Should I Install Homebrew Channel On Wii Options

[josh92176]

The homebrew channel has been out on the Wii (hbc.hackmii.com) for quite a while now but I don't know whether to install it or not. I like the idea (region free loader, emulators on telly etc.) and I am able to install it (via twilight hack) easily but I am afraid of putting anything homebrew-ey on my Wii in case nintendo releases an update which either blocks my Wii from online play or bricks it altogether. It is far superior to my current method of launching homebrew (direct from the twilight hack) but is it worth the risks??

-josh

[unhappychild]

They wouldnt brick your wii.
Also who cares if they block you from online play? its terrible.

[Flin]

I've gotta agree, mario cart is just about the only good game online, but it gets old, weighing it up: dvd, emulatorss, homebrew vs. online play for like, 2 games?

install it. (only reason i havent done it to mine is because its my familys, so im not allowed screwv with it

[Trevsweb]

i need myself a copy of zelda on the cheap. been putting it off for a while but that would be great to play region free/ backups *cough*
tbh i hate my wii bored of the games no online and dependancy of accessories that clutter my room if someone would offer me a good price on my clutter i would prolly take it, sadly the clutter would make postage a nightmare.

[puggster]

gawd ! i just got 2 wii's one free and one for the kiddies xmas

im startin to wonder if it was a good idea now

i sholda read the reviws on what it does ect
gawd it dosnt even play dvd's

can it even play movies or other media via sd?

apart from swinging nunchucks around
does the wii offer any value entertainment

i had a go on wii sports i thought itwas pretty fun
and got a few games for the kids
and hoping to get mariokart real soon as i know i wont tire of mario kart
as ive been playing the ds version well since i owned a ds 3 years orso
and its still entertaining

i was atleast hoping it would play movies as my one is going in Mii bed Room lol

edit
do ya need a modchip to install this?
if not my wii wii is getting this installed muhahahaahaa!

[Trevsweb]

edit
do ya need a modchip to install this?
if not my wii wii is getting this installed muhahahaahaa!

nah its all software. you need zelda twighlight princess and a corrupt save game to start the home brew channel i think

[GizmondoCentral]

Yeah i did look at this a while back, but thought I have emulation on my Xbox anyway, plus with my upcoming Pandora unit its not worth the hassle, unless someone shows me a out of this world homebrew game i won't be bothering!

[josh92176]

i need myself a copy of zelda on the cheap. been putting it off for a while but that would be great to play region free/ backups *cough*
tbh i hate my wii bored of the games no online and dependancy of accessories that clutter my room if someone would offer me a good price on my clutter i would prolly take it, sadly the clutter would make postage a nightmare.

There are some online games, but Gecko OS (A.K.A Rregion free loader) doesn't load backups, only imports.

gawd ! i just got 2 wii's one free and one for the kiddies xmas

im startin to wonder if it was a good idea now

i sholda read the reviws on what it does ect
gawd it dosnt even play dvd's

can it even play movies or other media via sd?

apart from swinging nunchucks around
does the wii offer any value entertainment

i had a go on wii sports i thought itwas pretty fun
and got a few games for the kids
and hoping to get mariokart real soon as i know i wont tire of mario kart
as ive been playing the ds version well since i owned a ds 3 years orso
and its still entertaining

i was atleast hoping it would play movies as my one is going in Mii bed Room lol

edit
do ya need a modchip to install this?
if not my wii wii is getting this installed muhahahaahaa!

Yeah, I think its great, there are some online games, Mario Kart, Smash Bros Brawl, the MOH game etc.

You can play media off the SD card and DVD support is coming soon but only via homebrew software.

Another nice thing if you have a DS is the nintendo channel, it lets you download demos of games onto your ds via wifi.

Also I'd buy the internet channel.

You dont need a modchip for homebrew just a copy of zelda twilight princess and an SD card.

-josh

P.S If you have a Hi Def telly you will want to get the compnent cable, dont get the official one get one like this instead. It vastly improves picture quality.

