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The '''NDEV''' (product code '''RVT-001''') is the main development system for the Wii, taking the form of a large black box including full Wii hardware with 128MB of RAM as well as debugger and Host I/O hardware.
 
The '''NDEV''' (product code '''RVT-001''') is the main development system for the Wii, taking the form of a large black box including full Wii hardware with 128MB of RAM as well as debugger and Host I/O hardware.
  
The NDEV features all the ports and functionality found on a retail system, in addition to additional communication ports for debugging and host communication; it does not have a disc drive, and all software is read from the host system.
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The NDEV features all the ports and functionality found on a retail system, in addition to additional communication ports for debugging and host communication. It does not have a disc drive or internal hard drive, so all software is read from NAND or the host system. The NDEV cannot boot without an attached host system, and can only launch disc titles if they are emulated by an ODEM (optical disc emulation) program on the host system.
 
 
These are not cheap. They go for around 200 bucks, some even 400 dollars and over, and this applies to other Nintendo Development consoles and prototypes, but they have many features that the Normal consoles doesn't have
 
 
 
== Known Versions ==
 
 
 
  
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==Known Versions==
 
[[File:Ndev-1x.png|thumb|The only known picture of a NDEV 1.x, cropped from the [[E3 2006]] [[RVT-R Reader]] picture]]
 
[[File:Ndev-1x.png|thumb|The only known picture of a NDEV 1.x, cropped from the [[E3 2006]] [[RVT-R Reader]] picture]]
[[File:Ndev-20.png|thumb|Image of a NDEV 2.0 showing the 4 wired Wii Remote ports; from [[Dev Tool]] V4 setup guide.]]  
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[[File:Ndev-20.png|thumb|Image of a NDEV 2.0 showing the 4 wired Wii Remote ports; from [[Dev Tool]] V4 setup guide.]]
 
 
Difference between 1.x versions is unknown. 2.01 (ES) is also unknown, it is mentioned as 2.01 ES in one SDK document.
 
 
 
Between 1.x and 2.0:
 
 
 
* Changes in NDEV text size
 
 
 
* Addition of crypto support to IOS
 
 
 
* Likely addition of a boot program (with visible output to the TV)
 
  
* (Unlikely, rumor/speculation) Removal of second SD card slot
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The only known difference between the 1.x revisions is the [[Hollywood]] revision, as this is how [[OSGetConsoleType]] checks to see which NDEV revision is being used. The [[Pre-Production Boards]] are the retail board equivalents for each of these prerelease NDEV versions. The difference between 2.0 and "2.01(ES)" is believed to be the addition of wireless functionality, as an official [[Revolution SDK]] document describing compatibility for various [[Wii Remote]] models states that wired controllers are intended for the 2.0 and wireless controllers are intended for the 2.01.<ref>https://pokeacer.xyz/wii/pdf/RVL-ControllerHardwareOverview.pdf</ref>
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Between 1.x and 2.0, the differences are:
  
* Addition of wireless functionality
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*Changes in NDEV text size on the box
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*Addition of crypto support to IOS
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*Addition of wireless functionality
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*Removal of port for external disc drive
  
 
Versions:
 
Versions:
  
* 1.0  
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*1.0 - Hollywood revision 0
 
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*1.1 - Hollywood revision 1
* 1.1
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*1.2 - Hollywood revision 2
 
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*2.0 - Hollywood revision 16
* 1.2
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*2.01 (ES)
 
 
* 2.0  
 
 
 
* 2.01 (ES)
 
  
Between 2.0 and 2.1, the number of wired Wiimote ports went from 4 to 1. This is the main way to identify a 2.0 (rare) from a 2.1 (very common).
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Between 2.0 and 2.1, the number of wired [[Wii Remote]] ports went from 4 to 1. This is the main way to identify a 2.0 (rare) from a 2.1 (very common).
  
