User guide

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Chapter 2: Installing the Action Replay Code Engine
Wii Firmware Requirements
In order for you to operate Action Replay your Wii console needs to be running Wii firmware version v4.3. Your current Wii firmware
version number is displayed in top right of the Wii Settings screen which is accessible by following these steps:
Step 1: Turn on your Wii console and load the Wii Menu.
Step 2: Select from the bottom left of the Wii menu the option (Wii Options).
Step 3: Select the option (Wii Settings).
In order to update your Wii console firmware select the option ‘Wii System Update’ from within the Wii settings screen.
Obtaining your Wii MAC Address
In order to register the Action Replay Code Engine you need to obtain your unique Wii console MAC address, please follow these steps:
Step 1: Turn on your Wii console and load the Wii Menu.
Step 2: Select from the bottom left of the Wii menu the option (Wii
Options).
Step 3: Select the option (Wii Settings).
Step 4: Select the (right arrow) in order to access ‘Wii System
Settings 2’.
Step 5: Select the option ‘Internet’.
Step 6: Select the option ‘Console Information’ and take note of your
unique Wii console MAC address.
Registering and Downloading the Action Replay Code Engine
With your Wii console MAC address, license key and Action Replay Memory Card at the ready you are now ready to begin. As it is not
possible to register and download the Action Replay Code Engine using the Wii Internet Channel for this procedure you will need access to
an internet enabled computer. On your internet enabled computer, please follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to the website www.wiiar.com
Step 2: In order to ensure the installation of the correct region of the Action Replay Code Engine, select from the regions ‘Europe’, ‘USA’ or
‘Japan’.
Step 3: Enter your unique Wii console MAC address.
Step 4: Enter your license key.
Step 5: Once you are happy that you have correctly entered your unique Wii console MAC address and license key, select the ‘Register
License Key’ button.
Step 6: After a short period you will be informed that the registration is complete and be given a download option. Select the download
option and download the registered Action Replay compressed file to a location of your choice.