Topic: Why you should buy an original Wii.
Ks !KansasxqvM started this discussion 13 years ago #29,614
They are selling for really cheap, like $75 sometimes. My Wii is a media POWERHOUSE! I'd probably have to build a $400 box to compete with the things the cheap little Wii does. I have it set up with an 80 GB external hardrive, on that I have like 25-30 movies, THOUSANDS of games and like 7 different emulators, and like 120 regular Wii games. In addition to all that, the Wii is capable of streaming apps like Netflix, Youtube, Amazon, and Hulu. Softmodding a Wii is pretty simple, and I guess you could get a complete setup for around $150, I can't think of a cheaper way to accomplish everything the Wii does. Thinking of how much use that thing gets, it's probably one of the best purchases I've made in the last few years. /PSA
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HaikerensGuide !dBGi/iH4eY joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 1 minute later[^] [v] #432,056
That Dolphin feel.
Ks !KansasxqvM (OP) replied with this 13 years ago, 14 minutes later, 16 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #432,058
Holy fuck, I mess up that title bad. >;/
Triptych !IupsXZPnnU joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 1 minute later, 17 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #432,059
That's quite cool actually. I figured they were pretty useless.
beckyderp !8ElfFaoFao joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 2 minutes later, 19 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #432,060
Ks !KansasxqvM (OP) replied with this 13 years ago, 6 minutes later, 25 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #432,061
@432,059 (Triptych !IupsXZPnnU)
I thought the same until I got it all set up. It was a little bit of a bitch to set it all up, but wow is it cool now.
@previous (beckyderp !8ElfFaoFao)
Thank you! And yeah, I put like 3-4 different bowling games on there. I also enjoy the golf games. I use it more for movies and streaming than anything else though.
I thought the same until I got it all set up. It was a little bit of a bitch to set it all up, but wow is it cool now.
@previous (beckyderp !8ElfFaoFao)
Thank you! And yeah, I put like 3-4 different bowling games on there. I also enjoy the golf games. I use it more for movies and streaming than anything else though.
Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 7 minutes later, 33 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #432,062
Why I sold my original Wii: It got boring as fuck.
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kook !!32zdfdzi+ joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 6 minutes later, 39 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #432,063
Tell us about how you did it
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 1 minute later, 41 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #432,064
beckyderp !8ElfFaoFao replied with this 13 years ago, 1 minute later, 42 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #432,065
Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 30 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #432,071
Meh. Once you've got a full Ubuntu HTPC with DVR, couchpotato and sickbeard up and running, nothing else compares.
Good luck setting that shit up though, winfags.
Good luck setting that shit up though, winfags.
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 1 hour later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #432,084
Fluffy !HCpO4h0pF. joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 4 hours later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #432,113
@432,061 (Ks !KansasxqvM)
Dude how is this done? I'd jizz myself if I could use emulators on my TV. And is it powerful enough to emulate a PSone or N64? Also, is it backwards compatible with the Gamecube? Some awesome games on that, F-zero, Metroid Prime, The Metal Gear Solid remake etc
Dude how is this done? I'd jizz myself if I could use emulators on my TV. And is it powerful enough to emulate a PSone or N64? Also, is it backwards compatible with the Gamecube? Some awesome games on that, F-zero, Metroid Prime, The Metal Gear Solid remake etc
Cat !TGirlYJKXM joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 1 hour later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #432,121
What if I already have a Wii? I've been meaning to soft mod it for some time now, but I'm too afraid I'll brick it.
@previous (Fluffy !HCpO4h0pF.)
Yes, it's backwards capable with the GameCube. This console seemed to come at a time when this was a major feature in most consoles. Now companies just want you to rebuy the games you already paid for it seems.
@previous (Fluffy !HCpO4h0pF.)
Yes, it's backwards capable with the GameCube. This console seemed to come at a time when this was a major feature in most consoles. Now companies just want you to rebuy the games you already paid for it seems.
Ks !KansasxqvM (OP) replied with this 13 years ago, 3 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #432,123
@432,063 (kook !!32zdfdzi+)
http://www.wiihacks.com/recommended-faqs-guides-tutorials-only/96886-guide-softmod-any-wii.html
I started with that tutorial. I ordered an external USB and used an SD card I had laying around, then just dove in. It was pretty easy if you just follow the steps to the letter. Uhm, I'll post which external USB I bought in a bit, some have compatibility issues, others are just overpriced.
@432,113 (Fluffy !HCpO4h0pF.)
WiiSX for PS1 games.
http://wiibrew.org/wiki/WiiSX
Wii64 for N64 games.
http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Wii64
Yes, it's backwards compatible with the Gamecube, it even has ports for GameCube controllers. You'd definitely need GameCube controllers to play PS1 games and such (more buttons than a Wiimote).
http://www.wiihacks.com/recommended-faqs-guides-tutorials-only/96886-guide-softmod-any-wii.html
I started with that tutorial. I ordered an external USB and used an SD card I had laying around, then just dove in. It was pretty easy if you just follow the steps to the letter. Uhm, I'll post which external USB I bought in a bit, some have compatibility issues, others are just overpriced.
@432,113 (Fluffy !HCpO4h0pF.)
WiiSX for PS1 games.
http://wiibrew.org/wiki/WiiSX
Wii64 for N64 games.
http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Wii64
Yes, it's backwards compatible with the Gamecube, it even has ports for GameCube controllers. You'd definitely need GameCube controllers to play PS1 games and such (more buttons than a Wiimote).
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Ks !KansasxqvM (OP) double-posted this 13 years ago, 3 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #432,125
@432,121 (Cat !TGirlYJKXM)
Bricking devices only happens when you can't follow simple instructions exactly, or if you're messing with alpha/beta releases. I've modded/rooted etc everything I could without a single issue. Follow that tutorial I posted and you'll be fine.
Bricking devices only happens when you can't follow simple instructions exactly, or if you're messing with alpha/beta releases. I've modded/rooted etc everything I could without a single issue. Follow that tutorial I posted and you'll be fine.
Ks !KansasxqvM (OP) triple-posted this 13 years ago, 49 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #432,130
I bought a Western Digital Passport 80 GB external hard drive, but I can't find the exact model on Amazon atm. You can use this compatibility list to pick a external HDD that's compatible and suits your needs. I wish I had bought a larger external hard drive, but I wasn't sure how it was gonna work out so I didn't want to spend too much.
http://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/USB_Devices_Compatibility_List
http://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/USB_Devices_Compatibility_List
Anonymous L joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 8 minutes later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #432,131
Its pretty ludicrous standing there waving your arms about like a fruity faggot.
Anonymous M joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 3 hours later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #432,153
i want to see ks play some wii fit
Ks !KansasxqvM (OP) replied with this 13 years ago, 1 day later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #432,480
@432,131 (L)
I barely play the Wii games, most are pretty meh. Without being modded the Wii sucks, hence this topic, a cheap media powerhouse.
I barely play the Wii games, most are pretty meh. Without being modded the Wii sucks, hence this topic, a cheap media powerhouse.
doctor dw md !jdTkvovFCQ joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #432,506
wii mini looks nicer
thanks
thanks
Anonymous M replied with this 13 years ago, 5 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #432,585
but can this run a self compiled version of chromium?