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Soft-Mod Tutorial: How to play backups with only SD Media Launcher + Extra Info
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kilik
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27. April 2007 @ 06:53 |
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Can i add backup gamecube games onto the SD card itself and load via that? I know i would need the 2GB SD Card because games at 1.5GB each.
Ta
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GatorDeb
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2. May 2007 @ 11:16 |
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Well I got Phillips DVDR and none will go past the initial logo screen.
Is Mini DVD the exact same thing as 1.5 DVDs? Because every time I see Mini DVD it's associated with camcorders.
Are these good? [url=http://www.supermediastore.com/ritek-ridata-8cm-4x-mini-DVD-R-media-white-inkjet-printable-10-pack-in-cakebox-spindle.html][/url]
And where can I buy a few Fuji to try out? I was all excited and nothing :( Tried both ImgBurn and Nero.
Sigh.
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xray69
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2. May 2007 @ 11:24 |
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Did you adjust the pot ?
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GatorDeb
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2. May 2007 @ 11:31 |
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I think you mean the laser (haven't figured out what pot stands for). I prefer not to open the GC, which is why I want a SoftMod option. I spent $24 total on 10 Fuji and 10 Ritek to test them out before I do anything else. Other people have had success without adjusting the laser, so hopefully I can too :) I even tried GCOS 1.5 and that other release that someone linked to on the previous page.
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xray69
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2. May 2007 @ 12:22 |
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Well none of my backups would work, after I adjusted the pot [potentiometer] they all play flawlessly.
As you say, what works for one guy may not work for the next, and naturally no one wants to fiddle with the innards of an electronic device if they don't have to, but its something you'll probably have to do from the sound of it.
The worse part is them dang security screws, plenty of info in this thread how to get them suckers out. Its really not as bad as you might imagine, assuming you have a multimeter and know how to use it, once the screws are out it only takes minutes to adjust.
If you don't have one and don't know how to use one, no prob.
Get one for $15, a 9 year old could read it for this minor adjustment.
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SiK520
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3. May 2007 @ 15:49 |
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Ok I just got SD media launcher and it say's it can't read the Media Launcher DVD ("refer to gamecube manual" or something like that) anyone had this happen or did I just get a bum DVD from Datel?
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xray69
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3. May 2007 @ 16:53 |
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Didn't happen to me.
I couldn't boot backups until I did the laser mod, but it booted the datel DVD no prob.
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3. May 2007 @ 17:29 |
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The SD Media Launcher is great! I haven't had any problems with it. All backups have worked so far. I guess I was lucky in that I didn't have to adjust my laser at all.
Im not sure why your Gamecube wouldnt read your SD Media Laucher disc....unless its possible you ordered or received a different region disc (PAL or NTSC). You may want to check. If not, you may have a bunk disc. Contact Datel.
Nintendo DS Lite w/M3 Simply & 1GB MicroSD
PS2 Slim w/Swap Magic
XBox softmodded
Gamecube w/ SD Media Launcher GCOS 1.x
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xray69
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3. May 2007 @ 17:53 |
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I started a thread about this disk a couple weeks back.
I got to thinking, if that disk got messed up I'd be screwed so I tried to back it up, and low and behole it seems datel does not want you to back this up, at least I couldn't get my setup to burn a copy.
So I don't know, if thats the case that seems pretty shabby to me.
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butter13
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8. May 2007 @ 08:37 |
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for those of you who have done the soft-mod, how can you back-up your game?
Can anyone help give a few details?
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8. May 2007 @ 13:02 |
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There is no need to backup your games. As far as I know, its not an easy process anyways. Just look around.... you can find any and all Gamecube readily available for your downloading pleasure. Magic word: BitTorrent!
