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sTo0z
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 Posted: Mon, 26th Feb 2007 21:30 Post subject: [Wii] The "more better" Wii Thread! |
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Sorry I keep making Wii threads, but it's just interesting to me, and I'm bored.. so I've decided to re-organize.
MOD CHIPS
CYCLOWIZ
Homepage
Info:
| Quote: | - Fully upgradeable via DVD
- Direct boot of Wii backups
- Direct boot of GC backups
- Direct boot of homebrew in GC mode
- Runs imported GC games (needs swap)
- Built-in audio fix (no patch required)
- Compatible with Multi-Disc games
- Compatible with DVD-R and DVD+R
- Stealth mode
- Multi-purpose LED
- Chips supplied in professional ESD packing
- Very easy to install
- It's the real thing, the chip is already shipping! |
New features planned:
| Quote: | - Direct boot of NTSC Wii imports on NTSC consoles (no patch needed)
- Direct boot of PAL Wii imports on NTSC consoles (no patch needed, partial compatibility)
- Direct boot of NTSC Wii imports on PAL consoles (no patch needed, partial compatibility)
- Runs imported GC games (partially without swap)
- Perfect compatibility (100% of games are working)
- Improved read (no more slowdowns)
- Compatible with DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW (no bitsetting required) |
WIINJA
Homepage
v2 Info:
| Quote: | - Non Swap / Direct Boot
- Boots Own Region WII Backups Directly
- Boots Own Region Gamecube Backups Directly
- Boots Imports Gamecube Backups by SWAP
- D2B Drive Support and Improved Read Method
- Yes,We've AudioFix 
- MultiDisc/MultiGames
- Easy Soldering & Remove / 5 Wires
- New!! 25€ Retail Price (Doesn't include taxes)
- Support DVD-R and DVD+R (Burn +R on DVDROM Booktype)
- Universal EUROPE/USA/JAPAN Wii Console Supported
- Stealth Mode
- NOT Upgradeable / ON SALES NOW!! |
Deluxe Info:
| Quote: | - Non Swap / Direct Boot
- Boots Own Region WII Backups Directly
- Boots Own Region Gamecube Backups Directly
- Boots All NTSC JAP/USA on NTSC WII
- Boots NTSC Backups/Originals on PAL WII Partially
- Boots PAL Backups/Originals on NTSC WII Partially
- Boots Directly Gamecube Original/Backups Imports Partially
- Boots All Gamecube Import Backups by SWAP
- Supports all the WII Versions/Drive currently available
- D2B Drive Support and Improved Read Method (No DRE)
- Yes,We've AudioFix
- MultiDisc/MultiGames
- Easy Soldering & Remove / 6 Wires
- New!! 35€ Retail Price (Doesn't include taxes)
- Support DVD-R/DVD+R & DVD+RW/DVD-RW without Booktype
- Universal EUROPE/USA/JAPAN Wii Console Supported
- Hardware DISABLE Option Using Pin3+SW2 (Poweron+Reset)
- Stealth Mode
- Recovery Mode for Bad Upgrade
- UPGRADEABLE by DVD/ ON SALES NOW!! |
WIIKEY
Homepage
Info:
| Quote: | - Direct boot of wii backups
- Direct boot of GC backups
- Direct boot of homebrew in GC mode
- Supports all currently available console/drive versions
- Supports D2B chipsets
- Sophisticated (true) update mechanism via DVD (future proof, expect cool features to come)
- Direct boot of different NTSC region Wii games/backups on US and JAP consoles
- Partial support for NTSC region Wii games/backups on PAL consoles
- Boots different region GC games/backups (partially without swapping)
- Supports multi-disc games for BOTH Wii and Gamecube
- Supports DVD-R / true DVD+R and +RW support (no bitsetting required!)
