kereo
Smash Cadet
I ordered mine from 365games.co.uk. It has a bundle of freeloader + brawl for 39 or so pounds, the total came to about 56 Euro. Not a bad deal if you ask me. Expecting it between now and 6 weekdays
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The Rescue for PAL-smashers - Freeloader for Wii! *Bad news folks*
- Thread starter Andromeda
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GIGA-SkullKid
Smash Apprentice
ok thx bud
Ah thats the package im ordering from them but through Ebay
yogho
Smash Apprentice
Thanks a bunch!
I'm currently camped outside my door with my laptop leering at people as they walk by my house.. hopefully the delivery'll be soon. I only have so many episodes of Red Dwarf I can watch.
About this lag, I'm not too sure what's going on with it, I use wireless internet for everything (PC, 360, Wii) and I normally get under 15ms, perhaps it's just something on Nintendo's side.. who knows.
I'm not really sure how 'servers' work in games like Brawl, as in.. are we connecting to a serfer farm in the US/Europe/JPN and so on, or are we making our own servers.. I never was good at understanding this stuff.
Aw crap the postman just dropped a brochure on my head.
About this lag, I'm not too sure what's going on with it, I use wireless internet for everything (PC, 360, Wii) and I normally get under 15ms, perhaps it's just something on Nintendo's side.. who knows.
I'm not really sure how 'servers' work in games like Brawl, as in.. are we connecting to a serfer farm in the US/Europe/JPN and so on, or are we making our own servers.. I never was good at understanding this stuff.
Aw crap the postman just dropped a brochure on my head.
_Slick_
Smash Ace
So could someone please tell me if 5-10 days means week-days or normal days...please...
It means normal buisness days, so that's Monday to Friday, unless theres a public holiday, meaning that day is exempt and that it doesnt count as a buisness day.
_Slick_
Smash Ace
Well, if the game and freeloader arrive in the post office on like Saturday or Sunday, that means I would get it Monday right?
Yes, that's right
_Slick_
Smash Ace
Ah ok. Well then I really should be getting it Monday.
psyniac_123
Smash Ace
Good luck to you
_Slick_
Smash Ace
Yay. Luck good.
Anyway, I hope it works. I'm pretty sure it will...but...
Anyway, I hope it works. I'm pretty sure it will...but...
DalzK
Smash Apprentice
Ordered from 365 games yesterday at like 10pm with UK Next Delivery....that means it should be coming on Friday right?
_Slick_
Smash Ace
Dry Bones
Smash Ace
i placed an order last sunday, _Slick_, so i would wager my copy will arrive here in perth next week =)
psyniac_123
Smash Ace
Dumdeedumdeeddum... *twiddles fingers and waits for post eagerly*
Andromeda
Smash Lord
Oh, I really can't wait to get my hands on Brawl. I need it now!
Storm Eagle
Smash Lord
I have a question: If I run the japanese version of Brawl on my Wii and buy the European Version later, can I use my savestate on the Wii or will the game create a second one?
craiigg
Smash Lord
Most probably create a second x___x;
Guh i have to leave the house in like 5 minutes and the post isn't here XC
stupid postman. be on time.
Storm Eagle
Smash Lord
Ah, that kinda sucks. Oh well, let's play Supspace again...this time I will actually be able to read the name plates, lol.
psyniac_123
Smash Ace
MY FREELOADER IS HERE!! Now I just need to wait for my Dad to get back from the UPS warehouse with Brawl :D:D:D
craiigg
Smash Lord
ahhh sweeet! that means mine'll be here today i just needa get home n____n
you didn't have to sign for it did you?? xP
oh and i'll be home by like 12 if you wanna play lol
you didn't have to sign for it did you?? xP
oh and i'll be home by like 12 if you wanna play lol
psyniac_123
Smash Ace
Yeah actually I did O.o Hope it's all okay
That's alright, I won't be able to play until like 12 or 12.30 either XD
Shenz0r
Smash Apprentice
I'd love to import but the only problem is the Wi-Fi lag. Seriously, I really want to play with my cousins round Aus. Don't want it to lag horribly. <<
craiigg
Smash Lord
you had to sign for it?! wtf O___o
was it First Class or Next Day =s
was it First Class or Next Day =s
psyniac_123
Smash Ace
Next day. What about yours?
Ganon875
Smash Cadet
I just came home and see what was in my mail: my freeloader! They just dropped it through the mailbox
Now I only have to get my brawl from play-asia, but it might come today too (being a little too optimistic)
Now I only have to get my brawl from play-asia, but it might come today too (being a little too optimistic)
craiigg
Smash Lord
Oh good times I got first class deliv so i won't have to sign for it n____n now just gotta get home alreadyz
Duker
Smash Journeyman
I ordered Freeloader + American Brawl through Ebay ^.^ . Should get it early next week, or maybe even this Friday!
through some server..
It doesn't matter what version you have, it's a direct connection between the players, not
through some server..
kereo
Smash Cadet
Only thing that might take ahwhile is the establishing of the connection, as that IS done through the nintendo servers as far as I know.
Jacobcc
Smash Journeyman
http://us.codejunkies.com/Products/Wii-FreeLoader__EF000593.aspx
Yes! Finally, a Freeloader for Wii has come! It will let us poor no-Brawl-releasedate-yet-Europeans to import the NTSC version of Brawl without any need for chip or import of a US Wii. It will also let you Americans import the PAL or Japanese-version of Mario Kart Wii (which will have it's release in Europe before America) if you want to.
