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    Default WANTED: Modded Wii

    Looking to buy, trade, or cash + trade for a Wii. Not looking for a bundle with a bunch of games & accessories. Just want the console (preferably boxed) with nunhuck, wiimote, and maybe a classic controller. I'm planning on softmodding this, so it has to have v4.1 or earlier firmware installed on it and NOT have the new D3-2 chipset. If it's already modded, even better.
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    v4.2 is one of the easiest to softmod, no twilight hack needed.
    Now it is the beginning of
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    the cave of Monters!
    Good luck!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MeTmKnice View Post
    v4.2 is one of the easiest to softmod, no twilight hack needed.
    Really? I thought people with a modded consoles were staying away from the 4.2 update because it blocks dvd-r's out. Or is it just new consoles with the 4.2 firmware already installed? Don't really know much about it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by norkusa View Post
    Really? I thought people with a modded consoles were staying away from the 4.2 update because it blocks dvd-r's out. Or is it just new consoles with the 4.2 firmware already installed? Don't really know much about it.
    I believe its the NEW systems with the newer firmware. -R's work great +R's are hit and miss.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MeTmKnice View Post
    I believe its the NEW systems with the newer firmware. -R's work great +R's are hit and miss.
    Even better if you set up a USB HDD. This is what I use, and I don't even use DVD media any more.

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    Quote Originally Posted by eastbayarb View Post
    Even better if you set up a USB HDD. This is what I use, and I don't even use DVD media any more.
    Correct, a large USB flash drive or ext hdd works better than a dvd
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    I just ordered a new 500GB external WD Passport hdd, so I plan on using that. I just wanted the option of being able to play dvd-r's too.

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    You shouldn't have trouble with -R's. What I have seen so far is that the dvd menu doesnt work well, but the movies play fine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MeTmKnice View Post
    You shouldn't have trouble with -R's. What I have seen so far is that the dvd menu doesnt work well, but the movies play fine.
    I'm confused. The 4.2 firmware shouldn't give me problem with dvd-r's as long as I *don't* have the new D3-2 chipset? From what I've read, dvd-r's can't be played at all on those (yet).

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    Quote Originally Posted by norkusa View Post
    I'm confused. The 4.2 firmware shouldn't give me problem with dvd-r's as long as I *don't* have the new D3-2 chipset? From what I've read, dvd-r's can't be played at all on those (yet).
    Correct, you should NOT have a problem if you have an older system/chipset. Dont know much about the newer ones or know anyone who has one.
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    i have a wii FS...has what you want...has everything that originally came with it minus the original box and wii sports (have all paperwork though)...also have metroid prime trilogy and wii play. make me an offer if interested

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    Bump, still looking. Changed thread title to 'Modded Wii' because I changed my mind about trying to mod this myself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by norkusa View Post
    Bump, still looking. Changed thread title to 'Modded Wii' because I changed my mind about trying to mod this myself.

    Soft modding is really easy. All the info is out there. I did mine, including USB HDD loader and it works awesome.

    Trust me, you will thank yourself for getting a wii off craigslist and doing it yourself (make sure it's an older wii)

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    Quote Originally Posted by eastbayarb View Post
    Soft modding is really easy. All the info is out there. I did mine, including USB HDD loader and it works awesome.

    Trust me, you will thank yourself for getting a wii off craigslist and doing it yourself (make sure it's an older wii)
    How can you tell if a Wii is old and good for modding? Is there a Manufacturing date stamped on each Wii system?

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    Taken from a post at wiihacks.com forum..

    2009 Wii Serial numbers after LU3884XXXX and LEH2676XXXX have probably got the new D3-2 chip that prevents playing backup DVD's. They can still use original discs and USB loaders.
    Now it is the beginning of
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