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 ====== Nintendo Wii ====== ====== Nintendo Wii ======
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 +Nintendo's wildly successful followup to their GameCube. Releasing on November 19th, 2006 in North America, the Wii's PowerPC-based Broadway CPU, 64+24 MB of RAM, and maximum output resolution of 640x480 was not particularly powerful at the time of it's release, as Nintendo's competitors in the PS3 and Xbox 360 were both already in the HD 1080p era. Despite this, the Wii went on to be one of Nintendo's most successful consoles of all time, reaching a sales figure of 101.63 million - no doubt helped in part by the strength of the Wii's games library.
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 +https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii 
  
 ===== Operating Systems (IBM PowerPC Broadway) ===== ===== Operating Systems (IBM PowerPC Broadway) =====
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 >Don't use the 2009 method >Don't use the 2009 method
  
-One of the better ways to use Linux on a wii. The first link is the newest and best tutorial, which has been tried and tested by io55 and can be confirmed as working. The older tutorials are linked only for posterity, and it is recommended to NOT use them.+One of the better ways to use Linux on a wii. The first link is the newest and best tutorial, which has been tried and tested by our team and can be confirmed as working. The older tutorials are linked only for posterity, and it is recommended to NOT use them.
  
 https://gbatemp.net/threads/wii-linux-xwhiite-0-2-with-wi-fi-in-2020-tutorial.570945/ (BEST.) https://gbatemp.net/threads/wii-linux-xwhiite-0-2-with-wi-fi-in-2020-tutorial.570945/ (BEST.)
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 http://riki.blinkenshell.org/wiilinux/6-diy.html http://riki.blinkenshell.org/wiilinux/6-diy.html
  
 +=== Debian 8?? ===
  
 +Some madman managed to get Debian 8 on their Wii, at least, according to the title. Hoping it's not a typo.
  
 +https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxmasterrace/comments/seamit/my_new_favourite_linux_box_debian_8_on_a_nintendo/
 === DosBOX 1.7 (Windows 3.1, 95, ME(?)) === === DosBOX 1.7 (Windows 3.1, 95, ME(?)) ===
  
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 === WiiBrowser === === WiiBrowser ===
  
-Doesn't correctly work. Some people have claimed in the YouTube comments that the 2nd most recent revision of this browser will work, but io55 has tested this and found it to not be the case.+Doesn't correctly work. Some people have claimed in the YouTube comments that the 2nd most recent revision of this browser will work, but the wiki team has tested this and found it to not be the case.
  
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCMh8grKUKA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCMh8grKUKA
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 +===== Other =====
 +
 +=== Cubecraft ===
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 +>This game uses the GameCube controller exclusively.
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 +A Minecraft clone for the Wii, that also runs on the GameCube. May have an infinite world, but definitely has creative world + inventory.
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 +https://github.com/camthesaxman/cubecraft
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 +
 +=== GXCraft ===
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 +A simple clone of Minecraft Classic for the Wii. Requires the nunchuck!
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 +https://github.com/gamax92/GXCraft
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 +=== WiiCraft (learner) ===
 +
 +>and only serves as a documentation
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 +Yet another Minecraft clone which appears to be someone's learning project from a decade ago.
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 +https://github.com/filiphsandstrom/WiiCraft
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 +=== WiiCraft (v0.8.2a) ===
 +
 +>now runs at a smooth(ish) 30fps almost all the time
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 +While having the same name as the WiiCraft above, this is completely unrelated and a much more advanced project. The only issue is that the download links are broken.
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 +https://wiicraft.blogspot.com/
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 +
 +=== WiiVoxelEngine aka WoxelCraft ===
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 +>you can connect to a Minecraft Server 1.2.4 or 1.2.5.
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 +Yet another Minecraft clone for the Wii. What's interesting about this one, is that it can actually play on official Minecraft Java servers of certain versions!
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 +https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4zTgiIqJGQ
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 +https://github.com/kperdlich/wii-voxel-engine
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 +https://gbatemp.net/threads/woxelcraft-voxel-engine-for-the-wii.443144/
  
  
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 === “Wii (original; RVL-001)” (2006-2011) === === “Wii (original; RVL-001)” (2006-2011) ===
-**RECOMMENDED OVERALL; BEST RELIABILITY; LOWEST PRICE**+//RECOMMENDED OVERALL; BEST RELIABILITY; LOWEST PRICE//
  
 Coming in many colors and containing many revisions, the RVL-001 possesses the most features, the most functionality, and is the most recognizable. On the front is the power, reset, and eject buttons, plus the disc drive, the SD card slot, and a sync button (the last two are normally covered with a plastic flap). The bottom has vents, plus a screw-on access to the clock battery (this is important later, for revisions). More importantly, the top has four GameCube controller ports, and two GameCube memory card slots; both of these are normally covered by separate plastic doors. Lastly, the back has 2 USB ports, a “sensor bar” port, an AV out plug, and the AC in. While reliability and detailed functionality varies by the internal revision, all RVL-001s are easy to mod, can play GameCube games, and have their button and logo labels oriented in a way which presumes upright use. Serial numbers begin with LU or LB. Coming in many colors and containing many revisions, the RVL-001 possesses the most features, the most functionality, and is the most recognizable. On the front is the power, reset, and eject buttons, plus the disc drive, the SD card slot, and a sync button (the last two are normally covered with a plastic flap). The bottom has vents, plus a screw-on access to the clock battery (this is important later, for revisions). More importantly, the top has four GameCube controller ports, and two GameCube memory card slots; both of these are normally covered by separate plastic doors. Lastly, the back has 2 USB ports, a “sensor bar” port, an AV out plug, and the AC in. While reliability and detailed functionality varies by the internal revision, all RVL-001s are easy to mod, can play GameCube games, and have their button and logo labels oriented in a way which presumes upright use. Serial numbers begin with LU or LB.
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 === “Wii Mini (RVL-201)” (2013-2017) === === “Wii Mini (RVL-201)” (2013-2017) ===
-**DO NOT PURCHASE**+//DO NOT PURCHASE//
  
