Wii softmod or Hardmod (Modchip)

Why do I mod my Wii using a modchip since I could easily softmod my Wii?

This is a big discussion among Wii modding circle, confusing to some and could be argumental side  by side.  While the comparison doesnt favour either of the techniques some logical benefits of chipping a wii console may be highlighted.

1. Updates – Modchips are not affected by any updates that potentially come out. If you incorrectly update your Wii with a softmod you lose everything (either a dead wii or a loss of the softmod).) Wii updates wipe out softmods until a new method of getting it back on is found. iI this case downgrading the firmware and installing the update IOS packs. With a modchip it doesn’t really matter , you can update your Wii and not need to do anything special to get it to play games.

2. Speed – Softmods run much slower than a modchip. Modchips will actually give you faster load times and read speeds. This basically means that users of soft-mods that play multi-disc games may experience some slightly longer load times . Speed In softmods is limited to 3x, where as most chips run at 6x (the laser dying because of a chip is a myth, use good media that is all that is necessary, that is true for softmods as well).

3. Bricking – Modchips will not magically cause your wii to die from an update or any other reason. A modchip will actually help unbrick a console if it has been unsuccessfully updated. In softmodding you will continuously have to manually update your wii (each time to risk a brick) because Nintendo’s number one focus is eliminating softmods and not modchips. Bricking which is very common with softmods on several different levels/places and frustrating for a lot of people to fix a bricked unit depending how they bricked it.

4. PC Knowledge –  In softmodding you need to keep up with updates and know your way around a computer/software. You must be willing to keep up with updates whereas with a modchip its just one off fix.

5. Plug and play – Modchips are great for the person who just wants to put in a backup and play. Modchips play backups just like original discs and run zero chance of a bricked wii because there is update block control. You can update your wii freely with no fear of losing your capabilities of playing burnt discs.

6. Convenience – If u got kids or friends messing about with your wii in the house then modchip is much more convenient as they are hidden inside wii and cant be touched.

7. Compatibilty – Softmod isn’t 100% compatible with all titles whereas modchips will let you play all games even new ones.

8. Trace – Hardware mods can be removed without any trace of modification.

9. Succes rate – Modchips have 100% success rate. Soft modding however looks easirer mode is harder to do and lot of instructions to follow. Chipping is one time affair and once fitted its always there. Almost all chips we sell are solderless and very easy to place on the drive

10. Stealth. – A modchip like d2pro/wasabi/ drivekey etc run under a stealth mode, if an update or software were made by nintendo to scan changes a homebrew mod would be detectable.

11. Region update blockers – The newer modchips have these built in and prevent the wii from doing updates from foreign regions automatically. (prevents bricking)

12. Double benefit – You are free to softmod your wii after hardware modding and reduce the risk of interruption if anything goes wrong with software modding.

So does it make you lean towards a modchip for your Wii ? Find out solderless , plug and play solutions here

How to set up iEDGE card – The complete and simplified guide

Important: This guide is intended for use on Windows PC, sorry not suitable for MAC.

This simplified iEDGE set up guide is supplied by All4consoles.co.uk . If you see an exact copy elsewhere please tell us.

Before flashing the iEDGE, when you insert the iEDGE into the slot-1 of the DSi, you should see the iEDGE logo/ icon.

Step 1

FORMAT the MicroSD card with supplied IEDGE USB microSD card reader. Once the formating is in process or done, DO NOT remove the microSD or the microSD card reader.

Note:

• The file system for the format SHOULD be FAT32.
• If you have any stored data on the micro sd card save it somewhere before formatting.

Step 2

You now need bootstrap update application EdgeBootUpdate-v1.exe . Make sure that the application is on your PC instead of the microSD. The easiest way is to place the file on your desktop.

Step 3

Now get the Sudoku ready. For information on how to obtain the Sudoku, please refer to the iEDGE Bootstrap v1 Updater (Windows) Readme text file supplied by EDGE team.

Just like the bootstrap update application, please put the Sudoku on your desktop.

Step 4

Run the EDGEBootUpdate-v1.exe bootstrap update file and you should see a window with the title iEDGE Boot Update 1. The application automatically identifies your micro SD memory card.

Step 5

Now look at the ROM bar and locate the Sudoku (which was placed on the desktop) by hitting the button between ROM bar and Update button.

Once located you should see a file “scz-psv3.nds” In the Sudoku window. Highlight this file and click open. You should now see in the ROM bar.

Step 6

Click Update to start the flashing.

