Nintendo Wii softmod
Wii SOFTMOD - Do not install softmods on your Nintendo Wii. there are many problems relating to updating the console. Delete all hombrew and softmod files before updating your console.
A SOFTMOD CAN KILL YOUR WII
For a while the softmod was an easy solution for people wanting to play games without a modchip. Recently people wanting to upgrade the console to play new games have found that the console fails during the update and is no longer usable.
Unless the main board firmware was backed up, there is no way to recover the console. A console 'bricked' in this way must be returned to Nintendo to be repaired by them. If they discover the problem is down to the use of 'homebrew' software, they will not warranty the unit and would charge to repair the damage.
So dont be tempted to install homebrew on your Wii console. The best solution is to have a modchip installed professionally by us.
Shipping costs and the legal standpoint
Playbackups offers Nintendo Wii Modchipping service by post throughout the UK. If your worried about sending your whole console and are confident enough to remove the Wii's Dvd drive, you can post that to us and we will Install the modchip and send it back by return of post. Just add £9.00 for the return postage.
If you're sending the Wii console, do not send any of the accessories, add £9.00 postage. Include your email address with the Nintendo Wii and we will email invoice you and post the console straight back to you.
For those who are a little unsure on the legal aspects - In the UK you are allowed to have 1 backup of every original game you own. To play this perfectly legal backup you require the installation of a Modchip, or Modified Firmware. We provide Modchip services for this purpose. On certain consoles the game region restriction is also defeated. This allows you to play legally purchased foreign games from different regions.
Buying backup games is not illegal, it is illegal to sell them, so - we do not sell copy games
