The wiikey for nintendo wii is made by the famous xenogc team, responsible for the xenogc gamecube line of mod chips, and now, with their wiikey, wii owners can enjoy all the benefits of a team of great developers with a truly upgradeable nintendo wii mod chip. The chip, among other things, will allow you to unlock gamecube homebrew on your wii. Feb 12, 2007 tcniso has announced their plans to release an open source open architecture wii modchip. In the case of the nintendo wii, a modchip was created called the wiikey that acted as an optical drive emulator and allowed games to be.
To play wii isos on your nintendo wii console it has to be modded with wii modchip. From the wii channel menu, select wii settings the round button on the bottomleft of the screen with wii on it select internet, then console settings. This is for most wii models fully updateable and configurable via dvd disk there is no risk of bricking your console with this chip fully installed by expert console service engineers. This is for most wii models fully updateable and configurable via dvd disk there is no risk of bricking your console with this. Wii that has a softmod or hardware drivechip mod chip from wiikey modchip. Modchip will bypass copy protection and let you boot backups from dvdr and dvdrw discs as. Wiikey modchip playstation xbox wii repairs upgrades. Wiikey fusion modchip for wii compatible with dms, d2a, d2b, d2c, d2c2, d2e, d3 and d32 drive chipsets compatible with all regions.
Apr 30, 20 page 1 of 3 wiikey u is legit and its in development. Wiikey upgradeable modchip offers more for modders engadget. Group responsible for first wii mod chip claims to have hacked wii u. Nintendo wiiu hacks, mods, chips and backup copier tools. Wiiu drivekay modchip, a completely solderless solution. And now, 50% of my backup cant be played, the drive see it, but then when i click start it just reset by itself. Similar to the other mod chips, the wiikey is also installed into the wii u console drive by quicksoldering or through the six wires. A drivechip allows you to boot all your backups, games and homebrew discs which you have kept for storage purposes.
There are many methods to do this which depends on the drive or its utilities or the software which is used for burning by you. Modchip will bypass copy protection and let you boot. Wiiu drivekay modchip, a completely solderless solution for equipping your wii with a drivechip. A gcos wikkey config disc is used when, because of a firmware update, the wii, although modded, is not able to read a normal wiikey config disc the ones from the official wiikey site. But a much easier and faster way to get a working backup of your wii games is by downloading a ready made wii iso from the net and using image burning software to copy it to dvdr. Wii u modchip optimizing and unlocking your wii console with a wiiu modchip jailbreak. Drivekey, the worlds first entirely solderless and absolutely no clip modification chip to the nintendo wii, has now arrived on the shelves of online stores and ready to take over the market after so much of its prelaunch hype.
From the makers of the original wiikey nintendo wii mod chip comes the newest universal wiikey 2 mod chip. Wiikey fusion, as many will know, has been the buzz of the wii modding community for several months now. Nintendo responds to new wii u console hack toms guide. Modifying your nintendo wii to load cds with a different regional code, backup cds copied from originals, and thirdparty programmed homebrew, you need to either physically put in a wii modchip into your consoles drive or run a sofmod through a software hacking program.
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First upgradeable solution img img the first upgradeable wii modchip has been announced the wiikey. In this case, youll be learning how to install a wii modchip. Before installing the product you flick a switch for your region and plug in the modchip. Nintendo maintains the wii us systemwide features and applications by offering system software updates via the internet. Burn the iso to empty dvdr rw, using free wii game dvd burning software.
According to the team, wiikey u is billed as the first and only optical drive. Wii region compatibility the wiikey fusion works on every single region pal, ntscu, ntscj and korean. I have been reading and researching on your site the last couple of days, and just had a couple questions about the nintendo wii mod chip, the wiikey. Wiikey reverseengineers the wii u, mod chip coming soon. Nintendo wii modification chips that let you play backups and imported japanese and euroepan games on usa ntsc console or play games released in usa on a moded uk wii wiki this domain has been bought. This guide will work on all wii u devices in all regions on the version 5. Wii modchip is custom microchip that removes builtin copy protection of wii consoles. On the other hand, there are tools that you have to use to open the console. The wii u system software is backward compatible with wii optical discs, but not. There is a device that can help to unlock your wiiu for more adaptable and flexible various uses. Wii modchip makes the console compatible with dvdr, dvd. Using the wii options menu, it is possible to upgrade your wii software to the latest version released from nintendo for the gaming console.
