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Looks like a cheap way to mod the Wii is just around the corner!
“TCNISO’s Wiip modchip isn’t available on their online store yet. However, what’s very interesting about their modchip is that they’re willing to share the schematics, code, and software involved with the chip so that you can make one yourself for less than US$ 10. If you’re too lazy to do all the soldering and whatnot, the Wiip modchip itself should retail for US$ 20 including shipping.
The Wiip will allow you to boot backup discs and works by utilizing a simple microcontroller that communicates with the serial port of the Wii’s hybrid DVD drive and overrides certain parts of the media’s data stream. The current features of the modchip include:
* Upgradability! Device is bundled with an easy to use programming cable.
* 20 MHz AVR microcontroller with 2KB of EEPROM (SMD type)
* Customizable (via open source code)
* Boots Wii games (DVD R / DVD-R media)
* Boots GC games and homebrew
* AudioFix (naturally)
* On board DIP switch (enable/disable mod, enable/disable stealth)
* Works on DMS / D2A chipsets (sorry, we haven’t worked on D2B yet)”
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“The Wiip is going to be available for a mere $20 retail (and that includes shipping!) and will appear shortly in our online shop. Or the schematics, code, and software will be available so you can make one for less than $10! How is that for freedom?”
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