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weshall
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So what are they other than being able to play “back-ups”
can you still update and download VC?
DVD / NTSC ?
I am not sure so any help would be good
Wes.
20/03/2007
Perth, WA
rockstarxp
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As far as im aware it doesnt stop you from doing any of the other functions

One thing i wanted to ask is the games downloaded from torrents are 4.6 gb how do you put them on dvd?

Help on that guys also
20/03/2007
sydney
Seabiscuit
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Modchips still being in their infancy are limited to what they can offer most important feature of any chip is

1) It is Stealth capable, so you can still go online and the wii wont detec the chip
2) Is upgradeable, so with futur update you can flash it VIA dvd or other methods....
3) Can be installed on most/if not all versions of the Wii espeacially the new released version D2B

so far Wiikey is the best, made from the team Xeno, for those who are familiar, are the dudes who released numerous chips across all consoles.

so they are an experienced bunch imo

anyway features for the wiikey are:

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
20/03/2007
Sydney
Seabiscuit
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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

and if you do happen to come across a game that greater then 4.6Gb, best bet is to get a dual layer, howerver it may be possible to create a multi-Disk to fit a game across 2 dvds ---> Supports multi-disc games for BOTH Wii and Gamecube as mentioned above.


20/03/2007
Sydney
hawat
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How easy is this to install? Can you undo the soldering if you need to?
20/03/2007
Mleb
Seabiscuit
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its very easy, as long as you follow the instructions depending on the chip on where to solder the wires its all good they usually recommened a soldering iron of 15-30watts, and Kynar wire which is very thin.

and to remove you jsut reheat the solder and use a "sucker" to suck the excess solder out.
20/03/2007
Sydney
Kanzensan
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Does anyone know where to get this Kynar wiring from? Any help would be appreciative.

I have .12mm but it is too thick.

Thanks.
07/08/2007
Melbourne
hainaku
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the CON with installing a modchip is that it has the potential to brick your Wii.
07/08/2007
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monolocco
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hainaku said: the CON with installing a modchip is that it has the potential to brick your Wii.



Umm NO!!!

brickin ur Wii is not a CON the CON is people not reading that the game might brick ur Wii not the Wiikey itself

ALL PROS!!!

And i love how Seabiscuit copied all the specs of the Wiikey website lol Nice one
07/08/2007
Sydney
phatbass82
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rockstarxp said: As far as im aware it doesnt stop you from doing any of the other functions

One thing i wanted to ask is the games downloaded from torrents are 4.6 gb how do you put them on dvd?

Help on that guys also



You want a guide on how to do this, visit my crowd:
www.mycrowd.com.au/

If you want to join, just sign in with your mywii.com.au account.

07/08/2007
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Rainbow7
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Seabiscuit: does this mean that if I install a WiiKey I can play imported NTSC games, instead of waiting the usual 3-5 months for the PAL version? (Metroid Prime 3 is calling me!)
07/08/2007
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spyke
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Rainbow7 said: Seabiscuit: does this mean that if I install a WiiKey I can play imported NTSC games, instead of waiting the usual 3-5 months for the PAL version? (Metroid Prime 3 is calling me!)

hardly...as the ability to play other region games is purely based on game by game basis...some work some dont...thats why you need to check compatibility sites prior to purchasing overseas games
07/08/2007
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Psyduck
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Pros: Read above
Cons: Wankers like Guyver telling you that you're not patient.
07/08/2007
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kolpol9
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Where's guyvers post?
07/08/2007
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Koogan
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Rainbow7 said: Seabiscuit: does this mean that if I install a WiiKey I can play imported NTSC games, instead of waiting the usual 3-5 months for the PAL version? (Metroid Prime 3 is calling me!)


That's the main reason I want my wii chipped. That and I can get GC games. Replace the Metroid Prime that my nephew recked -_-
07/08/2007
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Psyduck
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kolpol9 said: Where's guyvers post?



At any modchip related post.
07/08/2007
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Stuzz78
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Check out this thread people: www.mywii.com.au/
08/08/2007
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Brisbane, Queensland
obv
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Kanzensan said: Does anyone know where to get this Kynar wiring from? Any help would be appreciative.

I have .12mm but it is too thick.

Thanks.



how much kynar do you need? im an installer. If you will be using it for just yourself, i can give you some kynar for free. Melbourne CBD im based in
08/08/2007
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aeSentinel
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Seabiscuit said: It is Stealth capable, so you can still go online and the wii wont detec the chip


As of firmware 3.00, it appears this is no longer true. The Wii will even detect a mod-chip before it downloads the update. While the only immediate issue with the new firmware is that the WiiKey setup disc can no longer be booted directly, it's probably better to keep away from the update until further notice.
08/08/2007
Queensland
leeman34
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aeSentinel said:

Seabiscuit said: It is Stealth capable, so you can still go online and the wii wont detec the chip


As of firmware 3.00, it appears this is no longer true. The Wii will even detect a mod-chip before it downloads the update. While the only immediate issue with the new firmware is that the WiiKey setup disc can no longer be booted directly, it's probably better to keep away from the update until further notice.

wrong you have no idea what your saying
08/08/2007
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spyke
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they havent detected nothing, only implemented code which renders [old] wiikey disc, freeloader, action replay unoperable.
08/08/2007
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aeSentinel
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spyke said: they havent detected nothing, only implemented code which renders [old] wiikey disc, freeloader, action replay unoperable.



Maybe I misunderstood, but as far as I've seen, the new firmware has been detecting modded consoles before installation. There's been a few photos too.

It wouldn't hurt to have a bit of con

mywiisites said:wrong you have no idea what your saying


My Wii isn't modded, so I don't know a great deal about the WiiKey or other mod-chips, but I was posting my understanding of what's been going on.

A little constructive criticism couldn't hurt. Maybe tell me where I'm wrong?
08/08/2007
Queensland
leeman34
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i have a modded console and i saw no message before updating.
and if you read the previous posts in the thread it will help you as well.
not just the title but go back through all post's.

sorry for sounding harsh but if you had read all the posts in the thread you would know what im talking about.

anyway welcome to mywii.com.au and i hope you can find some info you need or just hang around for fun
08/08/2007
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aeSentinel
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mywiisites said: i have a modded console and i saw no message before updating.
and if you read the previous posts in the thread it will help you as well.
not just the title but go back through all post's.


GBAtemp members have been talking about two updates - one that didn't detect any problems and a revision shortly after that did, but I don't know any truth to that. Maybe there's something else to it?

But after reading part of a thread, I fail to see how the Wii is detecting something before the update. Guess I'll keep reading.

Edit:
I've read the whole thing and still don't quite see what's going on. I feel like an idiot.
08/08/2007
Queensland
leeman34
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yeah dont worry there is nothing going on the update did nothing but stop the wiikey disc for all of 5 hrs ,other than that it has no effect on modded wiis as far as i can tell
08/08/2007
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