Discussion thread for Wii Modchips

I've bought stuff from them before so they shouldn't be ripping you off...the emails also took a while because I think that they are getting more staff and training them.

 

Well I doubt staff training is anything to do with lack of contact or emails right now do you?

 

True but I'm just stating this site has had problems before, so I'm sure they will overcome the current problem and they aren't trying to scam you

 

There's no suggestion at all that customers will be scammed so reassurance on that point is irrelevant.

Ppl are worried because they can't contact them and one possible reason for this is they may be having legal proceedings taken against them. Until actual facts and the effect of any such action and associated restrictions are known I don't see how anybody can be "sure" that problems will be overcome. Personally I wouldn't want to tell anyone something I can't verify in this case because false hope can be as bad as no hope.

If I was to speculate at all (and it would only be speculation) I'd say that customers will probably get their goods, or refund, and any consoles sent for fitting will be returned. How long this will this take? I personally can't be sure.

EDIT - There is more info in the news thread I opened. Someone has contacted trading standards...

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_jump.cfm/652116/3959233

K - ppl... Discussion about this issue should really go into that thread now because this thread is really intended for general discussion about modchips.

 

hello to all

i am looking to order a mod chip from consolextreme.com has any one else ordered from this site and how was there service........

wot other site do you recomend.....

i live in the uk...

thanks

 

Can somebody confirm that the Wiiclip doesn't need seperate power connections to be soldered? as this is likely what I'm going to go for.

And, while I wait for this stuff to arrive, would it do any harm to upgrade the software (as per the dialog box when trying to access the online section?)

Edit: one last question... does the Argon and the D2Pro come with the firmware already flashed, or will I need to order a programmer as well and do it myself?

many thanks,

velkro

 

from what i have read in the past few days, wiiclip is totally solder free, unless you want to play games from a different region, then there is 4 extra wires to solder. this is according to mod-chip.bz descriptions. i cant find any info on a wii clip with the argon. i am torn between the d2pro and the argon, got any advice? i have one of the newer wii's with a chance of cut legs. if anyone has some info or advice on the argon working with the wii clip, and the argon vs. the d2pro, that would be great. also looking for a reputable vendor, so far im eying up modchipcentral, and mod-chip.bz. thanks for any help in advance.

edit: from wii keys website for ARGON:

The new WII-CLIP install diagram: Plug and Play, 0 wires
(If need use region free option, then need solder P / Q / O / SX or Y or V 4 wires)

so looks like the same as the d2pro, you only need to solder the 4 wires if you want the region free option.

but i still am up in the air on what one to get. to me it looks like they both have the same options, are both upgradeable, but the argon is a bit more expensive. advice?

 

Velkro - you will need a programmer in any case - dunno if it will be flashed but would expect it top be. Personally I'd be buying the programmer as well in any case so I wouldn't be bothered. And keep reading cos the next bit might interest you as well...

use search and put in "wiiclip" and "argon" and you'd get threads talking about this..

wiiclip & argon search

and reading down thru one you would get to this...

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/644774

where the guy has used a wiiclip with infectus 2 - a cheaper option because it comes with programmer. The argon doesn't and it has to be bought separately. Same thing with D2pro.

A quick look around indicates you will save about 15% on chip plus programmer if you went with that option. The difference in cost of D2Pro and Argon is not that much and some places might sell the D2Pro slightly cheaper. It's a good chip but the Infectus 2 is, the cheapest option if you are gonna do things properly and buy a programmer, and best chip overall. Go visit the official site and read all the recent news items about compatability and wasabus etc.

 

The thing that's putting me off about the Infectus is from people's experiences i've read with them having to solder seperate connections between the wiiclip and the chip allowing them to use it. The D2Pro seems to be the most ideal chip for me, zero soldering, good all round compatibility, zero hassle with firmware upgrades (other than via DVD which is fine for me).