Step 7

Flashing is done. At the same time, a new window opens up. It is the root folder of the microSD memory card ( Removable drive).

Under the root folder of the microSD, there is new file generated from the flashing process mentioned above. A new file bupdate BIN file has been written to microSD root folder.

Important: bupdate BIN file is required for updating the iEDGE cart on the DS in the next step.

If you can’t see the bupdate BIN file, please restart from step 1.

Step 8

Plug in your DSi with its power charger. You never know if your DSi is fully charged! This is vital as flashing can’t be interrupted. DO NOT turn on the DSi yet. If ON turn it OFF.

Plug in the iEDGE into the slot-1 of the DSi. Then turn on the DSi. Do not press any button of the DSi. Leave the DSi on a table or flat surface.

Bootstrap update flashing should start almost immediately.

Step 9

This is the most crucial part of the bootstrap flashing.

Look at the iEDGE in the slot-1. The LED light inside the iEDGE should be visible as orange.

If the bootstrap flashing functions correct, the LED light should flash on and off.

If the LED light is constantly on, that means that flashing does not function correct. Please restart the process from step 1.

The flashing will intensify slowly and the LED light will be off when the flashing is completed.

Step 10

If you have come this far to this step great! You have successfully flashed the iEDGE, the most difficult part of the whole process.

Now, go ahead to download and copy the iEDGE OS v1.7 to the root folder of the microSD.

Then plug in the microSD to the iEDGE and then to the DSi.

You should see the Sudoku icon.

Attention : After lauching the Sudoku iEDGE programme, if you see the white screen for over 1 minute, reboot your DSi.

DSi LL (Large Screen) to be released on March 5th in UK / Europe

The super sized screen Nintendo DSi LL is to be released on the 5th of March this year.

The new device’s two 4.2″ screens are reportedly “93% bigger” than the screens on the Nintendo DS Lite and provide a wider viewing angle. The DSi XL also features an improved “pen-like” stylus. The device will initially be available in dark brown and wine red hues. In addition to all of the functionality of the Nintendo DSi, the new handhelds will also come pre-loaded with Dr Kawashima’s: Little Bit of Brain Training: Arts Edition and Dictionary 6 in 1 with Camera Function.

Based on the photographic comparison, it would seem that the larger screen size of the DSi XL affords a significant improvement over its comparatively minuscule DS sibling.

The new console also comes pre-loaded with two Nintendo DSiWare software: Dr Kawashima’s: Little Bit of Brain Training: Arts Edition and Dictionary 6 in 1 with Camera Function, as well as the Nintendo DSi Browser, which enables you to easily access the internet via a Wi-Fi connection.

The DSi XL will feature the full capabilities of the original Nintendo DSi which launched in Europe in April 2009 enabling you to download games through the Nintendo DSi Shop,
create, customise and share photos with friends and family and listen to and play with your music and sounds.
Nintendo DSi XL is the fourth member of the Nintendo DS family which are currently enjoyed by over 100 million people around the world. It features the trademark dual screens and the simple-to-use controls that players have come to love, but will take your gaming experience to a new level.

Experience the legendary side scrolling world of New Super Mario Bros or the twists and turns of the Mario Kart circuit in a whole new way. The larger pen-like stylus also makes extended stylus gameplay more comfortable to allow better control; making directing Link around the dungeons of The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, for example, far more natural to play.

The Nintendo DSi XL’s improved wider viewing angle screen also provides a new way for you to enjoy games together with friends and family, making it easier than ever to watch and join in the fun.

The new member of the Nintendo DS family is launching in two colours – wine red and dark brown, with a glossy sheen on top and matt finish on the underside that provides excellent grip when resting on a table or other surface during gameplay.

To truly understand the difference Nintendo DSi XL makes to your favourite games, you need to get your hands on it – get ready to do just that on 5th March 2010, when Nintendo DSi XL is available across Europe and UK.

How to set up r4iii card

1. This guide is for setting up  a R4iii card ONLY.

2. The process is straightforward. Simply format the micro sd/sdhc card within your pc using FAT32 option and keep its first window open in your pc.

3. If you already have rar program installed in your pc, fine and go to step 4, otherwise download it free from www.download.com . Type and Use WINRAR 32 BIT option.

4. Now click here to download r4iii firmware. Please be patient as it may take a couple of minutes if download is slow.

5. RAR program should automatically extract the firmware otherwise double click on the downloaded part within RAR window and you should see extracted parts like folder, files etc.

6. Select all and drag and drop all of these over to the micro sd’s first window. Thats it. Set up done for using games etc. Now drag and drop games, media etc.

