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

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I was crossing my fingers ALL DAY today, I come here and BOOM!!!! there are such things a miricales. WiiGator and waninkoko, you just made my WEEK!!!!
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TheBlackLink
[quote name='dinofan01' post='1759471' date='Feb 7 2009, 07:21 PM'][quote name='TheBlackLink' post='1759468' date='Feb 7 2009, 04:19 PM']Hmm, so far this loader is working excellently. My backup Action Replay is working just fine.

Though Phantasy Star Online Ep. I&II (Not Plus) doesn't load. For me it just hangs at a black screen.[/quote]
Im pretty sure those will never run since you needed the GC lan adapter (or something else) to run it. Those can't connect to wii and you can't use the Wii's wifi.
[/quote]

Hmm, I see. I forgot about the lan adapter settings for that game.

@Golfman
Do you mean that the retail version won't load through the backup loader, or it wont play for you at all? My retail copy works just fine.
 
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[quote name='Golfman560' post='1759495' date='Feb 8 2009, 02:27 AM'][quote name='Cyberxion' post='1759475' date='Feb 7 2009, 07:21 PM']EDIT: I'm burning Zelda Collectors Edition as we speak. I'm not signed up to edit the wiki, so I'll report back here once it's done and I've had a chance to test it out.[/quote]

Sign up, you can be one of the ones to add to the "Confirmed" section of the Collectors edition not working. You don't even need an email.
[/quote]I think I'll do that.
 
George290506
Thank you WIIGATOR for your contribution to the WII scene, once again.
Tomorrow is WANINKOKO's turn.

By the way, Theta is from the 8th letter of the Greek alphabet! Are you using it by purpose... ? (you know what I mean!)
 
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I've had a few games (like Ikuraga :hateit:) that don't work on the program, do I need to patch the GCN games before I burn it?

BTW, thanks to WiiGator and Waninkoko (can't wait for yours soon)....seriously this makes the Wii the BEST modding system ever. With this, Wii backups & Wii emulators, I don't see how it can get any better!
 
Golfman560
[quote name='TheBlackLink' post='1759503' date='Feb 7 2009, 07:29 PM']@Golfman
Do you mean that the retail version won't load through the backup loader, or it wont play for you at all? My retail copy works just fine.[/quote]

Won't work at all if I have a memory card in, however I tried again a second ago without a memory card and it loads. It must be because the memory card had the internet settings saved on it.

And Theta is along the lines of Alpha, Beta, Charlie, Delta, I forget E and F and G and the rest but T is Theta. So the version is 0.1T
 
TheBlackLink
[quote name='Golfman560' post='1759512' date='Feb 7 2009, 07:32 PM'][quote name='TheBlackLink' post='1759503' date='Feb 7 2009, 07:29 PM']@Golfman
Do you mean that the retail version won't load through the backup loader, or it wont play for you at all? My retail copy works just fine.[/quote]

Won't work at all if I have a memory card in, however I tried again a second ago without a memory card and it loads. It must be because the memory card had the internet settings saved on it.
[/quote]

O I C. That would make sense. So you got it working normally w/o the loader?
 
Capn_Makeveli
[quote name='TrickyTony' post='1759504' date='Feb 7 2009, 07:29 PM']Thanks to everyone involved on this!

Edit: Nevermind my question, I am an idiot.[/quote]

Probably did the same as me and forgot to rename to boot.dol
 
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Zelda Collectors Edition (NTSC-U) works fine for me...

i had a 3.1 Pal wii and choose Mios v8.

burnt on a Maxxel DvD-R (12cm) at 4x....

all works fine but cant get out of the game anymore... "Blackout"

but the rest works....


AND yes Majoras Mask WORKS!


/Edit btw start it with Rebooter option!, all another options are not working for me
 
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[quote name='s0ul3n' post='1759527' date='Feb 7 2009, 04:39 PM']Zelda Collectors Edition (NTSC-U) works fine for me...

i had a 3.1 Pal wii and choose Mios v8.

burnt on a Maxxel DvD-R (12cm) at 4x....

all works fine but cant get out of the game anymore... "Blackout"

but the rest works....


AND yes Majoras Mask WORKS![/quote]

interesting, maybe Mios v8 has something to do with it?
 
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I have a Zelda Multigame disc and can't get the Collector's Edition working. It loads the game, but when I select one of the games from it goes to a black screen.

I have Mios 8, do I need 5 also?
 
Golfman560
The Zeldas Collector's Edition is having problems for most people. One person said he got it to work, however quite a few others can't.

Can someone help me with GCOS? I can't get the DVD9 setup right, it jsut doesn't give me the file in step 2.
 
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I was wrong about 1st party memory cards not being able to be read. It looks like the games are saving/loading from a different filename. When I attempted to start a game that already had a savefile from a multidisc , it asked me to make a new file, which lead me to believe it couldn't read the card. Now I see that it made a duplicate save lol! So I can't seem to continue game saves that I saved while playing from sdboot. I'll have to dump the duplicate saves and compare them. Also, it looks like the date on saved games is wrong, but this could just be a wii issue.

I don't know what is wrong about mario kart dd pal 50hz, I think the loader has an issue with 50hz games, since i'm pretty sure my tv will handle it. If you load up mario kart pal, and only hear mario's voice, just push left on the control stick and hit A to select 60Hz mode.
 
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[quote name='s0ul3n' post='1759527' date='Feb 8 2009, 02:39 AM']/Edit btw start it with Rebooter option!, all another options are not working for me[/quote]Yup, that's the trick. Or so it seems. See, I get audio, but no video. :(

EDIT: Alright, so when I try the NES games, I get no video. When I try the N64 games, they work. Weird.
 

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