JackAz says:

By now, we all know that the new consoles will be sporting a new DVD drive, with points removed that render current chips useless on them.

For those unaware, read up here: www.reghardware.co.uk/



Now, what does this mean?
The most likely scenarios would be:

A) The points will be relocated elsewhere on the mainboard, or the chips with missing pins replaced.

B) New chips created, still DVD Rom based, but using other points.etc.

or my personal favourite.

C) New chips, Motherboard based.



Now, DVD mods are not even close to what Motherboard mods are capable of; Homebrew.

The production of new drives is not an issue for me, I have a v1 drive. But; if Motherboard mods were to become a reality it would be a bonus for everyone with a console - whether you support modchips or not.

I'm just curious as to what you guys think.

If anyone even mentions 'Modchips are illegal!!!111oneoneone' or the like, It will be reported to the closest Admin. Thanks.

06/01/2007 Victoria

dsreaper says:

At this stage I'm thinking B.
Similar to the swap magic on the PS2, when the silver slimline came out they just tweaked what they had to suit.

Motherboard would be cool for some homebrew but they'd increase the detectability of the chip and that's when Nintendo could spike consoles (like MS).

What do you think JackAz?

06/01/2007 Gold Coast, Queensland

JackAz says:

I would aim for C, if I had a second console.
B for the meantime, until then when Wii #2 comes along.

06/01/2007 Victoria

elgoonties says:

Modchips are illegal!!!111oneoneone.... Whatchu gonna do about it? I don't see no admins!!


Nah lol. Well, I believe Ninty are dick tards for making a whole new version of the Wii just to get rid of the effective use of modchips and to incorporate DVD drives into the system.. It disadvantages those who were loyal enough to Ninty in the first place, as those who bought and supported it from day 1. It is very possilbe to have an update that allows the use of DVD's in the Wii, but Ninty would see that as unprofitable now, wouldnt they?

06/01/2007 S.A. = I <3 Antonina =

JackAz says:

Hopefully they don't pull a Sony and roll out their own format. Sorry wait, Sony did that Twice.

UMD Movies? Flop.
Bluray? Soon to be the biggest flop.
Wiivd? (lulz)

06/01/2007 Victoria

mywiisites says:

i think that wii making mod chip void is good but it will only take a few months for them to bring out a new chip to compansate .

06/01/2007 geelong

elgoonties says:

mywiisites said: i think that wii making mod chip void is good but it will only take a few months for them to bring out a new chip to compansate .

06/01/2007 S.A. = I <3 Antonina =

desi says:

elgoonties said:

mywiisites said: i think that wii making mod chip void is good but it will only take a few months for them to bring out a new chip to compansate .

Yeah this may be true. But what about those who have already paid for the chip + the installation?

06/02/2007 I'm in your profile, deleting your spams for Great Justice.

goldcoastr says:

its indeed this is all true, But how does one think new mod chips will come out with fixes this isnt possible

look below at what nintendo have actualy done to the chipset it is pritty impossible for a home user to self install

www.neoasic.com/

Furoms all over the world are talking bout it

these new wii's will be in market world wide very soon

sum post in furoms clam already in USA there showing up

Japan Have Had this new version in shops for few days now

06/03/2007 goldcoast, QLD

sil says:

goldcoastr said: its indeed this is all true, But how does one think new mod chips will come out with fixes this isnt possible

look below at what nintendo have actualy done to the chipset it is pritty impossible for a home user to self install

www.neoasic.com/

Furoms all over the world are talking bout it

these new wii's will be in market world wide very soon

sum post in furoms clam already in USA there showing up

Japan Have Had this new version in shops for few days now

06/03/2007 Melbourne, Victoria

desi says:

sil said: What does not having those three soldering points do?
THey would be quite easy for someone with limited solering experience to replace.

06/03/2007 I'm in your profile, deleting your spams for Great Justice.

goldcoastr says:

Well what doesnt it do think bout it 0

i think was trivk by nintendo cause team wikey xeno did indeed make game cube modchips maybe nintendo come back release wii able for while then once there bussiness in that product

is basic crazy at moment then they shut them down,

maybe this why no update yet???

also there many un used pins on the chip set have close look in picture link i gave above

also matter of replacing or joning them up is going to be hard

ive seen 3 furom memebrs try with no luck after trying 1 pin they stoped it very hard

others are saying they thinking drilling or chipping away at the chipset so exposing a little bit to solder up

ive been told on the chip theres no connections
making it as i said need cut into the chipset

yes desi theres solder on the board that would cost more to replace the part

chip set is just simple fix also the chip set doesnt have good connection were the pins were like the main board it connected to

its basicly the chip set when installed when nintendo got them manufactored for them got the machine punch out this points which normaly joined up

but yeah sum reason wii works fine still with out them connected

06/03/2007 goldcoast, QLD

RerunWii says:

While I'm extremely against pirating it really ****s me that instead of making new games for my enron like investment (only the smart ones will get that) they are making large console modifications so that the small population that do mod their consoles can't...

06/03/2007 The land of Prosperity...ok Brisbane

BeNo29 says:  

Im against pirating but no matter what Nintendo does someone unfortunatly will figure out a way to mod the Wii again or upgrade an old chip and its going to keep on hapening for its life spam.
And the fact the Wii is a successfull console it would be even quicker.

06/03/2007 Melbourne, Victoria

JackAz says:

goldcoastr said: Well what doesnt it do think bout it 0

i think was trivk by nintendo cause team wikey xeno did indeed make game cube modchips maybe nintendo come back release wii able for while then once there bussiness in that product

06/03/2007 Victoria