How to Use Wii Game Saves
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What is Wii Game Code?
Each Wii / Virtual Console game has a unique game code that you need to know in order to use a game save from another user (unless you get a compressed file with the folder structure already in-tact).
The game code is used in the folder structure that goes onto your SD card so your wii can recognize which game it is.
The folder structure is \private\wii\title\GAMECODE\data.bin
Game Code Structure:
1st letter = System (R = Wii) (N = N64)
2nd letter = Game Name (Z for Zelda)
3rd letter = Game Name (D for Zelda)
4th letter = Language (E = English)
A full, working game code is made up of 4 characters. Using just the above 3 characters as your game code will not work.
Here's a full example code for Zelda: RZDE
R = Wii
Z = Zelda
D = Zelda
E = English
The 4th character (RZDE) is a region identifier (see below).
Region Identifiers
E - USA
J - Japan
P - PAL Region
So a Japanese Zelda save would be RZDJ instead of RZDE
You can't use a foreign save on your Wii console. This means, for example, that someone with a Japanese Wii wouldn't be able to use a PAL or USA game save. Unless your Wii console is modded.
You don't have the game code for my game! How can I find it?
Look at the back of your game case or directly on your game disc, you'll see a small ~10 character code. It may look something like RVL RZDE USA. The RZD part is the game code.
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