there used to be a way called Freeloader, but it has been discontinued already. Nintendo does not allow such a thing to happen.

So, for the workaround, you'll have to get a Japanese Wii instead. Trust me, Nintendo regulars hate this.

It's just not worth it getting another Wii just to play one or two Japanese-only games though

Agreed. trust me, I also have 1 or 2 games that i want badly to play in Japanese. Especially now with Fatal Frame being a japanese only game. It will pile up much2 more.

ya agreed, but im more interested in playing online with a modded wii. is that possible?

Shudn't have to be a problem. I don't think there's any problem with that too.

Not quite true.. You see what happened was Nintendo was apologizing to the import crowd for disabling GC's Freeloader on Wii with certain firmware upgrade and promised future upgrades won't cause such problem (regarding Freeloader). Few months later came Wii Freeloader and Nintendo kept quiet, and another couple more months Nintendo came out with another firmware to disable the latest Freeloader.. That's why I hate these hypocrites dumbass..

I am corrected.

thanks Kyo for the reply

erm 1 more question to the sifu,

let say i have my modded wii (korean/japan) set. I wan to play online (using original US game) will this cause a problem?

I would say be careful with the game. If the game says that it needs to update the Wii, take it out. When inserting a game, the problem only lies with updating the firmware. Wrong firmware, then u can kiss the Wii bye bye.

Nope. not safe also. the game would automatically have the update, regardless of what ever version it is. that's why I opted a US Wii that's untouched inside.

No problem, glad to be of help. And i think its time this thread get another version.

wow means scary.. if let say nintendo suddenly go in berzerk, all new game need to update firmware. then the current wii (modded) = dead? lolz..

actually, all new games does need updated firmware. I remember my MadWorld needing one because I haven't updated my Wii in a long time. So, its only dead if you did things wrong.

How do things right, I am not allowed to disclose since its against the rules.

wow.. i wasnt able to login to LYN for the whole morning

erm, 1 more question Kyo,
If let say im using the wii (korean/japan set) playing an english region game online, i stand a higher chance of getting busted by the Nintendo?

Nah, don't they would know that you are using one.

There are a few things I'm confused.

How come some place they sell Japanese consoles but with US firmware? Is it possible?

Can we run Japanese games on US consoles?

Sorry if the questions have been repeated though.

Actually no. Only through modification, then only you can. But modifying the Wii gives you big risks. So, it's your choice.

Eh eh, Malaysian ori exist. I'm selling it. And its not modded, so be careful there.

What I mean by Malaysian ori, is an Official Nintendo Wii sold in Malaysia by an official Malaysian distributor.

i found that when my mom play wii, my wireless connection lag like hell, wondering if that's true or not

In sense of Online? that's cuz of Streamyx.

I've turned my wii's wifi off. but stil... sigh, so I stop my mom from playing. hahahahaha