I've seen some places online that sell pre soldered chips to the wiiclip, so I think one of those might be an investment.

anybody got any thoughts on my question re: updating the wii software (as requested by the Wii when I enabled internet access) and that messing up the chip (when I install it?)? Basically, what I want to know is can I update the software so as to explore the online Wii realm without screwing up my ability to chip it?

Thanks!

 

Ah yes, forgot sorry.

Any thoughts on my questions? Many thanks

 

I just recently bought my Wii and i think i want the Infectus 2. I am an ametuer at soldering so will this be a easy install or should I get someone from craigslist to do it for me?

 

My 2 cents on my Wasabi mod.
Do not try soildering unless you have skills.
This requires very small beads of soilder.
After opening up wii & seeing the size of the pins that needed soildered, I decided to have mine modded by an expert.
Cost me $50 plus shipping wii to & from. (approx $20) = $75
chicagomodz.net
works great! check'em out
I have no affiliation with them expect they modded my wii.
Hope this helps someone

 

Get a pro to do it - It's not worth the heartbreak if you slip up when doing it yourself.

 

Thanks for the quick responses to previous posts, now i will give you a synopsis on my current situation on choosing a mod wii:

Background info:
My Wii is three weeks old
I WANT TO PLAY BACKEDUP GAMES
I am some what crappy at soldering
My Version of wii from here

Now that we're both caught up I dont know which mod to get.
I am confused. I read on one forum and it says let's say mod chip "X" is a good chip and then i search around some more and find that poeple say its bad on another forum and mod chip "B" is better. this happens with every chip i look at. so I've come to the conlusion of (I hope) my final 2 choices.

choice 1. Buy the "completely solderless D2C Pro from here
but let me get this straight: all i have to do (in a simplified version) is pop open my wii, pop this on the D2C, put the case back together and boom i will be able to play my backup games? It seems to easy?

choice 2. I do what geekypc(a couple of posts above) did and find a place like chicagomodz.net to install a d2pro, argon, or wasabi (WHICH i still dont know which one to decide on between the 3 cuz i dont know the difference)

Ohh and correct me if im wrong if those aren't compatible with my wii

So which Choice do I go with?!?!

P.S. I read that you could use the USB Gecko to backup your games and i was wondering if i could do this and if so, which mod

and to that, thanks for the help

 

Ok so, I was posting in the WiiKey thread here. I bought a WiiKey for my Wii and attempted to install it. I kinda failed, though I didn't break the system in the process. However I still would like to mod my Wii. I am currently considering two things:

Wasabi
Wlip

I have a pre D2C (not sure on exact serial number), no cut legs, and a (I think) good WiiKey here.
Basically, is the Wlip reliable? Or should I get a Wasabi and be sure about about it?
Or perhaps a totally different chip?
Advice? Thanks.

 

my wasabi.
I went with the wasabi because of the backup feature.
Only problems I have had, was with a few games(disk read errors), but I reburned &/or used wiiblocker in combination to fix those issues.
All working good.

bought modchip -> modchipcentral.com -> wasabi $55 + shipping
had installed -> chicagomodz.net -> $50 + shipping wii (both ways)

approx $150 gets you 1 working modded wii

that clip your talking about approx $15-30

The only reason I didn't take the wiikey route was because I was reading forums with people having issues with some games.

 

Oh man the Wlip costs 30 Euros and 31 Euros to ship from the official site in Spain. Is there any other site that sells Wlip? I'm so not paying that much money for it.

 

so guys sorry to ask,,
what mod chip is the best for wii right now?
i read,and read,,they are a lot of moded chips,,witch one is the best?
thanks

 

I had an Argon fitted professionally in the UK - worked well for 4 days then wouldn't read a thing!! Not even originals.
Their website has many users telling of similar things. I only got it because it was supposed to be updateable and a good chip and was more expensive. It is looking to be a bad choice and kinda wished I had just gone for the apparently more stable, cheaper and reliable D2Key instead!!