How to use Devolution with backup discs:
Devolution is a Gamecube loader for the Wii that allows both SD and USB loading with excellent compatibility along with audio streaming support. Many people are interested in using Devolution to play their favorite Gamecube games on their Wiis but have been frustrated by the program's inclusion of severe anti-piracy measures. While some claim to have cracked Devolution's code, a version without AP has not been publicly released. As compatibility improves, Nintendont promises to be a worthy AP-free alternative in the future. For now this leaves hardware, in the form of a modchip, as the best way forward with Devolution.
The following has been thoroughly tested and is known to be working. Other modchips may also work (many are known to be incompatible with the program's AP even when using retail discs). Please update this thread if you find another working modchip or firmware.
What's required:
- Wii with an early drive (DMS, D2A, D2B) that can read burned DVDs
- Wiikey v1 modchip or DIY equivalent
- Wiikey 1.9b firmware and matching config disc (NOT 1.99BETA)
- Devolution r128 (or earlier)
- Devolution r197
- burned backup of Gamecube game
The files needed are available on the internet with a little bit of searching.
This will NOT work with:
- Wii U
- Wiis with D2C or newer drives
- Devolution r200, because it uses a different verification scheme
How to verify backups:
To be able to verify burned discs with Devolution, the Wiikey must first be flashed with the older 1.9b firmware and have the region override feature turned OFF using the Wiikey config disc. Once this has been done, simply insert the backup when required for verification and Devolution r128 (or earlier) will verify the backup just like a retail disc. Repeat the process with backups of the rest of your favorite Gamecube games. This method works with either the standalone version of Devolution or by using the loader.bin with a USB loader. After all backup discs have been successfully verified, replace version r128 with r197 for the best game compatibility.
Have fun playing Gamecube games with Devolution!
The following has been thoroughly tested and is known to be working. Other modchips may also work (many are known to be incompatible with the program's AP even when using retail discs). Please update this thread if you find another working modchip or firmware.
What's required:
- Wii with an early drive (DMS, D2A, D2B) that can read burned DVDs
- Wiikey v1 modchip or DIY equivalent
- Wiikey 1.9b firmware and matching config disc (NOT 1.99BETA)
- Devolution r128 (or earlier)
- Devolution r197
- burned backup of Gamecube game
The files needed are available on the internet with a little bit of searching.
This will NOT work with:
- Wii U
- Wiis with D2C or newer drives
- Devolution r200, because it uses a different verification scheme
How to verify backups:
To be able to verify burned discs with Devolution, the Wiikey must first be flashed with the older 1.9b firmware and have the region override feature turned OFF using the Wiikey config disc. Once this has been done, simply insert the backup when required for verification and Devolution r128 (or earlier) will verify the backup just like a retail disc. Repeat the process with backups of the rest of your favorite Gamecube games. This method works with either the standalone version of Devolution or by using the loader.bin with a USB loader. After all backup discs have been successfully verified, replace version r128 with r197 for the best game compatibility.
Have fun playing Gamecube games with Devolution!
