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Deltagunner

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« on: September 03, 2007, 06:05:00 PM »
For a comparison of Wii modchips check:
http://wiki.nintendo...le=Wii_modchips

Also for a lot of good info on Wii Modding you should check out:
http://nintendo-scene.com

Its ran by a lot of the same staff from XS.  All very friendly people!!  biggrin.gif
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sicknasty413

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« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2007, 07:35:00 PM »
Don't go with WiiKey.

Yes you can play DVDs via a homebrew application.

You'll need YAOSM firmware I believe.

I secretly run Nintendo-Scene.. but don't let any of the Nintendo-Scene "staff" members know that  ph34r.gif
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throwingks

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« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2007, 07:44:00 PM »
QUOTE(Deltagunner @ Sep 3 2007, 08:41 PM) View Post
For a comparison of Wii modchips check:
http://wiki.nintendo...le=Wii_modchips

Also for a lot of good info on Wii Modding you should check out:
http://nintendo-scene.com

Its ran by a lot of the same staff from XS.  All very friendly people!!  biggrin.gif
That's good advice. Also, be sure to check the WiiTracker and see if you have a D2C chip, before you attempt to mod. Currently, no chips support D2C chipsets.

Pretty much all chips are just as easy to install as any other, if you do a wire install. A wire install is the best method IMHO. It is easier to remove, and diagnose problems, should one occur.

I personally recommend any open-source firmware on a PIC. I currently use YAOSM 1.8 on a 12F629.
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k-9

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« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2007, 08:28:00 PM »
Ok thanks. But witch one is the easiest to install. Remember I dont know anything about programing or stuff like that.

   thanks
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throwingks

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« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2007, 08:40:00 PM »
They are all the same to install. Unless you want a quick-solder. I do not recommend that.

Buy a pre-programmed chip from someone (Most installers can sell you one for extremely cheap). Solder 5 points on the chip to 5 points on the Wii DVD Board, depending on the chip you buy.
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Chron Johnson

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« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2007, 12:37:00 AM »
Not like Wiikey just released a fat update.  What's with the D2C compatible Wii Mars, seen them new installation diagrams or what.
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« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2007, 09:08:00 AM »
Wiikey has had an update "coming soon" since April and in that time both WiiFree and YAOSM have received 3-4 updates each..

the Wiikey update that's out now is a leaked beta update because so many people are screaming bloody murder over the missing but promised features that one of the beta testers let it slip.

They official update still hasn't been released.

As for Wii Mars it's just a Wiinja clone and their D2C support is likely a hoax.
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k-9

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« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2007, 02:59:00 PM »
I think I have a GC2-DMS. Is that good or bad?

    thanks
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« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2007, 06:09:00 PM »
QUOTE(k-9 @ Sep 4 2007, 02:35 PM) View Post

I think I have a GC2-DMS. Is that good or bad?

    thanks

Great you can use any modchipz
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throwingks

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« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2007, 09:49:00 PM »
QUOTE(k-9 @ Sep 4 2007, 11:04 PM) View Post
Great. Now can tell me witch one is the easiest to install?
http://forums.xbox-s...&...t&p=4100236
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twistedsymphony

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« Reply #10 on: September 04, 2007, 09:51:00 PM »
You know if you read the modchip comparison chart earlier it tells you which one is the easiest to install  rolleyes.gif  just look for chips with a lower number of solder points.

they're all the same damn difficulty it's just a matter of how many solder points you'd have to do

Personally if difficulty of install is your main concern I'd say go with a wiiFree easy connect kit or xecuter wii free kit.

both use 5 point quick solder connections which are the flat out "easiest to install" without question (not the best but they're the easiest). and they come preprogrammed but also make it easy to upgrade or change to a different firmware if you so desire

not to mention they're both dirt cheap selling for under the $15 mark.
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twistedsymphony

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« Reply #11 on: September 05, 2007, 06:51:00 AM »
AFAIK there is only one dealer for the xecuter chip and they're in europe.

I don't think there are any us local vendors for the easy connect but I know XS Filter - 010107 -1 sells it (cheap) and ships to the US.
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« Reply #12 on: December 04, 2007, 08:41:00 AM »
I modded an 1 XBOX  so i know what can be done ect. what can be done so far with Modded Wii's. Pardon my ignorance but i have searched and aside from hearing about a wiikey i havent found much. is it simply homebrew stuff atm thats all?
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