UK Wii in OZ; What will work?

StOo_Burger · 19th May 2009, 12:06 AM

Hey,

I just came back from the UK and my gf is going to be following me in a few months' time. As we have a UK Wii and a few games, I'd like to ask if they will work fine in Oz? I assume that the console will be fine with a converter, but will:

1) Oz Wii accessories work with a UK Wii console?

2) Oz Wii games work with a UK Wii console without the use of a modchip? If not, is there anything we can do short of modifying it to get them to work? Or will we be better of ordering games from UK sites?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards,
StOo.

opAsx · 19th May 2009, 8:48 AM

if i had the chance, i would be ordering my games from the UK websites

so much cheaper than here

g3monster · 19th May 2009, 10:13 AM

The australian wii actually runs the firmware x.xE so in actual fact the european and australian wii are the same unit so all Australian and european games (same anyway) should all work. If they dont you can install a backup loader to remove region protection for games.

yoda123 · 19th May 2009, 10:23 AM

Accessories will work fine, no matter what region the console/accessories are from.

Australia is PAL - if the UK is PAL then Games sold here will work fine. (which if this map is correct, UK is considered PAL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:PAL-NTSC-SECAM.svg )

Otherwise, you have two options:

1) Mod the Wii to play PAL games
2) Order your games from somewhere that sells whatever version of wii you have (be it NTSC or SECAM)

T1ckT0ck · 19th May 2009, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StOo_Burger

Hey,

I just came back from the UK and my gf is going to be following me in a few months' time. As we have a UK Wii and a few games, I'd like to ask if they will work fine in Oz? I assume that the console will be fine with a converter, but will:

No converter is needed, as UK is the same as AUS, 220v-240v.

Quote:

Originally Posted by StOo_Burger

1) Oz Wii accessories work with a UK Wii console?

Yep. UK and AUS console are really the same.

Quote:

Originally Posted by StOo_Burger

2) Oz Wii games work with a UK Wii console without the use of a modchip?

They will work, as they all PAL.

StOo_Burger · 19th May 2009, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T1ckT0ck

No converter is needed, as UK is the same as AUS, 220v-240v.

They use different plugs though

Thanks for all of the help guys. You're all champions

HUMMER · 19th May 2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by StOo_Burger

They use different plugs though

an el cheapo plug converter should fix that easy.

3stars · 19th May 2009, 11:03 AM

UK is pal A Australia is Pal B my TV didn't work when I came over

Guszast3r · 19th May 2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 3stars

UK is pal A Australia is Pal B my TV didn't work when I came over

I reckon it would of worked if you used component cable.

StOo_Burger · 19th May 2009, 4:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3stars

UK is pal A Australia is Pal B my TV didn't work when I came over

Do you mean that your UK TV didn't work in Aus? That won't affect a UK Wii working on an Aus PAL tv though, will it?

yoda123 · 19th May 2009, 4:42 PM

I have heard opposite, the guy sitting in the cubicle opposite came from the UK 18mths ago and bought his TV with him which works fine ???

3stars · 19th May 2009, 4:46 PM

it was about 5years ago and an old telly just my experance is all should work though because ps2/3 games work

Baker · 20th May 2009, 3:26 PM

TV's didn't used to work when brought over due to frequencies for tuning. Not so much of an issue now with digital TV anyway.

A UK Wii is identical to an AU Wii, bar the power plug. Games etc are exactly the same - UK games will work on AU Wii and vice versa.

StOo_Burger · 21st May 2009, 11:46 AM

Thanks for all of the help guys. You've provided me with the clear-cut answer I was looking for.

warez_kid · 25th May 2009, 6:02 PM

Just change the firmware on the Wii to a aussie one.

Id recommend 3.2E

, then you wont have any problems.

Ive seen some fellow run two different firmwares on the wii console using a extra nand chip.

19th May 2009, 12:06 AM	#1
StOo_Burger Ex-Admin Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane, QLD Posts: 1,997	UK Wii in OZ; What will work? Hey, I just came back from the UK and my gf is going to be following me in a few months' time. As we have a UK Wii and a few games, I'd like to ask if they will work fine in Oz? I assume that the console will be fine with a converter, but will: 1) Oz Wii accessories work with a UK Wii console? 2) Oz Wii games work with a UK Wii console without the use of a modchip? If not, is there anything we can do short of modifying it to get them to work? Or will we be better of ordering games from UK sites? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards, StOo. __________________ ¤ Computer Repairs Brisbane ¤ \| ¤ QuarkIT ¤ \| ¤ ElementaryCreative ¤ ¤ Supporting small business ¤

19th May 2009, 8:48 AM	#2
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19th May 2009, 11:03 AM	#8
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19th May 2009, 10:23 AM	#4
yoda123 Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: QLD Posts: 2,648	Accessories will work fine, no matter what region the console/accessories are from. Australia is PAL - if the UK is PAL then Games sold here will work fine. (which if this map is correct, UK is considered PAL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:PAL-NTSC-SECAM.svg ) Otherwise, you have two options: 1) Mod the Wii to play PAL games 2) Order your games from somewhere that sells whatever version of wii you have (be it NTSC or SECAM)

19th May 2009, 4:42 PM	#11
yoda123 Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: QLD Posts: 2,648	I have heard opposite, the guy sitting in the cubicle opposite came from the UK 18mths ago and bought his TV with him which works fine ???

20th May 2009, 3:26 PM	#13
Baker OCAU Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Newcastle Posts: 4,299	TV's didn't used to work when brought over due to frequencies for tuning. Not so much of an issue now with digital TV anyway. A UK Wii is identical to an AU Wii, bar the power plug. Games etc are exactly the same - UK games will work on AU Wii and vice versa. __________________ Arcade Bits - Genuine Arcade Machine parts and accessories at fantastic prices! Buttons, joysticks, game boards, and more! www.arcadebits.com.au Mini-Mods - Australia's largest New MINI community!

21st May 2009, 11:46 AM	#14
StOo_Burger Ex-Admin Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane, QLD Posts: 1,997	Thanks for all of the help guys. You've provided me with the clear-cut answer I was looking for. __________________ ¤ Computer Repairs Brisbane ¤ \| ¤ QuarkIT ¤ \| ¤ ElementaryCreative ¤ ¤ Supporting small business ¤

25th May 2009, 6:02 PM	#15
warez_kid Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 510	Just change the firmware on the Wii to a aussie one. Id recommend 3.2E , then you wont have any problems. Ive seen some fellow run two different firmwares on the wii console using a extra nand chip.