- Improved readsettings for recordable media
- Built-in audio fix
- Supports fullsize 4GB discs for gamecube homebrew
- Stealth mode
- 512 byte EEPROM to store configuration
- Quicksolder interface - no wires required
- Unique disc backup application via sdcard
- Compact design, best quality components, rock solid high speed controller
- Professional ESD packing
- Recovery mode - Can recover from a bad flash |
DIY SOLUTIONS
WABMODCHEAP
Homepage
Info:
| Quote: | - Use your PC to simulate a modchip and run backups.
- Works under Linux.
- Requires custom wire.
- Need to run on each Wii powerup.
- Code is open source. |
CHIIP
Homepage
Info:
| Quote: | - Modchip you build yourself!
- Very cheap.
- Open source firmware.
- CAREFUL: May or may not be working properly. |
WIIP
Homepage
Info:
| Quote: | - Actually upgradeable! Device is bundled with an easy to use programming cable.
- 20 MHz AVR microcontroller with 2KB of EEPROM (SMD type)
- Customizable (via open source code)
- Boots Wii games (DVD+R / DVD-R media)
- Boots GC games and homebrew
- AudioFix (naturally)
- On board DIP switch (enable/disable mod, enable/disable stealth)
- Works on DMS / D2A chipsets (sorry, we haven't worked on D2B yet) |
UPCOMING / RUMORS / FAKES
WIIXT
Homepage
WII-IC
Homepage
WIING
Homepage
Dead at time of writing.
SUPPORT / TOOLS
DISASSEMBLY
Link
Info:
| Quote: | | - How to take apart the Wii for your modding pleasure. |
WII DISC DUMPER
Link
Info:
| Quote: | | - Dump Wii discs in 2.5 hours! |
REGION PATCHER
Link
Info:
| Code: | - Patch NTSC games to PAL.
- Works with NTSC-J.
- 70 percent compatibility.
- CAREFUL: Early reports suggest that this may cripple mods. |
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| Posted: Mon, 26th Feb 2007 22:20 Post subject: |
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CHIPP / WIIP look the most promising considering they both cost next to nothing, AVR based, Open source. and TCNiSO is developing the WIPP chip so thats even more promising.
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| Posted: Tue, 27th Feb 2007 00:39 Post subject: |
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I ordered the wiinja deluxe since it looks like it covers all the features of the other chips and since I already have v1 of the chip, I know it works..should be here in a couple of weeks, so will let you guys know how that goes.
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azzman
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| Posted: Tue, 27th Feb 2007 02:49 Post subject: |
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Im going wiikey , should have some in a week
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| Posted: Tue, 27th Feb 2007 21:16 Post subject: |
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Wiinja v2 chip here, works for every PAL Wii released to scene here on mine and a few NTSC that i used the patcher on (which would be the same as what the chips offer at 70% compatability on NTSC > PAL just done via hardware instead of software )and so far all NTSC/PAL Gamecube games i have tried have worked fine.
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| Posted: Tue, 27th Feb 2007 22:17 Post subject: |
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just figured it was my burner causing issues, changed burner and now all games work w/o DRE...cancelled my wiinja deluxe preorder
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headshot
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| Posted: Tue, 27th Feb 2007 22:57 Post subject: |
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A friend of mine is installing a Wiinja V2 in my Wii hopefully tomorrow. As long as it boots PAL and NTSC backups I dont care about anything else it does!
May the NFOrce be with you always.
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| Posted: Wed, 28th Feb 2007 02:28 Post subject: |
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I'm bored with no games to play 
so I preordered a shitty PS3 to lay ONE game!!
and I'm ordering a wiinja V2 also... any reason to go for the deluxe version?
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| Posted: Wed, 28th Feb 2007 17:15 Post subject: |
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nopint getting the v2. v2 only has d2b compatibility and dre fix. Deluxe has all that and more. Multi disk GC backups being one of them.
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| Posted: Wed, 28th Feb 2007 19:35 Post subject: |
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why go for the old V2 when you can get the new delux version for same price or even cheaper?
George W Bush -
'...more and more of our imports are coming from overseas.'
