pearltrade2003

I'm thinking about getting a Wasabi DX modchip and I have a few questions:

1. I have a launch day Wii (USA) running the current firmware - is this OK?
2. Is there any flashing of the internal memory or anything required? I'm sort of used to PSP hacking which is all software based...
3. Is it really just plug and play like all the youtube videos show? How hard is the install on a scale of 1-10 for someone with minimal computer skills?
4. Are there any games that won't work now? Is it future proof?
5. Where is the best/recommended place to order from?

Thanks!

bsmalley23

1. a launch day wii is good. that is what i have also.
2. no flashing necessary.
3. it is really just plug and play if installing as a dx, if you go the zero route its still pretty much just as easy you just hafta make sure its pressed on there nice n tight so it dont pop off. really easy. opening the wii is easy, just make sure you apply firm pressure when loosening screws they will strip easily.
4. if your making your own 1:1 game backups you shouldnt have a problem with anything. im not sure anything is future proof, but i feel it will be good for a long time.
5. still not sure if i can post site links, will pm ya.

since you have an older wii you have the option of using the wasabi dx as a wasabi zero. i would recommend getting the clip with it and use it as a zero that way you benefit from 6x read speed and gamecube streaming. read up and do studying on it so you know what its all about. as of right now i would say the wasabi dx is the best chip out there, especially when used as a zero.

pearltrade2003

Thanks. I'm going to look into the Wasabi Zero. What is the deal with PAL vs. NTSC? I know what they are but with the chip installed I can play PAL games on my NTSC console, right? DO most of them work or do they all require forced updates of some sort making them incompatible with my NTSC Wii?

Thanks!!

boneman2

Another noob attack here. I'm learning - slooowly! So I have a USA GC2-D1, Firmware 3.3U and a Wasabi DX that is updated to 1.2.

1) Should I update to the 2.0Beta?
2) I should block all Wii updates, right?
3) Should I downgrade? To what firmware? And why? (Sorry -3 questions)
4) What else should I do to mod this Wii, if I mainly want to play backup games, and maybe Wii Ware game?
5) In other words, what else can I do without a brainlock and hundreds of hours (I'm not lazy, just sloooow).
6) Do I need to learn about WADS?
7) Do I need any software mods? The Homebrew Channel? Etc?
8) Is it really possible for a PAL to play on a NTSC Wii? It doesn't make intuitive sense to me. But if it works, cool!

Thanks in advance

bsmalley23

sorry boneman but im not gonna answer all those. all of those questions are easily findable on this site. me answering them for u would defeat the learning process u go through by tracking the answers down urself. sorry.

this will be my stance from now on pertaining to multiple string questions that can easily answered via research.

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GC2-DMS Chipset - Wasabi Dx/Zero
3.2u Firmware - HB Channel - Bootmii as Boot2
Cios R14 - Neogamma R8B7

LG GDR 8163b for backups



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boneman2

Ooops. Sorry. Bummer.