**Wiikey Firmware Update**

[Billhouse]

The long-awaited WiiKey firmware update has finally been released. EurAsia members can download here. The official v1.9b changelog as follows: Audiofix fixed. Dual layer support (no bitsetting required). Improved media support (all supported chipsets). Full Gamecube regionfree (no-swap/video setup). Various 'smaller' improvements/fixes. Workaround for FW 3.0 gameid limitation (existing wkb 1.2 discs will boot again). 'On the fly' settings for gc games (by holding buttons). Toggle audiofix, diskspeed, force NTSC/PAL etc.

Source:

Only registered and activated members with 10 posts or more can see links.

Only registered and activated members with 10 posts or more can see links.

[biggy7]

Video of the update on USA WII

Spoiler:

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[zapiy]

Is this a worthwhile update? ie will i notice the difference?

[gunner]

Sounds good. Available from eurasia.nu but you need to register..

[Scandy]

There's an "official" announcement on the wiikey page.

[08-09-03] Wiikey update 1.9b
A leaked version of the wiikey firmware update is available on several websites. While the leaked firmware is indeed working and has all of the announced features, it has not yet been fully tested and does not come with the configuration and recovery discs. A full version will be available from wiikey.cn very soon.

I might do it. It won't be the first time I've stuck dodgy firmware on stuff I own...

[stimpy]

Link here for those who want to try it.

http://rapidshare.com/files/53160056/wkupdate_1_9b.zip.html

[Absurd]

How do I know if my chip is a genuine Wiikey or a clone without opening the case ( no screwdriver ). And if it is a clone and I apply an update, will I fry the chip or the Wii?

[{{909}}]

you should be fine absurd, id have a look on maxconsole's forums to see if anyone has had issues but i think if there was one it would be well known by now.