Final WiiKey photo released, ships today

Posted Feb 22, 2007 at 5:02AM by Karl B. Listed in: Wii Tags: GameCube, modchip, WiiKey
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The final version of the modchip">Wiikey modchip is getting ready to ship within 24 hours according to the Wiikey website. According to the latest update, the PCB is "now optimized with a quicksolder interface." Additional test pads were also added, as well as a small boot/configuration menu.

Here are the final specs:
  • Wiikey final image - Image 1Direct 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
Buy: [WiiKey]

Via Official Wiikey website

 
 
 

Comments

by - 2007-02-22 06:32:09
NTSC/PAL

I noticed that it only plays backups of NTSC games... Does this mean it wont play original PAL Wii games if I installed this into my European Wii?
by - 2007-02-22 07:09:11
Wow

With all these modchips coming out for the Wii, piracy is going to go up like a See saw. Nintendo really needs to sort out a new mobo or something for the Wii, otherwise, I fear a DreamCast....
by - 2007-02-22 08:02:00
Nah...

That's Sonys job this time aroud.
by - 2007-02-22 20:13:32
Dogsecks

You can play pal on pal.
by death69 - 2007-02-22 21:00:06
no sure I need one lol

Well from what I see other than the sports pack and play pack zelda so far is only game I care to play on wii Also I need to see some shipped working with good feedback never did trust 1st gen modchips No doubt there will be some kool games in the next year or so maybe best for me to get one then
by - 2007-02-23 07:51:54
Piracy?

There is no way this modchip will cause excess piracy, how come everyone always say "i see another dreamcast" this is nothing like that situation AT ALL. With a dreamcast u did not need a modchip to play the burnt games so everybody did it, the majority of the people will not get this installed on their system. Also nintendo will definetly NOT come out with a new motherboard revision for 2 main reasons, 1 these chips have nothing to do with the motherboard they install on the DVD drive, and 2 they didnt even change it from GC to Wii why would they make the change now? that dont make any sence at all. anyways Happy Modding :D
by - 2007-02-23 12:26:44
Subject

Noticed, i said "Motherboard or something". Plus, how hard is it to change a DVD drive? After building serveral computers, It's not expensive, or hard to do. So, Im just stating, that unless they do something, they ARE going to lose a small profit to piracy
by death69 - 2007-02-23 23:09:22
shakes head

I didnt buy a dreamcast till they where dead and like $35 had a few good games either case people modded the crap out of xbox ps1 ps2 psp few even modded saturn modding nad piracy doesnt kill system companies use that as an excuss for loss profits when its a side step to them making crappy games not many people want to buy this mod chip shouldnt hurt the game system the system goign to sell no matter what and as far as game sales well like I said before only one game I care to play on wii is zelda so far other than sports and play from the games in the case at stores I see why alot of places made you buy huge bundles cause the games wouldnt sell any other way LOL not to offend anyone but if im going to play call of duty 3 im going to do it on my xbox or my 360 not a wii same with farcry etc there is a reason 3rd party games are not selling they suck on wii so far LOL as it stands right now I dont think I want to mod mine ... now if there was a ps3 mod out I might consider buying one them expensive POS
by - 2007-03-13 09:14:26
Where 2 Buy

The WiiKey seems to be in short supply. I had to cancel my order with ModChipstore because the ETA kept changing. Ended up ordering my WiiKey from Consolesource and it arrived yesterday. Installation was a piece of cake. http://www.consolesource.com/ecomm/catalog/Xeno-WiiKey-Mod-Chip-For-Nintendo-Wii-p-2584.html
by - 2007-03-21 19:59:34
WiiKey Install is easy.

The WiiKey install was super easy. Almost as easy as modding my good old PSOne system back in the days. I would say this will not kill the machine, look at PSX / PSOne and PS2 as well as the Xbox - alive and kicking and doing just fine!!!! if any of you are looking for detailed info on how to install, check out http://www.ps2cover.com/wiikey-installation.shtml

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