Try playing (Cars: Race-o-Rama) or new games that might have the wave 4 video layer without an update to “1.6 ixtreme” and the “Special Activation Disk” and you might be unpleasantly surprised that its not working. Currently the “Hitachi 1.51″ ixtreme firmware also works, but none of the other drive firmwares are acting with the same civility and respect. “Unless . . .” we bring 1.4 ixtreme into the discussion. This firmware will work with anything. You sacrifice security & features, so don’t think it comes without a price. If your getting tired of the what seems like an endless, extreme firmware update wave, then this might be for you. I recommend it for anyone who does not get on xbl(1.4 ixtreme, note: some drive 1.4 fw versions not available).

So, to recap, we need to use this “Boot Disc’ until a new firmware(ixtreme 1.61?) with the “special activation” that will be built in, eliminating this boot disc step(let’s hope it’s ready soon).

http://www.sendspace.com/file/5ed5xr burn to a DUAL LAYER disk, (do not set a layer-break and when imgburn prompts, tell it to burn to the first layer only). [ Description: One Shot Boot, Name: activate.rar ]

1.6 ixtreme is Released for all drives except “Hitachi”.
Use 1.51 for “Hitachi” until 1.6 is ready.

Features:
-Strict Wave 3 compliance! hybrid (modified disks) will not boot!
-Strict drive speed compliance - 12x only for game discs!
-Support for SS V2!
-Integrated 0800 for game dumping including SS v2!
-Full support for all known game exceptions! eg ddr etc!
-One shot boot mode! - allows a one off boot of gamedisc without -stealth/partition checks (will still use stealth), use activate.iso disk to activate each time!
-Support for easy drive key/version info cmd, same as liteon!
-Strict stealth/wave checking, one shot boot mode will boot wave(x)!

(1) http://robinhoodsplayground.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=117

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Modchipcentral.com has wiikey2 yellow sticker chips for $19.99 + $5 shipping. They are based in Canada so shipping will take longer if your in the states. http://www.modchipcentral.com/store/wiikey-2-wiikey2-modchip-mod-chip-yellow-sticker-6-wires-w-free-triwing-phillips-screwdriver-works-with-all-consoles.html

With free shipping and shipping locations in the USA, I’m recommending http://foundmy.com for wiikey2 modchips. You can snag one now, shipped with tri-wing and philips screwdriver(needed to open your wii), for $35 shipped.

Of course, leave a comment if you can inform us of a better deal on single, non risky, quality transactions.

I can’t tell you how long I have personally been waiting for xbmc to work on my mac/pc(5+yr). Yesterday, the day epically took place; and to my amazement it was all I had anticipatively expected. It’s still in beta.1, but working great and available for Download Here!!!

You can download the Latest XBMC SVN build directly from the \bleeding edge\ T3CH website. High quality pictures in comments.

Thanks to ****Podger*** and others from xboxhacker.net there is no longer a need for the passkey when flashing your 79 Hitachi drives. This news is tremendous. Before this tool the 79 Hitachi was by far the most difficult and troublesome xbox360 drive to mod. Tutorial in comments.

Passkey No Longer Needed!

UPDATE 12-30-08 The lite-on is now moddable with iXtreme 1.5! If your purchasing a new xbox-360 with manufacturing date after 8/11/08 chances are it will have the “lite-on” dvd-drive that is currently (read only) and unmodifiable. You may also find these in recently repaired systems from Microsoft service center. The drive tray looks just like a BenQ/Phillips drive, so it is difficult to identifying systems that have this drive. See the comments for a tutorial on Lite-On detection.

Currently there is no way of conventionally mod/flashing this version of dvd-rom, but it is possible to dump the “lite-on” so that you can get the key and just spoof it as another drive (Hitachi/Samsung/Benq). It’s not super easy and extra hardware is needed, but probably worth it if you really need that new xbox modded. If you can find the “Benq drive” decently priced that’s the ideal way to go.

A great “Tutorial” for spoofing the lite-on (source: Xboxhacker.net) can be found in the comments.

Looks just like a BenQ…

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If your surprised to find your latest wii mod-install project ending in fail you probably have the new* pesky D2Cv2 or D2E motherboard. Your old modchips won’t work with these systems. As of the time of writing this, I’m recommending the “D2pro9 v3″ (note: D2Pro9 V2 can have eject issues with d2c2[use v3]).

