GCN Softmodding a GameCube for backup capabilities

[jonthedit]

I recently found my old GameCube and decided I want to softmod it. I do not have the original action replay.

Is it possible to softmod a gamecube without the Phantasy Star Online exploit or the Action Replay exploit?

How would I go about softmodding my GameCube?
If I bought a SD Media Launcher, would I be able to softmod it to load backups?

I would like to know because most of my loaned disc are dying.

Thanks!

http://us.codejunkies.com/Products/GCNWii-SD-Media-Launcher__EF000589.aspx
Notice : I want to know if buying a SD Media Launcher NOW is a good idea.
Everyone knows the new action replays suck, so does that mean the new GameCube media launchers suck?



Edit:
I no longer have a GameCube to use. Looking for one.

 

[Magsor]

I would say if you want to invest in anything you should invest in a wii.
Gamecube loading is better now than i could have dreamed it in my wildest dreams.
Gamecube modding is better with a hard mod if you still want to go that route.

 

[jonthedit]

I would say if you want to invest in anything you should invest in a wii.
Gamecube loading is better now than i could have dreamed it in my wildest dreams.
Gamecube modding is better with a hard mod if you still want to go that route.

I have a wii and enjoy dios MIOS.

However, Id prefer to make a portable GameCube.

 

[DinohScene]

You can use SDLoad to load up Swiss.
This can be achieved with either SD Media launcher or an actual exploit like the Phantasy star online hack.

That's all I know

 

[Tom]

Get SDML (SD Media launcher) Same thing only has sd launching or get a wiikey

 

[jonthedit]

Get SDML (SD Media launcher) Same thing only has sd launching or get a wiikey

So... Ugh... Does that mean it still works out and isn't like the faulty new "wii version" action replay?

 

[Tom]

As far as I know the new one is fine , reallly as long as it can boot swiss you're set

 

[Foxi4]

Every singe memory card-to-SD adapter works the same way. In fact, you can fashion one yourself out of a spare memory card and an SD card slot (rip one out of a card reader). It's going to work just fine.

 

[jonthedit]

So... Should I buy a XenoGC or what?

 

[Foxi4]

You don't need to buy anything other than the SD adapter and any means of running an exploit, really.

 

[Tom]

So... Should I buy a XenoGC or what?

I saw that dude selling them for 8 bux which is good , however you can't run from an sd slot with that and it is only burned games that it plays, you would either need the mini cds(which I think are expensive ) or mod your console for bigger ones. I just like the sd slot because I have a ton of games I want to play

 

[Lumstar]

So... Should I buy a XenoGC or what?

XenoGC is the popular and easy to obtain basic chip. Other more expensive chips have special features.

If intending to dig into Japanese games, also fit a switch for that.
Modchips are like Freeloader or Action Replay. They break region without changing the Gamecube's language. An approach some games have compatibility issues with.

 

[theoperator288]

Uf

However, Id prefer to make a portable GameCube.

Sorry for the late response but, If you are going to make it portable, I HIGHLY suggest using a WiiKey Fusion. It makes it so much easier and you don't need the disk drive.

 

[chyyran]

Portable Gamecube...

Spoiler: Like These?

 

[jonthedit]

Portable Gamecube...

Spoiler: Like These?

Yep. Like those.

 

[Tom]

You start on that yet

 

[jonthedit]

You start on that yet

Actually, no.
I can't find any gamecubes anymore. Not even refurbished ones at GameStop...

 

[Tom]

Ebay a motherboard at least and I can send you a DD and a controller port setup once I finish on devins if you want to pay the $5 shipping

 

[jonthedit]

Ebay a motherboard at least and I can send you a DD and a controller port setup once I finish on devins if you want to pay the $5 shipping

So do you think a WiiKey is a better deal or a xenogc with a DD?

 

[Tom]

xenogc is the better deal but you have to mod the case to fit normal sized discs or buy smaller ones that are more expensive.