I just snapped up a Wii and am craving some japanese language games, so I can get them earlier and cheaper. I have used play-asia in the past, are they still the best to use?

Also, I need to mod my wii so I can play them, anyone know of anyone who could do it? and for how much?

What's the serial number of your Wii? (it's on the console, code: LAHxxx, just read out the first few digits (not all)).

I recommend Brisbane Modchips, with the price ranging from $100-195 depending on what serial # you have (newer models are harder to chip).


last edited by parabol at 16:45:33 23/Nov/07

yer, have to be careful with modded wii's and nonpal games though (a chance of bricking)

but a wiimod is definately worth while;

my mod guy sold me his last wiikey though, apparnetly nintendo are going after modchip makers (suing, etc)

$100-$195? hell, i bought my mod chip at <$30 and installed it myself... geez, talk about daylight robbery. Having said that mine is a 1st gen wii, so it was pretty easy.

^ Yeah Nintendo has done some changes in newer models, such that you need to solder about 30 or so wires into a small region, using a newer and more expensive chip.

I've been soldering for years, but I'd probably leave it for the Pros and their warranty. Less f***ing around in the long-term.

Here we go:

http://homepage.powerup.com.au/~boldajis/images/wd.jpg

last edited by parabol at 19:13:50 23/Nov/07

can i ask a dumb question?
well no questions are dumb (so i tell my staff)
but why mod a Wii? what does this allow you to do?
i got one last week so my missus would get into it. she wasn't keen on GOW and Halo 3 on my 360 (women! isn't shooting up everything in sight everyones first love)
anyway we love the sports that came with it and just got Mario & Sonic Olympics but haven't given it a run yet

copy/play burnt games, run custom written games etc

no teq, its so we can backup our games

ahh i see
i recall now
i got Mavs PS1 modded years ago and he had a stack of copied games from mates
some place over near Springwood
guess the same can be done for any console

It also lets you play Region locked games (NTSC like from Japan/USA)