* 2.1
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*2.1 - Hollywood revision 17
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*3.0 - Unknown, maybe [[Bollywood]]
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*3.1 - Unknown
  
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==Gallery==
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[[File:NDEV-Near-Completely-Unboxed.jpg|thumb|left|An NDEV, in its near complete unboxed form.]]
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[[File:NDEV-Partially-Opened.jpg|thumb|left|An NDEV, partially opened without its contents showing.]]
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[[File:NDEV-UNK-Auction-Unboxed.jpg|thumb|left|An unknown auction of a NDEV, supposedly on Assemblergames + it was unboxed.]]
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[[File:NDEV-Box-Front.jpg|thumb|left|The front of the NDEV's box.]]
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[[File:NDEV-Almost-Opened.jpg|thumb|left|A picture of the NDEV, almost opened and with it's cables and contents showing.]]
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[[File:NDEV-Box-Exterior.jpg|thumb|left|The exterior of the NDEV's box.]]
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[[File:NDEV-Box-Side-UNK AUCTION WMARKINGS.jpg|thumb|left|An NDEV with unknown markings]]
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[[File:NDEV GORE 1.jpg|thumb|left|NDEV in poor condition]]
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[[File:PROTONX NDEV INBOX FRONTONSIDE.jpg|thumb|left|Near mint condition NDEV (Image source: ProtonX)]]
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[[File:NDEV MINT SIDEOFBOX.jpg|thumb|left|Another near mint condition NDEV, this time on the side of the box.]]
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[[File:NDEV BARELYOPENED WSHPAPERS.jpg|thumb|left|An NDEV with documentation]]
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[[File:NDEV SUPPOSEDLYSAME LOTSMORESTUFF.jpg|thumb|left|Another NDEV]]
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[[File:S-l1600.jpg|thumb|left|The front of a (somewhat?) mint condition NDEV, this one has its label slightly blocked unfortunately however.]]
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[[File:NDEV WTF.jpg|thumb|left|An NDEV with blue items]]
 
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[[Category:Development Kits]]
 
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Revision as of 22:40, 18 May 2020

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NDEV 2.1

The NDEV (product code RVT-001) is the main development system for the Wii, taking the form of a large black box including full Wii hardware with 128MB of RAM as well as debugger and Host I/O hardware.

The NDEV features all the ports and functionality found on a retail system, in addition to additional communication ports for debugging and host communication. It does not have a disc drive or internal hard drive, so all software is read from NAND or the host system. The NDEV cannot boot without an attached host system, and can only launch disc titles if they are emulated by an ODEM (optical disc emulation) program on the host system.

Known Versions

The only known picture of a NDEV 1.x, cropped from the E3 2006 RVT-R Reader picture
Image of a NDEV 2.0 showing the 4 wired Wii Remote ports; from Dev Tool V4 setup guide.

The only known difference between the 1.x revisions is the Hollywood revision, as this is how OSGetConsoleType checks to see which NDEV revision is being used. The Pre-Production Boards are the retail board equivalents for each of these prerelease NDEV versions. The difference between 2.0 and "2.01(ES)" is believed to be the addition of wireless functionality, as an official Revolution SDK document describing compatibility for various Wii Remote models states that wired controllers are intended for the 2.0 and wireless controllers are intended for the 2.01.[1] Between 1.x and 2.0, the differences are:

  • Changes in NDEV text size on the box
  • Addition of crypto support to IOS
  • Addition of wireless functionality
  • Removal of port for external disc drive

Versions:

  • 1.0 - Hollywood revision 0
  • 1.1 - Hollywood revision 1
  • 1.2 - Hollywood revision 2
  • 2.0 - Hollywood revision 16
  • 2.01 (ES)

Between 2.0 and 2.1, the number of wired Wii Remote ports went from 4 to 1. This is the main way to identify a 2.0 (rare) from a 2.1 (very common).

  • 2.1 - Hollywood revision 17
  • 3.0 - Unknown, maybe Bollywood
  • 3.1 - Unknown

Gallery

An NDEV, in its near complete unboxed form.
An NDEV, partially opened without its contents showing.
An unknown auction of a NDEV, supposedly on Assemblergames + it was unboxed.
The front of the NDEV's box.
A picture of the NDEV, almost opened and with it's cables and contents showing.
The exterior of the NDEV's box.
An NDEV with unknown markings
NDEV in poor condition
Near mint condition NDEV (Image source: ProtonX)
Another near mint condition NDEV, this time on the side of the box.
An NDEV with documentation
Another NDEV
The front of a (somewhat?) mint condition NDEV, this one has its label slightly blocked unfortunately however.
An NDEV with blue items