Skylanders Giants Wii U Wup Link -
Here’s a short story inspired by “Skylanders Giants,” the Wii U WUP Link, and a little portal-powered adventure.
Have you successfully installed Skylanders Giants via WUP? Share your Portal setup story in the comments below. skylanders giants wii u wup link
Error 3: Game Freezes on "Checking Figures"
- Cause: The game update (WUP) is missing. Base v1.00 has portal bugs on Wii U.
- Fix: Reinstall the update via NUSspli directly from Nintendo’s servers (if you own the title key).
Prerequisites
- A modded Wii U (Haxchi, CBHC, or Tiramisu/Aroma environment)
- An SD card formatted as FAT32 (32GB minimum)
- A USB drive (formatted to Wii U format via the console)
- The official Skylanders Portal of Power (USB-powered)
- At least one physical Skylanders figure (for initial setup)
Q: Is there a difference between the eShop WUP and the Disc WUP?
A: No. When you dump a disc using disc2app, it creates an identical WUP package to the eShop version. The "link" works identically. Here’s a short story inspired by “Skylanders Giants,”
Step 3: Installation via WUP Installer GX2
- Insert the SD card into your Wii U.
- Launch the Homebrew Launcher.
- Open WUP Installer GX2.
- Navigate to the
installfolder. - Select Skylanders Giants.
- Choose "Install to USB" (recommended) or "Install to NAND".
- Wait for the verification process (this takes 5-10 minutes).
- Once complete, press Home to return to the Wii U Menu.
Q: Can I use a third-party Portal with the Wii U WUP link? A: Yes—but only portals branded for Spyro’s Adventure, Giants, or Swap Force. The Trap Team portal (with the speaker) is not backward compatible. Cause: The game update (WUP) is missing
“Tree Rex!” you shouted into the mic. “Catch!”
- Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure (Wii U – Note: This is a Wii port under the hood, but the WUP version runs natively).
- Skylanders: Swap Force (The best Wii U port – Runs at 1080p with GamePad stats).
- Skylanders: Trap Team (Requires the Traptanium Portal – a different WUP install).
- Skylanders: SuperChargers (Supports Amiibo+Portal hybrid play).
- Skylanders: Imaginators (The final game – massive file size via WUP).

