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HOW to backup WII GAMES.(guide)
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4. June 2007 @ 08:24 |
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@rcjian
As stated above this has been answered in this post multiple times so take the time and read.
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So I'm really trying not to be the typical noob here, but I have read through 24 pages and found nothing really covering the setup/config disc. Is it necessary to use the config file found on wiikey's site? If so do you have to put in on an sd, or do you burn it to dvd and just insert it in the wii? Thanks any help will be greatly appreciated.
This thread is about backing up Wii games not how to install and update a Wiikey Modchip.
Look at the read me file that is included with the Wiikey update file that you download off the site. It tells you everything you need to know on updating your Wiikey.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 4. June 2007 @ 08:25
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flavioo
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4. June 2007 @ 10:03 |
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Originally posted by ceedub204:
So I'm really trying not to be the typical noob here, but I have read through 24 pages and found nothing really covering the setup/config disc. Is it necessary to use the config file found on wiikey's site? If so do you have to put in on an sd, or do you burn it to dvd and just insert it in the wii? Thanks any help will be greatly appreciated.
Just go to the wiikey website and download the config file..ITs a rar file so use win rar to extract the files to a folder..go to that folder and there should be a few things in it..double click the one for you need theres should be three bootable disks..jap us and PAL..then just burn the image that creates using imgburn at 2.4 and insert inot the wii and it hsould load as a gamecube game if al lwent well..
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davey6262
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5. June 2007 @ 22:19 |
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Hello, this is my first post :)
I am currently having problems with rawdump2 teling me i don't have enough disc space, im working off a secound drive in my machine and it has 27gb free space, however close to the end i get .net error message saying i don't have enough space.
I had the same problems with some .iso i downloaded, most didn't download because of space error, and the one that did i could not move again!
Any ideas. Dumping from the usual lg drives have .net2 installed
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Blalock77
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6. June 2007 @ 19:52 |
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Originally posted by crash25:
Before you heading out to newegg or the net to buy these LG drive, you might want to look at the physical drive to check the model/make. There are several Compaq/Dell and I'm sure other PC that has one of these LG drive installed but branded with something other then LG. I got a Dell system and on the DVD drive it is branded with Hitachi Data Storage with the model GDR-8161B. Lilely these LG got branded with another name so pay attention to the model. I also got another Compaq system that has Compaq on the DVD drive with the model 8160B. I will test this model out since it wasn't mention is 8160 will work or not.
I have these drives and will test it out in a bit:
**EDIT**
1) Sony drive DDU1621 = failed
2) GDR-8161B = success
3) GDR-8160B = failed
4) NEC DV 5800A = failed
I will grab a few more at work and do more testing.
I just got a new computer. In the process of tearing my old Gateway apart, I noticed that the DVD-ROM was a Hitachi branded LG drive, with model number GDR-8162B. Have you ran across this one yet? Anybody know if it will read the Wii disks? I will test it myself, but I'm just getting started with this back-up deal, so I don't have the RawDump and all of the other stuff just yet. Plus, I have to get my new computer squared away. Just wondering if anyone has already tried this model. I'll try it out as soon as I can. If I haven't heard from anyone else by then, I'll post my findings. Thanks.
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ch2859
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7. June 2007 @ 18:58 |
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First post, would like to say thank you to the original poster and other helpers first.
Is anyone able to use the said method to backup a backup? I tried to backup a backup and always receive the error message. Rawdump reads the backup disk OK but the file name is a wired character. Once I click "star dump", the error message shows up in about 3 seconds after. I do have .NET 2.0 and 3.0 installed. I have also tried Rawdump 0.4 and 2.0. PIO mode also selected but none can make it to work.
Anyone experienced the same thing? If so, is there a solution to it? My backup, from ISO, is getting worse and worse. TIA.
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8. June 2007 @ 00:23 |
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ok i got the Japanese version wii, and i am gettin the wikey chip i was wondering will it be posible to attach the chip if the wii had the 3 pins cut off. also i am getting the Pioneer Burner with verbatim DVD-R. I was wondering if you can burn games without ripping, i found a good program called Bitcommet that dowloads music games programs, and such. But when you downlaod it is in Bit. fourmat..how would u change it
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8. June 2007 @ 01:44 |
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another question, can you play PAL games on NTSC/J or a NTSC, or vise versa
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8. June 2007 @ 03:07 |
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Originally posted by ch2859:
First post, would like to say thank you to the original poster and other helpers first.
Is anyone able to use the said method to backup a backup? I tried to backup a backup and always receive the error message. Rawdump reads the backup disk OK but the file name is a wired character. Once I click "star dump", the error message shows up in about 3 seconds after. I do have .NET 2.0 and 3.0 installed. I have also tried Rawdump 0.4 and 2.0. PIO mode also selected but none can make it to work.
Anyone experienced the same thing? If so, is there a solution to it? My backup, from ISO, is getting worse and worse. TIA.
I had the same issue and the only way I was successful in backing up a backup was to make a direct copy using Nero, (reads from LG drive and burns straight onto DVD drive). I mucked around for a long time trying to figure out if I had the .net framework installed properly, and removing and updating firmware on the DVD burner which didnt work). I did however burn the backup of a backup directly to DVD and was successful.
