Wii GameCube Backup Launcher 0.1 Theta

Purpose: Run GameCube backups on the Wii.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=N6946KPF
Mirror: http://gbatemp.net/index.php?download=4757

In the source archive there are the binaries as archive included. You will need to first to extract gcbackup0.1_v7.tgz and then gcbackup0.1_theta.tgz.

Not all games are working and it still contains bugs. If you have a problem don't send me a message. Just post in the forum. You will get a faster answer.
Check first: http://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/index.php/Gam...patibility_List

Don't start complaining that a game is not working. You have the source code and can fix the bug. I do this in my free time and I don't get paid for it.

There is a video showing it in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Xak8qdMKbU&fmt=18

WiiGator

It is prohibited to use any of the software to illegally copy games, they are intended only to create and play legal backups of games that you own. In some countries or regions it is still illegal to make copies of games that you own, check with your local authorities if you are unsure. I cannot be held responsible for any misuse of these programs. The use of any of the above software is done so at your own risk. If you mess something up or anything undesirable (ie: loss of warranty, brick, lawsuits, jailtime) happens because of any of these programs, it is your own fault. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!

Short Instructions:
1. Run miospatcher
2. Press X (only one time!), if you want to use Wii Backup Launcher or Wii disc channel to start.
3. Press A
4. Run rungcbackup
5. Press A and play your game

This application theoretical can brick your Wii and make it unusable. It was written to be safe as possible. If something fails it should only have effect on the GameCube mode. You should still be able to use Wii mode and repair it by installing a MIOS with a WAD installer.

Thanks to WiiShizzza for the graphic
Thanks to Waninkoko
Thanks to ppc_gba
Thanks to all people who will handle the most noobish noobs here
Thanks to all testers

Comments

M
Just so I am clear; are we not allowed to mention roms here at all, or just cant post stuff like "get roms here?"
 
B
[quote name='banchan' post='1764448' date='Feb 10 2009, 03:24 AM']can you tell me if it's necessary to use a GC pad or not ? could we use wii classic controller ?
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Since you're booting into GC mode, the only thing you can use is the GC controller.
[/quote]
Thank you for your answer
 
F
[quote name='Cyman' post='1764020' date='Feb 9 2009, 10:49 PM']
Oh, MultiGame ain't my thing too, it's just I'm low on DVDs right now, only DVD9 =)
...but they don't work with the loader. At least, I couldn't get them to work.
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GCOS Multi game disc creator supports DVD9 AFAIK. Are you sure that the loader can't handle them, too?

What is the best tool to create Multi game discs and which formats are supported (e.g. gcm, iso)?
I currently use "MultiGameISOCreator.exe". It shrinks games, it has a user-friendly UI and it worked every time. It can open both GCM and ISO files [Which, btw, are the same. You just change the extension.
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Does MultiGameISOCreator.exe also support DVD9? BTW, I know that gcm can be renamed to iso, but is this necessary? From your post I read that it isn't and that the Backup Loader can handle gcm and iso files, is this right?
[/quote]
MultiGameISOCreator.exe DOES work with DVD9 (Just like GCOS Multigame Loader), and I had no problem making the ISO file and burning it. The problem is Wiigator's Loader itself, it will not read the burned DVD9. Tried it twice with 2 diferent DVD9. It even started making some weird stuff onscreen, like greenbars on the loader itself (Before booting the game, which I could because the loader would not detect the DVD)
Yeah, you can just use the gcm files with MultiGameISOCreator.exe, no need to rename/change the extension. I just said that because some people ask if they can 'convert' gcto to iso and stuff like that... =P
 
trio3
Thankyou Very Much Wiigater for this!

I cannot wait to play Starfox assault.
 
L
[quote name='WiiGator' post='1764178' date='Feb 10 2009, 01:12 AM']Both patched MIOS support loading of GameCube DOLs over memory from Wii mode. "rungcbackup" loads "gcbackuplauncher" this way. Any in the MIOS inlcuded "gcbackuplauncher" will not start.

