Getting a chip for Wii is the best way to release the hidden power of your Nintendo Wii. There are a couple of different ways you can go about getting a chip for Wii. One is a physical modchip and the other is a soft mod.

Both the modchip and soft mod offer the same thing. You can play copied/imported games, backup your games and install homebrew applications such as the Playstation 1 emulator (Metal gear solid woo!) or even install the media centre application which will truly blow your mind.

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The Nintendo Wii is a great console; however a Nintendo Wii with a modchip is a superb console!

But why would you want to install the best Wii modchip in your Wii? Simple, the best wii modchip will let you play games you have downloaded or copied video games you have burnt to a disc.

The best Wii mod chip doesn’t let you do much else.
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Did you know that the best Wii chip on the market is not a chip at all!

Best Wii Chip

The best Wii chip that money can buy is a piece of software called HomeBreWare. When you buy a modchip for your Nintendo Wii, fitting it can be difficult for the average joe. First you must take your Nintendo Wii console apart using a special screwdriver and then physically solder the modchip onto your Nintendo Wii’s circuit board. Even the best Wii chip requires you to do this, and it can do serious damage your Nintendo Wii if you’re not very careful.
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A modchip for Wii can cost anywhere between $45-$60. You will then be able to play copied games freely once you have installed the modchip. The modchip for Wii is tricky to install though, and requires you to dismantle your console and then solder the chip into place. Depending on your skills, you may have to seek professional help to fit the modchip for Wii which will cost you even more.

There is a new piece of software available called HomeBreWare which does every a modchip for Wii can do and much more!

Installing HomeBreWare is very easy to, all you need to do is load the software onto an SD card and hit Go. Within 10 minutes your Nintendo Wii will be fully modded and packed full of new features that a modchip for Wii could not do!

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The Nintendo Wii softchip (also know as the Wii soft mod) is by far the easiest method of unlocking your Nintendo Wii. Giving you the same performance and features as a traditional modchip, the Wii soft chip is cheaper, easier to install and carrys no risk of damaging your console.

What Does The Wii Softchip Do?

The Wii softchip is a small piece of software that makes changes to the Nintendo Wii’s file system allowing you to bypass built in copy protection systems and digital rights management. This means you can play copied games or run a number of homebrew applications to extend the functionality of your Nintendo Wii.
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