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

AaronUzumaki
so far, I have only verified that tales of symphonia NTSC-U works. Absolutely no problems with it. I have NOT had success getting the disc swap to disc 2 to work...
 
L
GC Backup Launcher 0.1 Theta won't recognise any of my old savestates! I have a 64MB GC Memory Card. The program creates a new savestate...
 
D
Has anyone gotten a "Failed to read DVD 345" error.

I've tried to load Zelda Wind Waker, but I keep gettting the error.
 
dottor_male
So far I've tested Skyes of Arcadia Legends, Super Mario Sunshine, Luigi's Mansion and Viewtifull Joe, all PAL in a GCOS multiiso disk and all works. Only Skyes of Arcadia corrupt the savegame. It save, but then the save is corrupted (even if the wii save manager recognize it and read that i'm on pirate island). I'm using Wiigator CMIOS and booting from disc channel.

Anyone has tried Skyes with Waninkoko's CMIOS?

The only game I want to REALLY play is OBVIOUSLY Skyes of Arcadia Legends...
 
Trolly
Woohoo! I finally can whip out my bongos for the first time since selling Donkey Konga so many years ago! I'm gonna go test Donkey Konga 2 PAL, and Donkey Konga 3 (Jap ofc) :D.
I'm surprised how many games you can fit on one DVD as well. I managed to get 9 on a single layer *isproudofhimself*.
Oh, and I recommend using a program called GameCube MultiGame ISO Creator. It is much more user-friendly as it has a UI, and it will compress your GameCube images so you can fit more on one disc. Much, much easier than GCOS.
 
MFDC12
[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]
does that only happen with wiigator's or is it with waninkoko as well? if it is only wiigator's i will probably just install waninkokos, unless i need wiigators.

also, wiigator, you are a true saint. thank you for all your hard work :)
 
junior600
hallo everyone,i searched the RVL-mios-v8.wad for installation mios wakikoko.Where can i search for download?
 
AaronUzumaki
[quote name='LaoED' post='1760084' date='Feb 8 2009, 12:11 AM']Crap, ran out of DVD - Rs....

I was going to test a copy of Zoids: Battle Legends as well..

Unless someone has a copy as well?[/quote]

I have an original copy of Zoids battle legends, but i have to get a backup via torrent, because i don't know how to any other way. Do to this, I must download it, so I will let you know about my test results tonight or tomorrow.
 
spotanjo3
I have a few questions:

Is mini dvd-r okay or I have to have an original dvd-r only ?

I know about this:

SDROOT/Apps/miospatcher
SDROOT/Apps/rungcbackup

but do I have to add those too ?? Look below:

SDROOT/00000001/00000101/v4/tmd.4
SDROOT/00000001/00000101/v4/cetk
SDROOT/00000001/00000101/v4/00000003
SDROOT/00000001/00000101/v4/00000004

I thought that the miospatcher and rungcbackup are all you need to run GameCube Backup games.
 
D
[quote name='RockmanForte' post='1760632' date='Feb 8 2009, 03:25 PM']I have a few questions:

Is mini dvd-r okay or I have to have an original dvd-r only ?

I know about this:

SDROOT/Apps/miospatcher
SDROOT/Apps/rungcbackup

but do I have to add those too ?? Look below:

SDROOT/00000001/00000101/v4/tmd.4
SDROOT/00000001/00000101/v4/cetk
SDROOT/00000001/00000101/v4/00000003
SDROOT/00000001/00000101/v4/00000004

I thought that the miospatcher and rungcbackup are all you need to run GameCube Backup games.[/quote]

You only need to download those files if your Wii isn't connected to the internet.
If your Wii can't connect to the internet you can download those files and put them onto an SD Card instead.
 
