Wii U hacked, Drive Authentication Reversed

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It looks like the Wii U has been broken apart by the WiiKey team.


WiiKey is a site that sells products with which you can use your Wii in ways that Nintendo doesn’t want. They have also found a way to bypass the Wii U’s defenses and have claimed that they have got a hack working.

Third-party developers won’t be pleased with this development, although, if it turns out to be true, Nintendo may sell more Wii U systems and gain a good install base.

Here’s what they’ve written on their site.

Yes, its real – we have now completely reversed the WiiU drive authentication, disk encryption, file system, and everything else needed for this next generation K3y. Stay tuned for updates!

Take this as a rumour, since unless people have officially confirmed it to be working, it’s still unverified for now. The team was responsible for releasing the first ever hack for the Wii back in 2007, so this could be as legit as it gets.

Update: We have the features of the device. It’s called the WiiKey U.

Play your Wii U and Wii games from any USB media!
Compatible with all Wii U models and regions
User friendly intuitive interface
No soldering required
Multi-language support
Supports most popular file systems, including EXT4/3/2, Max OS X, and NTFS
Powerful embedded Linux system
High-speed USB2 interface
Firmware and FPGA fully in-system updatable from USB media
Recovery mode – it is always possible to recover from a bad flash
Stylish USB remote with powered USB hub and charger function
Bulletproof high quality hardware (not manufactured in China!)

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slapshot101Posted:

Iyaz hacked already its just out basically

That happens with every console release. A months after it comes out it is hacked and there are things like this.

ChiPosted:

"OH No". Oh well.
I don't play it, nor will I.

BrigandPosted:

Why would anybody want to hack this anyways?

-TamPosted:

i am not surprised that its been hacked

HeatwavePosted:

I wasn't surprised by this, wii consoles always get hacked easily

-TamPosted:

hacked already its just out basically

PoonPosted:

Woobie Sounds pretty darn cool in my opinion.


The OG wii can do it to...


i really wanted to put "OG" for "Original" sometime today. my life is now complete.... i can die in peace

AdamuPosted:

Woobie Sounds pretty darn cool in my opinion.


Yeah so if you do get a wii u your be in hacked lobbys 24/7 lol

AdamuPosted:

Dreams i might get one of these now only reason i even want one though is for mario and ill play some pokemon to :)


I agree with you there bro.

DreamsPosted:

i might get one of these now only reason i even want one though is for mario and ill play some pokemon to :)