The third version of “D2Pro9 v3″ has just been release as of late July 08 to support “D2E” chip-sets.

D2Pro2 9 Wire Install…

Wiikey.cn/ is back and opens with a new update for older Wii systems containing the Wiikey. Wiikey has all the needed features and is still considered the best chip for old wiis. People have reported problems updating so there are info/tutorial links in the comments.

wiikey update 1.9s…

SSBB Answers to faq?
1. New System UPDATE 3.2U is out and it’s safe for Wiikey, also safe for SMG and SSBB games.

2.You will need to first update your Wii to 3.2 before using 1.9s disc.

3.You need to burn your ssbb game backup to DVD+R DL and then let the game update to 100%. Don’t forget to set the layer break in imgburn. Update again if needed. The first update is not the same as the second.

4. When updating your wiikey you do not need to update with 1.9b before using 1.9s.

5. Burn the update and config disc to dvd-r.

6. Use “Filechop” and pad your 1.9s .iso’s to 1.35gigs before burning just to be safe. If you dont want to deal with this just download a prechopd version and unrar. People have had problems running the image without filechopping.

See Comments for more…

wiikey config 1.4 disc(new)…

With the new wave of 2nd gen D2c modchip solutions becoming available, customers will need to make a decision between the Argon(InFeCtuS) and the D2Pro(D2CKey Team). 15 wire for D2pro install and 13 for the Argon depending on if you need region free or not. Not to be confused with the D2CPro which is a clone of the d2ckey.

Both chips are upgradeable. Having an upgradeable chip adds an important security feature. If Nintendo attacks with a new firmware update it’s possible you can reprogram the new programmable chips with a newly released firmware fix to get backups working again. It is believed but not confirmed that the programmer will be a valuable weapon in future proofing your wii.

D2Pro Vs Argon
Will probably come down to supply, pricing, and response to firmware issues if any arise.

Not Finished… see comments for more info…

D2Pro Completed Install…

New D2C wiiChip named “Argon” from team Enigma, also responsible for the universal InFeCtuS modchip and newly announced InFeCtuS2 now titled “Wiiktus” has released details on this amazing slim 13 wire Argon install. The D2cKey (alternative from team Wiikey) has a 29 wire install and requires risky soldering to the IC legs, so obviously this is a huge labor reduction.

Warning!!
These chips are sold exclusively at hardstore.com. This means you will pay more for shipping. I believe the cost is around $58 for the chip with an elevated shipping cost on top of that. If you can find them in the US (mod-shops) you will get quicker shipping but expect to pay more because of the shipping premium. If you order from hardstore.com in the US and need to return the chip (for any reason) the costs for return shipping makes it economically unwise.

Visual Layout quicksolder…

Super Mario Galaxy has new copy protection that was quickly cracked and is now working 100%. If you have a wiikey modchip installed (recommended chip) your update fix can be applied by downloading the bootdisc file by clicking here. After downloaded you can burn(no padding required) it to dvd-r or +rw (cdr wont work) insert the disc and follow the instructions. Use this update on your wii that won’t play the new games(smg, mh2, etc.).

[03.26.08] Wiikey released 1.9s (as in smashbros) beta released! (Click Here for Tutorials and more info)
[01.11.07] Wiikey update 1.9g (as in galaxy!) beta released!

We are pleased to announce that BETA HOTFIX v1.9g of the Wiikey firmware is now available to download. Please note that this is a BETA HOTFIX released as an immediate response to feedback from users regarding SMG. There are three iso’s in the update, one for each system region(jap, pal, us).

If your new to firmware flash modding the Benq xbox 360 dvd-drive, here are the files and info your going to need to make things easy. Click here to download this file with video tutorial.

If you are looking for modding services click here for Installers by Region. You can get a direct quote from me Jason@TeamXmods by clicking here.

C4eva has released new hacked firmwares for the BenQ Xbox360 dvd drive. iXtreme BenQ v1.1 rev 2 and a regular Xtreme version. Beware of using the Xtreme FW online without properly stealth patched games or you will get banned. With the ixtreme Rev2 you have the option to choose a custom drive read speed. Most people use fast 12X because its fast loading(12X is the default speed for unmodded drives) and sound levels stay the same. The 8X setting is also nice if your drive is too loud for you or your having trouble reading dvd+r dl verbatim media. Special thanks goes to C4eva.