMCA'd as of January 2017)
  • Pleasuredome Great private tracker for getting full sets of many systems (No-Intro, Goodsets, Trurip, Redump, TOSEC). Does not allow newer systems. Strict ratio site that requires you to maintain a positive upload to download ratio.

User Uploaded Direct-Download (Forum post) Sites (Registration Required)

Use some common sense while downloading!

BitTorrent

Note: Here's a list of public trackers you can use to increase the amount of peers you can reach.

Official Dumps

Nintendo Wii U / 3DS

Nintendo delivers games the same way Sony does with the PlayStation Network; the big ISO with all the data is useless without an authentication key. Unfortunately for them, these keys are much smaller than the game, and can be passed around easily provided people have broken into the console to get them in the first place.

You need a titlekey database, covering base games, updates and DLCs. Some notable ones include this for Wii U keys and this for 3DS keys. Note you're still restricted to games that are on the eShop and that people bothered to upload their tickets to that titlekey site, so rare or retail-only games are excluded.

On real 3DS/Wii U hardware, you could also download a package of all tickets ever of all regions and trick the official eShop into thinking you own the game and can redownload it, but on real hardware, it has been reported some out-of-region tickets cause problems. FreeShop/CIAngel will just install the tickets you need for the game you chose.

If you're using Cemu with physical dumps, you'll also need the Common Wii U Key, and individual Game Keys for games you're emulating. Some 3DS dumps also require seeds to play on real hardware.

Once you have the title key database including your game, you can download the game off the official servers using your tool of choice.

NUS Downloaders (PC)

You can get either 3DS or Wii U dumps this way. First of all get the NUS Downloader, for example Wii U USB Helper. Make sure to use the appropriate URL for the titlekey database.

Then, it's as simple as selecting the game you want to download, clicking "Get It" and then "Download Games". This will download the files for the game you chose (the same as the .tik's title). Choose your own region where possible, so the servers are closer to you.

Once the download is complete:

  • Wii U dumps: You can either install the game to your Wii U by moving it to an SD Card and using WUP Installer GX2, or if you're using the deprecated Loadiine (or Cemu), you can "Convert" it "to Loadiine/CIA". Simply right click your newly downloaded game, and then click "Prepare for Emulation". The .rpx file will be available in the game's folder, at /code/[yourgame].rpx.
  • 3DS dumps: Just "Convert to CIA" when the tool is done downloading it. That CIA file can then be installed to real 3DS hardware directly using FBI, as long as you have enough free space on your SD card for double its size (CIA files are installers basically, you can of course delete them after the installation is done), or if you want to emulate them, you can have them converted to decrypted 3ds format with 3dsconv (on PC, requires files dumped from a sighax'd 3DS) or Godmode9 (on real 3DS hardware).

Updates and DLCs can be downloaded the same way. Right click on a game's name to choose which to download. For 3DS games, they can be converted to CIA files, and for Wii U games for emulation on CEMU:

To install updates and DLC on Cemu:

  • Run the game at least once.
  • Check Cemu's log.txt file and look for a line that says "Mounting local storage (AOC): .\mlc01\usr\title\NUMBERS\NUMBERS\aoc\"
  • Add (create) folders with the same name as the above (substituting the "NUMBERS" bit with the actual numbers) in your "CEMUFOLDER/mlc01/usr/title" folder.
  • Add any updates (which must be added first) you want to the "CEMUFOLDER/mlc01/usr/title/NUMBERS/NUMBERS/" folder.
  • Create a folder named "aoc" and put the DLC files into there. The "code", "content", and "meta" folders of the actual game itself also go in the "aoc" folder.

Title Key Downloaders (3DS)

You'll need a 3DS with custom firmware installed (most commonly boot9strap + Luma3DS). If you don't have custom firmware, but want it, follow The Guide. Accept no substitutes on this, video guides are quickly outdated.

The most used downloader utilities are FreeShop and CIAngel. Freeshop is convenient since it only needs an encTitleKeys.bin from the titlekey site, and installs directly the games to your 3DS without the need to free up double the needed size. CIAngel can download particularly rare or obscure games only using a text file with the game's Title ID and its encrypted title key.

If you want to rip your installed games and convert them to decrypted 3DS dumps for use with Citra, get Godmode9. You can launch it at boot-up with a special button combination of your choice depending on how you named the file. Your games are under [A:] SYSNAND SD/title, press R+A to "Search for titles" in that directory, select the tmd file for your game and "TMD file options/Dump CXI/NDS file" and then your ROM will be generated under the /gm9/out directory in your SD card.

Godmode9 can do even more things, from generating CIAs from installed digital games or inserted retail DS/3DS cartridges, to converting between CIA and 3DS. You'll need CIA format dumps for the moment being to install any games, even retail games, on custom firmwares (unless you're willing to buy outdated 3DS flashcarts which can use 3DS dumps)

Nintendo Amiibo

Amiibo are special figurines that interact with a number of 3DS, Wii U and Switch games. Depending on how hard they are to find, they can either be bought at a local retailer, or on eBay for a fortune. NFC tags are dumped to binary files (.bin). Android users can use TagMo to read and write these files, provided they have the appropriate encryption keys.

Here's the most complete amiibo set from October 2017.

Sony PlayStation Portable / PlayStation 3

Similar situation as Nintendo. As of now, you need RAP license files and the game dump proper to install your game on your CFW'd console, or on real hardware. Some people offer their own license files on some applications and websites so that everyone can get their dumps. Of course, these are limited to popular games people bothered to upload their license files for, and only digital games.

The PSNdl website is a good way to get PS3 games for example, including PS Classic versions of PS1 and PS2 dumps that can be extracted and run on regular emulators. Make sure to get the RAP license as well. The pkg file can be decrypted with tools like psnpkgdecryptor-extractor (useful for ripping PS Classics), though emulators like RPCS3 now offer built-in installers for those, and PS3 CFW support those as well.

PSNStuffX is another PC downloader tool that comes with a database and covers some games that PSNdl doesn't.

Verifying Good Dumps

Main article: File_Hashes#Determining_Good_Game_Dumps

Game Recommendations

Game recommendations are highly subjective, but big lists like these usually cover the worthwhile games for each system.

Searching for ISOs

A lot of the above sites have ISOs for disc-based games, but some of the more obscure titles can be hard to find. If you want to find these games, searching for their ID number is generally more effective than searching for their title. Both Mobygames and GameFAQs will list these under the game's release information. This number is region specific and is very useful if you want to find an ISO from a specific region.

Download Managers

Many resources we've listed will link to files called .DLCs that contain a list of urls to download. We've voluntarily listed some programs you can use in the event that you come across one and don't want to deal with the links manually.

  • JDownloader 2 (Adware-free installer) - Written in Java, and quite possibly the most recognized tool for the job.
  • pyLoad - Written in Python under AGPL3, PyLoad is a good alternative.