Nintendo raids Wii modchip factory.

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Words Of Wisdom said:

omgwtfbbq said:

Thanks, just pick a number that I couldn't possibly do. Legal uses*:

1) Playing games from a different region
2) Playing backups of legally purchased games
3) Using homebrew software
4) Developing your own software
5) Modifying legally purchased games

As opposed to the illegal uses:

1) Playing games that you have not purchased

*IANAL. Laws vary by country. No responsiblity taken if you are arrested taking my advice.

1) Simple solution, buy a console from that region instead. For example, one could buy a Japanese console to play Japanes games.

2) This has always been a gray area in law. Certain products will let you make one backup for personal use only. I'm not even sure if games are in that category.

3) Homebrew software to do what? Legality here all depends on what it is used for.

4) I would guess that 98% of the public doesn't know the first thing about writing their own software for a computer let alone a console. Again, another legally gray area.

5) This is a new one to me. Can you provide insight into how you've modified your legally purchased games?


As a more direct question however, how many people who have modchips do you think actually use them for what you consider legal purposes?

1. In Australia, apparently, the law states that he shouldn't have to.
2. Gray area?  Yes, but EULAs don't necessarily get to lay down the law whenever such a gray area exists, as they are trying to do. 
3. As long as the answer isn't "pirating", I think it's legal.  Am I wrong?
4. Completely legal but not widespread =/= "legally gray area".  Unless there is a better reason you say it's a gray area?

I wish Nintendo would go after the Viis instead.