: The most legal way to acquire ROMs is by "ripping" your own physical discs using tools like CleanRip on a modded Wii.
: Essential for brick protection, allowing you to recover your Wii if system files are corrupted. 2. Loading and Running ROMs Nintendo Wii Roms
If you don't have a Wii console, you can play ROMs on a PC or high-end mobile device. : The most legal way to acquire ROMs
If your physical Wii's disc drive has failed, you can find on sites like Alibaba or PriceCharting to keep your console functional for ripping discs. Nintendo Wii Roms
To run ROMs (technically ISO or WBFS files) on an actual Wii, you must first "softmod" it to run unsigned code.