Hacking Difference between Softmod and Hard modded?

[mike1984]

Just asking. How do I check? Sounds a little stupid but i'm a noob lol.

 

[CHUNKYBOWSER]

A softmod is installing something on the Wii to make it work differently, like using Bannerbomb to install the Homebrew channel. A hardmod is actually taking apart the Wii and connecting a chip to it to allow you to play burnt-to-disc Wii games.

 

[Okami Wolfen]

softmod = software modification
hardmod = hardware modification

 

[mike1984]

I know both of those things but let me explain a little further. I bought my modded wii from someone. I never asked what type of modification they made. How do I check?

 

[evandixon]

I know both of those things but let me explain a little further. I bought my modded wii from someone. I never asked what type of modification they made. How do I check?

Are you asking if it is soft-modded or hard-modded?
If so, look and see if the Homebrew Channel has been installed.

 

[mike1984]

Let's say there is a channel for that?

Let's say there isn't??

 

[matguitarist]

If you don't see any channel but you can play backup copy you have a modchip ... take a look a your wii does your wii seem to had be open ?

PS You can softmod your wii even if you have a modchip ... it will be use for loading homebrew , tool , etc...

 

[mike1984]

So if I do have a mod chip, are there any limitations or cautions I should be worried about? Should I not do certain things or is there absolutely no difference in the way I will use my Wii?