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Wii Backups possible with WiiKey

February 20, 2007 · Leave a Comment

The WiiKey a Nintendo Modchip will be shipping later this week. Currently their is no posted pricing yet. Quote “You can expect the first units to show up in reseller shops during the next week. A picture of the final version and installation manuals will be uploaded during this week.” – WiiKey.cn

WiiKey Features:

Wii Modchip

  • Direct boot of wii backups
  • Direct boot of GC backups
  • Direct boot of homebrew in GC mode
  • Supports all currently available console/drive versions
  • Supports D2B chipsets
  • Sophisticated (true) update mechanism via DVD (future proof, expect cool features to come)
  • Direct boot of different NTSC region Wii games/backups on US and JAP consoles
  • Partial support for NTSC region Wii games/backups on PAL consoles
  • Boots different region GC games/backups (partially without swapping)
  • Supports multi-disc games for BOTH Wii and Gamecube
  • Supports DVD-R / true DVD+R and +RW support (no bitsetting required!)
  • Improved readsettings for recordable media
  • Built-in audio fix
  • Supports fullsize 4GB discs for gamecube homebrew
  • Stealth mode
  • 512 byte EEPROM to store configuration
  • Quicksolder interface – no wires required
  • Unique disc backup application via sdcard
  • Compact design, best quality components, rock solid high speed controller
  • Professional ESD packing
  • Recovery mode – Can recover from a bad flash

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