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Getting a Wii, do they have to be chipped to play backups?
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nickc2505
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9. December 2008 @ 20:09 |
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Hi
Im going to buy a new nintendo wii for xmas, but just wondering if it is worth buying a prechipped one or is there another way of using backups on them like the 360?
Im not very technical and if it means taking it apart I wouldnt do it myself but was just wondering, ive seen people mention softmod and versions but I have no clue what version a new wii would be and what a softmode would do, sorry but we all have to start somewhere! Thanks.
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elk1007
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9. December 2008 @ 21:21 |
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Right now, you can do almost anything without a chip that you can with a chip. If you get a new wii, you can use the 3.4 firmware twilight hack to load homebrew.
Then using the backup loader and a handful of other homebrew programs, you'll have all the functionality of a chip EXCEPT that the backup loader software is still in alpha. You won't get nearly as much backup loading possibility without a modchip.
If you go for the softmod way, make sure you install the rescue menu from Starfall in case of a brick.
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nickc2505
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11. December 2008 @ 08:04 |
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I think ill buy a prechipped one, you know of anywhere that sells them that are reliable? I think ive seen them for £250 and £290 but is there anywhere that does them cheaper?
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mixter67
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12. December 2008 @ 15:02 |
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I got the solderless Wiikey2, it's practically kids stuff to install it, just snaps in place. That would seem to be a better alternative.
Chillin like a villain
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nickc2505
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12. December 2008 @ 16:42 |
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Originally posted by mixter67:
I got the solderless Wiikey2, it's practically kids stuff to install it, just snaps in place. That would seem to be a better alternative.
Do u need special tools to do it? I suppse it wouldnt be hard to get a tut for it too. Interesting stuff. Was on the verge of paying £250 for a prechipped one then too...
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mixter67
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12. December 2008 @ 16:52 |
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No special tools needed besides a precision phillips.
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12. December 2008 @ 17:15 |
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yes you do!
get a triwing screwdriver to open it, I tried using a flat head and stripped a screw. I had to use a drill to get it out.
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14. December 2008 @ 06:15 |
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mixter67
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14. December 2008 @ 11:19 |
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OK rocket scientists - a "triwing" is nothing more than a precision phillips. I know because I used mine to install my WiiKey. You can go to any store that sells screwdrivers and buy a precision kit for a buck. Don't get fooled into thinking that it's a special tool.
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14. December 2008 @ 12:27 |
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sorry to correct you mate but a triwing is a security screwdriver that has 3 carved edges !
a phillips screwdriver has actually 4 carved edges .
pics to show you - http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.2905
i seriously doubt you opened your wii with just a phillips screwdriver as you would have just rounded the heads off the triwing screws mate .
woof811.
ps. the triwing is very cheap and so dont worry about it .
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 14. December 2008 @ 12:38
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kazzytbag
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15. December 2008 @ 16:00 |
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Originally posted by woof811:
sorry to correct you mate but a triwing is a security screwdriver that has 3 carved edges !
a phillips screwdriver has actually 4 carved edges .
pics to show you - http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.2905
i seriously doubt you opened your wii with just a phillips screwdriver as you would have just rounded the heads off the triwing screws mate .
woof811.
ps. the triwing is very cheap and so dont worry about it .
agree i bought triwing for just a quid from deal extreme and its much better than trying to use a phillips
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drew1231
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16. December 2008 @ 07:05 |
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you could buy a pre-modded one. if you are interested email drew1231@gmail.com and i can help you out :)
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