wii jailbreak – options
- Modchips exist, similar to the ones used with PlayStation 1 & 2, the risks are a void warranty and damaging the console, one needs a steady hand and the right one will need to be purchased for the console hardware revision. The best options for a mod wii chip are ”WiiKey”, “mD2CKey”, “Cyclowiz”, “Wiinja”, “Wiinja Deluxe” or “Wiibuster” and costs between $40 to $60, they all support Homebrew and will all do the job nicely. Cyclowiz and WiiKey are the market leaders and what’s really good is that any new features or improvements can be installed from a DVD.
- Solder-less chips do exist like the SunKey Lite however most are not upgradeable, this means that if a chip update is required e.g. to fix a problem, it’s impossible to update and will need to be replaced.
- One can also buy an already modded console, I did a search and they are about double the price of a standard one.
- Another option is soft modding or jailbreak, which has become very popular as it doesn’t involve any soldering, as a matter of fact can be done in less than 20 mins and is fully reversible with no warranty risk. All the products listed below will unlock wii for you and some contain bonuses, which is nice I guess. I purchased the Wii Unlocker subsequently BreWii. BreWii is very popular as it’s gives you access to download additional Wii games, cheats as well as being able to backup those precious games you never want broken or destroyed.
Last updated: May 5, 2012
| SoftMod | Features | Price | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
 BreWii | * Jailbreak 4.3u/e and all System Versions * Watch DVDs and DivX Movies on your console * Download and utilise Games through the HomeBrew Channel * Play Backups * Make and/or Download Backups * N64, SNES, Sega Genisis + many more console games! * Download and run several apps on your console * Download and listen to music on your console * Step-by-Step instructions with easy to follow videos * 24 hour support for installation and instructions. * 60 day money back guarantee. * Bonus - Free Cheat | $34.95 |  |
 WiiUnlocker | * Jailbreak wii 4.3u/e and all System Versions * Unlock Wii DVD Player * Play Backup Games * Compatible with most Video Formats eg Mp3, Avi, MP4, etc * Homebrew applications like the Channel, Wii Earth and Pong * Play imported ones from all regions * Monthly Surprise * 5 Bonus - Cheats, Backup guide, patching guide, DVD player, ultra guide, * 60 Day Money Back Guarantee * Testimonials | $29.95 |  |
 Homebrew Installer | * Jailbreak wii 4.3e/u and all Versions * Install the Homebrew application easily without opening your console. * Easily make multiple copies of your own games and utilise them. * Play any DVD`s and MP3`s simply with the advanced wii DVD playback. * Get unlimited lifetime upgrades for free with the best features. * N64, SNES, Sega Genisis + many more console games * Run import ones from different regions easily. * Bonus - Free Cheats * Testimonials | $29.95 |  |
 WiiUnlockPlus | * Unlock versions 4.2+ onwards * Play backup and imported games * Play popular Video Formats eg Mp3, Avi, MP4, etc * Homebrew applications like Homebrew Channel, Wii Earth and Pong * will work with imported ones from all regions * Utilise legal backup and downloaded gamecube games * 5 Bonus - HomeBrew startup video, HomeBrew Database of games and apps, Themes club, cheats Handbook, 7 free Must Have Apps * 60 Day Money Back Guarantee * Testimonials | $29.97 | |
