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My games from other regions do not work, or have stopped working
Applies to: Wiikey 1, Wiikey 2, Wiikey Fusion
Check your system Menu version. Starting from System Menu 4.2 and onwards a new method of detecting region is used, which cannot be bypassed by Wiikey. The detection is done in such a way that it is no longer possible to achieve region override. This applies to both original discs and backups, regardless of media.What is Error #002, and how can I fix it?
Applies to: Wiikey 1, Wiikey 2, Wiikey Fusion
Error 002 means the Wii system needs to be updated. Some games come bundled with an update for the Wii system. If the Wii needs updating, the update must be installed before the game can be started. However, if the Wii cannot see the update partition because the brickblocker feature is set to block all updates, or if a 'scrubbed' game image where the update partition has been removed is used, the Wii will allow the game to start, resulting in Error 002.
One solution is to install the system update, provided that the game is of the same region as your Wii. Installing updates from other regions may brick uyour Wii, so make sure the game you are using to update is from the same region.
Note that installing updates can sometimes have undesirable results, such as the removal of region free capabilities with System Menu 4.2 or higher.
I have installed the NSMB update, but the game still doesnt start, or doesnt show up in browser?
Applies to: Wiikey 1, Wiikey 2
Even without the update a working copy of the game should show up in the browser and start up. Note that NSMB comes with 2 system updates on the disc.Can I burn the update ISO to DVD and update from DVD?
Applies to: Wiikey Fusion
No. Currently WKF only supports updating from SD.What is WBFS?
Applies to: Wiikey Fusion
WBFS, or Wii Backup File System, is a file system specifically designed for storing Wii backups. It allows the size of the games on the disk to be reduced by stripping out redundant data. How well a game will compress varies from game to game.Can I put Gamecube games on a WBFS formatted drive?
Applies to: Wiikey Fusion
Yes, however most WBFS applications will only allow Wii games to be written. A modified version of WBFS Manager, which allows Gamecube images to be used, is available for download on in the members area.I have a Wiikey 1 or Wiikey 2 modchip installed on my drive. Do I have to remove it to use Wiikey Fusion?
Applies to: Wiikey 1, Wiikey 2, Wiikey Fusion
No. Wiikey and and 2 can be used in conjunction with chips attaching to drive cable.I sometimes I have to power cycle the Wii for it to detect a disc/SD card. Is this normal?
Applies to: Wiikey Fusion
This issue sometimes occured with pre-1.2 firmwares. Please install the latest firmware update from the members area.I have a "D3-2" drive and I read that it wont load backup DVDs. Will this chip work with my drive?
Applies to: Wiikey 1, Wiikey 2
No. There is currently no way of making your drive read backups. The alternative is to get a chip such as Wiikey Fusion that allows games to be loaded from other media.I have a "D3-2" drive and I read that it wont load backup DVDs. Will this chip work with my drive?
Applies to: Wiikey Fusion
This chip will not allow you to load backup DVD media from your drive. However, you can still load games from SD card.Can Wiikey Fusion be connected to the internal Wii SD reader?
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No. While it is technically possible, it would require a fair bit of soldering, and would render the original functionality of the internal SD reader useless.