[puggster]

tnx for the info

ill look more into all that

also i got 2 nds in the house also so the download station sounds fun lol

ive got a TTDS cart for mine so itl be handy to see if any games are worth aquireing lol

i read up about the internet thingy that you can download
and ive seen that little points card in argos

how do ya spend points on the wii store ill be deffo wanting the internet thing on my wii and the kidds one

also is there any limitations on the web browser ? like can you do practicaly anything that you can on regular
opera browser

im gonna buy a usb keyboard and mouse as i read those work on the wii browser
i think my kids will like visiting there fave sites on it anyhoo
itl also be handy checkin up on you guys when im bed bound again
as im going into hospital on the next wedensday for my second lateral release op

itl keep me entertained anyhoo

the wii isnt as bad as i thought it would be i actualy quite like it now

cheers
pugz

[josh92176]

tnx for the info

ill look more into all that

also i got 2 nds in the house also so the download station sounds fun lol

ive got a TTDS cart for mine so itl be handy to see if any games are worth aquireing lol

i read up about the internet thingy that you can download
and ive seen that little points card in argos

how do ya spend points on the wii store ill be deffo wanting the internet thing on my wii and the kidds one

also is there any limitations on the web browser ? like can you do practicaly anything that you can on regular
opera browser

im gonna buy a usb keyboard and mouse as i read those work on the wii browser
i think my kids will like visiting there fave sites on it anyhoo
itl also be handy checkin up on you guys when im bed bound again
as im going into hospital on the next wedensday for my second lateral release op

itl keep me entertained anyhoo

the wii isnt as bad as i thought it would be i actualy quite like it now

cheers
pugz

You spend wii points via the shop channel which sells the virtual console games, wii channels and wii-ware, it is possible to pirate all of those but such things shall not be mentioned here .

I heard USB keyboards work but don't know about mouse.

Wii points can be bought on the wii via credit card and last time i checked it was slightly cheaper that way.

The internet channel works just like a normal browser. The version of flash is the old one but there is still a website of flash games for the Wii (called wiicade I think). And youtube used to work last time i checked.

-josh

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[puggster]

You spend wii points via the shop channel which sells the virtual console games, wii channels and wii-ware, it is possible to pirate all of those but such things shall not be mentioned here .

I heard USB keyboards work but don't know about mouse.

Wii points can be bought on the wii via credit card and last time i checked it was slightly cheaper that way.

The internet channel works just like a normal browser. The version of flash is the old one but there is still a website of flash games for the Wii (called wiicade I think). And youtube used to work last time i checked.

-josh

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cool

[puggster]

i installed the homebrew channel yay

i installed it on the latest update for the wii
and i crapped it coz it froze at the end of install and i though it bricked lol

lickily it restarted ok anf the shiney new channel was there

all you gotta do to prevent being spotted by ninty, is turn off connect24 if you have a constaint internet connection

you loose the news channel and weather functions but worth the hastle by far

anyone that hasnt got this yet ild deffo recomend it
its awesome

puggz

[josh92176]

i installed the homebrew channel yay

i installed it on the latest update for the wii
and i crapped it coz it froze at the end of install and i though it bricked lol

lickily it restarted ok anf the shiney new channel was there

all you gotta do to prevent being spotted by ninty, is turn off connect24 if you have a constaint internet connection

you loose the news channel and weather functions but worth the hastle by far

anyone that hasnt got this yet ild deffo recomend it
its awesome

puggz

Yeah me too, it seems the new version doesn't automatically restart the wii :b

-josh

[Trevsweb]

might check this out tho unfortunutly i have to get hold of zelda :/ bit of a pain... might just stick to emulation on the pc really. unless something major is used for it

[Trevsweb]

might check this out tho unfortunutly i have to get hold of zelda :/ bit of a pain... might just stick to emulation on the pc really. unless something major is used for it

i mean the only thing i may be interested in is backing up my wii games and playing the backup dvds
have either of you tested this legally...

