Trucha Signer opens new Wii hacking possibilities
by Eric Caoili 
{ Feb 27th 2008 at 5:00PM }
The Trucha Signer is the latest tool to hit the Wii hacking scene, enables kids at home to "modify the contents of a Wii ISO and then re-sign it with an electronic signature the Wii will accept." So, does this mean you'll be able to play pirated games without modding your console? No, not at all.
From what we understand, whenever someone alters the code of a Wii game, the resulting product will not match its signature, and the disc will be rejected. Using an undocumented bug, Trucha Signer will resign the code of an adapted ISO (disk image for storing data on a CD-ROM), allowing you to load the disc successfully onto a modded Wii. We're not sure yet what's possible with this new development, but we've already heard a wide range of fantasy scenarios -- downgrading firmware, copying VC games, switching regions, etc.
Already, GBAtemp forumer Mr.O has posted instructions for "enabling gore" in Manhunt 2 (chipped Wii required). Keep in mind that Nintendo can patch this exploit at any time with a firmware update.
[Via GBAtemp]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
RosuNamikaze @ Feb 27th 2008 5:35PM
Mmh..
After the whole Brawl thing - dates being mucked about for UK - all I care about is something that will enable me to play imports.
If Nintendo weren't so stingy, I could be playing Brawl right now..
:)
good thoughts.
I don't trust myself with Chips, and don't know of anyone that could mod my Wii for me. Sticky situations liaak.
Pie Pants @ Feb 27th 2008 9:24PM
It won't enable you to play NTSC imports on a PAL console, for a good reason.
When you put a disc in the Wii, it actually checks the information right at the very beginning of the disc that indicates the booktype. DVD-R discs have a specific booktype, and from what I understand, the Wii sees that and rejects the disc. All a modchip does is "trick" the Wii into thinking it's reading an actual pressed disc.
There's already tools to change the region of a Wii ISO, but because of the aforementioned reasons, you need a modded Wii to play them. :)
RosuNamikaze @ Feb 28th 2008 4:33PM
aah, ochwell.
no need to worry about that now.
Wiiloader's here :D
but the next problem isssssss..
what if a firmware update cancels out the Freeloader?
Nigeria @ Feb 27th 2008 6:03PM
Call me when I can play NTSC disks on a PAL console.
That is all.
crookedview @ Feb 27th 2008 11:19PM
Ah yes, getting closer to extracting sounds from No More Heroes perhaps?
Eager to put "Blueberry Cheesecake Brownie" on my cell phone.
BlackDogAssault @ Feb 28th 2008 12:31AM
If you want No More Heroes music, there's already gamerips avaliable on the internet.
crookedview @ Feb 28th 2008 9:20AM
I meant the actual voice track.. Have the soundtrack already :).