Problem is, id rather not go through a modchip reseller. If you would like to get a genuine wiikey mod chip you need to purchase these from real wiikey vendors that you can find on the wiikey site. It allows you to use your console with a pc monitor instead of with a tv. Wiikey fusion mod chip for wii available nintendo ds news. Now with support for every single wii model, new and old and all wii consoles world wide. Id game game region console region status notes mod chip version 0001. A setup disc downloadable from the chips website can be used to update the wiikey mod chip. Introduced in early 2007, the wiikey mod chip was quickly snapped up by gamers who are into modding their consoles. Tcniso has announced their plans to release an open source open architecture wii modchip. Nintendo could potentially counter the exploit with a system software update. Wiikey testing the nintendo wii modchip ghacks tech news. Wii modchips ds modchips acekard 2i supercard ds2 dstwo ds two m3i ievolution ps jailbreak ps jailbreak r4 usa canada north america acekard2i dstti r4i r4isdhc xbox 360 x360usb pro ck3pro probe3 usb.
In the case of the nintendo wii, a modchip was created called the wiikey that acted as an. How to perform a software update on your nintendo wii system. Wii region compatibility the wiikey fusion works on every single region pal, ntsc u, ntscj and korean. This has been tested to work with a d2c wii modded with a d2ckey and a d2b wii modded with a wiikey. Wiikey firmware update afterdawn discussion forums. Just click on the more info links to find out more about a particular download. Here you will find software that will be useful for modding your nintendo wii or programming a wii modchip. It continues to stay the only solution for wii dvdrom drives like d3 aka d2nothi. If you have any doubts as to whether the wiikey mod chip will work with the nintendo wii online then the answer is yes it will work with the nintendo wiiu mod chip. Wiikey nintendo wii modchip mod chip for nintendo wii. Wii modchip creators claim to have cracked the wii u.
A mod chip developer known as wiikey is now claiming to have reverse. Feb 02, 2007 the wii modchips are really coming on fast, with wiinja and cyclowiz already drawing their own shares of fanboys and detractors, but the latest chip on the scene, wiikey, from the same kids. The wii u system software is the official firmware version and operating system for nintendos wii u home video game console. Most wii modchips can bypass copy protection and region coding of the nintendo wii and by that they are enabling you to play copied games iso files from torrents and alos original and backup wii isos released in other regions. In that instance, we use the gcos config disc look at the link under resources in firs post so that we can access the config screen and turn on the region. Jan 16, 2019 the wiikey team grants you a nonexclusive license to use such software with the wiikey 2 hardware product only. Aug 31, 2011 nintendo wii modchip wiikey fusion modchip land. Wii iso usb loader channel used to be compatible only with wbfs wii backup file system, but now it works with normal ntsc formated external hdd to load wad usb gx loader 5. Usa, jap, pal and korea completely solderless, plugandplay installation no soft mod required wbfs support supports the latest bca protection found in new super mario brothers, as well as other as of yet. The modchip wiikey lets you play backups from the same region, which means wiikey can play backed up pal games on european systems and backed up ntsc games on japanese and us wii systems. May 01, 20 wiikey, the company that sells mod chips for the nintendo wii, said in an update on their website they have successfully reverseengineered the wii u drive authentication, disk encryption, file. Wii modchip wiikey fusion china manufacturer video. There are complex devices that will allow playing of games from a usb hard drive, the cheapest device is softmodding then the most expensive and complex is the wode device. The wii u was released on november 18, 2012 in north america, november 30, 2012 in europe, australia and new zealand, december 8, 2012 in japan and november 26, 20 in brazil.
