The wii is hot. And so are the games. So naturally once you find a sweet game you want to make a backup of it in case it gets lost. And it's perfectly legal to do that. Here's how to backup wii games (or burn wii games) WIHOUT requiring a mod-chip or anything else!!
HomeBrew Installer: This is the tool that will actually help you backup wii games and make copies of those game discs wihout needing a mod-chip. The one that I find pretty darn sweet is Homebrew Installer which will make it literally a SNAP to copy wii games. All you need to do literally is insert your wii game into your CD or DVD drive and hit "copy". Let the program work its magic then. You will have your backup wii game real fast.
You might have heard of other ways online to copy wii games but they are way too complicated and unless you're a pro with image-mounting and iso-burning techniques you'll probably want to stay away from those. They're very prone to error. HomeBrew Installer itself costs like $30 but I think that's nothing compared to the value you get from it.
That should about sum it up for how to backup wii games or copy wii games.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Is it legal to copy wii games?
Before deciding to copy or backup wii games, I suggest you ask yourself this question. Is it in fact legal to backup wii games?
Common sense would tell you, yes, it is perfectly fine as long as you own the game and are just making a backup in case something goes wrong.
But then the other side of the issue states that people can easily abuse this privilege by copying and distributing pirated games.
You don't need to look anywhere but the Internet to see abuse of this privilege.
For the honest gamers who simply want a backup in case of accidental damage, this is very unfortunate. You shouldn't have to pay for the same game more than once.
Buying the same game two or three times can seriously break an average gamer's bank.
To find out whether backing up your games is in fact legal, we look to the Fair Use Act and the Audio Home Recording Act of 1992.
The act basically describes that it is perfectly legal to copy or backup a game if you own it.
The game must belong to you though and you cannot copy it for piracy purposes.
Although the name is called the "Audio Home Recording Act of 1992", it can be applied to any sort of digital recording, including but not limited to movies, music, software and games.
It is however also mentioned that the creator of the video games do not have to make the backup process easy.
So basically, it can be near impossible to create the backup because of strong copy-protection.
But you will not be charged with anything illegal if you can somehow figure out how to break this copy protection.
Common sense would tell you, yes, it is perfectly fine as long as you own the game and are just making a backup in case something goes wrong.
But then the other side of the issue states that people can easily abuse this privilege by copying and distributing pirated games.
You don't need to look anywhere but the Internet to see abuse of this privilege.
For the honest gamers who simply want a backup in case of accidental damage, this is very unfortunate. You shouldn't have to pay for the same game more than once.
Buying the same game two or three times can seriously break an average gamer's bank.
To find out whether backing up your games is in fact legal, we look to the Fair Use Act and the Audio Home Recording Act of 1992.
The act basically describes that it is perfectly legal to copy or backup a game if you own it.
The game must belong to you though and you cannot copy it for piracy purposes.
Although the name is called the "Audio Home Recording Act of 1992", it can be applied to any sort of digital recording, including but not limited to movies, music, software and games.
It is however also mentioned that the creator of the video games do not have to make the backup process easy.
So basically, it can be near impossible to create the backup because of strong copy-protection.
But you will not be charged with anything illegal if you can somehow figure out how to break this copy protection.
Friday, December 21, 2007
Is Homebrew Installer worth it?
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the Homebrew Installer package (just in case you got the same ones ;)
What's included with the package?
The Homebrew Installer package gives you detailed step-by-step instructions on how to backup wii games or how to copy wii games. You will get a full-color guide which will not only work for nintendo wii games but will also teach you how to copy games for any console that you might own in the future. Oh and they'll show you how to do it with nothing more than a CD or DVD burner! Copying wii games or backing up wii games has never been easier!
Can it bypass all copy-protection?
The makers of the software explicitly state that the software has technology which can bypass all copy-protection methods that are out there on the market today! No need to worry about.. oh crap.. I don't think my console is supported! Oh and you can definitely backup wii games and copy wii games without worry!
What consoles does it support?
It currently supports information on how to copy or backup games for PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, Gamecube, PSP, Nintendo DS, Playstation, PS One, PS2, Xbox, Dreamcast, and Game Boy/GameBoy Advanced! Look no further to copy wii games or backup wii games.
Are there any bonuses?
Yea, the sweet thing is that they give you access to a game download database for all your wii games. So you don't even need to have the original copy to make a backup of it! You can just play the downloaded games! (And yes the game downloads are full version games, not demos).
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Absolutely! If you're not satisfied with the thing you can request a refund within 60 days of the date of purchase. If you're having problems you can contact the software developer directly to find out the solution to your problem.
What's included with the package?
The Homebrew Installer package gives you detailed step-by-step instructions on how to backup wii games or how to copy wii games. You will get a full-color guide which will not only work for nintendo wii games but will also teach you how to copy games for any console that you might own in the future. Oh and they'll show you how to do it with nothing more than a CD or DVD burner! Copying wii games or backing up wii games has never been easier!
Can it bypass all copy-protection?
The makers of the software explicitly state that the software has technology which can bypass all copy-protection methods that are out there on the market today! No need to worry about.. oh crap.. I don't think my console is supported! Oh and you can definitely backup wii games and copy wii games without worry!
What consoles does it support?
It currently supports information on how to copy or backup games for PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, Gamecube, PSP, Nintendo DS, Playstation, PS One, PS2, Xbox, Dreamcast, and Game Boy/GameBoy Advanced! Look no further to copy wii games or backup wii games.
Are there any bonuses?
Yea, the sweet thing is that they give you access to a game download database for all your wii games. So you don't even need to have the original copy to make a backup of it! You can just play the downloaded games! (And yes the game downloads are full version games, not demos).
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Absolutely! If you're not satisfied with the thing you can request a refund within 60 days of the date of purchase. If you're having problems you can contact the software developer directly to find out the solution to your problem.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Burn Wii Games: Modded Wii Video
Here is a video of someone who has hacked the wii and made it possible to play burnt wii games, even though most people don't think it's possible, this guy proves otherwise. This shows that something like Homebrew Installer is a good choice for burning wii games because it can get the job done.
Enjoy the video.
Enjoy the video.
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