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The Wii Dual is an internal upgrade for the Nintendo Wii that ads a true digital-to-digital HDMI output.  It also adds RGB and RGsB support to all model Wii's and improves the output quality of the component video output.
The Wii Dual is an internal upgrade for the Nintendo Wii that ads a true digital-to-digital HDMI output.  It also adds RGB and RGsB support to all model Wii's and improves the output quality of the component video output.


The board is based off Ingo Korb's [http://retrorgb.com/gcvideo.html GCVideo project], which reverse-engineered the digital chip in the GameCube's component video cables.  All GCVideo solutions are ''zero added lag'' in both analog and digital versions.
The board is based off Ingo Korb's [http://retrorgb.com/gcvideo.html GCVideo project], which reverse-engineered the digital chip in the GameCube's component video cables. All GCVideo solutions are ''zero added lag'' in both analog and digital versions.
 
==== Full Video Review: ====


==== Full Video Review ====
https://youtu.be/m6MVe4tuJXE
https://youtu.be/m6MVe4tuJXE


==== Purchase Options: ====
==== Purchase Options ====
 
Wii Dual kits are available directly from the creator: [https://shop.dansprojects.com https://shop.dansprojects.com] It's a complicated installation, so it should be considered an expert-only install. Pre-modded units should be available for sale as well.
Wii Dual kits are available directly from the creator: [https://shop.dansprojects.com https://shop.dansprojects.com] It's a complicated installation, so it should be considered an expert-only install.  Pre-modded units should be available for sale as well.
 
 
 
==== HDMI Options: ====


==== HDMI Options ====
The Wii Dual uses a Mini-HDMI jack.    
The Wii Dual uses a Mini-HDMI jack.    


 
==== Compatible Wii's ====
 
==== Compatible Wii's: ====
 
The Wii Dual is compatible with the following board revisions:
The Wii Dual is compatible with the following board revisions:


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There are two ways to determine the model.  An easy way is to look for a Black, Light Blue, or Red Wii that include the GameCube ports.  Unless someone did a case-swap, those will be compatible.
There are two ways to determine the model.  An easy way is to look for a Black, Light Blue, or Red Wii that include the GameCube ports.  Unless someone did a case-swap, those will be compatible.


To guarantee compatibility, you'll need to remove the battery (just one screw) and read the motherboard revision.  As an example, the one shown here is _not_ compatible:  
To guarantee compatibility, you'll need to remove the battery (just one screw) and read the motherboard revision. As an example, the one shown here is '''not''' compatible:  


[[File:Wii-Dual-MB-Revision-Battery-Door.jpg|center]]
[[File:Wii-Dual-MB-Revision-Battery-Door.jpg|center]]


==== Installation ====
==== Installation ====
 
The creator of the project, Dan has posted a detailed installation video. This would be considered an "expert install":
The creator of the project, Dan has posted a detailed installation video.  I'd consider this an "expert install":


https://youtu.be/LAH4ZJ45drY
https://youtu.be/LAH4ZJ45drY


==== Case Cutting ====
==== Case Cutting ====
 
The Wii Dual requires modification of the case. If you're a fan of #nocutmod's and preserving the original plastics, maybe consider modding a replacement case and saving the original? There's some awesome clear cases available here: [https://xcm.cc/pages/replacement-case-for-wii-console-ii-case https://xcm.cc/pages/replacement-case-for-wii-console-ii-case]
The Wii Dual requires modification of the case.  If you're a fan of #nocutmod's and preserving the original plastics, maybe consider modding a replacement case and saving the original?  There's some awesome clear cases available here:  [https://xcm.cc/pages/replacement-case-for-wii-console-ii-case https://xcm.cc/pages/replacement-case-for-wii-console-ii-case]
 
 


==== GameCube Support ====
==== GameCube Support ====
 
Some of the Wii revisions that this kit is compatible with are also backward-compatible with the GameCube. Using the Wii Dual will get you the ''exact same'' high-quality output you'd get from a GCVideo solution for the GC. It is also equal to the official Nintendo component cables. In fact, unless you use your GC for the [[GameCube:Game Boy Interface]], you won't even need a Game Cube after this!
Some of the Wii revisions that this kit is compatible with are also backward-compatible with the GameCube.  Using the Wii Dual will get you the _exact same_ high-quality output you'd get from a GCVideo solution for the GC.  It is also equal to the official Nintendo component cables.  In fact, unless you use your GC for the [[GameCube:Game Boy Interface]], you won't even need a Game Cube after this!
 
 


==== Creator Interview ====
==== Creator Interview ====
 
Here's an interview with Dan, the creator of the Wii Dual mod that was conducted shortly before the release.  It talks about this, as well as other exciting projects Dan has been working on!:
Here's an interview with Dan, the creator of the Wii Dual mod that was conducted shortly before the release.  It talks about this, as well as other exciting  projects Dan has been working on!:


https://youtu.be/DfPXGTBKG2U
https://youtu.be/DfPXGTBKG2U

Revision as of 23:07, 12 June 2022

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What is Wii Dual

The Wii Dual is an internal upgrade for the Nintendo Wii that ads a true digital-to-digital HDMI output.  It also adds RGB and RGsB support to all model Wii's and improves the output quality of the component video output.

The board is based off Ingo Korb's GCVideo project, which reverse-engineered the digital chip in the GameCube's component video cables. All GCVideo solutions are zero added lag in both analog and digital versions.

Full Video Review

https://youtu.be/m6MVe4tuJXE

Purchase Options

Wii Dual kits are available directly from the creator: https://shop.dansprojects.com It's a complicated installation, so it should be considered an expert-only install. Pre-modded units should be available for sale as well.

HDMI Options

The Wii Dual uses a Mini-HDMI jack. 

Compatible Wii's

The Wii Dual is compatible with the following board revisions:

RVL-CPU-40  /  RVL-CPU-60  /  RVK-CPU-01 (K01)  /  RVK-CPU-02 (K02)

There are two ways to determine the model.  An easy way is to look for a Black, Light Blue, or Red Wii that include the GameCube ports.  Unless someone did a case-swap, those will be compatible.

To guarantee compatibility, you'll need to remove the battery (just one screw) and read the motherboard revision. As an example, the one shown here is not compatible:

Wii-Dual-MB-Revision-Battery-Door.jpg

Installation

The creator of the project, Dan has posted a detailed installation video. This would be considered an "expert install":

https://youtu.be/LAH4ZJ45drY

Case Cutting

The Wii Dual requires modification of the case. If you're a fan of #nocutmod's and preserving the original plastics, maybe consider modding a replacement case and saving the original? There's some awesome clear cases available here: https://xcm.cc/pages/replacement-case-for-wii-console-ii-case

GameCube Support

Some of the Wii revisions that this kit is compatible with are also backward-compatible with the GameCube. Using the Wii Dual will get you the exact same high-quality output you'd get from a GCVideo solution for the GC. It is also equal to the official Nintendo component cables. In fact, unless you use your GC for the GameCube:Game Boy Interface, you won't even need a Game Cube after this!

Creator Interview

Here's an interview with Dan, the creator of the Wii Dual mod that was conducted shortly before the release.  It talks about this, as well as other exciting projects Dan has been working on!:

https://youtu.be/DfPXGTBKG2U