Beyond the core WiiLink regional channels and WiiConnect24 services, the WiiLink Patcher offers a selection of optional extra channels that can be installed separately through the Install Extras mode. These channels are not part of the Express or Custom Install flows — they are accessed via their own dedicated menu option and allow you to add bonus functionality to your Wii at any time, even after your main WiiLink setup is complete.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/WiiLink24/WiiLink24-Patcher/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Wii Speak Channel
The official voice chat channel for the Wii Speak microphone accessory. Available for USA, Europe, and Japan.
Today and Tomorrow Channel
A simple calendar and daily schedule channel. Available for Europe and Japan only.
System Channel Restorer
A homebrew app for properly installing Photo Channel 1.1 directly to your console via an internet connection.
Wii Speak Channel
The Wii Speak Channel was the companion application for the Wii Speak microphone peripheral — a table-top microphone accessory released by Nintendo in 2008. The channel enabled free voice chat between friends using the Wii’s friend code system, and also supported video messaging using the Wii Camera accessory. WiiLink has revived the Wii Speak Channel for all three original regions.Using the Wii Speak Channel requires the physical Wii Speak accessory (sold separately). The channel can be installed without the hardware, but voice chat will not function without the microphone connected.
| Region | Installer ID |
|---|---|
| Wii Speak Channel (USA) | ws_us |
| Wii Speak Channel (Europe) | ws_eu |
| Wii Speak Channel (Japan) | ws_jp |
Today and Tomorrow Channel
The Today and Tomorrow Channel (今日と明日チャンネル) was a lightweight utility channel that displayed a calendar with daily schedule information and upcoming events. It was originally available only in Europe and Japan — there was never a North American (USA) release — and WiiLink maintains that same regional availability.| Region | Installer ID |
|---|---|
| Today and Tomorrow Channel (Europe) | tatc_eu |
| Today and Tomorrow Channel (Japan) | tatc_jp |
The Today and Tomorrow Channel was never released in North America. Only Europe and Japan variants are available.
System Channel Restorer
System Channel Restorer is a homebrew application that enables proper installation of Photo Channel 1.1 directly to your Wii console. It is offered as an alternative to using offline WAD files and is the recommended method for most users performing an online Wii setup. During the Install Extras setup flow (Step 1), you will be asked whether you want to use System Channel Restorer or install offline WADs instead. Choosing System Channel Restorer adds it to your extras installation alongside your selected channels.System Channel Restorer requires an active internet connection on your Wii console to function. If your Wii is not connected to the internet, choose the Offline WADs option instead. Note that System Channel Restorer is also more difficult to use on Dolphin Emulator than offline WADs.
https://hbb1.oscwii.org) when selected.
How to Install
Extra channels are installed through the dedicated Install Extras mode in the WiiLink Patcher, which is separate from Express Install and Custom Install. See the Install Extras guide for full step-by-step instructions.Install Extras setup overview
Install Extras setup overview
- Step 1 — System Channel Restorer: Choose whether to use System Channel Restorer (requires internet on console) or offline WADs for Photo Channel 1.1 installation.
- Step 2 — Select Extra Channels: Pick one or more extra channels from the list. You can select any combination of Wii Speak Channel regions and Today and Tomorrow Channel regions.
- Step 3 — Select Console Platform: Choose Wii, vWii (Wii U), or Dolphin Emulator as your target platform.
- Summary & Confirm: Review your selections and confirm to begin patching and downloading.
All Extra Channels at a Glance
| Channel | Region | Installer ID |
|---|---|---|
| Wii Speak Channel | USA | ws_us |
| Wii Speak Channel | Europe | ws_eu |
| Wii Speak Channel | Japan | ws_jp |
| Today and Tomorrow Channel | Europe | tatc_eu |
| Today and Tomorrow Channel | Japan | tatc_jp |
| System Channel Restorer | — | scr |