Hacking WiiGator's Backup Launcher Game Compatibility list

[tweak201]

Hello,
first i want to thank everyone who has contributed information ,instructions,files,and compatibility lists in regards to the latest releases of the backup loaders. Since I have gained a lot from this site I would like to give back what i have found trying this stuff out. installed the cios using wadmanager, dvdx after , then the backup loader, and gecko os channel. No problems. I'd like to share my results and what I used. I also like to include the fact that I did at one point or still do own these games,because im using my old save files to test them.

I am using a Sony DRU-830A usb DVD+- R /RW/RAM
burning with imgburn booktype set to DVD-ROM
all games are NTSC-U on a NTSC-U wii, 3.3
And using standard AV cables.
All color issues are fixed with GeckoOS

Super Paper Mario
I used a Imation DVD+RW , burned at 2.4x.
slow loading in the movie intro . works 100% with my completed save file , starting from scratch i kept freezing after opening all the doors in the mansion. I fixed this by playing through that part of the level with waninkokos backup loader ,then saving, and continuing gameplay afterwards using geckoOS . Again, a 100% save file does not give this error in either loader.

Super Mario Sluggers
again, Imation DVD+RW , burned at 2.4x
4100 error on waninkokos. didnt test with gecko os (wasnt out yet )
i think i forgot to set the booktype on that one

Super Mario Galaxy
Imation DVD+RW , burned at 2.4 x i formatted the one i used for super mario sluggers
Slow loading intro, runs GREAT. I started a luigi game (already got 120 stars with mario)
No freezing at all. Except this morning, somewere in the third observatory, but i think its because i left the wii on all night .
Resetted / reloaded game, no problems . Boots up and plays in waninkokos loader, using geckoOS for color.

Mario Kart Wii
Imation DVD+RW , 2.4x
slow loading in intro, course selection screen.
loads long before every race, no problems with gameplay.
didnt test with wifi.
seems to crash after every cup in mirror mode, or 50cc karts and bikes.

Wario Land Shake it
Pleomax dvd+r, set to dvd-rom , burned at 3x.
Works with waninkokos backup loader using battery trick.
Hangs at green screen with GeckoOS.

 

[Brian117]

Ok guys, I just updated the main post with the games I forgot to add last night.

I wanted to say thanks for making that GBAtemp Wiki. That helped tons.

 

[slimpyman]

do we need gecko usb adaptor? i used to load (albeit in b/w with waininkokos) chocobos dungeon, now it wont load with this new backup loader, it gives me some kinda error, but i cant read it cause it over laps with some other text. lol.... does this thing make some games compatible but loses compatibilty with others? and do we need usb gecko

 

[MillionsKnives]

This was very easy to set up, I'd like to thank everyone possible for all the efforts that were put into getting this to function the best that it possibly can for the time being. I have only tried one game, Star Wars: Force Unleashed, and it worked without a problem.

The only thing I noticed was slow loading times, but that is a fair price to pay for me to be able to back up my game collection, which I am sure you all know can get very pricey very fast. I'm considering even making a backup of my Wii Sports disc in case my original gets ruined

I used a 4x speed Memorex DVD+RW, which is by no means in my book a high quality media, however it is working fine so far. I played for a bit over an hour and had no freezes or glitches in sound or video.

I will see if I have any games in my collection that haven't already been tested so I can try and help out with the compatibility list. Thanks to everyone again for the help!

 

[OmniSlash2o6]

"Works with waninkokos backup loader using battery trick."

What is this BATTERY Trick..

 

[Arm the Homeless]

"Works with waninkokos backup loader using battery trick."

What is this BATTERY Trick..

Oh my god! He doesn't know the battery trick!
Ah ha ha! What an idiot! xD

...I have no idea what he was talking about either. I just couldn't resist there.

 

[idunnoilikends]

If someone could upload the rev5 cIOS with the dip module I'd love them

 

[tweak201]

another post on this forum that i really dont feel like looking for right now mentioned that taking out the batteries helped wario land shake it load up. And it worked for me. thats what i meant by "battery trick". lol

 

[Zarox]

I have played through the first two levels of Zack and Wiki and neither of the next two options are working. It either gets stuck at the loading screen or a black screen directly after. This is the NTSC version on a NTSC console. I have tried with and without forcing NTSC.
-Zarox

 

[hecz]

I read this entire thread and didnt seem to see anyone talking about if it matters weather you use A/V or Component Cables. I was curious because I use the component cables and play in 480p. Will this effect what games work for me? Also what is WiiFrii? I used Wii ISO Patcher Gui and Wii Play is the only game I have tested and it worked great after patching it with that program.

You can use either the A/V cables or the Component cables. It doesn't matter, it will display in color anyway. It won't effect any games you play. You don't need WiiFrii anymore since it displays in color now and the loader has options to force PAL50/PAL60/NTSC.

This is not entirely true, I have both component and regular cables and the ntsc games that show green screen lock up I forced


them to pal and look black and white on regular cables

 

[EmperorOfCanada]

Hells Kitchen NTSC - No worky. Freezes before I even get to menu
Final Fantasy Fables Chocobo Dungeon NTSC - Worked!

 

[Meowayne]

What do we need a different Wiki for? There's a column for Wiigator Launcher compatibility in maschell's wiki..

 

[MillionsKnives]

"Works with waninkokos backup loader using battery trick."

What is this BATTERY Trick..

As mentioned in a later post in this thread, this is most likely from a post made in a different topic by zidane_genome.

Here it is if anyone else is interested.

http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=106...t&p=1424541

 

[idunnoilikends]

If someone could upload the rev5 cIOS with the dip module I'd love them

help please?

 

[OmniSlash2o6]

OOo thanks it works!

 

[tweak201]

Trauma Center: New Blood
NTSC-U game / wii

loads slow, plays fine.

burned at 2.4x with imgburn, using pleomax dvd+r, booktype set to dvd-rom

 

[kvp1192]

Hey all, i was wondering, how do i get Dragonball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 PAL to work on my NTSC 3.3u Wii?

 

[yukine]

I know someone reported that one of the DDR games for the Wii didn't work using Wan's loader , would that person mind testing it with this new loader?

 

[tweak201]

I'd like to share a tip to improve some of the loading times on Super Mario Galaxy. Start up the game without the nunchuk, let it hang at the connect nunchuk screen then reconnect. Seems to cut some of the loading times when I load up my save.

 

[Meowayne]

I stopped the time and I was wrong: Zack&Wiki takes exactly the same amount of seconds to load on waninkokos loader as it takes on wiigators loader.