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HOW to backup WII GAMES.(guide)
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damage55
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4. October 2007 @ 05:10 |
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Originally posted by slibs:
The rawdump firmware was specifically programmed for the LG GDR-816'' series to anything that has GDR on it or other readers would just be pure luck that they work. I would still recommend buying the old ones as they don't have any problems, i bought mine for $47AUD
Yeah, you are right. It seems many people (including myself) reported this drive as working. As of right now, with rawdump, it does not.
I am wondering an updated raw dump might handle it....
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4. October 2007 @ 05:16 |
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I've heard that the people who created rawdump are no longer working on the project, if anyone could confirm this it would be good. Though it seems like it because although a little glitchy the program isn't too shabby hey.
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rowty
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4. October 2007 @ 22:12 |
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I need some help from you expert Wii gurus! So I bought the LG 8164b and I can't sucessfully start a the Rawdump it keeps telling me I might have a faulty drive but this LG is brand new and purchased because of this thread. Any help will be greatly appreciated in advance.
Thanks!
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4. October 2007 @ 23:27 |
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Can you actually get the LG drive to in Raw and My Computer?
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rowty
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6. October 2007 @ 00:25 |
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slibs not sure what you're asking me, both of my dvd drives reflect within my computer? Is that what you mean?
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Joe
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6. October 2007 @ 01:55 |
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Yeh i meant like does your computer/mobo detect the LG drive and can you see the drive when you go into my computer or the scroll down of Rawdump 2.0?
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milnet
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6. October 2007 @ 06:20 |
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I am not sure what modchip I have. The guys who modded it for me said that I should never update off the disk, always through wi fi. Else it may brick the console. Any idea on the chip I have? It is a NTSC machine.
Metroid Prime 3 is not out yet in my country, going to buy it as soon as it comes out. In the mean time I downloaded it off the net and wrote it to disk. When I put it in my Wii, it wants to update. I have run the system update but it says there is no updates. Any ideas on how to get around this.
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6. October 2007 @ 06:25 |
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Originally posted by milnet:
I am not sure what modchip I have. The guys who modded it for me said that I should never update off the disk, always through wi fi. Else it may brick the console. Any idea on the chip I have? It is a NTSC machine.
Metroid Prime 3 is not out yet in my country, going to buy it as soon as it comes out. In the mean time I downloaded it off the net and wrote it to disk. When I put it in my Wii, it wants to update. I have run the system update but it says there is no updates. Any ideas on how to get around this.
use search to find ur answer.
u cant tell wat modchip u have unless u open it up, from description could be any.
read how to protect your wii from bricking
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namessean
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6. October 2007 @ 08:07 |
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I tried to purchase the LG drive off of newegg.com and received an email from them stating the device was on back order and they don't allow back ordered items. Does anyone know another good site where I could purchase the DVD drive?
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6. October 2007 @ 09:02 |
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namessean
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6. October 2007 @ 09:08 |
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Is there a retail outlet that carries the drive? I checked ebay and there are only 3 listings and the guy is trying to fleece people by selling it for nearly $60!
Edit: I seem to have found a website that is selling the drives at reasonable prices, but they list the device as an GDR8164BB ... is this the same as the LG 8164B? Here's the link:
http://www.upgradenation.com/LG_DVD_8164...-id-560344.html
Here's another model I found, but again, there's an extra letter at the end:
http://www.gearxs.com/gearxs/product_info.php?products_id=8167
Does the extra letter represent the color of the drive or is it to designate a different model?
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 6. October 2007 @ 09:34
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sebadj
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6. October 2007 @ 10:29 |
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Hi
The letter is used to designate the color:
BB = BEIGE
BK = BLACK
The drive however is the exactly the same so you are safe to use it.
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rcjian
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6. October 2007 @ 10:59 |
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Originally posted by namessean:
Is there a retail outlet that carries the drive?
What's your location?
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namessean
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6. October 2007 @ 11:20 |
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I live in the USA. Connecticut to be exact.
