: Less common for retail disc games, these are often modified versions designed to run the full game from the internal NAND memory. ⚠️ A Critical Warning on Bricking

Released in 2012, Mario Party 9 was the first entry developed by after taking over from Hudson Soft. It introduced several controversial but innovative mechanics:

: A small file that creates a shortcut on your Wii Menu. It allows you to launch the game directly from the main screen instead of opening a homebrew app like USB Loader GX first.

: Always maintain a NAND backup of your Wii before installing any WAD files. 2. Key Features of Mario Party 9

Installing WADs carries a significant risk of (permanently disabling) your Wii if the file is corrupt or incompatible. Specifically, standard tools like WiiGSC or Crap have been known to cause system bricks when creating Mario Party 9 WADs.