Preview GC Backup Launcher for Wii

The last days I was working on a loader for GC backups. This is only a preview. The release will be within the next week.

A tester made a video showing it in action. Sorry for the bad quality.

http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=YhheQgAoZbo

EDIT:Here is a better video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Xak8qdMKbU&fmt=18

Here are some notes:

I tested it with the games I have. All games seem to be fully working. There may be games which are not working.

IOS249 with backup support need to be installed (e.g. my cIOS r7 from backuplauncher 0.3 gamma).

DVD speed is still limited to 3x.

There are sometimes problems with the DVD read speed. So there is sometimes a very short delay in a few games. The game play is only barely influenced. This was only the case for one of my games.

If you eject the disc, no disc can be detected after it. For 2 disc games use the second disc to boot, if you need to change the disc.

You will need to copy the following files to a SD card, if you don't have a internet connection (either Version 5 or Version 6, both is working). There are problems with the nintendo servers in the last time. You may not be able to download it.

EDIT: MIOS Version 4 is also supported.

MIOS Version 5
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...100000101/tmd.5 -> /00000001/00000101/v5/tmd.5
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...0100000101/cetk -> /00000001/00000101/v5/cetk
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000101/00000005 -> /00000001/00000101/v5/00000005
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000101/00000006 -> /00000001/00000101/v5/00000006

EDIT: MIOS Version 6 seems not to be available from the nintendo servers. I thought that I have used it in the past.

MIOS Version 8
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...100000101/tmd.8 -> /00000001/00000101/v8/tmd.8
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...0100000101/cetk -> /00000001/00000101/v8/cetk
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000101/00000007 -> /00000001/00000101/v8/00000007
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000101/00000008 -> /00000001/00000101/v8/00000008

Comments

[quote name='WiiGator' post='1758987' date='Feb 7 2009, 04:10 PM'][quote name='computerboy' post='1758938' date='Feb 7 2009, 09:47 PM']I don't want to annoy you but is the realese date still this week? (you don't have to answer if you don't want to). And good work on the loader[/quote]

If the testers doesn't report that something is more worse than before, I will release it (if website doesn't break down).
It still include bugs. There are games not working. I think it is much better working than SD-Boot.
The remaining bugs are difficult to trace, when you only have 6KByte available.
The games which are working seems to run nearly perfectly.
You will need to create a compatibilty matrix.
Don't start complaining that a game is not working. I got not paid for this and I have also to do other work.
I don't want any PM telling me, that a game is not working. My inbox is already full. You should report it to the forum.
I don't want that different versions of games are mixed in the list. It is also possible that some games will never work.
If you want to play a non working game, there is the source code, you can change it.
[/quote]


Sweet! Yes, I think you should release it tonight if you get the chance.
Don't worry about compatability, Im sure the community here will fill it in, in no time.
I can't speak for everyone but I wont annoy you with PM's :P
 
[quote name='WiiGator' post='1758987' date='Feb 7 2009, 04:10 PM'][quote name='computerboy' post='1758938' date='Feb 7 2009, 09:47 PM']I don't want to annoy you but is the realese date still this week? (you don't have to answer if you don't want to). And good work on the loader[/quote]

If the testers doesn't report that something is more worse than before, I will release it (if website doesn't break down).
It still include bugs. There are games not working. I think it is much better working than SD-Boot.
The remaining bugs are difficult to trace, when you only have 6KByte available.
The games which are working seems to run nearly perfectly.
You will need to create a compatibilty matrix.
Don't start complaining that a game is not working. I got not paid for this and I have also to do other work.
I don't want any PM telling me, that a game is not working. My inbox is already full. You should report it to the forum.
I don't want that different versions of games are mixed in the list. It is also possible that some games will never work.
If you want to play a non working game, there is the source code, you can change it.
[/quote]

Dude, you totally rock!

I with you were in the USA so I could take you out for a drink. Thank you for your awesomeness, and just tell anyone annoying you to post their question, so we can answer it. You have more important things to worry about! :)
 
[quote name='RockmanForte' post='1758979' date='Feb 7 2009, 10:08 PM'][quote name='Golfman560' post='1758960' date='Feb 7 2009, 04:01 PM']Lol they should release a version that bricks you Wii just so people will stop asking when it'll be done.[/quote]

Yeah< I just wish that people will stop asking when it'll be done but it is not very nice of you if you want them to release a version that bricks someone Wii. That's not very nice. :unsure: :blink: :teach:
[/quote]

Do you really believe that those people would be patient and behave like grown ups no matter how big their excitement may be? I gave up on it, but well, there's always hope, ain't there?
 