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bbarber
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6. October 2007 @ 15:31 |
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Your instructions are very good and I followed them. I was able to create a ISO file but then I needed to burn it to DVD. I normaly don't use Nero. I use Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 Basic which did not work, I kept gettin a Unknown Error. I swithched to Nero and it butned with no problem. For some reason there is a prblem with Roxio ver 7.
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chippygtr
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8. October 2007 @ 12:46 |
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just a quick update i am now backing up my Wii games using my lg gdr-8164b and rawdump with 100% sucsess everytime woohooo i knew i would get there in the end lol. As for my gamecube games i am using my gamecube which has the viper extreme usb chip and cobra backup software, also now with 100% sucsess, doing the gamecube games like this also works/plays perfect on my Wii. to burn the games (Wii/GC) i am using my pioneer 111d and using ritek g05 dvdr's and burning them at 8x, ive always used these to do my PS2 games and movies as i have found that they work 99.9% of the time. any way thanks for all the help guys.
chippy :)
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rowty
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8. October 2007 @ 13:07 |
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Slibs, yes I confirm I can see both drives on the raw dump application, any other advice for this on a brand new job?
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Joe
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me1928
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8. October 2007 @ 13:44 |
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Quote:
Most of us here have resolved our problems, or don't run into problems. Because we have not ran into YOUR problem, all we can offer are suggestions.
If it is dumping some of the file, but fails at a certain point, it seems to be a problem with the disk.
Were you able to backup a different game?
No I've only been able to try it on MP3 and MK:(the wii one) but neither work. MK has more scratches and stops dumping sooner than MP3 which only has like one or two scratches and stops right before it's done. While playing them neither freeze or have any problems but dumping wont work. It always says the overflow thing.
Also I just want it clarified if I can burn the game onto a disk using something besides an LG drive. I cant say which kind because right now I'm using another computer but if someone could just tell me if it's possible then I'll post the drive I have later.
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rowty
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8. October 2007 @ 17:43 |
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Well it shows up in the RawDump software, the drive seems to work fine, it's brand new.
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Joe
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bigd1234
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8. October 2007 @ 17:58 |
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Originally posted by me1928:
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Most of us here have resolved our problems, or don't run into problems. Because we have not ran into YOUR problem, all we can offer are suggestions.
If it is dumping some of the file, but fails at a certain point, it seems to be a problem with the disk.
Were you able to backup a different game?
No I've only been able to try it on MP3 and MK:(the wii one) but neither work. MK has more scratches and stops dumping sooner than MP3 which only has like one or two scratches and stops right before it's done. While playing them neither freeze or have any problems but dumping wont work. It always says the overflow thing.
Also I just want it clarified if I can burn the game onto a disk using something besides an LG drive. I cant say which kind because right now I'm using another computer but if someone could just tell me if it's possible then I'll post the drive I have later.
You can burn the image with any DVD burner.
You can only dump with one of the LG DVD-ROM Drives.
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phaez1
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8. October 2007 @ 18:36 |
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does anyone know if the upgradenation or gearxs sites are reliable to order from? i just received my gdr-h30k today and now see that it doesn't work. or if anyone has one that would like to seel to me let mw know please.
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damage55
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9. October 2007 @ 07:53 |
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Originally posted by phaez1:
does anyone know if the upgradenation or gearxs sites are reliable to order from? i just received my gdr-h30k today and now see that it doesn't work. or if anyone has one that would like to seel to me let mw know please.
That drive has been tested and most reports are that it does not work.
Check the first post in this thread, you need one listed there.
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me1928
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9. October 2007 @ 14:06 |
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Then since i dont have an LG drive would it be illegal to download a game file from the internet as long as i have the game? I want to follow the rules so legal advice would be nice.
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Valo616
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9. October 2007 @ 15:14 |
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Is the LG-8164b the $17 Dvd Drive
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bigd1234
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10. October 2007 @ 13:41 |
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Originally posted by Valo616:
Is the LG-8164b the $17 Dvd Drive
Probably, that is all that I think I paid for mine.
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