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Started by 3DModelerMan March 27, 2009 07:22 PM

7 comments, last by shurcool 15 years ago

3DModelerMan

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March 27, 2009 07:22 PM

Does anyone know if there's a way to get an unlicensed WiiWare SDK? I want to play around and find out if the Wii is the right platform for the type of game I want to do. But I want to test some stuff before going through the licensing nightmare.

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Promit

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March 27, 2009 07:29 PM

Not legally.

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magic_man

March 27, 2009 07:32 PM

Quote:Original post by Promit
Not legally.

Quote:But I want to test some stuff before going through the licensing nightmare

And as a shot in the dark based on 3DModelerMan's posting history I personally think you have a cat in hells chance of getting a licence.

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zer0wolf

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March 27, 2009 07:38 PM

If you want to know if the Wii is "the right platform" then try downloading one of the open source Wii Remote libraries and run a video out from your computer.

You're not getting the actual Wii SDK, though, no way in hell.

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nsmadsen

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March 27, 2009 09:34 PM

Also are you aware that the SDK is VERY expensive and you have to be an authorized developer for Nintendo. If you're serious about trying this and have funds, then contact Nintendo. The worst they can do is say no.

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March 27, 2009 10:08 PM

The video game developers black market.

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zer0wolf

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March 27, 2009 10:29 PM

Quote:Original post by nsmadsen
Also are you aware that the SDK is VERY expensive and you have to be an authorized developer for Nintendo. If you're serious about trying this and have funds, then contact Nintendo. The worst they can do is say no.

Actually, they're not all that expensive. The harder part is becoming an actual authorized developer (because of having to jump through all the business loops).