Team Wiifree has released has released a free code which allows the playing of backups on the Wii, it also supports D2A and D2B Wii chipsets. However, in the readme file, they clearly state it does not offer any advanced features...

Erster Wii-Modchip für Importe, Homebrew und Film-DVDs. WiiXT soll im Laufe des ersten Halbjahres 2007 fertig werden.Auch wenn der Name "WiiXT" etwas irritieren mag, so soll sich dahinter jedoch einer der bisher ausgetüfteltsten Wii-Modchips verstecken, die bisher angekündigt wurden. Der neue Wii-Modchip ist zwar noch nicht verfügbar, soll aber bei Fertigstellung neben den leidigen Schwarzkopien auch - und das ist das Interessante - Wii-Importspiele, selbst geschriebene Wii-Software und sogar DVD-Filme abspielen.

Chiip.dl.am has instructions on how you can construct your own Wii mod, the creator claims that the only difference between this and others on the market is that it is free. Although D2B hardware versions are not supported. More info inside and of course at the mentioned URL. Official Feature List by Chiip Chiip is technically capable of doing about everything any other current modchips does. If there is an important feature that modchip XY has while Chiip doesn't (like D2B support), chances are it will be available as an update for Chiip soon. - Currently, Chiip has the following features: - Runs Wii backup copies from the same region - Runs GameCube backup copies from the same region - Supports DVD-R / DVD+R media - Supports DMS and D2A chipsets. D2B chipsets are not supported yet; use Google to find out which chipset you have, based on your Wii's serial number - Can be updated - Optional status LED

Nintendo of America’s Perrin Kaplan has confirmed that the company has ceased production of its last generation console, the GameCube, and will not release any further games for it.

Final version picture & resellers added We have uploaded a picture of the final wiikey version. The PCB is now optimized with a quicksolder interface and additional test pads were added. The final tests were successfully completed - everything works as promised. We will also provide a small boot/configuration menu! We will upload the installation manuals and pictures of the packed chips later on today. The chips will be shipped within 24hs! Put your helmets on! Wiikey.cn