Wiinja: The First Wii Modchip!

[blackeromegalon]

I'm not interested in running homebrew. All i want really is for my Gamecube backups, and the occasional Wii backup (when i'm too impatient for a game, Resi Chronicles for one!). I couldn't care less for being locked out of the online elements of the Wii.

But is there a real danger that Nintendo could just shut down my Wii? Or could i just disable the wireless on there and not have to worry?

Nintendo can't force an update on you with the Wii, you have to do it from a menu item. And so far there hasn't been a game that requires an updated firmware, like with the PSP.

 

[Opium]

I'm not interested in running homebrew. All i want really is for my Gamecube backups, and the occasional Wii backup (when i'm too impatient for a game, Resi Chronicles for one!). I couldn't care less for being locked out of the online elements of the Wii.

But is there a real danger that Nintendo could just shut down my Wii? Or could i just disable the wireless on there and not have to worry?


Nintendo can't force an update on you with the Wii, you have to do it from a menu item. And so far there hasn't been a game that requires an updated firmware, like with the PSP.

Games that come with the latest firmware WILL be released. Nintendo have said that. I guess it gets the firmware updates to the people without a wireless internet connection.

 

[Wuschmaster]

Games can update your Wii.
My Pokémon Battle Revolution (J) updated my Wii when I inserted the Disc (even before it appeared in the Disc Channel).

 

[blackeromegalon]

Didn't know that before.

I've just noticed the phallic imagery in the drawing next to the pic of the modchip

 

[Vater Unser]

Is this the only site that has this info?
Since I was expecting this to be dugg...


I first saw it on Maxconsole.

I first saw it on digg.com

btw, is there any info on the price yet? (haven't read the whole thread...don't hurt me plz

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[Scorpei]

Wiinja supports Gamecube backups on either mini or regular sized media.

Though be careful, and use good quality media or you'll end up with your fair share of DRE's.

So, if we use bad quality DVD's, we can screw up a laser in our Wii's?


It's called a Data Read Error (your disc won't get read properly).
QUOTEbtw, is there any info on the price yet? (haven't read the whole thread...don't hurt me plzÂ

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Close to 40 euro's.

 

[BlueStar]

Even though it's not region free, most games have been released for pal anyway, just awaiting warioware

WarioWare was released in Europe before it was released in the US...

I said exactly the same thing, then realised he meant 'released' as in...
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?dynamic=38

 

[Monkey01]

Even though it's not region free, most games have been released for pal anyway, just awaiting warioware

WarioWare was released in Europe before it was released in the US...

I said exactly the same thing, then realised he meant 'released' as in...
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?dynamic=38

I still don't get it? The 0008th entry... European flag... Seems released then I guess...?

 

[moley]

havent seen this question asked so I will go ahead and ask it.

If I get this chip and install it would I be able to play NSTC GCN game backups using my PAL Wii and my freeloader disc?

 

[Big Stu]

Released, as in "dumped" online?

 

[Vater Unser]

havent seen this question asked so I will go ahead and ask it.

If I get this chip and install it would I be able to play NSTC GCN game backups using my PAL Wii and my freeloader disc?

the Freeloader doesn't work with PAL Wiis...it only works with NTSC Wiis

 

[BlueStar]

Even though it's not region free, most games have been released for pal anyway, just awaiting warioware

WarioWare was released in Europe before it was released in the US...

I said exactly the same thing, then realised he meant 'released' as in...
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?dynamic=38

I still don't get it? The 0008th entry... European flag... Seems released then I guess...?

Oh yeah

 

[Chanser]

Looks pretty basic as a modchip, was hoping for something like the Viper modchip.

 

[Sil3n7]

Looks pretty basic as a modchip, was hoping for something like the Viper modchip.

Im actually hoping future chips stay this small for the wii as Ill prolly wait it out till theres one with region free and if possible homebrew support.

 

[Lazycus]

Looks pretty basic as a modchip, was hoping for something like the Viper modchip.

Patience, patience

Before the end of February you will have several choices for Wii modchips.

 

[-KangaRod-]

although I don't like the fact that its not region free, I do like the fact that its probably almost undectectable as it runs off the dvd drive; I can't see how Nintendo would be able to detect it, as its only tricking the DVD drive into thinking the security code matches the disc. Any sponsers taking preorders?

 

[jhoff80]

You know, for all of us who aren't that great at soldering, that are hoping this is easy to install, I wonder how hard it will be to actually solder the wires to the chip, since that looks so small, or will it all be pre-done on that end?

 

[Hooya]

You know, for all of us who aren't that great at soldering, that are hoping this is easy to install, I wonder how hard it will be to actually solder the wires to the chip, since that looks so small, or will it all be pre-done on that end?

You'll get just the chip, as it looks like in the photos. You'll have to provide your own wires.

 

[clickclick]

maan, i really want to jump on this but i've never modded a system before. Is it a hard thing to do? Is it something I can send to them and have them do for me?

Any chance of something as easy as the G6 Lite that doesn't require me opening my system coming out..?

 

[romeoondaline]

is it true that the chip is like only 1 euro ??
i mean i would rather buy it for a small price since its soo little