Japanese Wii Vs American Wii: Which one should I buy?

[AssassinR]

I am considering buying a Wii, but I do not know if I should get a Japanese one or a American one. Buying either one, or using either one is not a problem for me. My issue is that I want to play both American and Japanese games on my Wii. I understand there are mod chips and loader disks out there, but what is the best route? If it is not possible to play both regions on one system, I think I will just get the Japanese one.

Also, I read something about Japanese Wii's not playing on certain American Tv's, is this true?

 

[CantGetAWii]

You should really just get an American Wii, Japan gets things earlier than us in North America for the most part, but theres no need to buy a Japanese Wii. Unless you live in Japan, but if not then just get an American one.

 

[Destiny]

buy the american wii...that would be the best decission.

 

[zeon9881]

look at these to guys defending their beloved country

JAPAN FTW lol J/k

 

[CocoSSBB]

Well with a Japanese Wii, people will probably charge you loads on shipping... and they'll be a lot more expensive in general.

Just go American.

 

[zeon9881]

Well with a Japanese Wii, people will probably charge you loads on shipping... and they'll be a lot more expensive in general.

Just go American.

fo goodness sakes JAPAN FTW

 

[VidyaVince]

Assuming you don't live in Japan, you're much better off with an American Wii.

If money isn't an issue, I guess you can go with a Japanese Wii.

 

[lazyperson555]

Why would an american buy a japenese wii? Thats just the most pointless thing I have ever heard of.

 

[zeon9881]

Why would an american buy a japenese wii? Thats just the most pointless thing I have ever heard of.

most things in america are from china so yea...

 

[Destiny]

american + american wii= good

american + japan wii = not good

get it?

 

[VidyaVince]

most things in america are from china so yea...

But I can understand T-shirts and tables.


Japanese Wii= Not made for Americans
American Wii= Made for Americans

 

[jimbo]

why not get a wii from the uk, games come out like at least 3 months after everyone else's and they cost more, so i say thats the best way to go.:crazy:

give more detail ffs, we need to no were u live and why you consider going for each wii

 

[zeon9881]

dont even go there jimbo, just dont

 

[KHgamer]

Why would an american buy a japenese wii? Thats just the most pointless thing I have ever heard of.

i bought one before the wii came out in U.S on ebay. im i the only person that wanted the wii THAT badly?

 

[AssassinR]

Money is not an issue. I can get friends to mail me Japanese wii games and a wii from Japan. Also, I am going to Japan for a while this year, but when i return to the US I want to still play both Japanese and English games.

Also, no one has answered my tv question.

I guess my real question is if mod chips are universal, in that if you put a american mod chip in a japanese wii, will it function the same way by unlocking it from being regional.