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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 24 2009, 03:24 PM (716 Views) | |
| abel09 | Apr 24 2009, 03:24 PM Post #1 |
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Bushing has posted an article on HackMii detailing Nintendo's new policy on repairing software "hacked" Wii consoles. In a nutshell, if you have modified your Wii software in any way, don't bother sending it to Nintendo. What they are charging is nearly the cost of a new console. Since most new Wii consoles are equipped with some sort of protection against software modification (see article HERE), it is clear that Nintendo is getting serious in combating software mods of all types, including homebrew. For more information, including what this means for the future of BootMii, see the original post on HackMii. Here is a letter which was send to authorized repair centers. If specifically mentions "backup loaders" and "GeckoOS" as well as a disc Nintendo will use to check your Wii for "unauthorized software." Note that there is no mention of hardware modifications nor is their any evidence that Nintendo is charging more to repair chipped consoles. It seems only software hacks are being discriminated against.
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