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The .wbfs format offers several clear benefits for playing Skyward Sword :

~3.90 GB to 4.15 GB (depending on the region and the compression tool used) Game ID (NTSC-U / US): SOUE01 Game ID (PAL / Europe): SOUP01 Game ID (NTSC-J / Japan): SOUJ01

is a compressed version of the game disc used for play on original Wii hardware via USB loaders or on emulators like Dolphin. Technical File Details

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Compared to standard ISO files, WBFS files offer two major advantages:

The best experience comes from syncing a real Wii Remote Plus to your PC via Bluetooth. You will also need a wireless or USB-powered Sensor Bar to handle the pointing mechanics. In Dolphin's controller settings, set Controller 1 to Real Wii Remote and check Continuous Scanning .

If you have legally dumped your physical copy of Skyward Sword as an ISO file, you will need to convert it to WBFS to play it on a homebrew-enabled Wii or to save space on your computer.

USB loaders read trimmed WBFS files much quicker than standard disc drives or raw ISO files. How to Convert Zelda: Skyward Sword to WBFS