Hacking Loadiine GX2

n1ghty · Mar 26, 2016

Hi everyone

I pushed a fix for games which use startup arguments.
You can see these arguments in the cos.xml.

Only 4 games are known to us which use them.
Call of Duty: Ghosts, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Just Dance 4 and Just Dance 2014.

This is an example from Call of Duty: Ghosts:

Code:

<argstr type="string" length="4096">iw6_cafef_launcher.rpx +eu_engfrger +disc</argstr>

Just Dance 4 is playable after this fix.
Just Dance 2014 only uses them to disable some debug stuff which we can't see.
The Call of Duty games were only playable in single-player mode and they still crash when you try to launch the multi-player mode from the main menu.

BUT there is a way to start the multi-player mode directly now by adding a startup argument!

For Call of Duty: Ghosts, edit the cos.xml and add +squadVsSquadMode or +aliensMode to start each mode directly.
The result for squadVsSquadMode would be:

Code:

<argstr type="string" length="4096">iw6_cafef_launcher.rpx +eu_engfrger +disc +squadVsSquadMode</argstr>

Switching game modes will still crash this game and the Home Button is disabled in the MP mode, so you will have to restart the Wii U after playing

For Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, the multiplayer mode start argument is +zm .
The result would be:

Code:

<argstr type="string" length="4096">t6_cafef_launcher.rpx +noe +disc +zm</argstr>

If you find other games that work after this fix, let us know =)

BoxNinPlay · Mar 26, 2016

I have a question did not see it in the FAQ, will be posible to play any game from any región in any console?, I mean can I play an EUR game in an USA console, and vice versa with loadiine Gx2? if the answer is yes, then what do I have to do?

ShadowOne333 · Mar 26, 2016

n1ghty said:
Hi everyone

I pushed a fix for games which use startup arguments.
You can see these arguments in the cos.xml.

Only 4 games are known to us which use them.
Call of Duty: Ghosts, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Just Dance 4 and Just Dance 2015.

This is an example from Call of Duty: Ghosts:

Code:

<argstr type="string" length="4096">iw6_cafef_launcher.rpx +eu_engfrger +disc</argstr>

Just Dance 4 is playable after this fix.
Just Dance 2015 only uses them to disable some debug stuff which we can't see.
The Call of Duty games were only playable in single-player mode and they still crash when you try to launch the multi-player mode from the main menu.

BUT there is a way to start the multi-player mode directly now by adding a startup argument!

For Call of Duty: Ghosts, edit the cos.xml and add +squadVsSquadMode or +aliensMode to start each mode directly.
The result for squadVsSquadMode would be:

Code:

<argstr type="string" length="4096">iw6_cafef_launcher.rpx +eu_engfrger +disc +squadVsSquadMode</argstr>

Switching game modes will still crash this game and the Home Button is disabled in the MP mode, so you will have to restart the Wii U after playing

For Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, the multiplayer mode start argument is +zm .
The result would be:

Code:

<argstr type="string" length="4096">t6_cafef_launcher.rpx +noe +disc +zm</argstr>

If you find other games that work after this fix, let us know =)

This should go to the OP and/or Compatibility list.

domino-s · Mar 26, 2016

Anyone take Dimok's Update: https://gbatemp.net/threads/loadiine-gx2.413823/page-95#post-6197495

And instead of have it launch HB, have it launch GX02 instead?

Thanks

domino-s · Mar 26, 2016

Think I answered my own question.. Just update the PayloadXXX.html and keep the codeXXX.bin the same

namad · Mar 26, 2016

So loadiine is working great for me. Backup wiiu game working. However I tried to add some nes snes n64 games that had content and code folders but no meta folder or meta.xml... The gx2 loader didn't list them... Do I need to makeup a meta folder? Or made up titleid? Using []? Can I just use any old id? Like from another game? Or do I need a different hack for those?

Nema · Mar 26, 2016

namad said:
So loadiine is working great for me. Backup wiiu game working. However I tried to add some nes snes n64 games that had content and code folders but no meta folder or meta.xml... The gx2 loader didn't list them... Do I need to makeup a meta folder? Or made up titleid? Using []? Can I just use any old id? Like from another game? Or do I need a different hack for those?

Just put [XXXXXX].

BoxNinPlay said:
I have a question did not see it in the FAQ, will be posible to play any game from any región in any console?, I mean can I play an EUR game in an USA console, and vice versa with loadiine Gx2? if the answer is yes, then what do I have to do?

Yes, you can play from other regions but some games need some work around. You find what you need to do on the notes here
http://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/Loadiine_compatibility_list

Logan Pockrus · Mar 26, 2016

Is there any way to play, say, PAL games on an NTSC Wii U using Loadiine?

EDIT: Oops, didn't see the other post!

BoxNinPlay · Mar 26, 2016

Nema said:
Just put [XXXXXX].

Yes, you can play from other regions but some games need some work around. You find what you need to do on the notes here
http://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/Loadiine_compatibility_list

Thanks for the answring....

Cava · Mar 26, 2016

n1ghty said:
Hi everyone

I pushed a fix for games which use startup arguments.
You can see these arguments in the cos.xml.

Only 4 games are known to us which use them.
Call of Duty: Ghosts, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Just Dance 4 and Just Dance 2015.

This is an example from Call of Duty: Ghosts:

Code:

<argstr type="string" length="4096">iw6_cafef_launcher.rpx +eu_engfrger +disc</argstr>

Just Dance 4 is playable after this fix.
Just Dance 2015 only uses them to disable some debug stuff which we can't see.
The Call of Duty games were only playable in single-player mode and they still crash when you try to launch the multi-player mode from the main menu.

