🌀 How to Play Phantasy Star Online on Wii U with Nintendont (SCHTHACK + BBA Support)
This guide walks you through everything you need to:
- Get PSO (Episode I & II) running on a Wii U using Nintendont
- Connect online to the SCHTHACK server
- Set up a proper GameCube forwarder channel
- Ensure broadband adapter and memory card emulation work smoothly
✅ Prerequisites
- A modded Wii U (with Tiramisu or Aroma)
- WUP Installer GX2 installed on your Wii U
- An SD card (preferably 32GB or less, FAT32)
- A Wii U Gamepad
- Access to the PSO ISO (Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II)
🎮 1. Get the PSO ISO
- Obtain a clean, properly dumped ISO of Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II.
- Verify the ISO using GameCube ISO Tool or Redump.
🔧 2. Patch the ISO
- Apply the item loss prevention fix
- Include any quest/server patches recommended by SCHTHACK
- Use tools like GC Rebuilder. Tutorial: Kayak’s guide
💡 Tip: Keep patches minimal to reduce instability.
📁 4. Prepare the Game for Injection
- Launch TeconMoon’s WiiVC Injector.
(Symbols like & might not work). Use something like Phantasy Star Online as the game Title name.
- (Optional) Select a custom
forwarder.dol, rename to boot.dol, and place in SD:/apps/Nintendont/
- Click Create Nintendont Config and enable:
- Broadband Adapter
- Memory Card Emulation
- Double-check all fields and tabs.
📦 5. Build & Export the WUP
Click Build to generate your WUP folder with installable files.
📂 6. Transfer to SD Card
Copy the folder to your SD card under SD:/install/. Folder example: SD:/install/Phantasy Star Online [ID]/...
🧱 7. Install with WUP Installer GX2
- Launch WUP Installer GX2 on your Wii U.
- Select your PSO title and click Install.
- Choose NAND or USB for installation.
🚀 PSO will now appear on your Wii U home menu!
🧪 8. Launching the Game
- Open the new PSO channel (boots into Nintendont)
- Enable Broadband Adapter and Memory Card Emulation
- Optional: Enable Progressive Scan, Widescreen
- Press A to start the game
🌐 9. Connect to SCHTHACK Server
- Configure your network in-game
- Use DNS settings from schtserv.com
- Create or log in to your SCHTHACK account
🎉 You're online on your Wii U playing PSO!
⚠️ Tips & Notes
- Never reset while saving to avoid corruption
- BBA emulation only works on Wii/Wii U (not Dolphin)
🧼 Final Advice
- Avoid UWUVCI for (GameCube) injects
- Backup your progress and memory card files
- If online play fails, recheck patches and network setup
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