How to have both my and Waninkokos loader:

1. Install Waninkokos cMIOS

Now you can:
a. Use Waninkokos multiloader, the Wii Backup Launcher or the disc channel. You will use Waninkokos "gc-loader".
b. Use my "gcbackuplauncher" by starting "rungcbackup".[/quote]

How is the GC Homebrew loading possible?
If I installed waninoko's cMIOS is it possible to uninstall with WiiGator's MIOS Patcher?
 
Sanderino
[quote name='djtaz' post='1763069' date='Feb 9 2009, 04:32 PM'][quote name='Sanderino' post='1763012' date='Feb 9 2009, 03:46 PM']I don't get it.. Where do you use it for?
Is it for playing GameCube games with only the save or something?[/quote]


Hehe - noobs.
Great work once again Wiigator - Thanks for this.
[/quote]

Hehe, well I ain't into this so.. xD
 
K
To add to the compatibility wiki: Unlike claims there, both NTSC-U Baten Kaitos and Killer 7 work for me when loaded using the B button (mios patcher) option. Initially, I did experience the red screen error mentioned in the PAL version of Killer 7 on the wiki, but running from/with Mios patcher fixed the issue entirely.


Edit: Also, Killer7 might appear to freeze on the initial green screen, but patience proves that the game loads properly after a fairly considerable delay (maybe 10 seconds).
 
tj_cool
[quote name='kilgoretraut' post='1765413' date='Feb 10 2009, 04:57 PM']To add to the compatibility wiki: Unlike claims there, both NTSC-U Baten Kaitos and Killer 7 work for me when loaded using the B button (mios patcher) option. Initially, I did experience the red screen error mentioned in the PAL version of Killer 7 on the wiki, but running from/with Mios patcher fixed the issue entirely.


Edit: Also, Killer7 might appear to freeze on the initial green screen, but patience proves that the game loads properly after a fairly considerable delay (maybe 10 seconds).[/quote]
You don't need to post that here
You can edit the wiki yourself
 
H
Anyone else having a strange problem with the R button not working properly? It only triggers when i push it all the way down and then it only registers as a slight touch.

It seems this only occurs with the games loaded with this, the original games work fine so it's probably not the controller.
 
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[quote name='HaXXeR' post='1765567' date='Feb 10 2009, 06:33 PM']Anyone else having a strange problem with the R button not working properly? It only triggers when i push it all the way down and then it only registers as a slight touch.

It seems this only occurs with the games loaded with this, the original games work fine so it's probably not the controller.[/quote]

Did u press the R-Button while the game started?
The Cube callibrated the Controler while booting up.
So if u pressed the analog sticks of buttons
the might be not in their right positions (decallibrated).

Try pressing X+Y+start+select for 3 Seconds in the game...
This should re-callibrate the controller.
 
neonix
The best possible thing that can come of this is support for the classic controller in GC mode.
 
DarkShadow96
Um...Can someone add True Crime Streets of LA(NTSC-U) on the working list.

Edit: Never mind i just added it...
 
K
I added my comments about Killer 7 and the original Baten Kaitos but they were both edited away almost instantly. I really think that people who are unable to properly install the necessary files and burn to good media should somehow be screened from the wiki process. Just kidding there, but I'm a little bitter that my experience is somehow invalidated by someone who I really suspect isn't following instructions.
 
Golfman560
You never added the Killer 7 comments, I just checked what you did. The Betan Kaitors comments are still there.

And people RARELY read the rules around here, someone just posted a new game and started the confirmed at 1, when no one has actually confirmed it (So it should be at 0)

And Kilgoretraut, I'm guessing on what you did since no one else edited the Baten Kaitor section anytime soon.
 
K
@Golfman

I did edit properly and saw that the changes were made. More recently I noticed a new set of changes including the removal of my data and went back to edit again. During the edit the wiki informed me that someone else was editing the same section simultaneously, so I bowed out and will wait until later to add more info.
 
B
cant figure out how to edit the wiki, but pokemon channel mainn disk or something doesnt work at all with any boot methods
 
Golfman560
I'm probably looking at the wrong IP address then.

Did you write:

"Goes to black screen after picking New Game then does nothing" On Baten Kaitos?

and
"Use patched MIOS to launch. Long green screen delay, but it will pass." on Killer 7?
 

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