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    Hacking Unmodified RVL-001 Wii: Want to play GC Burns...

    I really appreciate all the responses on this one. I did some reading last night and my comfort level is increasing. I am going to grab some dedicated drives to use with these and start getting files together. I was really only trying disc backups because I have them all burned already. Seems...
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    Hacking Unmodified RVL-001 Wii: Want to play GC Burns...

    Sounds like I’ll just need a few simple mods and I’ll be on my way. :)
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    Hacking Unmodified RVL-001 Wii: Want to play GC Burns...

    Am I correct in assuming that no Wii console, even the RVL-001 that is backward compatible with GC, can, in its unaltered form play burned DVD backups of GC games?
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    Hacking Unmodified RVL-001 Wii: Want to play GC Burns...

    So, if I am understanding the basics correctly (I am not foregoing the guide, as I plan to read that as well) from a high level point of view, I need to do the following: 1.) Install the "Basics", i.e. Homebrew Channel, etc. 2.) Install a loader to allow me to boot games from disc, SD, or USB
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    Hacking Unmodified RVL-001 Wii: Want to play GC Burns...

    I also found this in my researching the topic: (Can't post the link) Complete Softmod Guide Any reason to use one guide over the other?
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    Hacking Unmodified RVL-001 Wii: Want to play GC Burns...

    I'll definitely look into that as a longer term option, especially since i have the ISOs backed up on my external drives already. For the short term, however, what would be required to run the backup discs?
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    Hacking Unmodified RVL-001 Wii: Want to play GC Burns...

    Hello! First post here with what I think is a straightforward question. Some quick background: I’m in my mid 30s so I started back in the early 90s with NES and have always had a soft spot for Nintendo and Sega products. Owned a PS1, Xbox, Genesis, SNES, N64, Dreamcast, and Gamecube over the...
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