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How to Get the Wii U Menu on Cemu (And Why You’d Want To)

When you first launch Cemu, you’re usually greeted by a blank "GamePad" screen or a simple list of loaded games. However, the actual Wii U console had a charming, colorful home screen—the Wii U Menu—complete with icons, user profiles, notifications, and the ability to launch games from a central hub.

How to Get the Wii U Menu on Cemu For many users, emulating the Wii U isn't just about playing games like Breath of the Wild; it's about recreating the full console experience. While Cemu typically acts as a direct game launcher, it is possible to boot into the actual Wii U Menu (WaraWara Plaza), allowing you to interact with system applets like the Mii Maker and Friends List. Prerequisites Before you begin, ensure you have the following: how to get wii u menu on cemu

The Wii U Menu requires specific internal files to function. If these are missing, Cemu will crash with error codes like 199-9999. Launch Dumpling on your homebrewed Wii U. How to Get the Wii U Menu on

Step 2: Place the Files in the Correct Cemu Directory

Cemu looks for installed titles in mlc01/usr/title/. Create the following folder structure inside your Cemu directory: Open Cemu

Step 4: Launching the Wii U Menu

Open Cemu.
In the top menu bar, click Options > General Settings.
Go to the MLC tab and ensure your mlc01 path is correctly set to the folder containing your system files.
Important: The Wii U Menu acts like a game. You must load it manually.
Click File > Load.
Navigate to your mlc01\sys\title\00050010\1004a100\code folder.
Select the cos.xml file (or sometimes the .rpx file depending on the version).
The Wii U Menu should now boot up, displaying the Wara Wara Plaza and your installed games.

If your menu is decrypted and in a compatible format, you can add it through Cemu's interface by going to File > Load Game and selecting the .rpx file of the Wii U menu, or
Place the folder containing your Wii U menu files in Cemu's games directory, then refresh Cemu.

Step 2: Install the Wii U Menu Application

The Wii U Menu is itself a title with the Title ID: 00050010-1000400A (for US/Europe consoles; JP is slightly different but usually auto-detected).