If i was older ..... i would so grab a flight to germany...
trace down your house (wiigator's house .. not some other guy).
break down.. the door
find you ....
and give you a box of chocolate... and a hug....
..
(no i am not gay)
 
Thank you for your awesomeness, and just tell anyone annoying you to post their question, so we can answer it. You have more important things to worry about! :)

Agreed, Im sure the members will answer questions if you redirect them to a FAQ thread.
 
[quote name='Cyman' post='1759006' date='Feb 7 2009, 04:16 PM'][quote name='RockmanForte' post='1758979' date='Feb 7 2009, 10:08 PM'][quote name='Golfman560' post='1758960' date='Feb 7 2009, 04:01 PM']Lol they should release a version that bricks you Wii just so people will stop asking when it'll be done.[/quote]

Yeah< I just wish that people will stop asking when it'll be done but it is not very nice of you if you want them to release a version that bricks someone Wii. That's not very nice. :unsure: :blink: :teach:
[/quote]

Do you really believe that those people would be patient and behave like grown ups no matter how big their excitement may be? I gave up on it, but well, there's always hope, ain't there?
[/quote]

No, I didn't say that. I just think it is not right to tell them to release a version that bricks someone wii. What if it seems like he wants to hurt people? I know that he will not hurt the people like that but that's not cool to say it, you know? We will just ignored some of them and continue our conversation and they will just shut up until it is out, that's all. :)
 
[quote name='WiiGator' post='1758987' date='Feb 7 2009, 10:10 PM']If the testers doesn't report that something is more worse than before, I will release it (if website doesn't break down).
It still include bugs. There are games not working. I think it is much better working than SD-Boot.
The remaining bugs are difficult to trace, when you only have 6KByte available.
The games which are working seems to run nearly perfectly.
You will need to create a compatibilty matrix.
Don't start complaining that a game is not working. I got not paid for this and I have also to do other work.
I don't want any PM telling me, that a game is not working. My inbox is already full. You should report it to the forum.
I don't want that different versions of games are mixed in the list. It is also possible that some games will never work.
If you want to play a non working game, there is the source code, you can change it.[/quote]
800% agreed at everything!!! I also think that a Paypal-Acount for the two masters here, WiiGator and Wanin (some people just forget him) is needed. They deserve some money for their hard work. I'm also agreed to release it soon..so the people have something to play, and some others can edit the Source-Code, and try to make improvements to it.

Although I won't use it, I say Many Thanks to WiiGator and Wanin for their hard Work!
 
[quote name='Blue-K' post='1759040' date='Feb 7 2009, 04:34 PM'][quote name='WiiGator' post='1758987' date='Feb 7 2009, 10:10 PM']If the testers doesn't report that something is more worse than before, I will release it (if website doesn't break down).
It still include bugs. There are games not working. I think it is much better working than SD-Boot.
The remaining bugs are difficult to trace, when you only have 6KByte available.
The games which are working seems to run nearly perfectly.
You will need to create a compatibilty matrix.
Don't start complaining that a game is not working. I got not paid for this and I have also to do other work.
I don't want any PM telling me, that a game is not working. My inbox is already full. You should report it to the forum.
I don't want that different versions of games are mixed in the list. It is also possible that some games will never work.
If you want to play a non working game, there is the source code, you can change it.[/quote]


800% agreed!!! I also think that a Paypal-Acount for the two masters here (WiiGator and Wanin) is needed. They deserve some money for their hard work. I'm also agreed to release it soon..so the people have something to play, and some others can edit the Source-Code.

Although I won't use it, I say Many Thanks to WiiGator and Wanin for their hard Work!
[/quote]


I'd be happy to contribute! I'm sure many of us would.
 
[quote name='richglix' post='1759042' date='Feb 7 2009, 04:35 PM'][quote name='Blue-K' post='1759040' date='Feb 7 2009, 04:34 PM'][quote name='WiiGator' post='1758987' date='Feb 7 2009, 10:10 PM']If the testers doesn't report that something is more worse than before, I will release it (if website doesn't break down).
It still include bugs. There are games not working. I think it is much better working than SD-Boot.
The remaining bugs are difficult to trace, when you only have 6KByte available.
The games which are working seems to run nearly perfectly.
You will need to create a compatibilty matrix.
Don't start complaining that a game is not working. I got not paid for this and I have also to do other work.
I don't want any PM telling me, that a game is not working. My inbox is already full. You should report it to the forum.
I don't want that different versions of games are mixed in the list. It is also possible that some games will never work.
If you want to play a non working game, there is the source code, you can change it.[/quote]


800% agreed!!! I also think that a Paypal-Acount for the two masters here (WiiGator and Wanin) is needed. They deserve some money for their hard work. I'm also agreed to release it soon..so the people have something to play, and some others can edit the Source-Code.