BUT there is a way to start the multi-player mode directly now by adding a startup argument!

For Call of Duty: Ghosts, edit the cos.xml and add +squadVsSquadMode or +aliensMode to start each mode directly.
The result for squadVsSquadMode would be:

Code:

<argstr type="string" length="4096">iw6_cafef_launcher.rpx +eu_engfrger +disc +squadVsSquadMode</argstr>

Switching game modes will still crash this game and the Home Button is disabled in the MP mode, so you will have to restart the Wii U after playing

For Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, the multiplayer mode start argument is +zm .
The result would be:

Code:

<argstr type="string" length="4096">t6_cafef_launcher.rpx +noe +disc +zm</argstr>

If you find other games that work after this fix, let us know =)

I compiled it and tested and Just Dance 4 is working now really.

Thanks @n1ghty the awesome work here.http://www31.zippyshare.com/v/nNkwjL5I/file.html
http://www31.zippyshare.com/v/nNkwjL5I/file.html

simbin · Mar 26, 2016

Is 5.3.2 best compatibility right now? I'm on 3.1.0 - should I wait and see?

Logan Pockrus · Mar 26, 2016

simbin said:
Is 5.3.2 best compatibility right now? I'm on 3.1.0 - should I wait and see?

When more and more things are ported to 3.1.0, it'll be the best firmware to be on (probably) along with a few others because allegedly the kernel exploit is much more stable than 5.3.2's. But for right now, 5.3.2 is the best, followed (closely) by 5.4.0, the reason being, 5.3.2 has more to offer.

EDIT: But if you want immediate gratification go ahead and update to 5.3.2.

pedro702 · Mar 26, 2016

n1ghty said:
Hi everyone

I pushed a fix for games which use startup arguments.
You can see these arguments in the cos.xml.

Only 4 games are known to us which use them.
Call of Duty: Ghosts, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Just Dance 4 and Just Dance 2015.

This is an example from Call of Duty: Ghosts:

Code:

<argstr type="string" length="4096">iw6_cafef_launcher.rpx +eu_engfrger +disc</argstr>

Just Dance 4 is playable after this fix.
Just Dance 2015 only uses them to disable some debug stuff which we can't see.
The Call of Duty games were only playable in single-player mode and they still crash when you try to launch the multi-player mode from the main menu.

BUT there is a way to start the multi-player mode directly now by adding a startup argument!

For Call of Duty: Ghosts, edit the cos.xml and add +squadVsSquadMode or +aliensMode to start each mode directly.
The result for squadVsSquadMode would be:

Code:

<argstr type="string" length="4096">iw6_cafef_launcher.rpx +eu_engfrger +disc +squadVsSquadMode</argstr>

Switching game modes will still crash this game and the Home Button is disabled in the MP mode, so you will have to restart the Wii U after playing

For Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, the multiplayer mode start argument is +zm .
The result would be:

Code:

<argstr type="string" length="4096">t6_cafef_launcher.rpx +noe +disc +zm</argstr>

If you find other games that work after this fix, let us know =)

got an compiled elf for hbl? cant seem to find the new rev? i wanted to try pokemon rumble u to see if it works now.

simbin · Mar 26, 2016

Logan Pockrus said:
When more and more things are ported to 3.1.0, it'll be the best firmware to be on (probably) along with a few others because allegedly the kernel exploit is much more stable than 5.3.2's. But for right now, 5.3.2 is the best, followed (closely) by 5.4.0, the reason being, 5.3.2 has more to offer.

EDIT: But if you want immediate gratification go ahead and update to 5.3.2.

I don't mind waiting. I still haven't finished all the games that are <=3.1.0. I read something about iosu on 3.1.0 - that could be cool.

Cava · Mar 26, 2016

pedro702 said:
got an compiled elf for hbl? cant seem to find the new rev? i wanted to try pokemon rumble u to see if it works now.

Please read three posts above from yours.

n1ghty · Mar 26, 2016

pedro702 said:
got an compiled elf for hbl? cant seem to find the new rev? i wanted to try pokemon rumble u to see if it works now.

It won't work. If it is a game that uses arguments, you would need a new dump of the cos.xml (or find the arguments by dissecting the rpx). But ddd does not dump them yet and it's rather unlinkely because it crashes at saving a game.

Logan Pockrus · Mar 26, 2016

simbin said:
I don't mind waiting. I still haven't finished all the games that are <=3.1.0. I read something about iosu on 3.1.0 - that could be cool.

I could have sworn in the last few days there was a release for Loadiine on your firmware version...tracking that thread down right this second....

EDIT: Nope, only down to 4.1.0. But hey, at least you still have the OSDriver exploit! (You know that, right?)

hama · Mar 26, 2016

Why always hang at "Wii U Menu" screen? 2/10 times, is this normal?

FunThomas · Mar 26, 2016

matrixsoul said:
Anyone can get pygecko to work with Twilight Princess ?
I tried it with 3-4 other games and it seems to work well, except for TP.

when i'm running the logserver (TCP Server under debugging method in the first post) tcpgecko will connect to the game

Cyan · Mar 26, 2016

ShadowOne333 said:
This should go to the OP

Added to the changelog, along with now officially merged PadConv from Dibas.

So, the Title dumper is not reading the argstr value?
it's not in memory and need rpx to be decompiled?

edit:
on the compatibility list, Assassin creed 3 is marked as "single player only" with the same error number than call of duty, but it doesn't have arguments in argstr.
someone know what changed since SSB fix release ? that game doesn't boot anymore. last working version is splatoon preview release.

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