: Decrypted "folder-style" format (contains code , content , and meta folders). Best for Cemu users who want to easily mod their games.

In late 2022, a single anonymous uploader — known only as “Old_Man_Nintendo” — started populating the Internet Archive with complete, region-free Wii U ROM sets. Unlike typical torrents or shady file-hosting links, these were directly downloadable, checksum-verified, and beautifully organized. The collection included every first-party title ( Breath of the Wild , Super Mario 3D World , Pikmin 3 ), obscure eShop exclusives ( Affordable Space Adventures ), and even the rarest physical-only releases ( Devil’s Third , Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE ).

(often referred to as "disc images" or "eShop backups"). As physical media degrades and official digital storefronts—like the Wii U eShop

Have you explored the Internet Archive's Wii U collection? What are your favorite Wii U games, and how do you think this collection contributes to gaming preservation? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!

Nintendo vehemently disagrees. The company has sent countless DMCA takedown notices to the Internet Archive. In 2018, a massive "Nintendo Switch & Wii U ROMs" collection (2000+ files) was wiped. Nintendo’s stance is clear: The DMCA’s anti-circumvention provisions make cracking the Wii U’s encryption a legal minefield.