Can You Play Copied Wii Games With a Mod Chip?

What is a “mod chip?” If you’re interested in learning how to copy wii games, odds are that you’ve seen that phrase before.

But what is a mod chip exactly? Well, a mod chip is a small device that you install inside of your Wii that will allow you to do things that the manufacturer did not intend , such as

install the homebrew channel, create your own games, and play copied or burned games.

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.

There Are Two Main Kinds of Mod Chips

Briefly, I’ll talk about what each kind of mod chip is. The first type is a typical computer chip that has to be soddered onto the motherboard using the heat of a soldering gun. You then have to upgrade the firmware to be compatible with that specific chip.

Using heat inside of your precious Wii isn’t for cowardly! However, it’s important to note that these types of chips are a little cheaper than the 2nd flavor.

The 2nd model of chip is brand new this year. This type of chip clips onto the motherboard. It’s not permanently attached, so if you ever need or want to install a different chip, it’s very easy to do so. You do still have to open up your console, so your warranty is still void. Just something to keep in mind.

The downsides of the clip on style chips are that they are more expensive, and they can sometimes come loose inside the Wii.

Are you a console hacker? If so, make sure you read the author’s brand new guide to on how to copy console games, and his blog, about how to copy console games

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