Nintendo Wii
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A Mod Chip so You Can Play "Backed Up" Games
Nearly every video game system that comes out now has some sort of Mod chip that you can buy and install (at your own risk of course) to allow the system to play "Backed Up" games. These backups are actually burned games called backups because of course it is illegal to burn games and use them. So where do you get this mod chip?The best one around is the Wii Key and you can get one at (http://www.wiikey.cn/), then go to their resellers section to find a place to buy the Wii Key online. The product is great works very well and doesn't have many issues, if you install it correctly. Before you get all crazy and start installing make sure you read the forums and find out the do's and don'ts the installing the Wii Key. There is a lot of great information here at AfterDawn (http://forums.afterdawn.com) just put in Wii Key in the search and find a bunch of great resources on installation of this mod chip.
What most users have run into, including myself, were problems taking their Wii apart, which should only be done if you want to void your warranty and risk any damage to your Wii's internal components. If you are careful you won't have any problems but just remember you are taking apart and modifying a $300 piece of equipment and if you mess it up you will be replacing your system and the warranty isn't going to cover it. The wing nuts can be an issue and if you don't have the right tool they can strip and then you might have to drill the out and it will be a pain. Just be careful when you are working on the Wii, take your time and don't rush, a mistake can be costly.
You are also going to have to solder some of the wires so that it works properly so keep this in mind, soldering can be tedious work and you need to again be very precise when doing it. There is a guide to what to solder on the Wii Key here (http://www.mod-chip.com/images/Wii/wiikey/wiikey_manual.pdf). There are also several different forums on the installation of the Wii Key on the AfterDawn forums, do your research before you begin the process.
Comments
Kasper
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07/15/2009
Modchips are outdated. You should check out softmodding instead. here is a great guide:
www.howtomodyourwii.com
Great job! http://www.ehow.com/how_4905329_play-computer-games-responsibly-children.html
mister .E.
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12/08/2008
in pakistan you can just take it to a game store where they do the whole mod chip thing for under $40. Beware of terrorism. Stay in school.
John
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02/25/2008
where is the cheapest place to buy one?
Trevor
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01/10/2008
Dont cut the wires your games wont play because of region coding
Peter C
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12/20/2007
I bought a Wii in China and got it back to the States and it wouldn't play any games. I bought a Mod Chip and opened up the Wii, only to find what looked like another Mod Chip already attached, with wires going from it to the board next to it. Am I supposed to remove that one and put the Mod Chip where it was? Or, is what I'm looking at a Mod Chip (exact same shape)? If so, why won't it play any games? Also, most of the instructions don't say anything about connecting wires from the Mod CHip to the board next to it, so maybe if I cut those wires, it will work? Any suggestions?
Andrew W
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11/04/2007
http://www.mod-chip.com/images/Wii/wiikey/wiikey_manual.pdf
If someone has that file, but on a different server, could you please tell me where to find it?
Andrew W
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11/04/2007
Thank you..
This guide was quite helpful, and the links posted are exactly what i wanted, Thank you once again.
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