Hacking Waninkoko's Backup Loader FAQ

[ppc_gba]

ya, i posted in another thread that it crashes at the fire loading screen.

edit: referring to sonic and the secret rings.

 

[Fye_DX]

1) RE4. Backup creator did create some strange iso, but then I just opened it wit Nero to burn image (latest major version - don't remember... 6? 7?). Nero said that the sector size is nonstandard and it should be fixed, then I just choose "shut up and burn" (wel... "Ignore" ). All is Ok. That is - you do not need alcohol if you burn it with Nero (Verbatim, DVD-R, 4x, some slim notebook LG drive)

Well, I received a few PMs and a few posts on the board also say that, but I tried it and I could get the game to work, so I'm just leaving dazz159's tip there so that people have a workarround if they can't burn the game right. But thanks, I'll update my list with TDK disks later and then I'll update RE4 info.

 

[Fye_DX]

Updated Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaishi 3 [PAL] & Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn [PAL] information.
Click here to read my compatibility test list.

 

[borka]

Regarding RE4 and Nero...

Well, I received a few PMs and a few posts on the board also say that, but I tried it and I could get the game to work, so I'm just leaving dazz159's tip there so that people have a workarround if they can't burn the game right. But thanks, I'll update my list with TDK disks later and then I'll update RE4 info.

Ok, it is good

But I believe the important point is to choose "ignore" sector size. Since if one uses "fix", then Nero will try to "stretch" image, and it will not work (that is, Nero writes, say, only 2000 bytes to each 2048 byte sector, instead of writting the whole sectors and leaving the last sectors unburned). Maybe an older Nero version does not ask for this option (and "stretches" image), may be some nero express or like just silently assume it... Don't know.

 

[cold4ire]

instead of wasting valuable dvd media, y not just wait for the official release.

 

[Meowayne]

instead of wasting valuable dvd media, y not just wait for the official release.

1. We don't know if there'll ever be one
2. How can a release fix things if nobody tested what has to be fixed?

 

[HowardC]

instead of wasting valuable dvd media, y not just wait for the official release.

1. We don't know if there'll ever be one
2. How can a release fix things if nobody tested what has to be fixed?

Well the fact of the matter is, nobody is really "testing" rather they are desperately trying to get their pirated games to work right. (Not that I'm judging.)

We already know that the issue involves the bootloader being a pal app, which causes issues with ntsc systems. No further testing is necessary until/if wanikoko
decides to start work on it again.

 

[talicme]

instead of wasting valuable dvd media, y not just wait for the official release.

1. We don't know if there'll ever be one
2. How can a release fix things if nobody tested what has to be fixed?

Well the fact of the matter is, nobody is really "testing" rather they are desperately trying to get their pirated games to work right. (Not that I'm judging.)

We already know that the issue involves the bootloader being a pal app, which causes issues with ntsc systems. No further testing is necessary until/if wanikoko
decides to start work on it again.

Actually you would be wrong there HowardC. I haven't played through more than the first level or two on everything that I have tested. I'm having a blast just trying to see what will work. It's like the lottery. I'll throw it in YAY! it works, then go do another. It's kind of fun actually. As far as no more testing to be done, how is Waninkoko going to know what to fix if he doesn't have the information that he gets from these forums. You can't tell me that he hasn't been following along. Not all of the problems have been the PAl/NTSC issue. And how would you know if there was an unknown problem unless someone happens to find one?

 

[zezke]

Did anyone have succes yet with Guitar Hero Aerosmith (PAL) on a PAL system?

 

[Fye_DX]

Updated Battalion Wars II [PAL] information.
Click here to read my compatibility test list.

 

[Meowayne]

Well the fact of the matter is, nobody is really "testing" rather they are desperately trying to get their pirated games to work right. (Not that I'm judging.)
We already know that the issue involves the bootloader being a pal app, which causes issues with ntsc systems. No further testing is necessary until/if wanikoko
decides to start work on it again.

As talicme said, you're wrong. First off I'm a PAL user, so the NTSC issues don't even concern me. (Pal Isos on Pal consoles don't cause any image problems at all) Secondly, I have enough stuff (originals) to play, and I'm not even too fond of my Wii, so I'm not desperate to pirate Wii games. Thirdly, the backup-loader has many other problems besides NTSC compatibility. We do not know yet why certain games don't load, or freeze, or have glitches. When the source is released, these issues can more easily be fixed if it's well documented which games cause them.

I'm interested in this app, and I like watching where this is going, and helping people who have problems. That's why I test games, and document exactly what I did and what happened. It's fun.

 

[Meowayne]

Updated Battalion Wars II [PAL] information.
Click here to read my compatibility test list.

Why don't you add all your testing data (good job btw) to maschell's compatibility Wiki? http://maschell.de/mediawiki-1.6.10/index....lity_List_PAL#B

 

[Fye_DX]

Updated Battalion Wars II [PAL] information.
Click here to read my compatibility test list.

Why don't you add all your testing data (good job btw) to maschell's compatibility Wiki? http://maschell.de/mediawiki-1.6.10/index....lity_List_PAL#B

Oh, I though that there was someone updating it and only him had access to the wiki. I just registered there, I'll update it with my 'findings' once I'm back from school

=)

 

[Fye_DX]

Updated with Opoona [NTSC-U] information.
Click here to read my compatibility test list.

 

[telefunkin]

instead of wasting valuable dvd media, y not just wait for the official release.

I just bought a 75 pack of Memorex DVD-R's for $14.99. I wouldn't exactly cry over a few coasters.

 

[Egonny]

Sluggers still keeps hanging at green screen, I've tried 2x, 2,4x and 6x. The iso is patched with WiiFrii v2.3b and with backup loader patch. I don't get how you people are able to burn good discs.

 

[Fye_DX]

Updated with Geometry Wars: Galaxies [PAL] information.
Click here to read my compatibility test list.

 

[cosmo2389]

Hi guys! I was thinking about trying this out, but I have a few questions regarding the games I want to try first...

First off I am using a NTSC-U Wii with AV cables (because I don't have an HD television).

The games I want to try out are Lego Batman and MarioKart, but aside from installing everything and downloading everything, I don't know what exact steps I need to take to see if I can get them to work (like do I need to patch with WiiFrii, if I do, what do I patch to, etc) so any help on the matter would be definitely appreciated!!

A big thanks to anyone who can help me!!

 

[fassbinder]

Hi guys! I was thinking about trying this out, but I have a few questions regarding the games I want to try first...

First off I am using a NTSC-U Wii with AV cables (because I don't have an HD television).

The games I want to try out are Lego Batman and MarioKart, but aside from installing everything and downloading everything, I don't know what exact steps I need to take to see if I can get them to work (like do I need to patch with WiiFrii, if I do, what do I patch to, etc) so any help on the matter would be definitely appreciated!!

A big thanks to anyone who can help me!!

if you dont mind black and white games, then just patch with the included patcher, burn, and then play them like it's 1955

 

[bander]

Hi guys! I was thinking about trying this out, but I have a few questions regarding the games I want to try first...

... ... ...

A big thanks to anyone who can help me!!

if you dont mind black and white games, then just patch with the included patcher, burn, and then play them like it's 1955

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