I got a Korean Wii modded with a US (English) OS and Wii-gator Backup Gamma softmod. When I bought it in February the Korean Wii's were the cheapest. I think it was HK$1650 fully modded. (Remember to get a HK power supply and don't let them charge you for it).
I have no problem with various backup games (PAL and NTSC work), can use the Internet Channel, and use the virtual console. I haven't tried network play or the Nintendo shopping channel though.
To start with the HomeBrew channel try here:
Homebrew setup - WiiBrew
For loading the latest games I use "softchip r99", I installed Gecko OS too but that didn't work at all for the game I have.
Last edited by MrMoo; 12-09-2009 at 03:31 PM.
Last edited by existenz; 13-09-2009 at 12:42 AM.