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

K
SWEET ZOMBIE JESUS ON A RIDING LAWNMOWER....with zero turn radius...

Dont have any games to add...but just have to say to everyone that had anything to do with this....

AWSOME ;)

After installing i was amazed and greatful..backing up my GC colllection right now......great job...
 
K
[quote name='ppc_gba' post='1759592' date='Feb 7 2009, 05:10 PM']Ok, I identified that the problem is in the gc backup launcher and not sdboot (and possibly only occurs for multidiscs).
That name of the gci file is wrong, for Smash Bros for example:
--SuperSmashBros0110290334
instead of
01-GALE-SuperSmashBros0110290334

I guess it might not be finding the disc id wherever it's looking for it in memory.
Maybe someone who has a working single game disc, and a memory card that's compatible with NuGaSa could check if this happens to them as well.[/quote]

ppc_gba, I can't verify the save names, but here is the info I have.

Wii - 3.2U, IOS249 + MIOS5 (with backup channel support)
Mega Man X Collection (Single disc game)
Official Nintendo GC Memory Card
Thrustmaster T-Wireless Gamepad (if it matters...)

Launched through Forsaeken's 0.3 gamma channel using auto detect

Mega Man X Collection doesn't detect save data on the card in either slot A or B. I attempted to save after 1 level and it 'appeared' to save correctly, but isn't detected upon re-entering the game.

F-Zero GX saved to memory card. Upon reloading the game, it seemed to read, too!
Save manager on the memory card shows it on the card, however.


I don't know if it is related, but I tried Crazi Taxi and when it said now loading (from memory card??) it says an error has occured. Could just be compatability problem I suppose :-)
 
OneUp
The memory card thing is really weird. It did not detect my save file on Wind Waker. Shadow the hedgehog wants to create a new savefile every time you want to save, and it won't let you create it anyways.
 
abel009
does the action replay for GC/wii work with this patch cmios? or gcbackup launcher? can someone tell me?
 
C
As mentioned in the Support Thread:
WooT... I updated my cIOS to v7 from v6 at first i thought that would make no difference though... but I thought I should try everything.... Gonna see how resident evil zero runs and edit on wiki.
Edit: Eh wtf I was playing this earlier today on crappy GCboot over SD..... and my file is suddenly not there but I know it is cus it shows up on the wii file manager.
Click to expand...
I also examined the use of my +R disc that uses the DVD-ROM booktype and this also works...... Man am I gonna be doing some testing tomorrow.
Edit: I've also found my +R discs work in general so I only wasted 2 discs tonight.... a bad burn and an extra copy of Resident Evil Zero.
 
R
I need help I installed the gc backup loader but now i cant play wii games i press x like it said when installed but now i cant play wii games can some one help me it said +backup loader wii and left at 5mios or that thing can some tell me if i need a new loader or do i need to do some thing because i cant install the cios or got to the backup loader 3 any more and if it helps mario kart double dash works ntsc plz some help me
 
david432111
Dang, not correctly accessing my gc memory card. It knows it's there but it doesn't seem to know that the save data is on there :(.

Edits: Seems that it only correctly sees the save data if you press "b" when loading. Also it loads through the disk channel if you have cioscorp.
 
A
I instaled Mios Wiigator, later Wanin and the same problem:
No signal video, only sound.
problem´s game o backuplauncher?

Some help?
 
Maikel Steneker
There's one thing I don't like about the custom MIOS: after you installed it, it will show the Backup Launcher logo when booting any game (including originals) saying the disc couldn't be read. It still boots, and there aren't any problems playing them, but it's a bit scary.
 
testatura
so far pno03 wrkz great,and auto modelista works also,both pal on pal wii 3,3 verbatim -DVD,8x

but pal soul calibur crashes loader,it just wont start..

byyy
 
P
WOW Wiigator u rock i love you backup launcer 0.3 gamma now im gonna love another of ur Homebrew!

Just somethings i have to ask:

How do i edit the GC backup launcher compatibility Page
Does smashing drive and True crime LA and NY work?

thnx
 
J
[quote name='Maikel Steneker' post='1760340' date='Feb 8 2009, 04:02 AM']There's one thing I don't like about the custom MIOS: after you installed it, it will show the Backup Launcher logo when booting any game (including originals) saying the disc couldn't be read. It still boots, and there aren't any problems playing them, but it's a bit scary.[/quote]

Crap you are right!! That SUCKS!!! Just loaded up Zelda Collector's Edition original to test out Majora's Mask on it .....and that fake Gamecube Loader Logo came up before it loaded the game...
 
H
I had same problems with backup launcher running game sound but no video, tv said no signal. I changed over to scart input on tv and all works fine. Any ideas as to why this does this and if theres a fix ?
 
O
I tried to boot F-Zero X on my PAL Wii but there was a problem.

The "Nintendo" and "SEGA" logos appear, and then nothing happens (Freeze?).
 
J
i need some help,
where i put the folder with mios? :unsure:
i ve tried many times in diferents locations of the sd card and give a error -116
i've use this path to the folder

/00000001/000000101/v8/tmd.8

and still don't work :sad:
 

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