[puggster]

might check this out tho unfortunutly i have to get hold of zelda :/ bit of a pain... might just stick to emulation on the pc really. unless something major is used for it

i mean the only thing i may be interested in is backing up my wii games and playing the backup dvds
have either of you tested this legally...

yep i tested it on my bros mario and sonic at the olimpics

you have to patch the iso then burn the iso at 1x speed or max 2x speed

im using crappy 4.7gb dvd r- and it works ok just sometimes it crashes when restarting the menu


to be honest just getting it for zelda wasnt such a bad idea
zelda rockz even more so now that i im using orchania cheat thingy

inf heath and all that stuff W00 h00!

im gonna test more back ups soon like mario kart ect

i do belive there is compatability issues with some games though
ill try to find the list laterz

[Trevsweb]

awesome keep me updated on the list will try find a zelda tommorrow if i can pop out to woolwich and no die...
will keep an eye on the dev scene there cause its both interesting but a bit iffy cause nintendo's commitment/ communism for justice and oppression :S

[puggster]

awesome keep me updated on the list will try find a zelda tommorrow if i can pop out to woolwich and no die...
will keep an eye on the dev scene there cause its both interesting but a bit iffy cause nintendo's commitment/ communism for justice and oppression :S

the worst that would happen is that an automatic update of sorts will teminate any homebrew activity
just like sony did with psp or a much wanted purchased game will force update

but the hackers are one step ahed and easily find methods around the patches

it was only like 8 days or sommit that they found a way to install the homebrew channel on the newst fw

the only way they will seeyou have it if you use ninty channels like shop and nintendo channel coz they
check stuff thats installed on the wii

but you dont need to use any of these again anyhoo as the wad manager can install these channels free lol cough... oops hehe

not that have used any of this ilegal stuff

[puggster]

here is the game compatability list sofar

if anyone wants to add to this feel free

im gonna make a html version of this soon as im gonna be testing alot of these out soon

anyhoo here is what works and what versions like region ect
p.s if you have the updated iso loader you can specify to force region so multi region games are no problem on pal systems

CODE

Game
Working?
  6
Detailed Issues
Version
SNK Classics Collection Vol. 1
Yes
All games work perfectly.  Opening video is choppy but can be skipped.
NTSC
Target Terror
Works,

but unplayable
  Because the game is always loading mini cinimatics off the disc, the load times end up making the game unplayable until they get the disc speed up to 6X.
  NTSC
Deca Sport
Yes
  Black loading screen at the beginning, game runs fine
  PAL
Sega Super Starts Tennis
No
Boots but freezes at the SEGA logo.
NTSC
Nitro Bik
Yes
  Choppy cut scenes run in the background of the menus, but gameplay is fine.
  PAL
Super Mario Galaxy
No
Crashes approx 5min into the game everytime
  NTSC
Super Smash Bros Brawl No / Yes with CIOS fix Creates a Game Save and then freezes PAL
Worms a Space Oddity
Yes
Cutscene a bit choppy, otherwise 100% fine
PAL
Lego Batman
Yes
  Cutscenes are choppy, but game runs smooth.
NTSC
No More Heroes
Slightly
  Cutscenes are choppy, crashes after first mission.
NTSC
The Simpsons Game
Yes
  Cutscenes chop from time to time, gameplay is 100%
  PAL
SimCity Creator Yes Cutscenes choppy, gameplay seems 100% NTSC
Crash Mind Over Mutant Yes Cutscenes choppy, gameplay seems 100% NTSC
Nights: Journey of Dream Yes Cutscenes choppy, load times bearable, Gameplay is great NTSC
Mortal Kombat Armageddon
No
Doesn't load past the safety screen (black screen)
NTSC

Red Steel No Doesn`t load past the "Licenced by Nintendo" screen NTSC / PAL
de Blob
Yes
FMVs skip and menu is choppy, but game runs great
NTSC
Carnival Games Yes Fast load times, No skipping, 100% Working
NTSC
Endless Ocean No / Yes with CIOS fix
Freezed after gamesave NTSC
Medal of Honor 2: Heroes No Freezes at Wii mote instruction screen. CIOS fix changes nothing, unfortunately. [Visulth] NTSC
Hell's Kitchen No Yes
w/ cIOS fix
Freezes during initial loading. Works w/ cIOS fix. Movies choppy w/ out of sync sound. NTSC
The Price Is Right
No / Yes with CIOS fix
  Freezes while loading after you enter your name to start the game.
  NTSC
Sonic and the Secret Rings
  No / Yes with CIOS fix
Freezes while trying to load intro
  NTSC
Super Paper Mario
Yes
  Game is working 100% so far. I've heard it crashes somewhere in the middle(Chapter 2), but it hasn't happend to me yet.
  NTSC
Agatha Christie - And Then There Were None
Yes
Game runs 100% Short load times and cutscenes don't chop at all!
NTSC
Dragon Quest Swords Yes Gameplay 100%, cinematics choppy. [Visulth] NTSC
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles
Yes
Gameplay works 100%. As always, long load times. Cutscenes are choppy, but less so than other games.
NTSC
Sim City Creator
No
It gives a green screen (PAL on NTSC console)
  
