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[[Image:WiiKey.JPG|thumb|The WiiKey modchip]] | [[Image:WiiKey.JPG|thumb|The WiiKey modchip]] | ||
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| − | The WiiKey was announced at the beginning of February 2007 and shipped at the end of the month. It is one of many modchips available for the [http:// | + | The WiiKey was announced at the beginning of February 2007 and shipped at the end of the month. It is one of many modchips available for the [http://www.wikipedia.org/Wii Wii] by Nintendo and acts as a firmware replacement funneled through the debug serial port - tricking the DVD drive into believing that the backup is in fact legit, much like current Xbox 360 chips do. |
== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
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* Supports D2B chipsets | * Supports D2B chipsets | ||
* Sophisticated (true) update mechanism via DVD (future proof, expect cool features to come) | * 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 | + | * 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 | * Partial support for NTSC region Wii games/backups on PAL consoles | ||
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* Boots different region GC games/backups (partially without swapping) | * Boots different region GC games/backups (partially without swapping) | ||
* Supports multi-disc games for BOTH Wii and GameCube | * Supports multi-disc games for BOTH Wii and GameCube | ||
* Supports DVD-R / true DVD+R and +RW support (no bitsetting required!) | * Supports DVD-R / true DVD+R and +RW support (no bitsetting required!) | ||
* Improved readsettings for recordable media | * Improved readsettings for recordable media | ||
| − | * Built-in audio fix | + | * Built-in audio fix |
* Supports fullsize 4GB discs for GameCube homebrew | * Supports fullsize 4GB discs for GameCube homebrew | ||
* Stealth mode | * Stealth mode | ||
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Like its current competitors, the WiiKey is installed onto the Wii's drive either by quicksolder ''or'' using six wires. The chip can then be updated through the use of a Setup Disc which can be downloaded from the chip's website. | Like its current competitors, the WiiKey is installed onto the Wii's drive either by quicksolder ''or'' using six wires. The chip can then be updated through the use of a Setup Disc which can be downloaded from the chip's website. | ||
| − | To open up the console, the following tools | + | To open up the console, the following tools is required: |
| − | * A | + | * A cutter tool |
| − | * A small | + | * A small head screwdriver |
* A tri-wing driver | * A tri-wing driver | ||
GBAtemp member [[crumpster]] has written an excellent [http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=43534 guide] to opening and soldering the Wii. | GBAtemp member [[crumpster]] has written an excellent [http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=43534 guide] to opening and soldering the Wii. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[Chiip]] | * [[Chiip]] | ||
* [[Cyclowiz]] | * [[Cyclowiz]] | ||
* [[Wiinja]] | * [[Wiinja]] | ||
* [[Wiip ]] | * [[Wiip ]] | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* [http://www.wiikey.cn Official WiiKey website] | * [http://www.wiikey.cn Official WiiKey website] | ||
[[Category:Wii Modchips]] | [[Category:Wii Modchips]] | ||
Revision as of 21:16, 3 March 2007
WiiKey
The WiiKey was announced at the beginning of February 2007 and shipped at the end of the month. It is one of many modchips available for the Wii by Nintendo and acts as a firmware replacement funneled through the debug serial port - tricking the DVD drive into believing that the backup is in fact legit, much like current Xbox 360 chips do.
Specifications
As listed on the chip's official website:
- 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
Installation
Like its current competitors, the WiiKey is installed onto the Wii's drive either by quicksolder or using six wires. The chip can then be updated through the use of a Setup Disc which can be downloaded from the chip's website.
To open up the console, the following tools is required:
- A cutter tool
- A small head screwdriver
- A tri-wing driver
GBAtemp member crumpster has written an excellent guide to opening and soldering the Wii.
