Hacking Forcing Gamecube games to run in 480i over Componite Cables?

[floattube]

So I have a soft modded Wii, lots of Gamecube games on my hard drive. I load these games using USB Loader GX. Now I have an SDTV that has component input, but the TV doesn't output 480p. That's not a problem for Wii games because I can set them to play at 480i, however Gamecube games still try to run in 480p. I have no composite cables to switch to, or I would just do that. I can't find any way to make the games run in 480i instead of 480p.

 

[JoostinOnline]

Just change your system to use 480i. That will work with component cables.

 

[floattube]

Just change your system to use 480i. That will work with component cables.

Doesn't affect the Gamecube games loaded on USB Loader Gx...

 

[JoostinOnline]

Try running a retail disc and see if it has the same effect. That will tell you if it's a software issue.

 

[floattube]

Try running a retail disc and see if it has the same effect. That will tell you if it's a software issue.

Yep, it's software related. Any advice to continue from here?

 

[JoostinOnline]

Yep, it's software related. Any advice to continue from here?

So it runs fine from a retail disc?

 

[floattube]

So it runs fine from a retail disc?

Yes, it sure does.

 

[JoostinOnline]

Then try a different loader. I suspect GX is forcing the 480p bit if VIDEO_HaveComponentCable() returns true.

 

[floattube]

Then try a different loader. I suspect GX is forcing the 480p bit if VIDEO_HaveComponentCable() returns true.

Okay... what loaders work with Dios Mios?

 

[JoostinOnline]

Cfg Mod and Wiiflow

 

[floattube]

Just tried both of those, neither of them work. There is even an option in Wii Flow to set it to NTSC 480i, but it still screwed up.

 

[Hozu]

The DIOS MIOS splash screen is always in 480p if component cables are detected, but it should return to 480i unless the loader is set to force 480p. You'll have to either use composite cables to avoid this issue, or you could turn off the TV for the duration of the splash screen.

 

[JoostinOnline]

You could try Devolution as well, but that requires disc validation.

 

[floattube]

The DIOS MIOS splash screen is always in 480p if component cables are detected, but it should return to 480i unless the loader is set to force 480p. You'll have to either use composite cables to avoid this issue, or you could turn off the TV for the duration of the splash screen.

Wow, I feel like a dimwit. A few games I have on my Wii don't give me the option of progressive scan and those were the games I was testing this on. Tried a different game and waited, it started right up. I'm gonna order composite because not all the games work with the component. Thanks for the info though, I really appreciate it.

 

[Leo Alves]

try this on USB loader GX or CFG Usb LOader:

On USB Loader GX, go to Settings > Loader Settings, and set ''GC Force Interlace'' to ON

on CFG Usb Loader mod choose the game, go to options and set ''Video Patch'' to OFF

this worked for me and disabled the Progressive Scan Screen on games that have it

 

[lastninjagaijin]

I don't have that option for me, only gamecube force progressive on off i think for latest r1209

 

[Fishaman P]

I don't have that option for me, only gamecube force progressive on off i think for latest r1209

Gee, what a conundrum...

 

[lastninjagaijin]

Gee, what a conundrum...

Oh I know lol it achieves the same end, just thought I would mention that for r1209 the option is worded differently.. for anyone that might have been confused by that. I'm ok with progressive vs interlaced, but personally my brain implodes when trying to sort out component vs composite for instance. So for people that have 'lysdexia' (ahah I'm sure that's how they'd spell it) when it comes to option menus, I thought'd I'd clarify