Although I won't use it, I say Many Thanks to WiiGator and Wanin for their hard Work!
[/quote]


I'd be happy to contribute! I'm sure many of us would.
[/quote]

Agreed, Happy to contribute as well.
 
[quote name='Mrkinator' post='1759046' date='Feb 7 2009, 11:37 PM']I'll probably start up a compatibility list when I'm done making my video :)[/quote]

lol, you've been talking about your video for a while now.
 
[quote name='Blue-K' post='1759040' date='Feb 7 2009, 10:34 PM'][quote name='WiiGator' post='1758987' date='Feb 7 2009, 10:10 PM']If the testers doesn't report that something is more worse than before, I will release it (if website doesn't break down).
It still include bugs. There are games not working. I think it is much better working than SD-Boot.
The remaining bugs are difficult to trace, when you only have 6KByte available.
The games which are working seems to run nearly perfectly.
You will need to create a compatibilty matrix.
Don't start complaining that a game is not working. I got not paid for this and I have also to do other work.
I don't want any PM telling me, that a game is not working. My inbox is already full. You should report it to the forum.
I don't want that different versions of games are mixed in the list. It is also possible that some games will never work.
If you want to play a non working game, there is the source code, you can change it.[/quote]
800% agreed at everything!!! I also think that a Paypal-Acount for the two masters here, WiiGator and Wanin (some people just forget him) is needed. They deserve some money for their hard work. I'm also agreed to release it soon..so the people have something to play, and some others can edit the Source-Code, and try to make improvements to it.

Although I won't use it, I say Many Thanks to WiiGator and Wanin for their hard Work!
[/quote]

Sorry forgot about
 
As sweet as it is for people to say that they would love to paypal a contribution to the coders, surely this would open them up to trouble if they are seen to be making money from a "tool for piracy".

Your hearts are in the right place but it might bring bad things their way if it is seen in the wrong light - and a paypal address can be traced with the company if someone got in touch with them so personally I think it's a bit of a bad idea.

It's great news to see this is finally a reality when so many people said it was impossible or at least very unlikely. The Wii is going from strength to strength. Some gamecube games are so difficult to find in the shops and even on eBay these days so it is good that there will be a way to enjoy them for more people.
 
[quote name='caffeinekid' post='1759052' date='Feb 7 2009, 10:41 PM']As sweet as it is for people to say that they would love to paypal a contribution to the coders, surely this would open them up to trouble if they are seen to be making money from a "tool for piracy".

Your hearts are in the right place but it might bring bad things their way if it is seen in the wrong light - and a paypal address can be traced with the company if someone got in touch with them so personally I think it's a bit of a bad idea.

It's great news to see this is finally a reality when so many people said it was impossible or at least very unlikely. The Wii is going from strength to strength. Some gamecube games are so difficult to find in the shops and even on eBay these days so it is good that there will be a way to enjoy them for more people.[/quote]

Your right. I hadn't thought about that
 
[quote name='dbkdbk' post='1759048' date='Feb 7 2009, 01:39 PM'][quote name='Mrkinator' post='1759046' date='Feb 7 2009, 11:37 PM']I'll probably start up a compatibility list when I'm done making my video :)[/quote]

lol, you've been talking about your video for a while now.
[/quote]
I went out and had some lunch, other wise It would've been up by now :lol:
 
[quote name='Mrkinator' post='1759062' date='Feb 7 2009, 11:49 PM'][quote name='dbkdbk' post='1759048' date='Feb 7 2009, 01:39 PM'][quote name='Mrkinator' post='1759046' date='Feb 7 2009, 11:37 PM']I'll probably start up a compatibility list when I'm done making my video :)[/quote]

lol, you've been talking about your video for a while now.
[/quote]
I went out and had some lunch, other wise It would've been up by now :lol:
[/quote]

Gee, you made me hungry.
 
I jsut copied the old backup loader one deleted the games. Its a start.

I made a better one bfore, but I managed to delete it when changing the name of the page. I probably should have used the Move function.
 

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