Gamecube Backup Launcher - 0.2

WiiGator has updated his Gamecube Backup Launcher to version 0.2. He has fixed quite a few bugs and added additional compatibility.

From the release notes:

Changes:

  • Increased speed of reloader
  • Fixed bug in PokeMon XD
  • Increased speed of audio fix stuff
  • Allow to select to start disc itself when using a multi game disc
  • Avoid green screen when starting a game (button A)
  • Disc change support on startup screen
  • Disc change supported for all start methods
  • Fixed Kirby’s Air Ride
  • Fixed non working PAL games on PAL console, when pressing B (e.g. Wario World)
  • Support for Freeloader
  • Support for Action Replay
  • The loader will change the screen format in Wii mode to the screen format of the disc inserted at startup (this solves NTSC problems).
  • Installation is same as old versions.

    Update information:
    You don’t need to run miospatcher, if you already have a previous version and only want to use “rungcbackup” for starting.
    If you want to use Wii Backup Launcher or the disc channel for starting, you need to run miospatcher (and press X).

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    GameCube Backup Loader - 0.1 Xi

    WiiGator has updated his Gamecube Backup Loader to version “Xi.” A few bugs have been ironed out, particularly in dealing with save games and multiple discs.

    From the release notes:

  • There is now an audiofix included, which should work for most games.
  • Fixed memory card bug
  • Disc can be changed, if started by pressing B
  • Support to switch game ISO on multigame disc (press Z to select second disc, eject and insert again)
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    GameCube Backup Loader - Preview

    WiiGator, the author of an open source Wii backup loader, has been working on a GameCube loader as well. One of his beta testers has uploaded a video showing a beta build of the loader. Compatibility is looking pretty good, though the disc speed is limited to 3x, as it is for Wii backups.

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    Watch the Preview on YouTube.

    From WiiGator’s Blog Post:

    The last days I was working on a loader for GC backups. This is only a preview. The release will be within the next week.

    A tester made a video showing it in action. Sorry for the bad quality.

    http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=YhheQgAoZbo

    Here are some notes:

    I tested it with the games I have. All games seem to be fully working. There may be games which are not working.

    IOS249 with backup support need to be installed (e.g. my cIOS r7 from backuplauncher 0.3 gamma).

    DVD speed is still limited to 3x.

    There are sometimes problems with the DVD read speed. So there is sometimes a very short delay in a few games. The game play is only barely influenced. This was only the case for one of my games.

    If you eject the disc, no disc can be detected after it. For 2 disc games use the second disc to boot, if you need to change the disc.

    You will need to copy MIOS files to a SD card if you don’t have a internet connection (either Version 5 or Version 6, both is working). There are problems with the Nintendo servers in the last time. You may not be able to download it.

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    Wii Gamecube Homebrew Loader - v0.2

    Mega Man has updated his Wii Gamecube Homebrew Loader to version 0.2. Using this program, you can patch your Wii MIOS to boot Gamecube homebrew files of the past. Be cautious, as this program modifies your Wii NAND. Make sure to read the instructions through on proper usage and limitations.

    From the release notes:

    Changes in Version 0.2

  • Support for front SD slot.
  • Gamecube disc should work normally.
  • Background Information

    DOL loader is patched into MIOS. If Wii switches to Gamecube mode, the DOL loader is always started. The loader will start Gamecube homebrew if loaded by GCBooterHomebrew. The loader launches the normal GC loader if no homebrew is detected. This behaviour can be disabled by reinstalling a normal MIOS. I don’t have a Gamecube disc, so I don’t have tested it.

    Installation Steps

  • Copy “RVL-mios-v5.wad.out.wad” into root of front SD card (This file is not part of the archive and is located on certain Wii discs). If you use a different version, this is on your own risk. The MIOS patching wad installer will only allow to install MIOS. This can only break the GC mode. Loader should not patch any starlet code.
  • Patch MIOS using MIOSPatchingWADInstaller. CAUTION: I can’t test if Gamecube disc are still working, but it should work! When I use a Wii Disc in Gamecube mode, I can see the normal MIOS error message, which tells that the disc is not compatible.
  • Copy your Gamecube Homebrew DOL into SD root as start.dol. Use Wii front SD slot.
  • Launch GCBooterHomebrew. This should start the the DOL on the SD card. If screen looks strange, you need to try it again. It is sometimes not working.
  • Download: Wii Gamecube Homebrew Loader - v0.2

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    WiiSX (PSX Emulator) Preview Video and Interview

    brakken from tehskeen has posted a preview video for the new Playstation1 emulator, WiiSX. WiiSX is for use on Nintendo Wii and Nintendo Gamecube.

    YouTube Preview Image
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsx5przouqk

    There is also an interview with Emu-Kidid, a co-author of WiiSX, available.

    Interview with Emu_Kidid - Co-Author of WiiSX (09-08-08)
    Conducted by Brakken

    Brakken: So, you’re porting PCSX to the Nintendo Wii and GameCube. What motivated you to do this?

