The problem is that the layout of the data is actually different, you would need a drive with custom firmware to even get proper binary off the disk. Even if you did, you would need the Wii U common key to decrypt the contents.can linux do a raw read of the discs with DD?
The issue is likely physical, PC drives are likely unable to read the discs (just like 99%+ of PC drives won't read all of a Wii disc).can linux do a raw read of the discs with DD?
Has anybody tried to connect the Wii U-Drive to a PC? Has anyone more information about the connectors? IDE? SATA? SCSI? Maybe this way data gets readable?
There's pictures of someone taking their WiiU apart (DeadlyFoez?) and it actually only had one lazer ... interestingly enough.I may have it wrong but in theory regarding "ripping via Wiimode"... the Wii U discs would be read by a BR-style laser, and the Wii DVDs would actually need a second laser to read them (as with the PS3). So if Nintendo chose to do so, the BR-type laser capable of reading Wii U discs could simply be disabled in Wiimode entirely as it wouldn't be needed.
The Wii U drive is actually using SATA and can be connected to a PC rather simply the only problem is that it doesn't use normal SCSI read commands but a custom set which require the drive's unique key.