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

Umbreon999
I'm trying to load Paper Mario TTYD and all I get is a black screen, then after a minute it resets. Any solutions?
 
Shinobi_3
[quote name='DarkSlayerEX' post='1775954' date='Feb 15 2009, 06:03 PM']Wario World crashes for me constantly, even when the compatibility says that version works

I've tried launching it with all the different region launches, and no luck....[/quote]

you have a bad iso, it happened to me about 4 times, I got a new iso, it worked perfectly.
 
A
i've a little problem :(
after installed wiigator gc launcher (with online way), when i try to play a game, the gc launcher freeze with the black screen, the green cube and the "gc luncher" on white....
i hear the "tac... tac" .... and i wait until my wii restar......
please help me!!!
sorry for my english
 
DarkSlayerEX
[quote name='Shinobi_3' post='1777370' date='Feb 16 2009, 10:05 AM'][quote name='DarkSlayerEX' post='1775954' date='Feb 15 2009, 06:03 PM']Wario World crashes for me constantly, even when the compatibility says that version works

I've tried launching it with all the different region launches, and no luck....[/quote]

you have a bad iso, it happened to me about 4 times, I got a new iso, it worked perfectly.
[/quote]

Thanks alot man.

Edit: .....I'm having a ton of trouble finding a torrent with any activity on it....
 
DarkZBoy
[quote name='DarkSlayerEX' post='1777812' date='Feb 16 2009, 04:25 PM'][quote name='Shinobi_3' post='1777370' date='Feb 16 2009, 10:05 AM'][quote name='DarkSlayerEX' post='1775954' date='Feb 15 2009, 06:03 PM']Wario World crashes for me constantly, even when the compatibility says that version works

I've tried launching it with all the different region launches, and no luck....[/quote]

you have a bad iso, it happened to me about 4 times, I got a new iso, it worked perfectly.
[/quote]

Thanks alot man.

Edit: .....I'm having a ton of trouble finding a torrent with any activity on it....
[/quote]
Ehh, don't use torrents, go here:

Code: 
www.thepurplecube.org

goto gamecube downloads, they have fast direct downloads.


and TO EVERYONE READING THIS THAT HAS THE DVD ERROR 345 DO THE FOLLOWING!
______________________________________________________________________________

Alright that error usually appears if the Mios and cIos have not been installed properly, when I had 3.4U, and I tried installing cIos and mIos, Restart -1017 used to come up.
So you need to Downgrade to 3.2 (best for homebrew!).

After downgrading, install REV 7! not Rev 3 , REV 7 as far as I know thats the only one with backup support.

You can download from waninkoko's site, (wii.waninkoko)

after you install rev 7 and mios properly on firmware 3.2 you should have no problem.
 
A
the problem is that i've all installed correct... but i can't play the gc launcher...
when i use it... it freeze at the first screen ..and,,, or remain freeze until i turn off the wii... or give me the message "failed error dvd 345"...
i've opened a new thread on the homebrew category where i specify all.... if someone know how to help me...
sorry for my english
 
L
[quote name='DarkSlayerEX' post='1774092' date='Feb 14 2009, 08:59 PM']Wiigator, I would suggest trying to add GBA - GC cable support to the backup launcher support whenever you can.


(awesome work man, you guys made my Wii amazing. I probably would have sold mine a long time ago if it wasn't for your stuff. keep up the awesome work)


Edit: Also, i've seemed to notice that using the backup channel creates a second save file entirely for the same type of game.

Windwaker without the backup channel created one, and Windwaker with the backup channel created it's own entire save file.

I was wondering if that was an issue you couldn't work around, or if you intended to do that.[/quote]

About your GBA-GC cable question;
I just got an "OK!" with my Pokémon LG starting a battle against my Colosseum Backup.
So I think it's probably working. (Or at least it is able to read the Leaf Green save.)
 
E
hey wiigator, big thanks from all of us to you. it was expected and the wait was worth it. Just one question, when an update comes around for both wii & gc backup launchers, will you make the 2 simultaneous releases to update???
 
Trolly
Donkey Konga 1, 2 & 3 and Wario World all act as though the Wii has been disconnected when I try and boot. My screen will display (Component disconnected - I use component cables). I've tried forcing all the different video options, and they still don't work.

Weird thing is, half of the games on the MultiGameISO still work fine, and when I first booted Donkey Konga (as soon as I burned it) it worked fine as well :\.
 
M
[quote name='[email protected]' post='1774358' date='Feb 14 2009, 05:26 PM']I've got a problem..... I can't seem to install the ios patch.... It comes up with an error. It says bad hash at the bottom when i try to install the patch. Also when i try to start the GC backup launcher it will restart the wii before i can select the game region. This is most likely due to not being able to install the patch properly. Thanks in advance![/quote]

[quote name='araan' post='1777484' date='Feb 16 2009, 06:16 AM']i've a little problem :(
after installed wiigator gc launcher (with online way), when i try to play a game, the gc launcher freeze with the black screen, the green cube and the "gc luncher" on white....
i hear the "tac... tac" .... and i wait until my wii restar......
please help me!!!
sorry for my english[/quote]

Hey, How's it goin!?

I've noticed that these persons share the same problem as me.

In an effort to better understand the problem, I would like to know why we get the "Bad Hash" message when we try to patch the MIOS.

Thanks in advance, MHDante.
 
U
I got this from a different site, and I Pressed X 3 times I was trying to decide whether I wanted just gc compatibility or gc and wii gator, so would I get any issues with it? Also I am unable to save on any game to the wii, would I need a memory card to save, or am I not doing something right? Sorry to inconvenience anyone with my question, any help is appreciated!

EDIT

Nvm I found out about the Memory thing guess I do need a GC memory card, ARggggggggg!!! but was still wondering about the X thing.
 
S
After reading 17 pages I got bored.

I just wanted to know if there is any point at all for me to install/use this, since I have a Wiikey2 modchip and can already play GC games.
 
Sstew
[quote name='sep1i' post='1784489' date='Feb 19 2009, 10:34 AM']After reading 17 pages I got bored.

I just wanted to know if there is any point at all for me to install/use this, since I have a Wiikey2 modchip and can already play GC games.[/quote]


You just answered your question in your own sentence, there's no reason to get this if you can already play GC Backups.
 
tj_cool
[quote name='joao_campos' post='1784794' date='Feb 19 2009, 07:31 PM']how to change discs?[/quote]
Games that require two discs don't work cause you can't change disc
Only way is if it saves and can be loaded with the 2nd disc
Else you can only play disc 1
 
G
Has anyone had any luck with the PAL version of Megaman X Command mission? PAL mode kills the signal (no audio either), NTSC gives me the green screen, and booting w/ CMIOS gives me a black screen.

All this is on a 3.3U NTSC Wii.
 
LegendaryXM90
Hey, WiiGator, loving your work, man. Finally able to play all the GC games I've missed out on.

One issue though. Can you tighten up the compatibility with .gcm files? My Prince of Persia : Warrior Within was a .gcm file when I compiled it into a multi-iso with the 2 other POP's, both .iso files. I didn't think that it being a .gcm would affect much, the multi-iso creator still recognized it.

Problem is, whenever I want to play POP:WW, it's basically a roulette of booting. There's like a 1/50 chance of it booting, any other time I get a green screen. I've gotten it to boot maybe 4 times out of like the HUNDRED I've tried booting it. I don't really want to rename the file to .iso and burn it again, because that'd waste my last DVD. :(

Thanks and keep doing what you do, man! :)
 

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