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8. June 2007 @ 19:14 |
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umm i got another question....when using imgbur to burn backup, is it baetter to use DVD-R or DVD+R??
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8. June 2007 @ 19:52 |
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Originally posted by feod:
umm i got another question....when using imgbur to burn backup, is it baetter to use DVD-R or DVD+R??
i tried a spindle of dvd + r's ,,,,, no good....use the dvd -rs
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8. June 2007 @ 20:50 |
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thaks alot
i was bout to buy DVD+R's
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8. June 2007 @ 21:01 |
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o and when you buy the wiikey dose it come with a wiikey utlilities boot disc. or do i burn it, or do i even need it?? im lost
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Hackro
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9. June 2007 @ 08:35 |
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I'm just wondering but, how can you be able to burn the iso with that lg dvd-ROM drive? wouldn't it have to be a dvd burner drive or something?
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9. June 2007 @ 08:53 |
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Yes you do. i would use a Pioneer 112D, and imgburn to burn your games. you can get bunner off newegg.com
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Hackro
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9. June 2007 @ 09:21 |
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Thanks, but I use MagicISO. It isn't free but it works great. I have never had a problem with it. MagicISO supports dozens of img files, even ones that Nero doesn't.
I also have another inquiry. What is the best LOW COST dvd burner?
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9. June 2007 @ 09:25 |
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lol like i said..the Pioneer 112D, its like 30 bucks..and get some verbatim DVD-R's
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Hackro
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9. June 2007 @ 09:32 |
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Lol, I was trying to save more money (Im cheap) but 30 bucks isn't bad at all.
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9. June 2007 @ 09:38 |
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lol, dont worry im cheap to, but thats as low as a "good" burnner is you can get like a 20$ one but 1/4 games will work....but with this most of games will work dednds how you burn it. and you can get 100 verbatim DVD-R disk for like 25 bucks..so iut not that bad. and if not guna rip games dont get the LG disk reader...all it dose is read not burn.
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Hackro
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9. June 2007 @ 09:45 |
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Is there a burner that someone has used that has backuped every single game they have without ever failing?
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9. June 2007 @ 12:49 |
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Originally posted by Hackro:
Is there a burner that someone has used that has backuped every single game they have without ever failing?
yes i have an external LG DVD Burner they put it on sale at futureshop/best buy for 79 bucks and it has successfully backed up the entire wii collection....(54 games no failures).....and yes im a happy camper..
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Nick39891
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9. June 2007 @ 13:02 |
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Hey, I was wondering what kind of dvd to buy. I have a sony burner. It says DVD multi recorder on it. Does that mean it does -r and +r or just that it can burn cds and dvds? I've heard that sony is on the +r side so should I just get that?
So far I have just burned a Mario Party 8 iso that I downloaded onto a DVD+RW (with wiikey) and it worked fine. Is there any need to get a different type or should I just stick with the rw if it works?
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9. June 2007 @ 13:06 |
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Originally posted by Nick39891:
Hey, I was wondering what kind of dvd to buy. I have a sony burner. It says DVD multi recorder on it. Does that mean it does -r and +r or just that it can burn cds and dvds? I've heard that sony is on the +r side so should I just get that?
So far I have just burned a Mario Party 8 iso that I downloaded onto a DVD+RW (with wiikey) and it worked fine. Is there any need to get a different type or should I just stick with the rw if it works?
you should be burning all your wii games to dvd - r ....doesnt really matter the brand...but make sure you dont buy the generic ones... some + Rs will work, but the "book" says use -r's.
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rcjian
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9. June 2007 @ 13:14 |
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Quote:
Originally posted by Hackro:
Is there a burner that someone has used that has backuped every single game they have without ever failing?
yes i have an external LG DVD Burner they put it on sale at futureshop/best buy for 79 bucks and it has successfully backed up the entire wii collection....(54 games no failures).....and yes im a happy camper..
can you please tell me the model of that External DVD burner you bought, coz I'm planning to get one too. Thanks
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H377Spawn
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9. June 2007 @ 13:44 |
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Just like to say, until yesterday, I had not so much as installed a cd-drive. Today I installed myself a 8164, backed-up a Wii game, a Wii back-up, and I am just finishing my first Gamecube back-up. I credit it to Bunny's walkthrough, and the helpful others with backing up the back-ups.
A few pointers for those in or around the Toronto area:
- Pacific Mall has locations that can install the WiiKey for you for $100, chip included, or you can get the system pre-modded as well for about $500.
-You can get the ROM drive ( LG-8164 ) there as well, assuming its not sold out ( was only 1 other in stock, but the other shop was getting more.).
- Though I've used others, TDK seems to be the Dvd of choice amongst those who originally provided my back-ups, and they work beautifully.
- My burner is nothing fancy, dosn't have a marked brand on it, and it does the job.
- All the answers are here, but please read from the start, repeating questions is understandable, but makes finding answers for others more difficult.
Keep up the good work!
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wasup2ya
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9. June 2007 @ 13:49 |
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eh bunny_c do you know if this is the latest way to back up Wii games?... i just got my Wii couple days ago.. n i wana get a Mod chip n start copying gamess.. umm which kind of Mod chip (names of em would be sweet) and wat exactly should i be looking for i dont want my Wii to get messed up
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