For Europeans: http://uk.codejunkies.com/Products/Wii-FreeLoader__EF000595.aspx
User Guide - How to make Brawl work with your Freeloader
To make your Brawl work with your Freeloader, you'll have to make the Freeloader run in your Wii twice before you try to launch Brawl. Put in your Freeloader. Lines should appear briefly on the screen. Eject the Freeloader-disc and repeat the process once before inserting the Brawl-disc. You must let the update on the Brawl-disc run before you even will be able to play it. The update should pass without any missfortunes, and then you have to put in your Freeloader in your Wii again, but only once. Then, you'll swap to Brawl, and will be able to launch it, just like any other Wii-game.
FREELOADER - For Nintendo Wii
For use with euro consoles
Introduction
Freeloader for Wii uses proprietary technology to enable your console to play import games from other regions. Using freeloader for Wii you can now, for example, easily play japanese or U.S. games on any European console.
We recommend you always buy a game designed for your own region wherever possible due to language differences and extra features ect. However there will be occasions when you simply can't obtain a game, or are not prepared to wait many months for a foriegn title to be released in your region
If your one of the many gamers that bought an imported console and you now want to play games from your own country, then Freeloader for Wii is also ideal for this task.
Whichever way you use Freeloader for Wii, no modifications to your console are needed and your console's warranty is kept intact.
Now read on to find out how to get the most out of your Freeloader for Wii.
Getting Started
Follow the simple instructions below to start up Freeloader for Wii.
If the game that you wish to play is from an NTSC region then you may need to first set the display settings to 60Hz. For best results. This setting is found in the Tools Menu on your console.
Insert the Freeloader for Wii disk and it will automatically load and run.
Multiple colour bars on the screen will indicate that Freeloader for Wii is in operation.
The colour bars will appear twice then the drive will stop.
Eject the Freeloader disk and now insert the game disk that you want to play. The game will play as normal.
Game Upgrades
Most game disks have an upgrade program which is loaded before the game application itself.
The purpose of the upgrade program is to update your console, where necessary, with new firmware modules.
When loading a game from another region on your console this upgrade program may have unpredictable results if loaded.
Freeloader for Wii will prevent this upgrade program from being loaded and will only load the main game application.
A number of games will not function unless the upgrade program has been first loaded and so Freeloader has an alternate, selective load method for these games.
Alternative method
Insert the Freeloader for Wii disk and it will automatically load and run.
Multiple colour bars on the screen will indicate that Freeloader for Wii is in operation.
The colour bars will appear twice then the drive will stop.
Eject the Freeloader disk and then RE-INSERT the Freeloader disk once more.
The multiple colour bars will appear twice more and the drive will again stop.
Once again eject the Freeloader disk and now insert the game disk that you want to play.
The game will play as normal and this time the upgrade program will be selectively loaded.
Please be aware that allowing the upgrade program to run may, in a number of cases, still cause unwanted effects.
It is advisable to check through the FAQs at www.codejunkies.com BEFORE you load any game that requires an update program!
Since any game updates can create unwanted results or even incompatibility with the Freeloader, it is recommended that all new games, even ones from your own region, are loaded via Freeloader's alternative selective upgrade method.
CAUTION - Online Upgrades
Freeloader for Wii works with all current versions of the Wii firmware at the time of its release.
No guarantee can be given of compatibility with future firmware releases so if Online Updates are performed on your console this may prevent Freeloader from functioning correctly.
We recommend that you consider the benefits of any Online Upgrade against the possible loss of compatibility with Freeloader and its functions.
F.A.Q.
Q: Why does my screen turn black when I try to launch Brawl?
A: You'll have to let the update that's on the Brawl-disc run in your Wii before you can launch Brawl, even if the Freeloader is designed to block those.
Q: Do I have to update the firmware on my Wii to 3.2E to be able to play Brawl?
A: No you don't. Brawl will run with both 3.1E and 3.2E.
Q: Do you have to swap the Freeloader every time?
A: You'll only have to do the double-swapping the first time, then you'll only have to swap once.
Q: Brawl is working, but it's all white and black! Why?
A: Not all TV:s can run NTSC 60Htz. If your Wii is set to 50Htz, you'll have to switch to 60Htz. Make sure your TV can handle it too.
So, is this free? does it aquire any programmes to use?.
Ganon875
Smash Cadet
It's not free, as you have to order a freeloader disk. You don't need anything else besides the freeloader and the game you want to play
Influenssa
Smash Cadet
Well that's good to know atleast someone got the Freeloader from Codejunkies. I hope that mine will come tomorrow. But I live in Finland so I think it might take awhile longer. But the best thing that could happen tomorrow when I come back from school would be finding Brawl and Freeloader waiting. Freeloader shipped on friday and Brawl on monday so it might just be possible. Otherwise it will be a veeeery long weekend for me.I just came home and see what was in my mail: my freeloader! They just dropped it through the mailbox
Now I only have to get my brawl from play-asia, but it might come today too (being a little too optimistic)
LemonManX
Smash Lord
I hate to sound repetitive, but any word of NTSC Brawl working on PAL Wii's with the Freeloader? As soon as I hear a positive word I'll send my order through.
WarioMan666
Smash Rookie
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Yes i have a US copy of Brawl it works fine on my Pal Wii
Go order them now!!
Ganon875
Smash Cadet
A US copy works with a PAL wii with a freeloader, if you need video confirmation, check youtube
Ganon875
Smash Cadet
Mine arrived too, but I never had a tracking number, nor a mail that is was shipped...