Chapter 10. Wii Mods and Hacks

When a new gaming console arrives on the market, it usually doesn’t take long for various mods and hacks to hit the streets. Mods is short for modifications, and hacks are modifications that aren’t sanctioned by the console’s manufacturer. Manufacturers rarely appreciate or sanction mods and hacks. Still, some companies show a tacit acceptance of some mods and hacks because they often help make a console more popular and give it more functionality.

Because the Wii hasn’t been on the market long, limited modifications and few true hacks are currently available, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find some cool ones.

In this chapter, I look at the most popular Wii mods and hacks.

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