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Guides -
Gamma/Loaders (softchip) VS Modchip
i know i know... its hard to come up with a
good name.. because i dont want to miss lead so here it is.. recently
Loader methods are beating Chips, because people are Cheap =P but more
recently over the past people are now asking which is better, i didnt mind
the first one but its a tad annoying, blasting 1 method, hearing crazy
theories, and so on and so forth
this is a simple guide to tell you the differences between the 2 so youre
informed, and can make the right choice be it what ever you want.. im
gonna try to be as fair to both methods as i can, many people know i do
have my leans like everyone else, but i will try my best, and most people
will agree
please note softmodding =/= iso loader ill explain later
Softchip/ISO loader/Gamma
Pro's
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Free
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doesnt require any real skill
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easy to get support here
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barly voids the warranty
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no opening the wii
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you get homebrew channel, though this method
by default *since its needed to get the loader working =P*
Con's
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Can be "Bricked" with the continual softmod
updates needed to play
new
games
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slower than a modchip
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some games dont work
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more patchs required to work
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can break your wii in a error
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requires lots of attention/very high
maintenance
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newer games with issues take longer to fix
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you need to patch, or hook to get out of
region
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games can randomly freeze
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cant boot from the disc channel
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can be removed in a later firmware
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cant play region free gamecube
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cant play gamecube backups
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you will have to either add the required IOS
for new games or pay to get it added
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the softmod is defeated every time you
update your wii
a small guide to working, and not working games are
here
Modchip
Pro's
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NOT Defeated by Wii FW Update like the
SoftMods
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once its installed it works...simple..insert
game and play
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works faster than the loader, and 1:1 with
originals in all cases
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plays out of region
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can block updates on any firmware *some
chips*
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can boot from the disc channel
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region free gamecube
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can play gamecube backups
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partial region free
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fixes are usually easier
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works on any firmware
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can fix bricks easier like "banner"
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can install Homebrew via ISO *3.2 or lower*
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Hard to "brick" with the newest best
modchips
Con's
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costs money
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MUST get the right chip for your drive
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might be a clone -,_-, *buy from a trust
worthy site!*
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newer chips could leave your older chip in
the dust *IE ISO streaming, and fancy features xD*
Neutral *IE same with both methods*
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can use homebrew
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plays backups
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can
play
online
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3.2 = the best
Softmodded =/= loader or anything like that
Homebrew channel was made to make the wii better for everyone, not
pirating games! it is recommended for modchip, and 100% needed for
gamma/loader... this is in no way a PERK for the loader, modchip is easier
the channel...
if you need to know the perks of having this channel... if you have a
modchip.
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can get 100% region free
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can block updates *3.2 only* unless you boot
in a loader
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can cheat on games
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can change wii region
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can install new channels
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can install VC/Wiiware games
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can load DVD's/media
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can patch updates
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can downgrade
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can prevent bricks *3.2 only*
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can extract saves you couldn't before
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can use emulators
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can fix some problematic games, and
Black/white and flickering problems
in the end, the chip is the way to go if you just want to
play
games
, plug it in and BAM done!
because softmodding sumed up is... free but risky, and only for people
whom want to keep reading and learning!
i hope this makes it a little easier, yes there is more Con's, then Pro's
but in the end that's because, theirs only so much difference between the
2, and
the
Con's are all most people
care about =\
if you got something you feel i didnt cover or mention, pm or post and ill
add it
~Grant
Originally posted by admiral victorinox at
www.wiihacks.com
http://www.wiihacks.com/recommended-faqs-guides-tutorials-only/10387-gamma-loaders-softchip-vs-modchip.html
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