Console Modding Thread

[zidane_genome]

I'd like to make an update for the Sega Saturn...

There are 3 jumpers on the motherboard that dictate what region the console can read discs from... you can easily solder in a 3 way switch to change the region.

Also, there is the Swap feature for the Saturn... the disc will spin VERY fast to read the inner ring (real disc check), then slow down, and right before it spins up agian, you swap discs, and it'll load your burnt disc.

If you need some proof, I can make a video (I still love my Saturn!)

 

[Link5084]

The Independence Exploit (or Free MC Boot method) can work on Slimline consoles.

 

[Satangel]

Isn't using a Backuploader now another way of modding your Wii?

 

[RhiGhost]

Anyone know much about playing back ups on the Dreamcast? I've downloaded a few games burnt them to disks but they aren't being read. Is there any specifics that need to be followed, like burn speed and disk type?

 

[legendofphil]

Anyone know much about playing back ups on the Dreamcast? I've downloaded a few games burnt them to disks but they aren't being read. Is there any specifics that need to be followed, like burn speed and disk type?

The program that you should use is dependant on the image type and you should burn as slow as possible, generally discjuggler.
There also might be the possibility that they aren't self booting and you will need a boot disc for them.

 

[ryu81]

best,cheap & easy to installing for gamecube?

 

[cracker]

For PS1 you should add:

The Gameshark (any version) disc swap method. It requires the lid sensor to be held down (obviously) and some games won't be able to stream audio tracks. For this you can do a double swap with a higher TOC/track disc and a few more games will boot and/or not freeze during gameplay.

The i/o port plug-in mod/cheat cart swap method which requires a legit disc to boot up with and then swapped after authentication with the lid sensor held down.

 

[cracker]

best,cheap & easy to installing for gamecube?

XenoGC is about the only thing that fits that. All are easy, most are good, but only the XenoGC is cheap.

Er... Thought it would merge since it wasn't that long between posts. Sorry!

 

[mew and lugia]

cool i want to mod

 

[dilav]

Good thread, very informal, too bad i already know about all of these. You should add McBoot next to Independent Exploit or something. and wii can be softmodded now, but its not perfect and updates can kill it/remove it...etc. im sure u know about it...



Btw does anyone know where i can get a mod for PS2 slim that allows a harddrive. (HDCombo, HDConnect, Sata HDConnect...) I just found a V13 and installed a dms4 pro i had lying around. I found this but shipping jack the price up

http://psxboy.com/889_HD-Combo-for-PSTWO-SCPH-7000X.html

I might get this if no one reply, i just didnt like that i need to buy a separate power adapter.
http://www.maxdiypower.com/index.php?gOo=g...mp;productname=

 

[tal32123]

is it just me or is opening up your system and screwing with stuff scary? especially when its that expensive.

 

[Satangel]

is it just me or is opening up your system and screwing with stuff scary? especially when its that expensive.

Yeah, it's scary. But you just have to be really well informed and know exactly what you are doing.
And search YouTube for videos explaining how to open it, step by step, with images.
That's how I opened my Wii, my laptop before me, showing that video step by step, and I just did the same with my Wii.

 

[triassic911]

You probably already know this but for the Saturn you either need a modchip or the disk swap, the Dreamcast plays CDRs/backups with no modding.

Please tell me you are serious. I will go out and buy one if this is true. Can anyone confirm??

 

[legendofphil]

I can confirm, if the game is selfbooting you don't need a mod.
If it isn't selfbooting you need a boot disc.

 

[BedtimeGuy]

i normally would comment in such an olf thread... but this is a sticky. the wii section desperately needs updating, in case you havent noticed the wii "hacking" section... no one needs a modchip anymore.

 

[67birdman]

You can also softmod your Wii

 

[thiefb0ss]

Awesome I had no idea I could mod my PS2.

 

[NeoSupaMario]

Has anyone here attempted to make a portable n64?

 

[ComeTurismO]

Has anyone here attempted to make a portable n64?

yep. You can search more on youtube

 

[Jiehfeng]

Can the text be a bit smaller?