Wii console gets WiiD (modchip)

Posted Mar 12, 2007 at 1:09PM by QJ Staff Listed in: Wii Tags: GameCube, modchip, Nintendo
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WiiD modchip sample picture - Image 1While people have already made pre-orders for previously announced modchips like the WiiKey or CycloWiz, we bring in more news of another modchip blissfully trippin' its way to the Nintendo Wii - say hello to WiiD.

According to its specs, this latest modchip will be carrying some of the major updates that have become standard for the Wii's growing crop of chips. For one, the all-important D2B DVD chip support is there, as is stealth mode, and firmware upgradability via DVD. Read on for the rest of its current features:
  • Non Swap/Direct Boot for GC backups
  • Non Swap/Direct Boot for Homebrew in GC mode
  • Non Swap/Direct Boot for NTSC region Wii games/backups on US and JAP consoles
  • Boots PAL Backups/Originals on NTSC WII consoles (partially without swapping)
  • Boots NTSC Backups/Originals on PAL WII consoles (partially without swapping)
  • Boots different region GC Games Original/Backups Imports (partially without swapping)
  • EUROPE/USA/JAPAN Wii Console Supported
  • Double soldering option, 6 wires or Quick-solder (No wires Required)!
  • Compatible with all the WII Console Versions/Drive currently available
  • 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/Multigames games for BOTH Wii and Gamecube
  • Recovery Mode for incomplete/Bad Upgrades
  • Stealth mode
  • Firmware fully Upgradable by DVD!
At this point, it will be important to note that workarounds for the Wii 's PAL and NTSC region locks have already been found. If you don't mind that little detail however, the WiiD is ready for pre-ordering, at a price of US$ 39.95.

Via Divineo China

 
 
 

Comments [refresh]

by schrambo - 2007-03-12 21:05
» much the same

loooks to be just as good as the CycloWiz + the region free NTSC / PAL which is awesome.



One thing though. Does does anybody else see WiiD as "weed" ;)

by Kasket - 2007-03-12 21:53
» Sweet

More of this and im getting a Wii soon very soon

by nub - 2007-03-13 00:21
» jso

THIRD!

by Pong - 2007-03-13 01:11
» ---------

Nice, the more Wii modchips, the better. Hopefully these will be extremely widespread.

by death69 - 2007-03-13 05:16
» still waiting to see a wii modded

see mod chips for preorder and shipping dates getting later and later Wiikey has had how many date changes now hmmm

starting to feel like the fake 360 mods that where coming out first few weeks after launch but never did wonder where all that preorder money went hmmm



either case I like to see one working and see they are shipped till then Ill keep my money in my pocket

by thatoneguy - 2007-03-13 06:47
» they do work

check youtube

by ... - 2007-03-13 08:41
» death69 is an idiot

death69 is an idiot



moron

by death69 - 2007-03-13 14:00
» hmm

ok so I see some work



see them ship and I might get me one

by rsd212 - 2007-03-14 10:09
» love my modded wii...

I ordered and received a working cyclowiz a few weeks ago. These are ALL drive mods and will all have the same capabilities (or will once updated), so just order whichever one isnt backordered...

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