Nintendo has confirmed they know about this hacker group, but that nothing like what the group describes occurs while in Wii U mode. One can only assume that if this is true that means gamers could illegally play Wii U games with burned discs or even without a disc at all. They also apparently have some of the Wii U code posted on the website as well. The group confirmed the hack through a website named Wiikey. However the Wiis SD Card slot, thanks to security encryption is. “We have now completely reversed the Wii U drive authentication, disk encryption, file system, and everything else needed for this next generation key.” … “Yes, it is real and stay tuned for updates!” says a spokesperson for the group. These are the most common questions regarding USB Loader GX in which we get a lot of. Supports release games on DVD and now from an external USB reader. Compatible with Rock Band and others using USB peripherals. From Homebrew channel installation to Gamecube, WiiWare, and other fun stuff. Version 4.9A includes NAND emulation for saves, DLC and Wiiware / VC new CIOs, and forced Ocarina Video. In this video, I walk through the entire process of setting up USB Loader GX.
With Third Party help already dwindling for the new system, according to Nintendo Insider, a group that made a mod chip for the Wii says they have hacked the Wii U as well. This loader is made by Hermes himself and is stable and packed with features. Nintendo is no stranger to the hacking bug as serious threats put third party help on hold for the original Wii. After Anonymous shut down the PSN last year it seems we’ve been hearing a little too much about hackers.