Anyone else modding their Wii JUST FOR THIS GAME?

[Killer Tree]

I can't wait a month and 9 days for the American version to release <.<



I will still buy the real copy when it comes out in usa though.

 

[Bottles98]

No.

But my friend took it to the next level and ordered a Japanese Wii just for this game.

 

[Miller]

I've had my Wii modded since october now, beacuse I knew this was going to happen.

 

[Xedi]

I am (not much choice as an European fan...)

 

[Sensai]

Friend has a modded one already...

 

[Mr.Snifflez]

Friend has a modded one already...

Do you have to leave wii open when you mod it?

 

[Hejiru]

Not to sound like a noob, but what does "modding your Wii" mean?

 

[FlatSoda]

Pretty cool, for those who're modding it for the JPN game, please keep the boards updated. please. :]

 

[Killer Tree]

Not to sound like a noob, but what does "modding your Wii" mean?

Opening your Wii up and putting an additional chip inside so you can play pirated games from the internet and also play games from other regions.


Chip costs around $20

 

[MAST3R]

Nope I just went ahead and ordered a Japanese wii and pre ordered Smash brothers X and will be ready to play on the 31st!

 

[Sensai]

@ Snifflez: No.

 

[NintendoWarrior]

Where can I get a Japanese Wii and Brawl?

 

[Chopders]

My Wii is modded since... Long time a go. But I still buy big title like, galaxy, wario ware, ect... And I'll buy Brawl for sure, I'll just play some chracters (about 4 max) in the multiplayer to wait the US version.

 

[Super-dude]

if you get the japanese smash bros, would it have the option to have different languages and such?

Like the english melee you could change the language to Japanese?

I live in australia, so we'd be getting our Smash Bros. after europe. Im expecting september at the earliest.

 

[MAST3R]

if you get the japanese smash bros, would it have the option to have different languages and such?

Like the english melee you could change the language to Japanese?

I live in australia, so we'd be getting our Smash Bros. after europe. Im expecting september at the earliest.

We aren't sure yet. I hope that it dose have a language switch option though.
I'll post an answer when i get the game if no one else has already.

 

[RayLewis08]

I was considering it. I have a WiiKey laying around that I could easily install. My friend got a WiiKey but his wii is a D2C.

However, I was reading that if a forced update is required it is not possible to bypass because brickblocker can't bypass it.

Apparently, there is no known way to play Super Mario Galaxy NTSC-J or WiiFit NTSC-J on an american wii.

Therefore, I don't want to risk breaking my Wii.

 

[Anth0ny]

I want a Japanese Wii very badly. Unfortunately, I don't think I could drop $300 just for Brawl...


**** it.

 

[zigzagitry]

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

 

[Red Kirby]

Yep, I'm doing that too. I'm importing in Smash Bros X from Japan, then getting my Uncle to solder the WiiKey chip into my Wii so I can play it. Good to hear others are doing this too, lol.


Anyone else gotta pay 50$ shipping for the game? I do, but once I get my hands on that thing, it'll be totally worth it.

 

[Destiny Smasher]

I "modded" my Wii and GCN controller with a hand-made paintjob with some help from my GF. Check it. So I guess that doesn't really count, but...I still like it.

http://samesky.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/custom-decals/

 

[Icarus Descent]

I'm not modding my Wii for this game(and not for any other game) but I see where you are coming from.That kinda is a long time to wait but not worth doing something stupid,than just being patient.

 

[blizzard18]

I think i will wait an extra month rather than wrecking my wii. Knowing me i will find a way.

besides i wouldn't enjoy playing smash in a language i don't know. Maybe that's just me.

 

[CaptainCC]

I went so far as to buy the whole Japanese Wii as well as the Japanese game.

 

[Darkraid]

I got my modded Wii from Hong Kong. It's basically a Japanese Wii that plays games of all regions. Should I import brawl then buy the english version?

Should I? I think it might be a waste to buy both versions.

 

[ChrisZ]

I have a quick question for those of you who "HAVE" a modded Wii. Does the modchop interfere with updating the Wii System over the net?

 

[Qinopio]

I'm modding my Wii just for this game too. The difference between release dates is far too much to wait. I'd rather get it early enough to discover a few things for myself, than watch for almost a month and a half as everyone else does.

 

[EmperorCesar]

So modding an American Wii is not fail proof due to those stupid updates the games come with?
The only 100% sure method of playing *** Brawl is by getting a Japanese Wii?

Stupid f*king Nintendo. I remember how much they boasted about how the Wii was going to be "region free". Now they are including updates into their games to prevent modders from playing import games. I cant stand Nintendo.

 

[CaptainCC]

Well you dont have to think of it as dropping $300 on the Wii because you can always turn it around on eBay later. I think of it as spending $50-100 to play Brawl early, which boils down to about $2 a day until it comes out. Not bad.

 

[startoonhero]

i know i am, i just ordered my wiikey last night and its on its way here!

 

[Darkraid]

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

 

[ShortFuse]

Yes. In fact, pretty much the only reason I got a Wii was to wait for Brawl...

 

[NintendoWarrior]

where can i buy a japanese wii and brawl? I'm tempted cause I don't know if there will be another delay.

 

[The_Woebegone_Jackal]

I won't be...

I think theres a certain charm in having the ability to mod your console but you choose not to...

 

[NRSm@sh]

im just gonna wait, im not that anxious 2 buy a japanese wii for just 1 game, ill thug it out, and wait, hopefully this is the last release delay that i will have to wait for

 

[shadowyoshi2345]

only way i would mod my wii is if US release were to get delayed again, and if there is a language switch to english in the japanese version of the game, otherwise i dont really feel like going through the entire sse in japanese

 

[supa*]

Maybe if I were some sort of millionaire I'd go ahead and buy myself a Japanese Wii, just to feel the culture of the real Japanese Smash Bros. X. Unfortunately, I'm grubbing for this game as it is and find that the patience will be rewarding, especially after that Famitsu review's numbers.

Which is why I'll be avoiding all things internet when Brawl comes out wayside.

 

[xeonoex]

I think I'll do it. I'm not sure if Wiikey will run it though.
Wiikey could possibly need an update to run it.

Your best bet is to get a CycloWiz. They patched the SMG problem in a day and it was playable.
~$40

Just to point that out. Also you can remove the updates from the CDs. If you update your NTSC Wii with a Pal game it my brick it so don't do it.
Also CycloWizs are undectable unless set in dev mode to update the chip.

 

[Booshnig]

Good luck getting the game when Japan doesn't even have enough copies to meet preorders.
Even if you lived in Japan, you might be left without a copy for a month anyway.

 

[PyroRyuken]

Yeah, Japan is running short on copies. Anyways, I'll just be patient for the American release.

 

[xeonoex]

People will upload it.

That just applies to people with Japanese Wii's don't go the cheaper modding route.