A file is a package format used by the Nintendo Wii to install channels directly onto the Wii System Menu. These channels can be:
: Supports the Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic Controller, Classic Controller Pro, and original Nintendo GameCube controllers.
To utilize a WAD, users must first have a homebrewed Wii with a "WAD Manager" installed, such as Wii Mod Lite or Yet Another Wii Mod Manager (YAMM). The general process involves:
installed before messing with WADs. It acts as a safety net that lets you access a recovery menu if the System Menu crashes.