DriveKey has really come onto the scene strong. If you're system is deemed epoxy'ed or D2Nothing by WiiDrives.com, it's really your best solution.
Personally, I'm a WiiKey 2 owner since December 08. With the HomeBrew Channel, WadManager, and modchip ... I can play everything on the market today.
Ah, okay, I see. I'll check back to see if the chart is updated.
Regarding your chip comment, thanks for your time and help. I do have a question, please. I thought a modchip will allow you to play all of your backups natively without any loader? If so, what does the HomeBrew Channel offer? If i just get a chip and don't install HomeBrew Channel, shouldn't I be good to go?
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Originally Posted by JR007
Regarding your chip comment, thanks for your time and help. I do have a question, please. I thought a modchip will allow you to play all of your backups natively without any loader? If so, what does the HomeBrew Channel offer?
The smart way to run a modded Wii is with both a hardware (modchip) and software fix.
Why Hardware?
This really eases the pain of getting past the security checks. The modchip will fake authentication signal back to the drive chip, validating that whatever is in the dvd-rom is authentic.
Although it doesn't sound like much, you're bypassing the biggest obstacle.
Why Software too?
There are many, many reasons for this.
1. Nintendo is very active against piracy. They often roll out "console updates" which contain 90% anti-piracy measures, 10% needed gameplay stuff (3D engine, accessory support, etc).
Release groups dissect what's needed from what's not and issue them separately. With the Homebrew Channel, the program "Wad Manager" and the appropriate file, you can update your machine without changing its current firmware version.
Why is the firmware version important?
With every Nintendo update, system vulnerabilities are patched. You want to lock into the 3.2 firmware and hold onto it because it is the most hack friendly.
Also, the exact same software updating routine can also install WiiWare and Virtual Console titles to your dashboard. Instead of running a console update, you're directing the Wad Manager to install a game instead. It's awesome.
The Homebrew Channel is MUCH more than a means of getting a software bootloader onto your dashboard. With the modchip, you're launching directly from the official disc channel.
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Originally Posted by JR007
If i just get a chip and don't install HomeBrew Channel, shouldn't I be good to go?
If you only want to play retail disc games, you'll be fine. Just know that you'll have to keep with the Nintendo issued updates though.
Your system may work fine today, but give it a few months, who knows?
The smart way to run a modded Wii is with both a hardware (modchip) and software fix.
Why Hardware?
This really eases the pain of getting past the security checks. The modchip will fake authentication signal back to the drive chip, validating that whatever is in the dvd-rom is authentic.
Although it doesn't sound like much, you're bypassing the biggest obstacle.
Why Software too?
There are many, many reasons for this.
1. Nintendo is very active against piracy. They often roll out "console updates" which contain 90% anti-piracy measures, 10% needed gameplay stuff (3D engine, accessory support, etc).
Release groups dissect what's needed from what's not and issue them separately. With the Homebrew Channel, the program "Wad Manager" and the appropriate file, you can update your machine without changing its current firmware version.
Why is the firmware version important?
With every Nintendo update, system vulnerabilities are patched. You want to lock into the 3.2 firmware and hold onto it because it is the most hack friendly.
Also, the exact same software updating routine can also install WiiWare and Virtual Console titles to your dashboard. Instead of running a console update, you're directing the Wad Manager to install a game instead. It's awesome.
The Homebrew Channel is MUCH more than a means of getting a software bootloader onto your dashboard. With the modchip, you're launching directly from the official disc channel.
If you only want to play retail disc games, you'll be fine. Just know that you'll have to keep with the Nintendo issued updates though.
Your system may work fine today, but give it a few months, who knows?
Wow, thanks for taking time to reply with such helpful information. I do understand what exactly you mean. Great stuff.
Ya, as lame as this may or may not sound, I just want to play backup and retail games with my Wii. So it sounds like a mod chip with or without any software installed is a great way to go. But I do know the HomeBrew Channel is easy to install, so probably will do that. The Wad Manager, I'll just have to figure it out on my own, I guess.
If these is any other thoughts you'd like to share, I'll listen for sure. Thanks again for helping and your time.
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