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| Posted: Sat, 10th Mar 2007 16:16 Post subject: |
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Ordered wiikey, should have it installed next week.
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| Posted: Tue, 20th Mar 2007 10:05 Post subject: |
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I'll wait until a decent chip is out, until then I have my flashed 360 less hassle and cheaper. By the time I can afford a Wii there'll be a decent chip out, lots of games to playand yeah umm that all folks xD
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sTo0z
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| Posted: Sun, 1st Apr 2007 19:13 Post subject: |
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So does the WiiKey need the On/Off switch thing installed like the CycloWiz does?
EDIT: Also, is there a preferred DVD-R/DVD+R media for best results? 
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Horrordee
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| Posted: Sat, 14th Apr 2007 20:54 Post subject: |
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I can't really say that wiikey is better than the other ones out there but it's certainly not lacking any of the important features.. I've got one myself and the installation was easy enough and i like the fact that you can upgrade it with a disc. It has got all the features i need, i've read that sound on some GC games stutters and that will be fixed in the next firmware version for wiikey (this far they have only released different versions of settings disc, no new firmware). If you are not going to be using the GC part of the wii heavily (all GC games i've tested works flawlessly) this is not a big issue..
All the chips are pretty much the same except the earlier ones which can't be upgraded via software and isn't compatible with all drives.
My understanding is that most ppl are getting wiikey or cyclowiiz. The more technical people are building their own chip and using one of the many open source firmwares.
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Horrordee
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| Posted: Sat, 14th Apr 2007 21:37 Post subject: |
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Ah right, thanks for the info. I will purchase one!
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Horrordee
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| Posted: Sat, 14th Apr 2007 22:43 Post subject: |
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Out of interest, is there a way around the virtual console yet? I can't find anything on it!
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Karmeck
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| Posted: Sat, 14th Apr 2007 22:54 Post subject: |
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| Horrordee wrote: | | Out of interest, is there a way around the virtual console yet? I can't find anything on it! |
Cant u just use an emulator? (I know nothing)
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Horrordee
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| Posted: Sat, 14th Apr 2007 23:28 Post subject: |
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thats what i'd like to know!
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sTo0z
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| Posted: Sun, 15th Apr 2007 00:21 Post subject: |
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You can use an emulator via Gamecube homebrew method.
There is no official VC hack though that let's you download official VC games and run them.
As for the mod chips, the WiiKey has bad flash protection and doesn't need the on/off switch the cyclowiz does.
But it also uses a different audio fix(?) for GC games and some of them are reported not working, however the WiiKey team says they are in the midst of their first FW update and have stated they have a correction on the way for the audio problem crashing GC games.
Don't listen to any pros/cons about quick solder method, you won't be using that anyways.
If you line the chips up side by side I'd say the WiiKey slightly pulls ahead.
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Karmeck
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Horrordee
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| Posted: Sun, 15th Apr 2007 01:02 Post subject: |
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| sTo0z wrote: | | Don't listen to any pros/cons about quick solder method, you won't be using that anyways. |
Could I ask why mate? Seems sensible?
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sTo0z
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| Posted: Sun, 15th Apr 2007 03:11 Post subject: |
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You'd think so on paper, but once you actually get the Wii apart and line the chip up to the points, it's a headache that's not worth the "ease".
Besides, using wires you can remove the chip later should you want to much easier than if it's quicksoldered into place.
Personally, I tried to quicksolder mine first because I figured it would be easier... but the wire method turned out way easier...
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Horrordee
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| Posted: Sun, 15th Apr 2007 13:36 Post subject: |
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Wicked, ok - thanks for the tip.
As for emulation - does the Wii have a N64 emulator then? That runs Perfect Dark / Goldeneye?
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| Posted: Sun, 15th Apr 2007 14:43 Post subject: |
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Here's a question, do you think politicians are going to kick off because now you're not just pressing a button to stab some dude, you actually have to perform the action.
Does that seem more violent in some ways?
Just thinking, because I noticed Manhunt 2 is coming to the WII.
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