Anyone else modding their Wii JUST FOR THIS GAME?

[krabbymcnabby]

Unfortunatley no i know will do it and i'm not risking £180 to see if i'm lucky.

 

[Lecto2007]

My point exactly modding is a better idea than Buying and importing a japanese wii.

 

[FoulPlay]

Er,
We don't know if the modded Wii's are going to brick when Brawl comes out do we?
Whats the odds of it happening? (considering the fact that Brawl has to go online to play over wifi)

 

[Rhubarbo]

I was wondering, are there stores that could mod Wiis? I fear doing it myself because I would likely ruin it lol! I found a site where I can buy SSBX, and I'm willing to pay te money, I just need to know if their are stores that mod your Wii!

 

[DalzK]

Do you guys get it modded at a place near you? Its illegal right...? And I really wanna mod it (European fan) but dunno what to do or how to do it :S

 

[NRSm@sh]

wow yall are going hard, just wait, lol, i hope for those who are modding and importin that yall ish dont fyuck up on yall

 

[Card]

Er,
We don't know if the modded Wii's are going to brick when Brawl comes out do we?
Whats the odds of it happening? (considering the fact that Brawl has to go online to play over wifi)

I actually heard something about that.

I was going to get myself a modded wii for my import version of Smash, but after hearing something one of my friends told me, I decided not to and opted to just borrow his modded Wii instead. He told me that there is word going around of a new forced patch on all games released after February 1st, and if the modders don't pay attention their Wii may get bricked... I don't really know the fine details since I'm not in-tune to the whole modding scene, but it sounded very risky to begin with, and will probably be very troublesome for people with modded wiis down the line.


I'll just make a public service announcement to all people who are considering modding their Wii's; You are in for the long haul. Mod chips are not "easily" removed, since they are soldered onto the Wii's chip set. Nintendo will continue to release forced patches, for years to come (I can't stress that enough), in order to detect all Mod chips and Brick Wii's which have them. You will have to download upgrade patches for your Mod Chips, burn them to a DVD (if you don't have a DVD player, you're already in trouble there), and run them in your Wii in order to update your ModChip so it wont be detected by Nintendo's patch.

All this hassle to play 1 game a month earlier, in my humble opinion, is not worth it. (Unless you are a dirty pirate... then I don't want to speak to you )

It's the reason I decided NOT to go through with it.


So just think about it.

 

[DalzK]

how can i sit and watch everyone in japan and america playing this game...while im in the house all alone..

 

[Rhubarbo]

Lol, not modding my Wii now! If only I had the disposable funds to buy a *** Wii and SSBX

 

[NRSm@sh]

i seriously dont see what the big rush is, its a waste of money, u could buy 2 ssmb's with the money ur gonna spend on a ***. wii and ssbx, but thats just dedication to the game i guess

 

[Kingkiron]

Had my wii modded today, some guy near me was selling the wiikey and installing it for $70, Fully modded now, I don't care if my wii breaks as long as I get to play Brawl for a month. The only reason I bought a wii was brawl. Plus if my wii breaks I'll just buy another one, college student with lots of disposable income ftw.

 

[SSoH]

I have a job and would be able to fork out the money to buy both the Japanese wii and SSBB, but my patience far exceeds my love for blowing money that isn't exactly wise to blow. I don't want to mod my wii either, so there goes that.

I've waited more than 6 years for a new smash, another few months won't kill me, or force me to spend over 300$ at least.

 

[F@lc0-san]

No but I am getting an american Wii+Brawl when it comes out.

I means seriously, if I was american I could wait a month, but we euros dont even HAVE a release date, this constant "lol europe" thing in gaming is really pissing me off, but thats something for another topic.

So no, no modding, but buying another Wii.

Am I crazy? yeah, but I really dont want to wait until like July or whatever >.>

 

[Johnknight1]

Woaw, Nintendo is going through all that hassle? More proof that they are dumb. Honestly though, they sure as hell better give us a demo in Febuary, because Febuary will be the least hyped month for Brawl since it was announced at E3 2005, seriously.

Seriously though, demo or no hype. Let us hope for the demo, especially since I think the demo channel comes out in Febuary. >_<

 

[Pkm_trainer09]

does anyone know how to use the Wii Brick Blocker? I have it on my computer, but i don't know how to use it.

 

[Vigilant Gambit]

i wonder if nintendo will nail the guys with the banhammer for playing smash bros online with a hacked wii...

No.

Nope, I'm not gonna brick my Wii with the next firmware update just to play Brawl a few weeks early.

This likely won't happen. I've had a modded Wii for almost a year now, with zero problems.

 

[OnyxVulpine]

Ah.. I'm done with modding. Too much money on the line now so I just stick to what I can do easiest.

-Onyx

 

[ro0kie42]

i bought my modchip literally the day after the delay. i was thinking about it for awhile. the delay just tipped the scales.

