My WiiKey Installation Experience

**Shane R. Monroe** · 03-16-2007, 10:26 PM

I bought two WiiKeys to mod my and my friend's Wii. He's the expert, I'm just the dude begging a favor - figure buy one for him too in exchange for his efforts in installing mine.

First off, the Wiikey isn't as easy as it looks - quick solder my ass.

Unfortunately, BOTH the WiiKeys I ordered were BAD. So, four hours down the drain, and probably WEEKS of RMA hassles.

Beware the current lot of Wiikeys floating around out there. Be sure to know your retailer's return policy.

More information as I get it.

**Demolition Man** · 03-16-2007, 10:28 PM

Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to wait a bit until its more safe to buy a mod chip without worrying about getting a bad one.

**Darksol** · 03-16-2007, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by Shane R. Monroe

I bought two WiiKeys to mod my and my friend's Wii. He's the expert, I'm just the dude begging a favor - figure buy one for him too in exchange for his efforts in installing mine.

First off, the Wiikey isn't as easy as it looks - quick solder my ass.

Unfortunately, BOTH the WiiKeys I ordered were BAD. So, four hours down the drain, and probably WEEKS of RMA hassles.

Beware the current lot of Wiikeys floating around out there. Be sure to know your retailer's return policy.

More information as I get it.

Did you get the clones that have been floating out there?

**billwabo** · 03-17-2007, 02:37 AM

I just witnesses the installation of a wiifree tonight wich is a full open source solution. Pretty simple, almost free and works great. Only thing you need is a pic and a programmer. Mine isn't chipped but it's only a triwing away.

Anyway, those solder points are tiny, i knew they were supposed to be tiny but even then, it was even smaller that i was expecting.

**Womp** · 03-17-2007, 06:27 AM

Originally Posted by Shane R. Monroe

I bought two WiiKeys to mod my and my friend's Wii. He's the expert, I'm just the dude begging a favor - figure buy one for him too in exchange for his efforts in installing mine.

First off, the Wiikey isn't as easy as it looks - quick solder my ass.

Unfortunately, BOTH the WiiKeys I ordered were BAD. So, four hours down the drain, and probably WEEKS of RMA hassles.

Beware the current lot of Wiikeys floating around out there. Be sure to know your retailer's return policy.

More information as I get it.

Whoa...Damn dude!

**compacho** · 03-17-2007, 10:11 AM

So what are the benefits of using a wii modchip besides the usual playing imports and "backed up games?"

**Shane R. Monroe** · 03-17-2007, 10:48 AM

Word on the street is that DVD playback may be possible too.

**miner2049er** · 03-17-2007, 03:20 PM

I need to open mine up but for legitimate reasons.

My baby daughter shoved something in the slot, and now it just takes a disc halfway in and spits it out.

Time to buy a tri-wing.

**BJWanlund** · 03-17-2007, 03:38 PM

That ain't cool...

Jeez, we already have a modchip??

BJ

**MattARocks** · 03-17-2007, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by WiiKey.cn

Direct boot of wii backups
Direct boot of GC backups
Direct boot of homebrew in GC mode
Supports all currently available console/drive versions
Supports D2B chipsets
Sophisticated (true) update mechanism via DVD (future proof, expect cool features to come)
Direct boot of different NTSC region Wii games/backups on US and JAP consoles
Partial support for NTSC region Wii games/backups on PAL consoles
Boots different region GC games/backups (partially without swapping)
Supports multi-disc games for BOTH Wii and Gamecube
Supports DVD-R / true DVD+R and +RW support (no bitsetting required!)
Improved readsettings for recordable media
Built-in audio fix
Supports fullsize 4GB discs for gamecube homebrew
Stealth mode
512 byte EEPROM to store configuration
Quicksolder interface - no wires required
Unique disc backup application via sdcard
Compact design, best quality components, rock solid high speed controller
Professional ESD packing
Recovery mode - Can recover from a bad flash

That was from WiiKey.cn