When a firmware update disc from the wiikey team does become available im sure the word will be out on the forums very quickly. Tryed on another wii which didnt touch smg and all the backup works. Even though it is a beta release, everything works fine we use the recovery disc 1. This is a firmware update for the wiikey 2, one of the best solutions for dmsd2e. These are the drivers and software for the flatmii optical drive emulator for the wii, they should work on. I see you guys are recommending this chip as pretty much, the best one out there.
Drivekey wii modchip 100% solderless on all wiis, including. Wii u allegedly hacked, nintendo addresses wouldbe pirates. If you bought your wii new recently, chances are its unmoddable anyway. Looked on ebay and amazon and found nothing except a xenogc, which loads discs, not sd cards. Find all the latest nintendo wii and wii u modchip related files and resources in this section. Page 1 of 3 wiikey u is legit and its in development. Wii modchip wiikey fusion products, china manufacturer. Wii modchip compatibility list wikitemp, the gbatemp wiki. The wiikey mod chip should also work with nintendi wii online games because the wiikey does not change the wii firmware. This is not a soft mod that may brick your wii console. The wiikey comes ready to use and offers an almost wireless installation. This is a vga video cable, compatible with both the ps3 and the wii.
Got backup burnt game discs then all you need is the wiikey modchip simple cheap and is the best option for playing burnt game discs. Yes, its real we have now completely reversed the wii u drive authentification, disk encryption, file system, and everything else needed. Wii u hack means that mod chips and headaches for nintendo. Wii mod chip maker wiikey enters nintendos nextgen with a cracked wii u, reverse engineering the systems guts and opening the door for pirated games. Drivekey finaly a chip for all versions of the wii. Updates are optional to each console owner, but may be required in order to retain interoperability with nintendos online services. The wii u modchip is widely available for use specifically to allow wii consoles to play imported and copied media. The wiikey comes ready to use, and offers an alsmot wireless installation. Download software for wii modchip, wii bricker blocker. If you have a wii modded with wiikey, burn iso with 1.
Before beginning the guide, you must know the risks of wii u hacking. The wii remote, nunchuk controller and balance board are compatible with wii u games which include support for them. All you need to do it open your wii, plug in the modchip and close your wii. How to modding hacking the wiiu wiikey u release youtube. The update may not work with, or may cause damage to, any nongenuine wiikey 2 product. The wii u has been hacked, and nintendo responds, shrugging its shoulders. Wiikey is one of the modchips that is available for nintendos wii gaming system. The mac address of the wii console is displayed on. If your monitor has a dvi output as well as a vga output, you can connect both your pc and your wii or ps3 simultaneously and switch between them as you would channels on your television. Wiikey u is the first solderless ode modchip for the wiiu on the market. The wiikey team grants you a nonexclusive license to use such software with the wiikey 2 hardware product only. If it is in a zip or rar archive exctract the iso from it. Theyre rare, but still a possibility so make sure you follow all directions exactly.
When installing wiikey u for the first time the unique drive key for the console has to be obtained which only needs to be done once and can be done with software. Wiikey modchip playstation xbox wii repairs upgrades mods. Theyre actually two different chips the wiikey and the cyclowiz. Every time you modify your system, there is always the potential for an unrecoverable brick.
The wiikey modchip doesnt actually go on the wiis motherboard, but the dvd drives motherboard, effectively sitting between the dvd subsystem and the wiis dvd interface, and it tells the wii that any disc inserted into the drive is. If you do brick your wii from a firmware upgrade mismatch, what you may be able to do is. Wii mod chip wiikey fusion for d32 d4 dvd drive new wii. Nintendo aware of hack attempt but believes wii u is still secure. There is a little region selector dipswitch on the modchip. Wii firmware updates, wii and wiikey resources afterdawn. Modrobert over at eurasia has spoken to the xkey team and got them to confirm that the device wiikey u is real and is well into development. Jan 16, 2019 find all the latest nintendo wii and wii u modchip related files and resources in this section. Song rhythm takes control noemi fly with the beat recut artist 666. D2sun sunkey drivekey 2 solderless chip d3 wii drives. Wiikey wii mod chip wiikey mod chip for nintendo wii.