    Emu_Kidid: The motivation has always been there, but Sepp256 and I decided to finally get the port started whilst Tehpola works on the dynarec for Wii64 to get it up to full speed. It’s a very quick and dirty port right now, but we’re slowly working on getting it to be more user friendly. Considering it’s only a side project and that our main focus is still Wii64, this has progressed pretty far in such a short time

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    GCBooter - Wii GameCube Disc Loader

    Emu_kidid has released a Wii homebrew application called GCBooter, which launches the currently inserted GameCube game. It only works with official game copies, not backup copies.

    From the release notes:

    GCBooter is a simple application which allows anyone to boot their original GC games from Wii mode. It is region free and works from the homebrew channel.

    This is far simpler to use than having to patch your system menu for region free :)

    Just copy the GCBooter folder into your /apps/ folder on your card and run it via the homebrew channel. Insert your GameCube disc and press A on the GameCube controller a few times.

    Credits:

  • GCBooter is based on Bushing’s code
  • Thanks to shagkur for libOGC :)
  • Download: GCBooter

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    Genesis Plus and SMSPlus Emulator Releases

    Eke-eke of TehSkeen has released new versions of his Genesis Plus and Sega Master System emulators. Both of these releases add support for the Wiimote, Nunchuk, and Classic Controller. The Sega Master System emulator has received front SD support, and Genesis Plus has received various game fixes and a new video mode.

    Download: Genesis Plus | SMSPlus (20080601)
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    VBA 1.7.2 port for Gamecube and Wii UPDATED

    At tehskeen, emu_kidid has released a few improvements to the VBA Emulator

    Download:
    VBA172_GC&Wii.rar
    Homebrew Channel Pack

    I decided that I would do a few little minor additions to this emulator before I dropped it totally from my list and so here’s the results.


    Wii Port
    Wiimote / Classic Controller / Gamecube Pad support
    Front-SD ROM Loading
    Front-SD SRAM Saving and Loading
    MEM2 ROM Storage for fast access
    In-game Menu with ability to exit to loader (Home button)
    Auto frame skip for those core heavy games


    GC Port
    SDGecko ROM Loading
    SDGecko SRAM Saving and Loading
    In-game Menu with ability to exit to loader (X+Y)
    Auto frame skip to give you the illusion of full FPS


    Please note, there’s not much of a GUI if anything. The only way you can load another ROM is to exit to the loader through the in-game menu or simply reload the DOL.


    Please note, this is coded in PAL60, if you change it you will probably mess up the timing and things will go horribly wrong due to frame-skip relying on this.


    Roms must be placed in /VBA/ROMS/ and cannot be compressed.
    Saves will be placed in /VBA/SAVES/ and will automatically be loaded if they exist.
    The GBA BIOS file is to be placed in /VBA/BIOS/BIOS.GBA.


    If you want to use a Wiimote/Classic Controller, turn it on during the ROM selection menu for it to be detected.


    Full source code is included. You will need to wait until the current libOGC CVS is updated to devkitpro r15 and actually working. I compiled using a modified devkitPro r14 and libogc from CVS. Use the pre-compiled GBA.o (done with level2 optimizations) if you wish to compile this software again. (GBA.d will need to be modified) This is a messy build process but it’s the only way to get it working for now.


    Wii/GC ports by: emu_kidid,
    Original Gamecube port: softdev.
    VBA by Forgotten (http://vba.ngemu.com/)
    libOGC/devKitPro by shagkur/Wintermute.

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    USB-BOOT v2

    emu_kidid over at tehskeen has released USB-BOOT v2 to play Gamecube backups through USBGecko.

    USB-BOOT v2
    Play your gamecube backups via USBGecko.

    Whatsnew:
    Works with all games now, even 007 Agent Under Fire, etc :)

    Usage:

    Insert USBGecko into slot B and connect it to PC.

    Load USB-BOOT.dol via your favourite method.

    Have a GC game in the drive.

    Hit A when prompted.

    When the screen asks, on the PC drag a ISO/GCM into USB-BOOT.exe

    Notes:
    Speed is terrible but compatability is pretty good.

    Enjoy.

    Download: usb-boot_v2.rar

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    USB-Boot

    Emu_Kidid of TehSkeen has released a USBGecko application called USB-Boot, which allows you to boot Gamecube games over USB. He has stated that this is an old project which he can only offer limited support for.

    From the release notes:

    USB-BOOT.
    Run GC backups via USBGecko.
    
    Usage:
    
    Insert USBGecko into slot B and connect it to PC.
    
    Load USB-BOOT.dol via your favorite method. 
    
    Have a GC game in the drive.
    
    Hit A when prompted.
    
    When the screen asks, on the PC drag a ISO/GCM into
    USB-BOOT.exe
    
    Notes:
    Speed is terrible but compatibility is pretty
    good once it works

    Download: USB-Boot

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