As awaited a perfect iEdge for DSi is out

You wished , it arrived ! iEDGE is out on sale now this or next week.

iEDGE is the DSi compatible variant of EDGE. The product offers greater upgradeability features demanded by the challenges posed by DSi firmwares. iEDGE is sure to deliver compatibility with the latest commercial ROMs and greater flexibility.

• Supports DSi/DSL/DS
• iEDGE comes blank without any copyrighted software, making it 100% LEGAL
• Fully upgrade-able bootstrap to combat future DSi firmware updates
• Supports DSi firmware v1.4+
• Plays commercial NDS ROM
• Plays homebrew NDS ROMS
• Frequently updated OS for best compatibility
• In game reset
• Full download play support
• Automatic ROM protection patcher
• SlowMotion mode
• Save game saves directly to Micro SD
• Automatic save game type detection
• Supports MicroSDHC cards up to 32GB
• Multimedia playback such as movies and MP3’s
• Action Replay compatible cheat system
• Multi language user interface
• Micro SDHC card reader included

Xbox 360 Red Ring Problem Fix/ Repair

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Edge DS lite cards’ limited availability. Is Edge-i for DSi in ?

Hi folks! Noticed recently edge card are not seen around on all the stores and unusually higher price ? Edge DS team is concentrating on a new card perfect for DSi and DS lite called Edge-i and hence the production for edge cards has stopped , well for the moment. In all its fairness edge cards have been best DS cards about. When they were out last year they gained instant recognistion as having the most innovative and eye catching packaging. what really set edge ds apart from its rivals was its atttention to detail, brill quality and high reliability!

The new card EDGE-i to be out soon is likely to be groundbreaking and will fly off the shelves when introduced!

But folks dont get disappointed you still have a chance to grab this brilliant card till stocks last.

Get your genuine Edge DS card here

iTouch/ iTouch2 firmware updated 3.3c now

The iTouch firmware for itouch/itouch2 ds dsi cards has been updated to 3.3c bringing a number of game fixes and tweaks for things like real time save and soft reset too.

Compatibility Fixes with iTouch/iTouch2 DSi firmware 3.3c and assorted extras
Names are simply a guess as it is not sure what numbering system the iTouch people use, numbers are as they are on their changelog.

1.Solve the problem of adding the soft-rest function for Game
#4206 – Wizards of Waverly Place (Europe)
#4209 – Miami Crisis (Europe)
#4218 – 101 Dino DS (Europe)
2.Solve the problem of adding the RTS function for Game
#4206 – Wizards of Waverly Place (Europe)
#4209 – Miami Crisis (Europe)
#4218 – 101 Dino DS (Europe)
#4224 – Winx Club: Your Magic Universe (Europe)
Buy your DSi iTouch2 at great price at All4consoles.co.uk

How to set up a r4isdhc card

1. This guide is for setting up  a R4isdhc card ONLY. It says “i” but works in Original ds or ds lite only.

2. The process is straightforward. Simply format the micro sd/sdhc card within your pc and keep its first window open in your pc. If the card is brand new then formatting is optional.

3. If you already have rar program installed in your pc, fine and go to step 4, otherwise download it free at www.download.com . Type and Use WINRAR 32 BIT option.

4. Now click here to download the main firmware . Please be patient as it may take a couple of minutes if download is slow.

5. RAR program should automatically extract the firmware and you should see moonmemo, moonshl2, R4imenu and R4.dat. If auto-extraction does not occur use RAR program, extract the above firmware within program window (usually double click on RAR file).

6. Select and drag and drop all of these over to the micro sd’s first window (also called root). Thats it. Set up done for using games etc.  NOTE: If you get system date error in your console simply change the date to 30/12/2000

How to set up a r4sdhc card

1. This guide is for setting up  a R4SDHC card ONLY, the site name on the box of should say  r4sdhc.com.

2. The process is straightforward. Simply format the micro sd/sdhc card within your pc and keep its first window open in your pc.

3. If you already have rar program installed in your pc, fine and go to step 4, otherwise download it free from www.download.com . Type and Use WINRAR 32 BIT option.

4. Now click here to download r4sdhc firmware   . Please be patient as it may take a couple of minutes if download is slow.

5. RAR program should automatically extract the firmware and you should see PATCH, system, moonmemo etc. but if not using RAR program extract the above firmware within RAR window.

6. Select and drag and drop all of these over to the micro sd first window. Thats it. Set up done for using games etc.