While v1.03 is a classic, the modern CTGP Revolution (as of 2025) is vastly superior. By using an older WBFS, you lose:
If your goal is online play, skip v1.03 entirely. Use the official CTGP-R launcher from chadsoft.co.uk. It runs from an SD card but works perfectly with USB loaders (the launcher detects the game on USB and boots it).
Yes if:
No if:
| Use Case | Valid? | |----------|--------| | Offline only – old custom tracks | ✅ Yes | | USB loader without SD card | ✅ Possible | | No internet/Wiimmfi needed | ✅ Fine | | Online play or modern CTGP features | ❌ No – use SD version | | Running on Dolphin emulator | ❌ Use ISO or RVZ instead | ctgp revolution v1.03 wbfs
Bottom line: WBFS is for real Wii USB loaders. If you want the full CTGP experience, use the official launcher from chadsoft.co.uk.
| Feature | Standard CTGP (Riivolution) | CTGP v1.03 (WBFS) | |--------|-----------------------------|--------------------| | Requires original disc | Yes | No | | Online play (Wiimmfi) | Works (auto-patched) | Works if you patch the WBFS with Wiimmfi tool | | Custom track updates | Auto-updates via launcher | Stuck on v1.03 tracks (no auto-update) | | File size | ~500 MB (patch only) | ~4.3 GB (full game + tracks) | | Ease for beginners | Requires more setup steps | One-time copy to USB | While v1
Note: Because the WBFS version is a snapshot of v1.03, it will not auto-update to newer CTGP versions (like 1.04 or 2.x). For the latest tracks and online compatibility, the standard Riivolution SD card method is recommended.