This method lets you play the games directly on a real Wii or on a Wii U in its vWii (Virtual Wii) mode. To do this, your console must be "homebrewed" (soft-modded). Here is the general process:

(full name: Internet Archive) is a non-profit digital library. While it is famous for the Wayback Machine, it also hosts a staggering amount of software, ROMs, and disk images. For Wii owners, it has become the de facto repository for Virtual Console preservation.

The scene is the ultimate destination for revitalizing a softmodded Wii. By downloading curated collections and installing them safely using a WAD manager, you can turn your Wii into a massive, offline emulator for all classic Nintendo consoles and more.

Archive.org is a non-profit digital library that provides free access to researchers, historians, and gamers. For Wii enthusiasts, it is the safest and most reliable source for "Wii Virtual Console WADs archive.org" searches because: