Author Topic: Wii Homebrew Channel (Read 40449 times)

Pale · « **Reply #75 on:** June 23, 2008, 09:56:42 AM »

Quote from: Brandogg on June 22, 2008, 04:27:23 PM

The thing is, aside from hacked VC & WiiWare channels, homebrew has nothing to do with piracy, at least in the case of the Wii. They do keep changing their DVD-ROM boards, making it harder to mod to play backups, which is a good thing.

That's a pretty huge qualifying statement there, jsyk.

UncleBob · « **Reply #76 on:** June 23, 2008, 11:30:15 AM »

Yeah, the idea of hacking a video game system to play Homebrew is like using a P2P filesharing service for independent music. It *does* happen, but I'm sure it's a small minority...

KDR_11k · « **Reply #77 on:** June 23, 2008, 01:58:09 PM »

Well, the people who pirate usually go for full price software instead of cheap games, most of which can be downloaded without needing the console at all...

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #78 on:** June 23, 2008, 03:35:05 PM »

The majority of homebrewers, or rather homebrewers without modchips as well, don't pirate anything. That is a pretty qualifying statement, but most people avoid that stuff, myself included. Most people who installed pirated WiiWare/VC channels have stopped too, or at least a big chunk have, since Nintendo has started taking action. I'd have to say Nintendo is doing a pretty good job at protecting their assets, and I don't think they care about people running custom code on their systems, but there's no way to have it one way or the other. The latest update does stop modchip-only users from installing hacked VC and WiiWare, but also blocks imports, because Datel sucks. You can run imports if you install a program called Gecko Region Free however.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #79 on:** June 24, 2008, 05:28:29 AM »

Yeah I read about that Gecko thing yesterday, it sounds pretty cool. I had never considered buying a Freeloader but that got me thinking about import games. I don't know which ones specifically because I haven't followed it much and most of the imports I want are on the European VC, which I don't think I can get.

Morari · « **Reply #80 on:** July 17, 2008, 05:59:32 PM »

The next step has been taken! See: custom firmware for Wii!

http://wii-news.dcemu.co.uk/custom-firmware-for-wii-released-iosv37-rev-02-121663.html

shammack · « **Reply #81 on:** July 17, 2008, 06:03:57 PM »

Sounds cool... except I can't find anything that tells me what the firmware actually does. So I think I'll hold off on installing it.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #82 on:** July 18, 2008, 03:08:18 AM »

Is there a cheaper way to install the HBC than Zelda TP? That game is still over 50 Euros.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #83 on:** July 18, 2008, 06:29:15 AM »

You could always just rent the game.

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #84 on:** July 18, 2008, 08:50:14 AM »

Does this allow me to play imported games? Not too interested otherwise.

shammack · « **Reply #85 on:** July 18, 2008, 08:54:13 AM »

The Homebrew Channel includes a program called Gecko Region Free, which I hear lets you run imported games. I haven't tried it myself.

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #86 on:** July 18, 2008, 08:55:37 AM »

Quote from: shammack on July 18, 2008, 08:54:13 AM

The Homebrew Channel includes a program called Gecko Region Free, which I hear lets you run imported games. I haven't tried it myself.

Good deal, I'm going to try it this weekend then.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #87 on:** July 18, 2008, 04:31:24 PM »

Yes, it (Gecko Region Free) lets you play imports.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #88 on:** July 18, 2008, 04:32:00 PM »

can you save?

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #89 on:** July 18, 2008, 05:10:37 PM »

Of course.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #90 on:** July 18, 2008, 05:15:39 PM »

neat-o!

stevey · « **Reply #91 on:** August 12, 2008, 08:47:42 PM »

Finally there is a Wii (no modchip needed) DVD player! It works by installing a hidden channel on the wii that allows the uses of unused drive functions for DVD player Nintendo left behind and a DvD Access Library to lets only homebrew access the drive to run data, like a DVD movie, off DVDs. Best of all there no need to mess with the firmware, system menu, or IOS (unless you have a modchip) that should make the risk of system bricking near none

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #92 on:** August 12, 2008, 08:56:06 PM »

Oh my.

Ceric · « **Reply #93 on:** August 12, 2008, 09:46:44 PM »

Quote from: shammack on July 17, 2008, 06:03:57 PM

Sounds cool... except I can't find anything that tells me what the firmware actually does. So I think I'll hold off on installing it.

It's like a Nintendo update.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #94 on:** August 12, 2008, 11:43:21 PM »

**** ya, thats the kind of functionality I was looking for.

I'm kinda betting It's fake for now though.

stevey · « **Reply #95 on:** August 13, 2008, 12:21:12 AM »

Quote from: DAaaMan64 on August 12, 2008, 11:43:21 PM

**** ya, thats the kind of functionality I was looking for.

I'm kinda betting It's fake for now though.

No, I've installed it and it works fine....

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #96 on:** August 13, 2008, 12:38:10 AM »

Quote from: stevey on August 13, 2008, 12:21:12 AM

Quote from: DAaaMan64 on August 12, 2008, 11:43:21 PM
**** ya, thats the kind of functionality I was looking for.

I'm kinda betting It's fake for now though.

No, I've installed it and it works fine....

BADASS

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #97 on:** August 13, 2008, 01:04:32 AM »

Just be careful - the Wii's (cheap) laser wasn't designed for the non-stop reading that goes on with watching a DVD.

AV · « **Reply #98 on:** August 13, 2008, 02:47:08 PM »

Quote from: stevey on August 12, 2008, 08:47:42 PM

Finally there is a Wii (no modchip needed) DVD player! It works by installing a hidden channel on the wii that allows the uses of unused drive functions for DVD player Nintendo left behind and a DvD Access Library to lets only homebrew access the drive to run data, like a DVD movie, off DVDs. Best of all there no need to mess with the firmware, system menu, or IOS (unless you have a modchip) that should make the risk of system bricking near none

Wait if hackers can do this ?

Why the hell can't Nintendo just put up a DVD Movie channel ? Doesn't make any sense.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #99 on:** August 13, 2008, 04:10:47 PM »

Because it's bad for the Wii Hardware.

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Author Topic: Wii Homebrew Channel (Read 40449 times)