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jman67
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1) anyone have problems playing PAL versioned games on a PAL Wii chipped with Wiikey?
2) does anyone know whether the Europe version of PAL games will play on the Oz version of PAL machines?
3) So far I've had some success with the old games like Rapala and Legend of Zelda but I'm having problems with Wario Wares Smooth Moves, Trauma Centre 2nd edition, boogie and a few others.

Any advise or help is much appreciated. Thanks
01/12/2007
singapore
avt85
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1. I don't have any problems playing PAL games on a PAL Wii Chippied console and neither should anyone as long as the wii was chipped right and updates were put on properly.

2. As long as a game states it's a PAL region (no matter where it comes from) it should play on a PAL console

3. Have you tried re-burning those games? Sometimes you could get a bad burn, I occassionally do. What exact problems are you having with these games? Unable to read errors? Load but locks up? etc...?
01/12/2007
Sydney
jman67
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I am able to get to the screen where it says "start". after clicking on it, my wiimote goes off, i can't reset the wii and i have to shut the wii at the power point. And the screen just blacks out.

i should add that i used wiibrickblocker on them before burning and in that process the info provided by wiibrickblocker did indicate that the disc are for the PAL region.
24/03/2008
singapore
MugaHay
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How long are you waiting once the screen goes black? Give it a minute, this happens sometimes. Also you probably don't have to turn it off at the wall, hold the power button for 4 seconds.
02/12/2007
Resident Evil 4
Canberra
avt85
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first off, have you updated your wii console to 3.1E? Usually this fixes the problem and allows the games you brickedblocked to work after applying the most recent update. If that doesn't work, I suggest burning the game without 'brickblocking' the game. Since the games you mentioned are PAL games anyway and you have a PAL console to go with it, there shouldn't be a problem (Do not follow this advise if you are planning on running a NTSC version of a game on a PAL console, this will brick your wii). If one of the disc say it wants to update, just let it run and it usually fixes it. Also make sure you are running the latest wiikey firmware to allow better game compatibility.

I had a similar problem with High School Musical after I brickedblocked it (the whole black screen after the start button is pressed). After I burnt a copy without brickblocking it worked.
02/12/2007
Sydney
eddeo
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I think you will find some NTSC games like you mentioned such as tramua centre 2 will not work on a chipped Wii regardless of using brickblocker or regionfree.

Refer to this site to find which NTSC games will work on a chipped Wii:

wiki.gbatemp.net/
02/12/2007
Melbourne, Victoria
jman67
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the problem with my wii is i can't connect to the internet...why? because there isn't a screen for me to input the proxy server! i called nintendo and they said that can't be possible! pls send it back to us! i said i live in singapore and they told me they can't possible send it back to singapore after repairs!

the only way i can get an update is by doing what avt85 says. initially i didn't want to take the risk of bricking my wii...i guess i have no choice now!

thanks mate! will try your suggestion.
02/12/2007
singapore
avt85
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jman, there wont any risk of bricking of your wii provided the games you are using are PAL region games with your PAL console. I understand you're concern regarding the matter that you still want to be on the safe side considering there are also people out there who produces 'bogus' game rips. As long as you keep running your iso's under RegionFrii or WiiBrickBlocker and checking their regions before playing, I highly doubt you will have any issues bricking your wii in the future running backup games.
02/12/2007
Sydney
jman67
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thx. getting metrod prime 3 now to do the firmware ugrade. hopefully everything works from there
02/12/2007
singapore
Elraro
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jman67 said: thx. getting metrod prime 3 now to do the firmware ugrade. hopefully everything works from there



I tried a burnt copy of MP3 on my cousin's chipped Wii a few weeks back. The firmware updated with no problems at all. The game works like a dream.
02/12/2007
Guitar Hero III
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jman67
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thank you all for your kind help! everything is working great now! my games work! and i can connect to the internet now! great work guys! thanks again!
06/12/2007
singapore
avt85
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glad to hear we could help.
06/12/2007
Sydney
Ophil
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hmm so wats this brick blocker i hear
24/03/2008
rvale vic
hamzie
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hmmmm maybe u can google it
24/03/2008
Mario Kart Wii
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Juniiz
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Ophil said: hmm so wats this brick blocker i hear



Takes out the update file out of the iso file. Means that it won't prompt for update from a different region thus reduce the risk of blocking ur wii.
24/03/2008
Mario Kart Wii
melbourne, VIC
Toon_Link
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hi guys i have similar problem with dragon quest. when i put it in it gets to the start screen that goes to black and than i have to turn it off from the power point just as some others have. i used the brick blocker. if i hadnt would it work and is that too risky being an ntsc game? thanks guys
24/03/2008
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Adelaide
hamzie
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Toon_Link said: hi guys i have similar problem with dragon quest. when i put it in it gets to the start screen that goes to black and than i have to turn it off from the power point just as some others have. i used the brick blocker. if i hadnt would it work and is that too risky being an ntsc game? thanks guys



some games if u use brick blocker it wont work and it will work when u dont use it.. however with some if u dont use WBB... bam BRICKED!!

just check on this site wiki.gbatemp.net/

whether that game will work on ur PAL WII .. its offline right now so wait for it to come back on.
24/03/2008
Mario Kart Wii
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Juniiz
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Toon_Link said: hi guys i have similar problem with dragon quest. when i put it in it gets to brick blocker. if i hadnt would it work and is that too risky being an ntsc game? thanks guys



Just make sure you are fully updated otherwise the game may try to update for you and if you click yes to performing system update (please don't) then that is how u brick ur wii...
24/03/2008
Mario Kart Wii
melbourne, VIC
Toon_Link
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yerp thats what i thought. i am fully updated and i dont think this game needs an update to work. i should be safe? thanks juniz but want to be 100% sure lol
24/03/2008
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Adelaide
MrMorden
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you only need to brick block discs that contain updates. don't do it to every single game you get.
24/03/2008
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hamzie
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u can still be bricked even if u are fully updated
24/03/2008
Mario Kart Wii
Kaptain Kay's bed
MrMorden
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hamzie said: u can still be bricked even if u are fully updated



if you brick block some games you screw up the file system and make the wii just go to a black screen upon loading the game.
24/03/2008
The Big Blue Velour Marble
hamzie
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MrMorden said: hamzie said: u can still be bricked even if u are fully updated

if you brick block some games you screw up the file system and make the wii just go to a black screen upon loading the game.



ye .. im saying if u dont brick block.. and fully update ur wii.. u can still be bricked
24/03/2008
Mario Kart Wii
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Toon_Link
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ok yer that site wasnt working for me. guess just need specifics on whether this particular game needs update and if it works. anyone know or have another site?
24/03/2008
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Adelaide
MrMorden
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Toon_Link said: ok yer that site wasnt working for me. guess just need specifics on whether this particular game needs update and if it works. anyone know or have another site?



their wiki is offline, but Dragon Quest does not work on PAL
24/03/2008
The Big Blue Velour Marble
 
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