The Wii has had different drive chipsets since its launch. The best way to know which version your console has is to open it and look at the text written on the chipset itself. Another way to know is using the serial number of the console. It's not 100% accurate and not yet complete, but gives a quick way to check your console's chipset. Serial number prefix is 'KU' or 'KB.' Has the same look, feel and function as model RVL-001, with the following exceptions: Designed to sit horizontally rather than vertically.

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The Wii Drive Chip Database will hopefully make it easier to identify the DVD drive chip model in your Wii console before you open it or buy one. By collaborating details about the Wii, it's possible to get a pretty good estimation of the controller model by just providing the serial number. Meaning, the first number most likely dictates a Wii's factory. Another likely conjecture is the second number does chronologically go up, depending on when that Wii was made at the factory. For example, let's say we have an LU34 Wii and an LU38 Wii. Both were made at factory 3, but the LU34 Wii was likely made before the LU38 Wii. Name Region Title ID Title Key Type; The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past: USA: 109800: 0a5558a3e9a00b38a4c3e9ab5bf617f9: eShop/Application: Kirby Super.

Three models of the Wii console have been released:

Model Number RVL-001

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• Released in November 2006.
• Serial number prefix is 'LU' or 'LB.'

Model Number RVL-101:

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• Released in October 2011.
• Serial number prefix is 'KU' or 'KB.'
• Has the same look, feel and function as model RVL-001, with the following exceptions:
  • Designed to sit horizontally rather than vertically.
  • The Nintendo GameCube controller sockets and memory card slots have been removed.
  • The system is not compatible with Nintendo GameCube game discs or accessories.
  • The system does not support Wii titles or accessories that require the use of the Nintendo GameCube controller ports. Because they require Nintendo GameCube controller ports to work, the following Wii titles are not compatible with model RVL-101:
    • Active Life: Explorer
    • Active Life: Extreme Challenge
    • Active Life: Magical Carnival
    • Active Life: Outdoor Challenge
    • Ultimate Party Challenge
    The following titles will have limited functionality when used with model RVL-101:
    • Dance Dance Revolution
    • DanceDanceRevolution II
    • Dance Dance Revolution: Disney Grooves
    • DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party
    • DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2
    • DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 3
    • Walk It Out

Wii mini: Model Number RVL-201:

• Serial number prefix is 'HW.'
• Designed to sit horizontally rather than vertically.
• Does not support online functionality.
• Has a single USB port.
• Does not support the use of an SD Card.
• Does not include Nintendo GameCube controller sockets and memory card slots.
• Is not compatible with Nintendo GameCube game discs or accessories.
• Does not support Wii titles or accessories that require the use of the Nintendo GameCube controller ports (see list of titles above for support limitations).

Step by step instructions on finding the serial number on the console.

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What to Do:

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Consult the table below for information on where to locate the serial number of the console in question.