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

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2 things I prefer:

Wii for DVD-R

GameCube for Mini DVD-R

They are better that way and a nice to collect instead of MultiGame is not my things, nah.
 
[quote name='RockmanForte' post='1763704' date='Feb 9 2009, 08:33 PM']2 things I prefer:

Wii for DVD-R

GameCube for Mini DVD-R

They are better that way and a nice to collect instead of MultiGame is not my things, nah.[/quote]
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.

--Edit--
Sry, wrong topic... ^^' Not that it's all that off topic anyway...
 
[quote name='Fye_DX' post='1763567' date='Feb 9 2009, 02:38 PM'][quote name='Cyman' post='1763386' date='Feb 9 2009, 06:21 PM']I still didn't install the GC Backup Launcher because there is so much confusion about MIOS patching and multigame disc loading etc.
I think it's about time for another summary, it would be nice if someone could clear up the following questions:

Which MIOS/patching method is better - WiiGator's or Waninkoko's?

What are the advantages/drawbacks of each method?

Do you have to choose from one of them or can you use both methods?

What is the best tool to create Multi game discs and which formats are supported (e.g. gcm, iso)?

Maybe anyone can think of other questions that need to be answered/summarized, for me, those are the most important I can think of now.
Or maybe someone can make a sticky with a step-by-step tutorial so that the confusion ends.
I still wonder what is with the announced loader from Waninkoko...[/quote]

Which MIOS/patching method is better - WiiGator's or Waninkoko's? & What are the advantages/drawbacks of each method?
I use Waninkoko's, because it supposedly easier to use and will work with the 'soon to come' loader stuff. As far as I know, compatibility doesn't change all that much between them.

Do you have to choose from one of them or can you use both methods?
You can only have one method (1 cMIOS) at a time, but you can (AFAIK) change them any time.

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. AFAIK... ^^]
[/quote]

could you give me a link to download MultiGameISOCreator.exe
i can't seem to find it...
 
From what I have tried:
Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO (U) - Works perfectly
Zoids Battle Legends (U) - Loads up to the main menu but everything leads to a Disc Read Error.
 
[quote name='TehLink' post='1763763' date='Feb 9 2009, 04:04 PM']From what I have tried:
Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO (U) - Works perfectly
Zoids Battle Legends (U) - Loads up to the main menu but everything leads to a Disc Read Error.[/quote]

zoids did the same for me...
 
[quote name='squaremast' post='1763168' date='Feb 9 2009, 10:46 AM']I got a proble with two games 1: Sonic adventure 2 and 2: 007 nightfire
In sonic a black screen apear but the sound is still working and in nightfire a screen saing an error has ocurred please turn bla bla bla somebody know what to do? in the compativiliti list the both games work[/quote]


For sonic adventure 2, you could try different boot methods. However, it probably is an issue with the wrong region. I don't think the pal version will work on an ntsc console. (I tried it and got the same results you got.)
Nightfire try different booting method. I think pressing b is the best for compatibility with saves etc.
 
Someone updated the compatibility wiki with that Paper Mario having save problems. I was just wondering if this was true, because I've been playing for a while and never experienced this problem.
 
I am having trouble with this app... I couldn't install WiiGators MIOS as Hombrew Channel 10.01 told me that it wasn't a valid wii application. As a result I have installed Waninkoko's MIOS. Even so, when I run the Gamecube Launcher it freezes on the title page and then resets my Wii. I know that the MIOS is installed correctly because when I use Wii Backup Launcher to load from the disc channel I get the GameCube screen. When I click start, that also resets my Wii. My system is PAL 3.2E, and I am trying to load Metal Gear Solid - Twin Snakes (PAL version). I am dying to play this game again, my copy is all scratched up from overuse!

Any help would be much appreciated.

Oh, and I'm new, so hi everyone.

Malhilion
 
[quote name='AaronUzumaki' post='1763775' date='Feb 9 2009, 04:08 PM'][quote name='TehLink' post='1763763' date='Feb 9 2009, 04:04 PM']From what I have tried:
Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO (U) - Works perfectly
Zoids Battle Legends (U) - Loads up to the main menu but everything leads to a Disc Read Error.[/quote]

zoids did the same for me...
[/quote]
Yeah, I'm kinda mad, really wanted to play it. Hope there is some kinda fix for it soon.
 
hey does anyone here know if you can use mini dvd-r with the gc backuploader or do you have to use the regular dvd-r
 
[quote name='serving' post='1763929' date='Feb 9 2009, 06:03 PM']hey does anyone here know if you can use mini dvd-r with the gc backuploader or do you have to use the regular dvd-r[/quote]

You can use a mini dvd-r. Just to clarify to everyone who keeps asking this question: Mini DVD-R's and full size DVD-R's are identical except for the size and amount of space they can hold. As far as the Wii is concerned, it doesn't care either way as long as the data on the disc is right.

In essence: Use a mini dvd or a full size dvd. Doesn't matter.
 
[quote name='serving' post='1763929' date='Feb 9 2009, 11:03 PM']hey does anyone here know if you can use mini dvd-r with the gc backuploader or do you have to use the regular dvd-r[/quote]
A mini DVD-r is basically just a smaller version of a dvd-r so it should work
(unless the loader can't find it cause its too small)
 
[quote name='TehLink' post='1763915' date='Feb 9 2009, 04:58 PM'][quote name='AaronUzumaki' post='1763775' date='Feb 9 2009, 04:08 PM'][quote name='TehLink' post='1763763' date='Feb 9 2009, 04:04 PM']From what I have tried:
Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO (U) - Works perfectly
Zoids Battle Legends (U) - Loads up to the main menu but everything leads to a Disc Read Error.[/quote]

zoids did the same for me...
[/quote]
Yeah, I'm kinda mad, really wanted to play it. Hope there is some kinda fix for it soon.
[/quote]

me too. It was one of my most favorites of all time.
 
[quote name='tj_cool' post='1763937' date='Feb 9 2009, 05:06 PM']A mini DVD-r is basically just a smaller version of a dvd-r so it should work
(unless the loader can't find it cause its too small)[/quote]
It shouldn't since the loader can find regular Gamecube games.
 
alright cool thnks for the replies time to whip out my bag of mini dvd-r ^^^
 
Hi. I just made a account here to inform everyone and to be part of a new community =D. Well to the main topic.

True Crime Streets Of La is working so far, but none of the games i have are detecting the save files on my memory card :(

I have Legend of Zelda Twilight princess,Super Smash Bros Melee and True Crime streets of LA on my DvD using MultiGame ISO Creator v3.2.4
and so far all of them are working except For melee(i think it is pal) its playing the audio but no video and the two others are working perfectly but the only thing that is not working is the detection of memory cards.... Well thats all, and i will be posting some more info on here.


Edit: Ah never mind. I got true Crime Streets of LA to read my memory card by running the backup with Mios Patcher and i think that would work with LOZ TP.
 

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