Hacking Wiikey drivechip from xenogc

[Deleted User]

already posted in user submitted news, but I can't seem to see the topic, so I repost here.

Taken from eurasia.nu :

The first upgradeable drivechip has been announced for Revolution/Wii by the successful team behind xenoGC. Say hello to WiiKey!

Specifications:
# Fully upgradeable via DVD/disc (future proof, expect cool features to come)
# Direct boot of Wii backups (like originals)
# Direct boot of GC backups (like originals)
# Boots different region GC games/backups
# Boots different NTSC region Wii games/backups
# Supports multi-disc games
# Supports DVD-R and DVD+R
# Built-in audio fix (for games using streaming, no patch required)
# Stealth mode
# 4 wires & quick solder interface
# Compact design, best quality components, rock solid high speed controller
# Professional ESD packing

More features are being worked on, and will either be included in the upcoming release or in a future upgrade that will follow the release shortly. Shipping expected to start on February 7th.

region unlocking, I'm hooked

 

[754boy]

Price?

 

[LilaQ]

Sounds nice, best modchip out there now. But it's not region unlocking, NTSC-U / NTSC-J just doesnt matter, I'll guess thats the case with the CycloWiz and the Wiinja too.

 

[Ichiban]

Hmmm... Sounds good!

 

[Deleted User]

Sounds nice, best modchip out there now. But it's not region unlocking, NTSC-U / NTSC-J just doesnt matter, I'll guess thats the case with the CycloWiz and the Wiinja too.

yes but as it is upgradeable the unlocking can be added later.

 

[instigator]

Now here's a modchip to really get excited about! Am I ever glad I resisted the temptation to pull the trigger on the Wiinja/Cyclowiz!

 

[Scha]

Looks very nice. I'll keep my wiinja untill they make a update where my PAL Wii can play other region games. For people with PAL Wii's this doesnt have any more features than the Wiinja (except you can upgrade it).

If I hadnt already ordered I would probably wait for this, but Im still happy I ordered the wiinja, so I can use that untill they figure out how to make it region free.

The problem with this chip is that I suspect that its a drive mod, and if it is, I dont think it will ever be able to make PAL Wiis play NTSC games, because Ive heard that PAL Wiis are unable to display NTSC signals and visa versa. Hopefully I'm wrong.

 

[bryehn]

# Boots different NTSC region Wii games/backups


SOLD!

 

[FuManChuu]

This will probably be the one I jump on.....

 

[NoNameFace]

# Boots different NTSC region Wii games/backups

So this means you can play US Wii game on a japanese Wii, right?

 

[theADDict]

WOW, thanks for the post, this one is new to me.

NOTE- this one is 4 wires + quick solder.....so maybe 10 or 11 points of contact ?????

As shown on the lickle diagram on http://www.wiikey.cn

 

[instigator]

WOW, thanks for the post, this one is new to me.

NOTE- this one is 4 wires + quick solder.....so maybe 10 or 11 points of contact ?????

As shown on the lickle diagram on http://www.wiikey.cn

I think its one or the other - the four points are for wired installation, or you can use the quick solder interface. Not both.

 

[elomaniak]

i hope i can also boot NTSC on my PAL Wii

anyone can tell me something about this?

 

[Deleted User]

mmm at first when reading 4 wires & quick solder, I thought that it meant that the quick solder is rerouted on a wire interface for people not wanting to screw up their boards, but if it meant 11 solder points, it can do a lot more than just basic drive code injection. So we can expect a lot... maybe

 

[Spikey]

This is the one I'm getting. Has all the features I want. Now just need to know the all important price.

 

[jaxxster]

Haha, Im so glad i didnt order a wiinja/cyclowiz

This has me sold! Shipping next week too! BTW does this mean NTSC wii backups on a PAL machine??

 

[VascoAlmeida]

Please, does anyone know the XenoTeam e-mail ? I really need it...

The XenoGC site is down on every section, even the "contact us" one..

Ouendan!

 

[Hooya]

# Boots different NTSC region Wii games/backups


SOLD!

No kidding! There are some (J) games that I will want to play!

 

[adgloride]

I knew a better chip would come out if I waited. Just waiting now to see how easy it is to fit.

 

[slayerspud]

If it will play NTSC games on my PAL wii i am sold.