To use a Super Mario Galaxy 2 WAD, your Wii must be modded with the . WAD Manager : Use a tool like Wii Mod Lite or YAWMM.

While the desire to install the game directly to a Wii Menu via a WAD is understandable, it is rarely the recommended method for playing Super Mario Galaxy 2 in the modern era. For those simply wanting to play the game without a disc, emulation and USB loading are superior paths.

Despite the technical hurdles, the search for the Super Mario Galaxy 2 WAD persists. Why?

Launch your homebrew application (e.g., CleanRip ) on the Wii. Insert the Galaxy 2 disc. Dump the entire disc to an ISO file on your USB drive or SD card.