Hacking Update 5.2.0 is Out!

[sj33]

The main thing the new update brings is compatibility with newer games that require at least this version, such as potentially Smash Bros. I'd rather update while I can. I can't possibly imagine that any potential future kernel exploit would require 5.1.2 or below.

 

[TheeMikeyJ]

I can confirm this update Fixed my Bricked vWii (yeah i tried to install priiloader)

 

[the_randomizer]

Maybe take your own advice?

Even I often doubt my own advice.

 

[Xabring]

Well as long I can still use homebrew channel on vWii, I don't mind upgrading the Wii U

 

[p nurse]

Is there a bigger risk in modding the Wii U or is it largely just as easy as modding the original Wii? Just thought I'd ask. The ability to play Gamecube games in HD sounds so exciting.

 

[the_randomizer]

Is there a bigger risk in modding the Wii U or is it largely just as easy as modding the original Wii? Just thought I'd ask. The ability to play Gamecube games in HD sounds so exciting.

They aren't in HD, still 480 even in vWii mode.

 

[p nurse]

They aren't in HD, still 480 even in vWii mode.

I thought they were in HD? Bummer. Wii games are in HD though right?

 

[the_randomizer]

I thought they were in HD? Bummer. Wii games are in HD though right?

Nope. They're "scaled" to a 720 or 1080 signal, but they're still internally 640 x 480 resolution. On Dolphin, the emulator, yes, they're rendered in full HD, but the games natively on a console never were. I don't know who told you that they were, if that's where you heard it.

 

[VinsCool]

Nope. They're "scaled" to a 720 or 1080 signal, but they're still internally 640 x 480 resolution. On Dolphin, the emulator, yes, they're rendered in full HD, but the games natively on a console never were. I don't know who told you that they were, if that's where you heard it.

Even not in HD. 480P through HDMI is better than wii and component cable.

 

[the_randomizer]

Even not in HD. 480P through HDMI is better than wii and component cable.

I can't really tell a difference to be honest.

 

[VinsCool]

I can't really tell a difference to be honest.

through HDMI, there is no signal loss, all is digital.

 

[the_randomizer]

through HDMI, there is no signal loss, all is digital.

Never played Gamecube games on my Wii U yet, maybe I should give it a shot.

 

[VinsCool]

Never played Gamecube games on my Wii U yet, maybe I should give it a shot.

Gamecube games on WiiU with progressive and widescreen patch upscaled to 1080P looks "HD" to me

 

[the_randomizer]

Gamecube games on WiiU with progressive and widescreen patch upscaled to 1080P looks "HD" to me

Right, but they still are locked in at 480p or 480i, Dolphin is the only way to truly make them HD, heh.

 

[VinsCool]

Right, but they still are locked in at 480p or 480i, Dolphin is the only way to truly make them HD, heh.

Yeah, I know that I really hope a WiiU hack to free vWii mode to be run on WiiU mode, so much more things like true 1080P wii games would be awesome!

 

[the_randomizer]

Yeah, I know that I really hope a WiiU hack to free vWii mode to be run on WiiU mode, so much more things like true 1080P wii games would be awesome!

The problem is the amount of processing power to do so, it would put a lot of strain on the CPU and GPU though lol.

 

[VinsCool]

The problem is the amount of processing power to do so, it would put a lot of strain on the CPU and GPU though lol.

We would know when this got possible

 

[the_randomizer]

We would know when this got possible

Heck, I'm still on the fence about updating, but processing power will be an issue and might affect how heat is dispersed in the console.

 

[VinsCool]

I'm not updating. Heat on the console isn't really a problem, the WiiU fan does a good job.

 

[the_randomizer]

I'm not updating. Heat on the console isn't really a problem, the WiiU fan does a good job.

When the disc spins up a lot, that worries me a bit for some reason...I dont know if it's even safe to update, chances are Super Smash will have 5.2.0.