Stealthy, solderless WiiRez modchip

Posted Mar 31, 2007 at 5:52AM by QJ Staff Listed in: Wii Tags: GameCube, PCB
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WiiReZ - Image 1Let's face it: Humans have the natural tendency to tinker with what's not broken. In the gaming world, that often leads to interesting results. The Nintendo Wii game console has seen a lot of that lately. Mod chips are all over the place, prompting the Japanese console manufacturer to rewire the Wii to stop the ruckus.

We don't know yet if Nintendo will win its war against modders, but one thing's for sure: the clever people behind these innovations won't be daunted that easily, just like the people at WiiRez.

They've come up with the WiiRez chip, a small PCB that expands your Wii's functionality beyond the ordinary level. Just check out these features:
  • Direct Boot for Wii backups and GC backups
  • Direct Boot for Homebrew in GC mode
  • Direct Boot for NTSC region Wii games/backups on US and JAP consoles
  • Support of PAL backups/original on the NTSC WII (some with swaps)
  • Support of NTSC backups/original on the PAL WII (some with swaps)
  • Support of IMPORT GAMES GC on different region WII (some with swaps)
  • ALL CONSOLE NTSC AND PAL SUPPORTED
  • solder-less POINTS
  • PADS FOR NORMAL CONNECTIONS (for future consoles or for who don't like solder-less)
  • Full D2B Drive Support
  • Built-in audio fix
  • Full support for DVD-R/DVD+R and DVD+RW/DVD-RW without Booktype
  • Supports Multi-Disc games for both Wii and Gamecube
  • Recovery Mode for incomplete/Bad Upgrades
  • Stealth mode
Without a doubt, the best asset of this chip is its solderless application. Those of us who don't have the dexterity for that part will find it easier to avoid breaking the Wii. The stealth mode is also a nice addition to keep a low profile from Nintendo's eyes and avoid the hassles that come with getting caught.

 
 
 

Comments

by - 2007-03-31 06:37:25
awsome...

AWSOME I SOLODORLESS MOD!!!! IM GONNA BUY I WII NOW. i live magic keys and now i love WIIREZ HELL YEAH!!!!
by - 2007-03-31 12:04:14
Can't Wait

I can't wait for this, definately getting this one (after a few weeks, have to let the guinnea pigs use it first lol)
by - 2007-03-31 14:34:44
Just a few problems....overheard maxconsole

This mod chip might not be solderless. They are an Italian company (notice guides in Italian and English) and might mean quick solder. They only are selling this mod chip through a small Italian online company right now. (google Wiirez and look for retailer) Look at my post below and join the wiirez community. http://www.wiirez.com/forum/index.php?topic+18.msg26#msg26
by - 2007-03-31 17:10:55
Stealth Mode...

What's stealth mode? I'd like to know... Because I'm thinking about buying this...
by - 2007-04-01 04:13:00
wii owner

I have a WII and its chipped i love it got all the games in australia for the price of one game. lol cant wait for the rest of the games to come out, i dont know much about this chipp but having a chipp is the best thing in the world.
by - 2007-04-01 06:24:39
actually

It is called a "chiip" not a "chipp." Help the wiirez beat the cyclowiz. Site-http://www.wiirez.com/ - Forum-http://www.wiirez.com/forum - best post-www.wiirez.com/forum/index.php?topic+18.msg26#msg26
by ro0kie42 - 2007-04-01 15:51:05
uhhh...

if you don't solder it on, how else would it attach?
by - 2007-04-01 16:00:45
wiirez

You would have to clip it on.
by - 2007-04-02 18:21:14
Solder

Those look like solder points on the chip They might mean quick solder like mentioned perviously but its only about
by - 2007-04-02 19:34:35
So solder or not?

If anyone actually gets this can they plz let me know if it does require soldering because i really want a region free Wii but I have know idea how to soolder.
by - 2007-04-04 15:24:30
so the wiirez is actually

could be a solderless chip if the wiirez.com people are right and i just bought two. the site they use to sell the chips whardstore.com uses cash on delivery so i gottem foe freeeeee.

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