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Wiikey vs. Wild Mod Chip
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29. April 2007 @ 18:59 |
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I want to get a chip but beteewn the wiikey and the wild What do you think.
Wild Info:
Non Swap/Direct Boot for Wii backups.
Non Swap/Direct Boot for GC backups
Non Swap/Direct Boot for Homebrew in GC mode
Non Swap/Direct Boot for NTSC region Wii games/backups on US and JAP consoles
Boots PAL Backups/Originals on NTSC WII consoles (partially without swapping)
Boots NTSC Backups/Originals on PAL WII consoles (partially without swapping)
Boots different region GC Games Original/Backups Imports (partially without swapping)
EUROPE/USA/JAPAN Wii Console Supported
Double soldering option, 6 wires or Quicksolder (No wires Required)!
Compatible with all the WII Console Versions/Drive currently available
Full D2B Drive Support
Built-in audio fix
Full support for DVD-R/DVD+R and DVD+RW/DVD-RW without Booktype
Supports Multi-Disc games for both Wii and Gamecube
Recovery Mode for incomplete/Bad Upgrades
Stealth mode
Firmware fully Upgradable by DVD
Wiikey Info:
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
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30. April 2007 @ 04:25 |
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I got a wiikey. Wish I had got a wiifree EDIT: Actually, I like my wiikey but want it with audiofix. It's really a personal choice. Right now, Wiikey doesn't have audiofix (like it said it did. needed for Naruto GNT 4 and other games.) but there will be an update... soon... whatever soon means to the wiikey team.
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30. April 2007 @ 05:01 |
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got a wiikey and have no issue what so ever..
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30. April 2007 @ 05:06 |
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Well do anybody know what GC games it can't play..
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30. April 2007 @ 06:07 |
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Originally posted by spawn1980:
Well do anybody know what GC games it can't play..
Anything with audio streaming won't work. The entire Naruto GNT series is included in this. Pikmin 2 gave me a problem in the opening movie but you can skip that and it'll play out just fine. According to wikipedia: "Naruto GNT 1-4, Ikaruga, Eternal Darkness, Wave Race, and some others" are unplayable because of the audiofix bug in the wiikey.
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30. April 2007 @ 06:30 |
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Quote:
Originally posted by spawn1980:
Well do anybody know what GC games it can't play..
Anything with audio streaming won't work. The entire Naruto GNT series is included in this. Pikmin 2 gave me a problem in the opening movie but you can skip that and it'll play out just fine. According to wikipedia: "Naruto GNT 1-4, Ikaruga, Eternal Darkness, Wave Race, and some others" are unplayable because of the audiofix bug in the wiikey.
Do you think the wild has the same problem.
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30. April 2007 @ 06:54 |
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30. April 2007 @ 08:35 |
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I have the WiiD and have no problems. As far as Game Cube games I have played some of mine (but none are titled above) and haven't had a problem with them.
Plus WiiD has a reset to default feature and has the ability to disable the Modchip. Which could come in handy with future games that have online capability.
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30. April 2007 @ 10:57 |
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Originally posted by larrylje:
I have the WiiD and have no problems. As far as Game Cube games I have played some of mine (but none are titled above) and haven't had a problem with them.
Plus WiiD has a reset to default feature and has the ability to disable the Modchip. Which could come in handy with future games that have online capability.
I've decided to go with the wild is there anything else I will need for this chip like a programer what else should I get for this chip to work perfectly.
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30. April 2007 @ 11:22 |
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I almost for got when the chip is install do I have to remove it when I want to update my wii system.
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30. April 2007 @ 11:40 |
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A few things you will need to Mod your Wii with the WiiD...
1. Triwing Screwdriver to open the Wii (You can easily get these at whatever online store you buy your WiiD from)
2: WiiD Modchip (Buy on an online Mod Store)
3. 15WAT Soldering Iron and as thin as solder as you can get(if you do not have good soldering skills then you should send it somewhere to get the chip installed or get someone that you trust with their soldering skills)
4. Guide on disassembling the Wii: http://www.wii-ftw.com/?page=disassembling_wii
5. Guide on points to solder to when doing a Quick Solder or Wire Solder (Wire solder is most recommended): http://www.wiidmod.com/downloads.htm
6. Update of the WiiD firmware (as of now the WiiD Firmware 02 is the latest): http://www.wiidmod.com/downloads.htm
Here is a guide and review of how to install the WiiD and update the firmware...
http://www.wii-ftw.com/?page=wiid.install.review
You do not have to remove or disable the WiiD when doing a system update.
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30. April 2007 @ 11:56 |
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Originally posted by larrylje:
You do not have to remove or disable the WiiD when doing a system update.
and just in case you wanted to know about the wiikey yes you can update the system and no u dont need to remove it (as yet)
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30. April 2007 @ 12:04 |
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The main difference between the Wiikey and WiiD is if Nintendo ever does put in some type of Mod detection during updates (or online play) the WiiD can be disabled without removing it completely.
Where Wiikey has no disabling feature.
You don't really need a disabling feature as of yet but if there ever comes a time when you do then in my opinion it would be better to have a Modchip with a disabling feature on it.
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30. April 2007 @ 12:07 |
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hence the (as yet) at the end of my post :)
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30. April 2007 @ 12:11 |
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Originally posted by larrylje:
The main difference between the Wiikey and WiiD is if Nintendo ever does put in some type of Mod detection during updates (or online play) the WiiD can be disabled without removing it completely.
Where Wiikey has no disabling feature.
You don't really need a disabling feature as of yet but if there ever comes a time when you do then in my opinion it would be better to have a Modchip with a disabling feature on it.
But what about the GC games I was told that wiikey can't play all GC games and Wild can is this true.
