MeltonMods - Wii Modchips - WiiKey2
Older units (serials earlier than LAH10216xxx) are fitted with a Wiikey compatible flashed with the latest firmware (1.9s) - $50. CLICK HERE for details.
Newer units (serial number LAH10216xxx and higher) are fitted with a Wiikey 2 modchip for $100.
Newest units are fitted with a DriveKey modchip for $120.
(Firmware of Wii is also updated to the newest available version as part of the service!)
Modifying the Wii will allow the console to boot backup games, and to boot games from other regions which normally would not work on your console.
The modchip used and recommended by Meltonmods for D2E units is the Wiikey 2.
DVD media compability
DVD+-R
DVD+-RW
Dual-layer DVD (movies and GCOS)
Game disc support:
Direct boot of Wii original and backup games from the same region
Direct boot of Gamecube original and backup games from the same region
Direct boot of different NTSC region Wii and GC games on USA and JAP consoles
Partial region free support on Wii and GC original and backup games with different video mode (ie PAL<->USA, JAPAN)
Improved read settings for recordable media
Supports running GC games at Wii disc speed
GC Audio streaming Fix
Supports full-size DVD and DVD9 discs for GC homebrew
Supports GC multigame discs
Supports Wii and GC multidisc games
True stealth mode
Does not modify RAM, making it virtually undetectable for the Wii
Full command set emulation
The cost for modifying an Wii is $100 which includes the modchip, a lifetime warranty, and upgrading of your Wii's firmware to the latest version.
NOTE: If you insert a game from another region and it requests to update your Wii then there is a chance your Wii will be 'bricked' (broken) if you allow the process to continue. The best way to avoid this problem is to keep your Wii always updated with the latest firmware.
Meltonmods will accept no liability for 'bricked' consoles!