25C3: Console Hacking 2008: Wii Fail - Part 3

Console Hacking 2008: Wii Fail

Third part. Be sure to check out the first two before viewing this one.

"Is implementation the enemy of design?

The Nintendo Wii game console has been one of the most popular of all time, selling almost as many units as all of its competitors combined. Despite being cheaper than the PS3 and Xbox360, it contains a sophisticated security architecture that withstood over a year of concerted effort to hack the device. The design itself is impressive; unfortunately, flaws in the implementation (both subtle and severe) render the device easily hacked, with little chance of recovery."

http://events.ccc.de/congress/2008/Fahrplan/events/2799.en.html

Category:

Gaming

Tags:

• 25C3
• Console
• Hacking
• 2008
• Wii
• Fail
• CCC
• 25th
• Chaos
• Communication
• Congress
• Twiizers

[LPQ4]

This was years ago. Do you think they wouldn't notice. They did notice, and implemented security measures. They didn't, and can't sue. Apparently, it's not illegal.

[VectorOmega]

I hope Nintendo didn't get wind of your conference. If they did, I could see the police trying to shut you down. Do you think they wouldn't notice. Just as well, because I would be squealing to Nintendo about this. Luckily, I'm not.

[Daco65]

firefox strikes again! XD

also, ofc; what a nice thought to connect the lines making you able to read the "other memory" directly.

i sure wouldn't have thought of that. makes me feel ashamed of myself as person who toys with hardware :(

[maca12345678]

It's great that these guys tell us how they did it

for others to try and repeat it.

[QrafTee]

... In conclusion, Nintendo's best interest in the next-gen is to wipe the chip after booting into a last-gen mode. Problem solved... until the hackers evolve to the next level.