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30. April 2007 @ 12:12 |
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hehe I love these which Mod is better threads.
I am not saying the Wiikey is bad. Like I said they pretty much are the same but the WiiD does have the disabling feature as a few other Modchips do also. That was the main reason i went with the WiiD instead of the Wiikey.
I am sure the next generation of Modchips that Wiikey puts out will have this feature. I am just suprised it dosen't already have it.
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30. April 2007 @ 12:16 |
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I read on some other threads and other forums that say the WiiD has better support for the Game Cube games then what Wiikey has.
As I stated above in my previous post I have of yet had any trouble with the Gamecube Games that I have played off the WiiD. But I will not say WiiD is 100% supported by all Game Cube games because I wouldn't know.
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30. April 2007 @ 12:25 |
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i think whatever chip u go for regardless of what was best "thought" of or most popular at the time.. there will come a time when u may wish you had chosen a different path.
i personally bought the 1st wii i could get hold of which was already modded as they are like rocking horse poo to get hold of here
if it had been the wiid or cyclo or whatever - as long as it booted backup games andplayed most gc games it does me.
in the future i cant see myself changing chips will just live with the limitations as i did with the xbox(no live) etc
all chips have the good points and bad points - take the plunge choose ya chip and live with the consequences :) by the time you make ur mind up another chip will have been released and you will be back at square one again
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30. April 2007 @ 12:40 |
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Originally posted by Thinone:
i think whatever chip u go for regardless of what was best "thought" of or most popular at the time.. there will come a time when u may wish you had chosen a different path.
i personally bought the 1st wii i could get hold of which was already modded as they are like rocking horse poo to get hold of here
if it had been the wiid or cyclo or whatever - as long as it booted backup games andplayed most gc games it does me.
in the future i cant see myself changing chips will just live with the limitations as i did with the xbox(no live) etc
all chips have the good points and bad points - take the plunge choose ya chip and live with the consequences :) by the time you make ur mind up another chip will have been released and you will be back at square one again
Point taken buying wild now. Thanks
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30. April 2007 @ 12:41 |
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Originally posted by larrylje:
I read on some other threads and other forums that say the WiiD has better support for the Game Cube games then what Wiikey has.
As I stated above in my previous post I have of yet had any trouble with the Gamecube Games that I have played off the WiiD. But I will not say WiiD is 100% supported by all Game Cube games because I wouldn't know.
Thanks for all your help.
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30. April 2007 @ 12:47 |
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LOL, spawn your killing me with your "wild" . Its called wiid not wild!
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30. April 2007 @ 12:51 |
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I'm going to add my two cents here. I've installed everything from the wiinja (both versions) to wiikey, wiid and cyclowiz. I've tested all of them with current games and media. My favorite by far is the wiikey. It's the easiest to install and it reads all kinds of media burnt at different speeds. Personally I use the wiikey and I haven't had a single issue with it. I wouldn't purchase something based on the sole CHANCE that nintendo tries to block it. The guys behind the wiikey have been in the game for a long time (with other console mods) and in the off chance that nintendo does anything to brick the wii (which they have already said they'd never do to there customer base)then the wiikey team will have an answer for that, with an upgrade or hack. I'm not the least bit worried about my wiikey.
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30. April 2007 @ 13:35 |
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Originally posted by Kafluke:
I'm going to add my two cents here. I've installed everything from the wiinja (both versions) to wiikey, wiid and cyclowiz. I've tested all of them with current games and media. My favorite by far is the wiikey. It's the easiest to install and it reads all kinds of media burnt at different speeds. Personally I use the wiikey and I haven't had a single issue with it. I wouldn't purchase something based on the sole CHANCE that nintendo tries to block it. The guys behind the wiikey have been in the game for a long time (with other console mods) and in the off chance that nintendo does anything to brick the wii (which they have already said they'd never do to there customer base)then the wiikey team will have an answer for that, with an upgrade or hack. I'm not the least bit worried about my wiikey.
All this time I thought it was 'wild' My fault but what make you pick the wiikey over the rest mostly wiid.
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30. April 2007 @ 13:50 |
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@spawn1980
You will never get everyone to agree with what Modchip is best. You need to read up on each Modchip and choose the one that you think is best for you.
As to some of the points that Kafluke has stated about the Wiikey well that is his opinion and it is just as easy to install the WiiD as what it is to install the Wiikey. Plus I have had no trouble with my Wii backups or Gamecube backups. I also read in a review that WiiD has been around for a while they just didn't manufacture their Modchip till they got most of the bugs worked out. They didn't rush their product out to be the first Modchip.
I did allot of research and reading up on the difference between them and have run across allot of Wiikey owners that wished the Game Cube compatibility was better.
I have read also that the WiiD has good compatibility for the Game Cube games. Plus the added feature for disabling the modchip with the WiiD seemed to be a better fit for me.
But you will never get everyone to agree on what chip is the best. Plus you will always have die hard fans of a certain chip that has been out for a while and the popularity of it makes it stand out more. But that doesn't mean there isn't a better chip out there that isn't as popular because it is just an up and coming chip.
Here is a guide on what Modchips are out there and what features each offers. But keep in mind this doesn't offer insight on how compatible each chip is with Game Cube games etc. etc.
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30. April 2007 @ 15:28 |
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larrylje, I agree. It is just my opinion. He asked for my opinion and I personally prefer the wiikey. I don't play any of the gamecube games that are incompatable. My reference to the wiikey team being around was with regards to other mods they have done, not just the wii and they didn't rush to be the first either.
The wiid is a great chip. I would be happy with a wiid just as much as my wiikey. But like I said, neither I nor my kids play any of the GC games that some wiikey users are having issues with so it doesn't really matter to me.
The only chip that I would really recommend against would be the wiinja. Pieces of crap!
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