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Hacking guide to the Wii GiftCard

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Friedpope writes - "Target is handing out Wii GiftCards in anticipation of Nintendo's release of this remarkable console. The cards are a bit thicker than your regular credit card and house some pretty nifty electronics. Pressing the button on the outside of the card turns on a ominous blue Wii glow that lasts about ten seconds. I'll pop the case on this little thing and check out the internals. After that we'll add a bit of functionality to the LEDs." - Link.

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Posted by: oldbenway on November 15, 2006 at 1:43 PM

But can it run Linux...

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Posted by: Oracle1729 on November 15, 2006 at 2:19 PM

Of course it can, once you add the embedded controller.

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Posted by: JetCityOrange on November 16, 2006 at 7:50 AM

But will it fit in an Altoids tin?

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Posted by: asmythie on November 28, 2006 at 5:15 AM

Check out Target's new MP3 player gift card. It will fit inside an Altoids tin.

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