 

[ZMoney]

I'm about to mod my wii in the next week. I'm going to use yaosm 2.0. I have found the site with everything I need:
http://psx-scene.com/forums/yaosm/6...gamecube-audiofix-everything-fits-12f629.html

I haven't done all the research yet but would like to know more about:
1. possible bricking due to Nintendo updates (previously discussed but I want more details)
2. how to update to newer versions of yaosm (can you just burn a dvd and flash it or do you have to remove the chip and reprogram it)

Anyone have any knowledge on these subjects?

 

[AdeptLoki]

I was thinking about it but I don't think I would go as far as mod my Wii just to play the game.

 

[Lecto2007]

Well people choose to Mod their wii instead of importing because its easier and cheaper.

 

[Kurosagi]

I'll just make a public service announcement to all people who are considering modding their Wii's; You are in for the long haul. Mod chips are not "easily" removed, since they are soldered onto the Wii's chip set. Nintendo will continue to release forced patches, for years to come (I can't stress that enough), in order to detect all Mod chips and Brick Wii's which have them. You will have to download upgrade patches for your Mod Chips, burn them to a DVD (if you don't have a DVD player, you're already in trouble there), and run them in your Wii in order to update your ModChip so it wont be detected by Nintendo's patch.

There's an option just to turn off the modchip all together, in which case, there will be no problem.

 

[Lecto2007]

There's an option just to turn off the modchip all together, in which case, there will be no problem.

He meant that the chip will then become part of the wii itself and that to play future games you will have to update the Mod chip peridoically or else your just in trouble, its not as easy as it seems.

 

[ZMoney]

There's an option just to turn off the modchip all together, in which case, there will be no problem.

That's what I thought. When it comes time for an update you just switch the mod chip off, update, and then turn it back on.

 

[Sparkchu]

As much as I love to mod, I don't want to risk damaging a system I stood up all night in the cold for...
I'd really want a demo though, most likely to play at the Wii kiosk at the mall...

 

[Card]

That's what I thought. When it comes time for an update you just switch the mod chip off, update, and then turn it back on.

From my understanding, that's not how it works...

You still need to periodically upgrade your modchip before every update.

Picture this, You have Modchip version 1.3 (took a number at random) and Nintendo's current patch cannot detect it. Nintendo then releases a forced patch update, which is used to detect all Modchips which are version 1.3. If you TURN OFF your Mod Chip, take the Update, then TURN ON the modchip, what do you think happens? The Patch says to the ModChip "Oh my, hello where did you come from...? BRICK"


Also I am assuming that all the current Wii Modchips are Internal, so its not like you can toggle a switch at the back of the console to turn it off.


Lecto2007 understood what I meant; My point has nothing to do with Turning off your Modchip, it has to do with UPDATING your Modchip periodically. It's not an easy task. What happens if you install a Modchip purely to play an Import version of Smash... then like 4 years down the line you the New Zelda game comes out (or whatever...) You cannot play it because you need to patch your Modchip with the proper files to bypass the security that Nintendo would be enforcing. So then you gotta search around on the internet, downloading "potentially" risky files, burning them to a DVD, running them in your Wii, downloading the new patch to your Modchip, etc..... etc..... etc.....

I'm just saying, know your information before you get your head in too deep.

 

[Katy Parry]

Okay, okay. If I want to do this, could I send my Wii to any of you to do it for me? I will pay S&H and the chip.

How are you supposed to get the game tho?

 

[Wiwiweb]

From my understanding, that's not how it works...

You still need to periodically upgrade your modchip before every update.

Picture this, You have Modchip version 1.3 (took a number at random) and Nintendo's current patch cannot detect it. Nintendo then releases a forced patch update, which is used to detect all Modchips which are version 1.3. If you TURN OFF your Mod Chip, take the Update, then TURN ON the modchip, what do you think happens? The Patch says to the ModChip "Oh my, hello where did you come from...? BRICK"

Actually, most of the chips now (including mine) are "stealthed", which means they auto-turn off when updating your Wii. But I don't think you can use the chip after updating your Wii and before updating your chip. I never tried.

Also I am assuming that all the current Wii Modchips are Internal, so its not like you can toggle a switch at the back of the console to turn it off.

You are correct, but some people are not trusting on their chip furtivity, or they do not have a stealthed chip so they add a switch at the back of the console, exactly what you said.

Lecto2007 understood what I meant; My point has nothing to do with Turning off your Modchip, it has to do with UPDATING your Modchip periodically. It's not an easy task. What happens if you install a Modchip purely to play an Import version of Smash... then like 4 years down the line you the New Zelda game comes out (or whatever...) You cannot play it because you need to patch your Modchip with the proper files to bypass the security that Nintendo would be enforcing. So then you gotta search around on the internet, downloading "potentially" risky files, burning them to a DVD, running them in your Wii, downloading the new patch to your Modchip, etc..... etc..... etc.....

