Nintendo Europe warns against Wii modchips

[Raven]

Originally Posted by qj.net

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It looks like Nintendo's European branch has started taking notice of the folks who are out to mod or alter their Wiis. A new post on the Nintendo U.K. website warns against the use of modchips to circumvent copy protection.

While we all can probably guess what it says, they didn't hesitate to point out the illegality of using modchips as well as the warranty-voiding properties of using one. Said Nintendo of the unauthorized modding of Wiis for this purpose,

The use of mod chips voids the manufacturer's warranty. In addition, the installation of a mod chip can damage the functionality of a Nintendo console, sometimes rendering it incapable of repair. Mod chips have been adjudicated to be illegal in various countries around the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. Most European countries have also already adopted laws prohibiting the circumvention of technological measures for copyright protection. People caught installing or selling mod chips may be subject to criminal charges.

It's probably obvious to anyone who uses modchips, but let this be a warning to you. Nintendo's got their eyes on the modding community, for both good applications of their Wii technology and bad.

Anybody have a mod chip in their Wii?

[QueenB]

I never chipped my Wii but, I was tempted. If there'd been more stock (in case it all went wrong ) in the UK I would've done it.

I'm not surprised by this news - Nintendo aren't blind.

[Bex]

I've still yet to mod mine also.
Mainly due to the reason you said QueenB, due to the lack of stock of them in the UK lol. If there was more, readily available, then I might be more tempted to get mine modded lol. But until then, I'll keep mine as it is