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NEW Wasabi DX Wii Modchip Launched!


 Wasabi DX Modchip Feature List

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  • Plug and play solderless installation on ALL consoles
    (DMS, D2A, D2B, D2C, D2C2, D2E, epoxy D2E and D2nothing/D3 drives)
  • Build-in configuration menu (reset console then press 3 times eject)
  • Configurable Wii Update Blocker to avoid bricking
  • Configurable Auto-boot option
  • Direct boot of Wii and Gamecube original and backup discs
  • Direct boot of Wii and Gamecube import backups
  • Works with SMG and SSBB and other problematic games
  • Fully upgradable from DVD
  • Configuration Disc
  • 16Mbit (2MBytes) embedded Flash memory for firmware usage
  • Hardware Flash recovery mode
  • JTAG connector
  • Two LED for easy installation troubleshooting
  • Excellent media compatibility (supports DL media)



Wasabi Wii Modchip Launched! - OUTDATED INFORMATION


Wasabi - For All Wii Consoles

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After months of hard work Wasabi are proud to present what we believe is by far the best Wii modchip out there.


The Wasabi Modchip is one of the most exciting new products now available to gamers.

At the moment there are four different revisions or versions of the Wii console. They are: DMS, D2A, D2B and D2C.
The Wasabi modchip is the only Wii modchip that will work on all four versions of the Wii , which means you no longer have to check which version of Wii you have before you buy your modchip.

The Team behind the Wasabi modchip approached the design and coding of their Wii modchip from a completely different angle.
Instead of copying everyone else and basing their design on other Wii modchips, they built their modchip from the ground up and came out with a superior product.

There are great benefits to using the Wasabi modchip in your Wii:

  • It is easier to install: A total of 5 wires on dms, d2a and d2b Wii's and 9 wires on d2c Wii's.
  • The Wasabi is dvd upgradeable and can fully recover from a bad flash. (only dvd upgradeable wii modchip that works on d2c)
  • There is plenty of space for future upgrades on the Wasabi.
  • The team behind Wasabi are obviously highly skilled, so the likelihood of even cooler features in the future is very high.
  • These are very easy to install on the cut leg d2b, since it uses completely different points from other modchips.

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Wasabi is not your typical Wii drivechip. Apart from all the usual features you'd expect from any good chip (including a working built-in GC audiofix), it sets new standards on many points:


  • It's the first chip that works on all drives, from DMS to latest D2C drives (including GC2-D1A).

  • It's the first D2C compatible chip that is upgradable from DVD.

  • It's the easiest chip to install on D2C: only 9 wires, only 3 of them connected to a pin/via.

  • It's the easiest chip to install on DMS and D2B as well: No need to use a dremel or super-glue with "cut-pin" drives,
    and there's no pin/via to solder even with the latest D2B boards.

  • It's the first D2C compatible chip that is as clean as DMS/D2B drivechips: full control over the drive's firmware, no physical patching on the lines while the games are running.
    That means perfect stability, more control, and no stress on the drive's components.

  • Best of all, it's the first chip to include a decent amount of flash memory (128KB) for firmware and data storage.


Did you know that current ISO dumpers are currently missing a few KB of data stored in the barcode (BCA) and lead-in area ? This "extra" data could be read by the console and used to detect chips. SMG and SSBB are the first games to call one of the related drive commands, without interpreting the data yet. Take this as a warning. Thanks to on-board memory, the "extra" data of your  whole game collection could be stored on the chip itself if that becomes necessary. The flash memory is also used to store the drivecode and could store patches and Wii/GC binaries in the future.


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Wasabi Wii Modchip


Technical Specifications


  • Direct boot of Wii and Gamecube original, import, and backup discs
  • Supports all chipset versions: DMS, D2A, D2B and D2C (including D1A)
  • Supports all regions, configurable via jumpers
  • Fully upgradable from DVD (no external programmer required)
  • Only 5 wires on DMS, D2A, D2B
  • Only 9 wires on D2C (only 3 of them soldered to pin/via)
  • Very easy installation on "cut-pin" drives
  • On-board flash (128KB)
  • Integrated Audiostreaming fix for GC games
  • Excellent media compatibility (supports DL media)
  • Works with SMG and SSBB
  • Flash recovery mode
  • Two LED for easy installation troubleshooting
  • Full firmware control even on D2C chipset
  • Drivecode symmetry between all chipset versions
  • Compatible with all GC and Wii homebrew programs
  • No extra wires required for region override
  • No external switch required


FAQ


Q: Where should I place the chip ?
A: It's suggested to place it as shown on the installation diagram.

Q: What is the correct behaviour of the LED ?
A: The LED is red when you turn on the console, then turns off for half a second, then turns green and stays green until the drive is reset by the Wii.

Q: The LED stays red, what's the problem ?
A: It's likely an installation problem. Verify that your wires are correctly installed, and that you selected the right drive version on the chip.
Remember that power wires (3V3 and GND) must be shorter than 1 inch (2.5cm) to minimize noise.

Q: The LED doesn't turn on at all, what's the problem ?
A: Verify GND and 3V3 connections.

Q: What the purpose of the optional "Flash Recovery" wire ?
A: Its purpose is to boot the chip from a backup firmware in case the chip's main firmware is damaged due to a power outrage while upgrading for example. The chip will work fine even if you don't install this wire.

Q: Is it possible to disable the chip ?
A: Yes, we suggest using an external switch between point K and GND. The LED will stay red when the chip is disabled. In theory you could use one of the Wii buttons instead of an external switch but you'd need to remember holding it each time the drive is initialized.

Q: Can you explain the purpose of the "Turn on/off your console 5 times" procedure in the manual ?
A: This is a test procedure you should only try once, right after soldering your chip, to verify that it's been correctly installed. Installers usually run a game for a couple of minutes to verify that their installation is good. Because wasabi is not physically patching the lines while the game is running, we recommend using our own procedure instead.