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Ques: What is difference between Modchip and Softmod ? Which is better ?
Ans: Modchip uses specialized anti-security hardware and is installed inside the Wii. Modchip works by patching the security data in real-time. Softmod is a relatively newer method to be able to play backups on a non-chipped Wii. Softmod is a bit cheaper, has become more stable over the years but has its downsides:
Updating your Wii will de-activate the softmod & would require a re-mod. The updated Wii might not be soft-moddable.
Updates come with a chance of bricking (making useless) the wii.
About 70-85%% compatibility; Not all games will run; On average every 3rd game out of 10 will not boot.
No Direct Booting, as opposed to a modchip you need to run games through a loader application.
Chance/Risk of bricking the Wii completely trying to run Gamecube games.
DVD Drive runs at half the speed; On Some games and Full Motion Video/Cinematics can stutter, be sluggish and laggy etc.
More senstive to media.
Many of our customers have brought back thier Softmodded Wii(s) to get a chip installed instead when thier favourite game backups do not work. Modchip is our preferred method especially when target audience is children, but softmod can be easily recommended for adults.
Ques: What version Wii can be softmodded ? What can i do with softmod ?
Ans: All version upto 4.3 can be softmodded. Softmod allows modchip features using hacked programs. It also supports loading games off an external USB hard drive.
Ques: What modchip do you suggest ?
Ans: All our chips are very stable modchips, none of the chips are clones or cheap knock-offs. For older Wii, we recommend Wiikey 2, Drivekey v2 or Wasabi all are absolutely great; If you have newew Wii Drive (mfg late 2009 onwards) then WODE is the only compatible and one of a kind chip in the market.
Ques: What DVD Drive chipset is in my drive ?
Ans: You can use your wii serial no. on WiiDrives.com and the website will guess your DVD Drive chipset.
Please note that all current Wii are moddable with modchips and softmod.
Ques: What is difference between Solderless, Soldered chipmods?
Ans: All of our chips are solderless now. Some users who wish to install wiikey 2, can opt for soldered install as the particular chip works best when soldered.
Ques: What guarantee do you provide of the mod?
Ans: All Modchip hardware is guaranteed for 1 year; Soldering/Installation work is guaranteed for 1 year.
Softmod does not come with any warranty, as the end user can easily break it.
Ques: Do you offer any discounts on multiple mods ?
Ans: Yes.
Ques: Does it void the warranty ? Is it reversible ? How much is the charge to remove the modchip/mod ?
Ans: The wii does not have any warranty seals, so presumingly your warranty does not get voided. If you are very concerned about the Warranty, then you can go with the Solderless chips which do not void the warranty.
If you get a chip soldered, You do have to remove the modchip before you use your warranty. Our clean installs combined with new lower wire count chips leave little or to trace when removed.
Yes, the modchip can be removed. There is a $10 charge to remove the modchip if you originally got it modded from us.
Ques: Can i use homebrew on my Wii ?
Ans: Yes, it is possible with softmods.
Ques: Can i play other region games ?
Ans: Yes and No. If your wii is version 4.0 and above, then it will be difficult to play other region games with modchips or softmod
Ques: Can i do updates to my Wii?
Ans: Yes modchip are undetectable by the Wii System. You can safely update your Wii through internet. You can also update from game discs, but ensure that the game disc is from your region (NTSC for USA/CANADA). Updating from other regions may brick your Wii Console.
However, if you have a softmod installed then updating will remove softmod and can cause issues.
Ques: How can i make backups of my game discs?
Ans: You need a specific burner. Here is good tutorial on how to make your Wii backups.
Ques: What media should i use to burn my Nintendo Wii game backups?
Ans: Verbatim DVD-R (AZO) and Taiyo Yuden DVD-R work excellent. Only 1 game in Wii's library requires Dual Layer disc (Super Smash Bros. Brawl).
Ques: Can the wii still play original titles ?
Ans: Yes.
Ques: Can i use backups online ?
Ans: Yes. The modchips are completely stealthed and currently not detectable, but this might not stay the same.
Ques: Do you sell games? How much for each disc? How many free games with the mod ?
Ans: NO GAMES. Mods & Repairs Only. Please do not ask us for game backups legal or illegal. We do not sell or provide any games.