Finally, Wii Hack available

[imgod22222]

This is awesome.

I'm surprised there hasn't been anything done regarding re-signing of game discs. But i'm not complaining. Its less discs for me to waste in the long run. ^.-

=D HRTH!

 

[The Teej]

Biggest question here is: Isn't easy for Nintendo to just release an update to fix this "problem"? Like Sony does for the PSP..

There's a difference. The exploits on the PSP are firmware related and so they can be patched. The only way to fix this is to release a new version of TP, and even then, that doesn't stop everyone else doing it.

 

[Hooya]

Biggest question here is: Isn't easy for Nintendo to just release an update to fix this "problem"? Like Sony does for the PSP..

There's a difference. The exploits on the PSP are firmware related and so they can be patched. The only way to fix this is to release a new version of TP, and even then, that doesn't stop everyone else doing it.

I wouldn't bet on that. Nintendo is smarter than most hackers give them credit for.

 

[Maikel Steneker]

Biggest question here is: Isn't easy for Nintendo to just release an update to fix this "problem"? Like Sony does for the PSP..

There's a difference. The exploits on the PSP are firmware related and so they can be patched. The only way to fix this is to release a new version of TP, and even then, that doesn't stop everyone else doing it.

I wouldn't bet on that. Nintendo is smarter than most hackers give them credit for.

Indeed. I hope they won't fix it, but I won't update my Wii anymore without confirmation! I especially bought Zelda: Twilight Princess for this, so I want my custom firmware

 

[Shuny]

There's a difference. The exploits on the PSP are firmware related and so they can be patched. The only way to fix this is to release a new version of TP, and even then, that doesn't stop everyone else doing it.

It's not a problem for modchips owners, just have to download a vulnerable version and use it to have the hack

 

[Bob Loblaw]

I suppose though Nintendo could put out a new system firmware where this game save would no longer be capable of crashing the system?

 

[Neko]

I suppose though Nintendo could put out a new system firmware where this game save would no longer be capable of crashing the system?

Nope. They could restrict copying saves to sd carts , that would be a slap in our faces.

 

[Relys]

Wow awesome! Would it be possible for it to work with the gamecube version? If not my friend has a launch copy of Twilight Princess that he doesn't play anymore, so I'll barrow or buy it from him! I can hardly wait! Homebrew ISO loader HERE I COME! I won't be updating my Wii anymore, I just updated everything last month for the updated Check Mii Out channel, so I'm relieved it's working on newer firmware!

So will this lead to custom firmware like the psp? I have all the next gen systems, so it's a relief I will be able to save some money by modding my Wii. (Seph at romulation told me that if I didn't know shit about sodering, I'd probably fuck my Wii so that's why I didn't hard mod it).

I'm on vacation right now, so I'll have to wait longer to check into this! (Disney World).

 

[turtleman]

I noticed it was talking about Slot-1 and Slot-2 memory cards.

If we don't have a gamecube SD loader, do you think this loader will allow loading from the SD Slot in the Wii?

Anyone care to answer my question?

 

[lenselijer]

it should be possible in the future because the exploit is running in wii mode, so that means full access to all hardware like bluetooth/wifi and also sd card slot in the front

 

[Link00y]

I suppose though Nintendo could put out a new system firmware where this game save would no longer be capable of crashing the system?


Nope. They could restrict copying saves to sd carts , that would be a slap in our faces.

I do not think they can do that so easily.. then we come again.. do a minor modification and transfer them again as they are unrecognized again. Nintendo would have to write an algorithm which checks whether Zelda savegames are absolutely intact and made by the game - that might work. The only real fix would be to totally disable the functionality to store game saves on SD card - but that kinda defeats many purposes of the SD card reader!

 

[Bob Loblaw]

I suppose though Nintendo could put out a new system firmware where this game save would no longer be capable of crashing the system?


Nope. They could restrict copying saves to sd carts , that would be a slap in our faces.

I do not think they can do that so easily.. then we come again.. do a minor modification and transfer them again as they are unrecognized again. Nintendo would have to write an algorithm which checks whether Zelda savegames are absolutely intact and made by the game - that might work. The only real fix would be to totally disable the functionality to store game saves on SD card - but that kinda defeats many purposes of the SD card reader!

Right. I think it would be possible though. Make an updated crash-proof firmware that won't go down when a non-intact save file is loaded from the game. But not easily like you said.

I also don't think this is a huge threat as the creators of it have said they have no intention on making this a way to load backup games but only homebrew. And sure maybe someone will create an ELF file that will load backups but who knows when that will happen. I mean, look at the PS2, team memor32 just came out with an ELF file that can be run from a memory card that will boot up backup games like 3 months ago and the PS2 has been out for years.

 

[g4jek8j54]

A save file for "RVL-RZDE-0A-2 USA" has been released!

Also, Pong in Wii mode! The controls don't work yet, however.

http://www.auby.no/files/wii/pong.swf

http://www.auby.no/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

 

[FAST6191]

Thanks g4jek8j54, it looks like pong truly is the new hello world.

 

[turtleman]

Any word on more progress?

 

[RexNebular]

http://www.wiibrew.org

Team Twiizers (tmbinc, segher, bushing) released an updated version of the Twilight Hack. It is now possible to load ELF files from an SD card using an SD Gecko (or similar). Be sure to read the included README.

Christian Auby aka DesktopMan has managed to port Tetris to the Wii. The game can be loaded using the Twilight Hack. Download the video [1] and the ELF file [2] from his website.

 

[Vater Unser]

Hope they'll find a way to load files from the built-in SD slot..
Nice progress, though

 

[jpxdude]

Might give this a go later with the Tetris elf!

 

[turtleman]

What are the chances of there being a patch that lets you load via the built in SD Slot?

Oh, and I was watching your Sig for 10 minutes, Vater.