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
-Play burned games -Play games from other countries -Play games off of the homebrew channel
Installing a mod chip can present some problems, though. Before we look further at mod chips, I want to briefly touch on these. By installing a mod chip so that you can copy wii games, first realize that you are irrevocably voiding your warranty. Secondy, realize that these chips can be a relatively expensive solution, sometimes costing into the hundreds of dollars. Finally, they can be a bit tricky to install, requiring at least *some* technical know-how.
The Two Types 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.
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.
The downsides of the clip on style chips are that they are more expensive, and they can sometimes come loose inside the Wii.
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
-Play burned games -Play games from other countries -Play games off of the homebrew channel
Installing a mod chip can present some problems, though. Before we look further at mod chips, I want to briefly touch on these. By installing a mod chip so that you can copy wii games, first realize that you are irrevocably voiding your warranty. Secondy, realize that these chips can be a relatively expensive solution, sometimes costing into the hundreds of dollars. Finally, they can be a bit tricky to install, requiring at least *some* technical know-how.
The Two Types 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.
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.
The downsides of the clip on style chips are that they are more expensive, and they can sometimes come loose inside the Wii.
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