With stealthed chips, some Wii updates only disactivate the chip (not all updates, i only had to update the chip once, but I have it since 2 monthes only). You must then download a new version of the chip to make it compatible with the new patch. In the exemple you gave, you could just not download that update and leave the chip "dead" to play that Zelda.

 

[ShadowLink84]

The wii bricks itsself when it detects a mod chip?
Harsh

 

[Kingkiron]

Mod chips only change the signal from the dvd drive to the motherboard, it is impossible for nintendo do detect them, the only way to brick your Wii is to install a firmware update from another region, so when using games from another region use a simple program called BrickBlocker to patch the file to never download, simple as that.

 

[Wiwiweb]

What you are saying is only partially right. Yes, Nintendo cannot detect a modchip, but it can detect if the dvd read is an original or not. See Super Mario Galaxy. (chips were updated in less than a day)
But they didnt brick anything so you're right.

 

[darkhamsterlord]

I was going to, but it's not worth it. Especially because SSBB will probably come with an update, rendering mods useless, and forcing you to wait for a Mod update.

 

[RazeveX]

yes.

thought about it for a while, but the extra delay tipped the scales (im in PAL region anyway).

plus, it's not illegal in Australia to own or install a modchip. It is, of course, illegal to download games and play them.

I don't know why i didn't do this before. Games in america are half the price of Australian games; i could save a lot of money and waiting time just getting a mod chip and importing all of my games.

 

[LarkOhiya]

yes.

thought about it for a while, but the extra delay tipped the scales (im in PAL region anyway).

plus, it's not illegal in Australia to own or install a modchip. It is, of course, illegal to download games and play them.

I don't know why i didn't do this before. Games in america are half the price of Australian games; i could save a lot of money and waiting time just getting a mod chip and importing all of my games.

and thus the best reason for European Wii players to get mod chips.

 

[kashikomarimashita]

Ah all this Modchip business. You are likely gonna set yourselves back $100 US just to get ity all set up. If you just want to play American Imports, get an American Wii. It comes with an extra Wii remote for your already exisiting Wii, and youll never have to worry about updates or screwing it up. Plus you could easily sell it off if you find you have no use for it. Just my take on the matter.

 

[lethminite]

I have a few questions that people in this thread might be able to answer.

my friend just got back from china, and today i find out he got a japanese wii, modded, while over there. as well as 20 games, 10 of which work (not really relevant)
anyway, so i hit me with in about 3 secs that he can play brawl on it years before aus gets it, and i plan to pretty much live at his house for a while.

1.) he only has 2 motes, but he has a brother, and his gamecube controllers dont work in it, would i be able to sync my AUSwiimotes onto his JAPwii?
2.) if we were to DL a pirate version of it, would we just have to burn it onto a duel layer disc
3.) while i think i know the answer, and i'm not sure you are allowed to tell me anyway, where would be a trust worthy source to DL brawl from (i don't feel guilty about doing this, as i intend to buy the real one when they release it here, and i don't want to wait a year to play, after everything is spoiled by you guys)

 

[luis92]

im too scared to break my Wii cuz i dont got a job yet ;(
i might be modding my systems one day tho.

 

[Crossjeremiah]

Actually, most of the chips now (including mine) are "stealthed", which means they auto-turn off when updating your Wii. But I don't think you can use the chip after updating your Wii and before updating your chip. I never tried.





You are correct, but some people are not trusting on their chip furtivity, or they do not have a stealthed chip so they add a switch at the back of the console, exactly what you said.



With stealthed chips, some Wii updates only disactivate the chip (not all updates, i only had to update the chip once, but I have it since 2 monthes only). You must then download a new version of the chip to make it compatible with the new patch. In the exemple you gave, you could just not download that update and leave the chip "dead" to play that Zelda.

What kind of Modchip to you have...because my friend is putting a Wii Key in his console for the JPN version and we'll play that till the US version comes out and i'm afraid when it auto updates for the US his Wii will be bricked...

and to answer lethmite's question.
i don't think Wii's take duel layered discs. most likely the dvd will be 4.7gbs probably maxed

 

[Killer Tree]

Do u guys think its a waste to buy both versions? I'm too excited to play brawl.

With a modded Wii you can DOWNLOAD the Japanese version online a couple days before release.

 

[SuperLink9]

I'm gonna be a noob and ask a few things about modding:

1) If your console is online, is it a bad idea to mod?
2) What will modding your console affect? (downsides)
3) How easy/cheap is it to mod?

I'm an EU gamer D: if I could get a Freeloader I'd import it in a heartbeat... but no freeloaders on 7th gen consoles :-/

EDIT: I'd be getting the US version of course, unless the EU version is only released a month after.