 Yet another cost-reducing variant of the Wii, and this time, a significant amount of features have been lost. Alongside the removal of the GameCube ports, Wii Mini systems don’t even have the pads for adding them again. They have also removed Wi-Fi connectivity, one USB port on the back, the SD card slot, and 480p out. In essence, these consoles require hardmodding or weird methods for them to have the capability to do anything. Visually, they’re red and black with a top loading drive. While internet access can be softmodded back in, and certain features like the SD slot can be soldered back in, these really won’t be worthwhile for anyone, except as mere happenstance. Serial numbers begin with HW. Yet another cost-reducing variant of the Wii, and this time, a significant amount of features have been lost. Alongside the removal of the GameCube ports, Wii Mini systems don’t even have the pads for adding them again. They have also removed Wi-Fi connectivity, one USB port on the back, the SD card slot, and 480p out. In essence, these consoles require hardmodding or weird methods for them to have the capability to do anything. Visually, they’re red and black with a top loading drive. While internet access can be softmodded back in, and certain features like the SD slot can be soldered back in, these really won’t be worthwhile for anyone, except as mere happenstance. Serial numbers begin with HW.
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 === Wii (original; RVL-001) revisions: === === Wii (original; RVL-001) revisions: ===
  
-== “RVL-CPU-01/20” (2006-200?) == +=== “RVL-CPU-01/20” (2006-200?) === 
-**DO NOT PURCHASE**+//DO NOT PURCHASE//
  
 The original launch model revisions of the RVL-001. Taking up the most space (6 layer), consuming the most power, and outputting slightly worse video than later revisions in two different ways, these are not really worth getting. Their only positive is that they’ll often have DVD support, which isn’t very relevant nowadays. To identify these (as for other board revisions), unscrew the Wii’s clock battery on the bottom, and look inside for “01” or “20”. The original launch model revisions of the RVL-001. Taking up the most space (6 layer), consuming the most power, and outputting slightly worse video than later revisions in two different ways, these are not really worth getting. Their only positive is that they’ll often have DVD support, which isn’t very relevant nowadays. To identify these (as for other board revisions), unscrew the Wii’s clock battery on the bottom, and look inside for “01” or “20”.
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-== “RVL-CPU-30” (200?-2009) ==+=== “RVL-CPU-30” (200?-2009) ===
  
 While retaining the reduced video output of the 01 & 20s, this revision has a markedly lower power output and consumption. However, they still are 6 layers, and they did remove DVD support. Otherwise, these are an OK midpoint between the worst (01/20) and best (40/60) RVL-001 revisions. To identify these, look for the “30” inside the Wii after unscrewing the clock battery. While retaining the reduced video output of the 01 & 20s, this revision has a markedly lower power output and consumption. However, they still are 6 layers, and they did remove DVD support. Otherwise, these are an OK midpoint between the worst (01/20) and best (40/60) RVL-001 revisions. To identify these, look for the “30” inside the Wii after unscrewing the clock battery.
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-== “RVL-CPU-40/60” (2010-2011) == +=== “RVL-CPU-40/60” (2010-2011) === 
-**RECOMMENDED OVERALL; BEST RELIABILITY**+//RECOMMENDED OVERALL; BEST RELIABILITY//
  
 These boards were reduced to 4 layers, and have a low power consumption. Furthermore, two aspects of video quality improved. First, a small SDK/software-based 480p rendering bug was corrected, resulting in slightly superior pixel alignment in ALL software. Second, the video chip has been improved in an unknown way, which causes the component output itself to become noticeably clearer. These don’t have DVD support, but who cares? 60s consume slightly less power than the 40s. To identify these, look for the “40/60” inside the Wii after unscrewing the clock battery. Alongside this, ALL RVL-001 consoles in red, black, or blue are guaranteed to be of this revision, as they were made after Q4 2009/Q1 2010(?). White RVL-001 systems can also be a 40 or 60, but one must unscrew the clock battery to find this out, unlike the colored RVL-001 systems. These boards were reduced to 4 layers, and have a low power consumption. Furthermore, two aspects of video quality improved. First, a small SDK/software-based 480p rendering bug was corrected, resulting in slightly superior pixel alignment in ALL software. Second, the video chip has been improved in an unknown way, which causes the component output itself to become noticeably clearer. These don’t have DVD support, but who cares? 60s consume slightly less power than the 40s. To identify these, look for the “40/60” inside the Wii after unscrewing the clock battery. Alongside this, ALL RVL-001 consoles in red, black, or blue are guaranteed to be of this revision, as they were made after Q4 2009/Q1 2010(?). White RVL-001 systems can also be a 40 or 60, but one must unscrew the clock battery to find this out, unlike the colored RVL-001 systems.
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