Wii Soft Hack Thread

so i've been reading some how-to's. and i've got version 3.4. it looks like i need version 4.2. how do i go about updating? do i need to get a game that requires 4.2 to install it? or is there another way?
 
so i've been reading some how-to's. and i've got version 3.4. it looks like i need version 4.2. how do i go about updating? do i need to get a game that requires 4.2 to install it? or is there another way?

I would hack at 3.4 and just upgrade to 4.2 the right way, therefore it won't erase anything.

This is your best tutorial since everything changed, http://gwht.wikidot.com/
 
followed gaf's guide and got updated and hacked with version 4.2

holy crap the wii is ugly tho. emulating on the pc > actual console :p
 
running my games off the hard drive IS pretty awesome. i think i may end up just getting bluetooth for my pc and doing all my games through emulation tho. its so hard on the eyes compared to the emulator