kedest
[quote name='junior600' post='1760621' date='Feb 8 2009, 02:16 PM']hallo everyone,i searched the RVL-mios-v8.wad for installation mios wakikoko.Where can i search for download?[/quote]

extract it from a wii iso. then you'll get the wad file for use with waninkoko's installer
and I believe wiigator's installer requires the files in the 000001 folder in root. those files you can download with a normal browser and put them on sd
 
r3l4x
[quote name='kedest' post='1760638' date='Feb 8 2009, 02:31 PM'][quote name='junior600' post='1760621' date='Feb 8 2009, 02:16 PM']hallo everyone,i searched the RVL-mios-v8.wad for installation mios wakikoko.Where can i search for download?[/quote]

extract it from a wii iso. then you'll get the wad file for use with waninkoko's installer
and I believe wiigator's installer requires the files in the 000001 folder in root. those files you can download with a normal browser and put them on sd
[/quote]

I'm extracting it from the japanese pikmin game, is that alright just so I know that there is no problem with regions and the likes when using a mios version.
 
kedest
should be no difference. but just to verify, the md5 checksum should be 7543554fd89474e507713637956f5651
 
spotanjo3
[quote name='dbkdbk' post='1760636' date='Feb 8 2009, 08:30 AM'][quote name='RockmanForte' post='1760632' date='Feb 8 2009, 03:25 PM']I have a few questions:

Is mini dvd-r okay or I have to have an original dvd-r only ?

I know about this:

SDROOT/Apps/miospatcher
SDROOT/Apps/rungcbackup

but do I have to add those too ?? Look below:

SDROOT/00000001/00000101/v4/tmd.4
SDROOT/00000001/00000101/v4/cetk
SDROOT/00000001/00000101/v4/00000003
SDROOT/00000001/00000101/v4/00000004

I thought that the miospatcher and rungcbackup are all you need to run GameCube Backup games.[/quote]

You only need to download those files if your Wii isn't connected to the internet.
If your Wii can't connect to the internet you can download those files and put them onto an SD Card instead.
[/quote]

Oh good. I guess that I dont need them at all, thanks.

By the way, what about mini dvd-r ? Can I use them ? or I have to use an original DVD-R ?
 
Golfman560
[quote name='RockmanForte' post='1760662' date='Feb 8 2009, 08:51 AM']By the way, what about mini dvd-r ? Can I use them ? or I have to use an original DVD-R ?[/quote]

Min DVD-R will work since they're just smaller DVD's, however its a waste of $. You can get full sized DVDs for cheaper and you can usually put multiple games on one DVD

Has anyone tried shrunken images?
 
r3l4x
[quote name='kedest' post='1760649' date='Feb 8 2009, 02:41 PM']should be no difference. but just to verify, the md5 checksum should be 7543554fd89474e507713637956f5651[/quote]

There is indeed no difference the MD5 checksum is the same, thanks for that now I know I can safely use it.
 
spotanjo3
[quote name='Golfman560' post='1760668' date='Feb 8 2009, 08:54 AM'][quote name='RockmanForte' post='1760662' date='Feb 8 2009, 08:51 AM']By the way, what about mini dvd-r ? Can I use them ? or I have to use an original DVD-R ?[/quote]

Min DVD-R will work since they're just smaller DVD's, however its a waste of $. You can get full sized DVDs for cheaper and you can usually put multiple games on one DVD
[/quote]

Okay... thanks. Is there a program that require me to put multiple games on one DVD ?
 
AaronUzumaki
i tried twilight princess and windwaker, both ntsc and on a multiboot, but when i started it said i need to create new save, so i did. now there's 2 tp and ww saves on mem card? Why won't it just load my previous save files?
 
Z
[quote name='RockmanForte' post='1760674' date='Feb 8 2009, 02:59 PM'][quote name='Golfman560' post='1760668' date='Feb 8 2009, 08:54 AM'][quote name='RockmanForte' post='1760662' date='Feb 8 2009, 08:51 AM']By the way, what about mini dvd-r ? Can I use them ? or I have to use an original DVD-R ?[/quote]

Min DVD-R will work since they're just smaller DVD's, however its a waste of $. You can get full sized DVDs for cheaper and you can usually put multiple games on one DVD
[/quote]

Okay... thanks. Is there a program that require me to put multiple games on one DVD ?
[/quote]


http://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/index.php/MultiGame_ISO_Creator
 

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