Hacking Downgrade or use Gecko?

[its]

Hey Guys

Just got HBC installed via the guide given in http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=118446

Just done step 1 till now. I am in PAL region and I have a wiikey2 modchip installed and on Wii System version 3.4E

I was just wondering (because I have a modchip)

1) Do I downgrade to 3.2 and then install gecko and play game (which don't run on my modchip)

2) Or just install gecko (Go direct to STEP 3 as in the guide ) and play games?

3) Or load any other loader and play?

Sorry a bit of a n00b here

Regards

 

[kitt050383]

since you have a modchip...
just downgrade to system 3.2 if you want to use the rebooter functions and do other homebrew stuff...
and yes use geckos if you like....
may i suggest you install starfall..
-kitt050383

 

[ultragunner]

you can also install backup gamma002 launcher and play games

http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=123...p;#entry1640124

 

[its]

ok

I was just wondering can there be a reason to stay on 3.4e?? or should I go downgrade

 

[madnutcase]

I think you will find this thread useful:

http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=118446

You may want to stay on 3.4 but 3.2 has starfall and is a must really!

Check your mailbox

 

[its]

I am using that guide itself..

So everyone says to downgrade??

Also whats the diff between gecko and gamma.. I am confused..

Basically I wanna play some games like mario slugger which I am unable to play via my modchip

please guide.. I am on STEP 1 of the guide.. just installed HBC and nothing else at moment

 

[kitt050383]

Downgrade = YES!

GeckoOS = Have Modchip

Gamma = No Modchip (SoftMod)

-kitt050383

 

[madnutcase]

I would say downgrade. im on 3.2E myself and have Starfall installed as well. This cant be installed on 3.4 and is useful against banner bricks.

With GeckoOs 1.7b you should be able to play Mario Sluggers. Just load the app onto your sd card and it should work.

 

[its]

running step 2.. please be with me.. as i go on to complete ..

after doing step 3 how do i load geckoos and use it to play??

 

[madnutcase]

ok let me know if you have any problems downgrading. for gecko os just make a folder called regionfree or whatever you want inside the apps folder and put the gecko os files in there. then just load the homebrew channel and load the file from the sd card in the wii sd slot.

 

[its]

did all the steps in guide.. went fine

downloaded gecko OS 1.07b and put in SD card as mentioned

went into HBC and when I click on Gecko OS.. it says "This is not a valid Wii Application"

 

[madnutcase]

must be an old version of the file. check your pm and use that one

 

[its]

excellent.. got everything loaded..

actually gecko os was in elf format.. needed to put it in dol format..

thanks a lot madnutcase.. helped a lot

got gamma and gecko os loaded with modchip (awesome threesome ) .. lol

now playing slugger. best forum ever..

1 last question.. what other channels / software etc recommended to install

also I need to leave the SD card in the slot permanently right.. ?

 

[madnutcase]

If you havent already done so make sure you have installed Starfall.

you may have already done so but you may want to install these wads:

IOS38-64-v3609.wad
IOS55-64-v4633.wad

this will load games such as animal crossing from the disc channel and games with the #002 error i.e. Need For Speed Undercover

However, its not essential as you can patch the game with various tools instead of having these files installed. You may find this thread useful:

http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=123341

If your going to be using Gecko Os and a few other apps via the Homebrew Channel you might as well leave the SD Card in the Wii.

Glad you got all working.

Regards

Mad

 

[kitt050383]

if geckoOS was in elf format you downloaded an out of date version... go to http://usbgecko.com
to get an up 2 date one...
-kitt050383