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Once you have finished softmodding your Wii, you're going to want apps for it. Kind of like with the iPhone, apps are what make the magic. In fact, the whole point of Wii softmods is to get your Wii to do more - and apps make that possible.
So what are some vital Wii homebrew apps you will want to have for any Wii console?
Something to play DVDs
One of the best parts of a modded Wii is being able to play video files and movies on it. You do this by uploading videos to SD cards or USB drives. Then plug 'em into your Wii.
Download the Mplayer CE homebrew app which lets you play videos and DVDs on your Wii.
Something to play games from other countries
A lot of Wii games aren't released in the US. There are all kinds of licensing reasons for this that we won't go into in this post.
Basically though, the Gecko homebrew app lets you play import games. While Wii Unlocker Ultra also lets you do this, you can just download apps separately if you are using the method where you mod your Wii independently of any purchaseable softmods.
You can also get apps for copying games, burning games for different platforms, and even connecting your Wii to a PC and essentially using it as a computer.
The Wii is pretty much limitless when it is softmodded. You won't have to look at getting a new console or even a new computer for years as long as you keep your Wii in good condition.
The Best Wii Mod Chip is Not
By: Shane
Are you frustrated by the Nintendo Wii’s lack of basic features that other consoles like the Xbox 360 and PS3 come with? While the Wii is very innovative in its motion-sensor technology, it’s more limited than other consoles in its basic state. It can’t play DVDs or music without an SD card, and even then it can’t be used as an all-purpose home media player for music and movies.
Because of this, many users resort to installing a Wii mod chip. However, this is a costly, ineffective, and often difficult process that involves taking apart the console and sometimes even damaging it.
To avoid this, developers have created ‘soft mods’, or software that modifies your console’s mainframe without harming it or altering its basic structure. The soft mod method is becoming increasingly popular among Wii users because of how easy and cheap it is. In fact, most Wii soft mods can be downloaded and installed right onto your console and get it running within just a few minutes. Soft mods also let you download games right onto your Wii, saving you trips to the store to rent or buy games.
On top of being fast and easy to install, soft mods also allow you to use your Wii to play music, games for other consoles, DVDs, and pretty much anything else you want - all through the Wii console. Soft mods turn your Wii into an all-purpose gaming and media machine, almost like a computer.
If you are considering a Wii mod chip, think about a soft mod instead. You’ll save time and money in the long run, and it’s much faster, easier, and more affordable than hard modding.
About the Author
Don’t want to deal with an expensive, hard to install Wii mod chip? Then don’t. Have your Wii ready to download games in less than 30 minutes with a soft mod. Visit http://gamereviewsandguides.blogspot.com/2009/08/mod-your-wii-without-mod-chip.html to find the best soft mods available.
Are you frustrated by the Nintendo Wii’s lack of basic features that other consoles like the Xbox 360 and PS3 come with? While the Wii is very innovative in its motion-sensor technology, it’s more limited than other consoles in its basic state. It can’t play DVDs or music without an SD card, and even then it can’t be used as an all-purpose home media player for music and movies.
Because of this, many users resort to installing a Wii mod chip. However, this is a costly, ineffective, and often difficult process that involves taking apart the console and sometimes even damaging it.
To avoid this, developers have created ‘soft mods’, or software that modifies your console’s mainframe without harming it or altering its basic structure. The soft mod method is becoming increasingly popular among Wii users because of how easy and cheap it is. In fact, most Wii soft mods can be downloaded and installed right onto your console and get it running within just a few minutes. Soft mods also let you download games right onto your Wii, saving you trips to the store to rent or buy games.
On top of being fast and easy to install, soft mods also allow you to use your Wii to play music, games for other consoles, DVDs, and pretty much anything else you want - all through the Wii console. Soft mods turn your Wii into an all-purpose gaming and media machine, almost like a computer.
If you are considering a Wii mod chip, think about a soft mod instead. You’ll save time and money in the long run, and it’s much faster, easier, and more affordable than hard modding.
About the Author
Don’t want to deal with an expensive, hard to install Wii mod chip? Then don’t. Have your Wii ready to download games in less than 30 minutes with a soft mod. Visit http://gamereviewsandguides.blogspot.com/2009/08/mod-your-wii-without-mod-chip.html to find the best soft mods available.
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Softmod Wii - 2010 Guide
As Nintendo puts out new patches for the Wii console, what you need to do to mod your Wii at home changes. For example you used to be able to use the Zelda Twilight Hack to softmod Wii - well, that doesn't work anymore.
Now there is an exploit called Bannerbomb which works from any version of the system menu. The Twilight Hack does not work on system menu 4.0 which makes it kinda useless.
Note that while the original version of bannerbomb does not support sysmenu 4.2, the updated version which launches via the SD card menu does.
This exploit basically works by using a malformed banner which crashes the Wii and runs code that loads the boot.dol placed in the SD card root. It is used to install the homebrew channel, DVDx, and BootMii.
You need:
Then you have to go through a set of instructions after you put that SD card in your Wii.
Sound complicated? It is, actually. I don't think it's possible to brick your Wii using this method but you can screw the SD card up if you have other saved channels on the same card.
I recommend using a downloadable Wii softmod to mod your Wii instead. While you do pay a fee to download it, the software is all ready for you to put on your SD card and you save the pain of having to mess with the Bannerbomb hack. Unlike Bannerbomb with all the file managing and redirects to various folders, with a program like Wii Unlocker Ultra, you only have to download the software, put it in a free SD card, and boom - your Wii is unlocked.
Now there is an exploit called Bannerbomb which works from any version of the system menu. The Twilight Hack does not work on system menu 4.0 which makes it kinda useless.
Note that while the original version of bannerbomb does not support sysmenu 4.2, the updated version which launches via the SD card menu does.
This exploit basically works by using a malformed banner which crashes the Wii and runs code that loads the boot.dol placed in the SD card root. It is used to install the homebrew channel, DVDx, and BootMii.
You need:
- sd card formatted as FAT16 or FAT32
- SD card reader for PC
- Bannerbomb channel data on SD card
- Homebrew to load like the HackMii installer
Then you have to go through a set of instructions after you put that SD card in your Wii.
Sound complicated? It is, actually. I don't think it's possible to brick your Wii using this method but you can screw the SD card up if you have other saved channels on the same card.
I recommend using a downloadable Wii softmod to mod your Wii instead. While you do pay a fee to download it, the software is all ready for you to put on your SD card and you save the pain of having to mess with the Bannerbomb hack. Unlike Bannerbomb with all the file managing and redirects to various folders, with a program like Wii Unlocker Ultra, you only have to download the software, put it in a free SD card, and boom - your Wii is unlocked.
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