Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Have you ever heard the term "mod chip" before? If you've done any digging into how to copy wii games, then I'd be willing to bet that you have.
Maybe you haven't heard of one though. In that case, a mod chip is simply a type of computer chip that you can insert into the interior of a Wii console. The benefit is that it unlocks additional functionality that Nintendo corporation didn't want you to have. You can then do things such as
-Play burned games -Play games from other countries -Play games off of the homebrew channel
Installing a mod chip isn't the easiest procedure, however. Some specific problems can arise when you use one. Let's talk about these issues quickly. When you install a mod chip in your Wii, you have to realize that your warranty is instantly null and void. Another problem is that mod chips can be quite expensive. I recently saw one sell on eBay for almost $200.00. Finally, as I said before, it can be a bit tricky to get one installed properly.
What Are the Two Kinds of Mod Chips
I'll elucidate them briefly. The first type has been around almost since the Wii was launched. These are the type of chips that you have to actually sodder on to the motherboard with a soldering gun. To accomplish this, you must crack your Wii open, sodder it on with heat, and then do a complete firmware upgrade.
When you consider that you are working on the "guts" of your expensive Wii AND at the same time voiding the warranty, it's not for the faint of heart! It is, however, the less expensive type of mod chip.
The other kind of chip is a newer, clip on, style. What's so great is that you don't have to know anything about soldering. You do have to install it in the Wii's interior, so you are still voiding your warranty. However, the installation is, quite literally, a snap, as the chip simply snaps into place.
Like anything, there are a couple of drawbacks to this type of chip as well. As I said above, they are a bit more pricey. And they have also been known to come loose inside the console, meaning that you have to open it up again to reseat it.
Maybe you haven't heard of one though. In that case, a mod chip is simply a type of computer chip that you can insert into the interior of a Wii console. The benefit is that it unlocks additional functionality that Nintendo corporation didn't want you to have. You can then do things such as
-Play burned games -Play games from other countries -Play games off of the homebrew channel
Installing a mod chip isn't the easiest procedure, however. Some specific problems can arise when you use one. Let's talk about these issues quickly. When you install a mod chip in your Wii, you have to realize that your warranty is instantly null and void. Another problem is that mod chips can be quite expensive. I recently saw one sell on eBay for almost $200.00. Finally, as I said before, it can be a bit tricky to get one installed properly.
What Are the Two Kinds of Mod Chips
I'll elucidate them briefly. The first type has been around almost since the Wii was launched. These are the type of chips that you have to actually sodder on to the motherboard with a soldering gun. To accomplish this, you must crack your Wii open, sodder it on with heat, and then do a complete firmware upgrade.
When you consider that you are working on the "guts" of your expensive Wii AND at the same time voiding the warranty, it's not for the faint of heart! It is, however, the less expensive type of mod chip.
The other kind of chip is a newer, clip on, style. What's so great is that you don't have to know anything about soldering. You do have to install it in the Wii's interior, so you are still voiding your warranty. However, the installation is, quite literally, a snap, as the chip simply snaps into place.
Like anything, there are a couple of drawbacks to this type of chip as well. As I said above, they are a bit more pricey. And they have also been known to come loose inside the console, meaning that you have to open it up again to reseat it.
About the Author:
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