Guitar Hero Aerosmith Partially Loads and plays fine, no crashes. In-game does not sync up properly all of the time. Pause and unpause to sync during play NTSC / PA
Guitar Hero III /

Gutar Hero III Custum ISOs
Partially
  Loads and plays fine. In-game does not sync up properly all of the time. Pause and unpause to sync during play or restart the song
  PAL
Samba de Amigo
Yes
Long load times, and the audio is out of sync. Plays 100%
  
Harvest Moon Tree of tranquility
Kind of
Long load times, and the game frezes if u go to the menu

Plays 75%
  
Elebits
Kind of
  Long load times, cut scenes are extremly choppy, seems to put A LOT of stress on the wii while loading.
  NTSC
Lego Indiana Jones
Yes
Long load times, cutscene audio sometimes is out of sync.
  PAL
Lego Star War
Yes
  Long load times, cutscene audio sometimes is out of sync.
  PAL
Ferrari Challenge
Yes
  Long load times, other than that it plays fine.
  
Need for Speed Pro Street
Yes
Long loading times and lagging cutscenes, gameplay is 100% perfect.
NTSC
Far Cry
Yes
Long loads, game plays fine, although I'm not sure you'll actually WANT to play this game
NTSC
Star Wars Force Unleashed
Yes
Movies can chop sometimes, but the gamplay itself is 100% - Duel mode does not work properly by default, crashes when it syncs second wiimote or after choosing characters. (Change hook type in backup loader options to fix)
  NTSC
Wii Chess
Yes
  Plays 100% but online doesn't work
  
Fifa 2009 All Play
Yes
Plays perfectly 100%, burn at 6x speed, Its like the real game
  
Excite Truck
Yes
  Really long load times, cut scenes are choppy, but gameplay is fine.
  PAL
Boom Blox
Yes
Runs ok, but FMVs skip and cannot be bypassed until game is saved.
NTSC
Bully
Yes
Slow load times can get annoying if you go from one aera to another alot.
  NTSC
Wild Earth : Afican Safari
Yes
Sometimes slight glitches in the sky, otherwise fine.
  NTSC
We Ski, Family Ski
Yes
  The first load screen is really long, the ones after arn't too bad. Gameplay is fine. Works with Balance Board.
  PAL
Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party 2
Slow, but it works
The loading part is annoying, but if you can get over that... it works
NTSC
Wario Land Shake Dimention
No
  The only problem is the opening cut scene is really choppy and slow and you CAN'T skip it, so it takes almost 15min just to get through it! (Edit)

Crashes after training mission.
  PAL
Zack and Wiki Quest for Barbaros Treasure Yes
Work 100% PAL
Big Beach Sports
Yes
  Works 100%
  PAL
Game Party 2
Yes
Works 100%
  NTSC
Hot Wheels - Beat That
Yes
  Works 100%
  PAL
Kororinpa: Marble Mania
Yes
  Works 100%
  NTSC

Summer Sports Paradise Island
Yes
  Works 100%
  PAL
Wonder World Amusement Park
Yes
  Works 100%
  NTSC
Samurai Warriors Katana Yes Works 100% [Visulth] NTSC
Soul Eater: Monotone Princess
Yes
Works and is fully playable. FMV movies run really slow but don't lock the game and are skippable. Music seems to puase and resume between dialog scenes and loading is overall slow.
NTSC-J
Puzzle Quest: Challenge Of The Warlords
Yes Works but extremely slow load times
NTSC
Mario Super Sluggers
Yes
Works good. Audio skipping and load times can get pretty annoying.
NTSC
World War II: Aces
Yes
Works perfectly. Slow load times.
NTSC
The House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return
Kind of
the house of the dead 2 doesnt work, the 3rd one does, but the cutscenes look choppy

[josh92176]

Dude, this is basically open piracy. Are you sure that this is allowed to be posted here?

-josh