getting started


Softmodding is a new way to mod a Nintendo Wii, that does not require a chip. All you have to do is to put some software onto an SD card and install it on your Wii. Everyone can do it and it only takes a few minutes. [/b]



what you need



SD CardThese cards are very common. You might have one already from a camera or mobile phone. Note that borrowing an SD card from a friend is not really an option, since the card needs to be in the Wii every time you want to play a burned DVD.

Price: $5-10
Where to buy it: At any electronics store






DVDs (or an external harddisk)



DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL... ANY kind of DVD! Just make sure that your computer has a DVD-burner(most have as standard) and a DVD-burning software (I recommend ImgBurn - simple, easy and free. Get it here: Imgburn.com. Go to their download section and choose a mirror).

In rare cases the Wii can't read certain DVD-types (I have had some problems with Lumatron DVDs, but Verbatim ones work like a charm; so that is what I recommend).

Price: Less than $0.5 for one DVD
Where to buy it: At any electronics store

N.B.: If you have an external harddisk or a USB stick you can use that instead of DVDs (learn more about that later in the guide).






Wii Unlocking Software



This is the software you need to softmod your Wii with. Upon downloading you will receive some files, which you need to transfer to your SD card, so make sure you are able to transfer data to an SD card. Most laptops have build-in SD card readers, but you can also use an USB SD card reader or a camera/mobile phone, which is connected to a PC through USB.

Where to buy it: Two sites are selling the software. It doesn't really matter which one you pick - they work the same way. I have included both since both vary alot in price from time to time (from $35-$80). Just make sure you get the cheapest one.

You can download the software from Consoleunlock here: Consoleunlocks Wii Unlocking Software

Or you can download the software from BreWii here: BreWiis Wii Unlocking Software







Your Wii, a television and a chilled coke!



Obvious, right ;D? Now lets get started! Enjoy the coke while reading the rest of my guide .