Nintendo DS Lite w/M3 Simply & 1GB MicroSD
PS2 Slim w/Swap Magic
XBox softmodded
Gamecube w/ SD Media Launcher GCOS 1.x
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cuffgod
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20. May 2007 @ 07:10 |
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Got SD Media Launcher and all my backups (PAL and NTSC) work fine using Imgburn at 2x speed with Traxdata Mini DVD-R. However, want to use Action Replay with my Backups using SD Media Launcher and it wont let me. I boot using GCOS 1.5, then if I use Boot Game it will load but when I try to us with a backup it says No Disc. Ive also tried using the Action Replay option under Misc but just get a message saying what disc it is then a black screen. Anybody know a solution to this so I can use my Action Replay? Any help much appreciated.
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zurk78
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2. June 2007 @ 23:45 |
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Originally posted by cuffgod:
Got SD Media Launcher and all my backups (PAL and NTSC) work fine using Imgburn at 2x speed with Traxdata Mini DVD-R. However, want to use Action Replay with my Backups using SD Media Launcher and it wont let me. I boot using GCOS 1.5, then if I use Boot Game it will load but when I try to us with a backup it says No Disc. Ive also tried using the Action Replay option under Misc but just get a message saying what disc it is then a black screen. Anybody know a solution to this so I can use my Action Replay? Any help much appreciated.
Try use GCOS 1.X because it as 2 game disks support... but don't know...
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cuffgod
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3. June 2007 @ 09:40 |
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Ok, will try that and see if it works. Will let you know if it does or doesn't. Either way, thanks for the help.
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cuffgod
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3. June 2007 @ 10:40 |
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Tried this and now I can't get anything to work at all...just get a black screen.
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4. June 2007 @ 08:10 |
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This probably is a silly question, but does this work on a wii in gamecube mode??
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zurk78
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6. June 2007 @ 04:22 |
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Originally posted by cuffgod:
Tried this and now I can't get anything to work at all...just get a black screen.
Just remembered one thing. I think that in the default GCos 1.X settings, disc swap is disable. Run GCoS 1.X, and go to Settings ---> More Settings ---> Set 2 Disc Code, and verifie if that is enabled. Press up or down in D-pad to enable if the case. Good luck.
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semontrax
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20. June 2007 @ 10:02 |
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I was just hoping to get an answer here if no-one replies to the thread I started on the main page, sorry to take up so much screen space but my GC is about to be kicked to bits if I can't get it working properly soon.
I have the max drive pro pack and I know that this is an SD Launcher thread though after a certain stage they both rely on the same method.
I've also followed everything in the sticky subjects with no real luck, the GCOS wouldn't even recognise the games, then I fiddled with the laser POT setting, everything from 130 to 350 ohms (the original POT setting when I first opened the GC was 182).
GCOS started recognising the copied games when I set the laser from 145 to 200. (Though why it didn't work originally at 182 I have no idea)
I have managed to get a few of the backed up games to go further than the loading screen (the furthest I have got is with Burnout2, I get passed the first loading screens, the menus and the stage select, it loads up the game but as soon as I see the car on the road, just before I actually get to control it, I get errored. very annoying)
I've dvdinfo'd the backups I have and they all seem fine. They are all the right size on the minidvd's and according to these forums I should be weel on my way playing the buggers, but no the console is adamant to not let me play any backed up games.
I have an 06 version of the GC (I think, the loading screen on the GCOS says 06) and original games play perfectly fine no matter what laser setting the console is at.
The most widespread performance was at around 145 ohms, that is, most games were recognised at this setting, though I have put it back up to 170 to be on the safe side.
The two games which have thıs far worked the best are metroid prime2 and burnout 2, though no actual gameplay has taken place :)
I know this has been discussed for years on this forum, and I've been trying the tips and directions on the various forums, it just hasn't worked! There seem to be too many different variables, and it seems there is no exact universal working POT setting.
Please someone with a new idea, heeeelp!!!
Thanks
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noobemu
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26. June 2007 @ 05:31 |
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Hi there.
I just bought my SD Media Launcher 1Gb last week... Luckly it all worked very well on my Gamecube and i could run without any problems some of my backups (Zelda TP and Paper Mario Golden Door).
At first i got some errors, but after burning again at 1x, both worked very well..
I would thank for this post that helped me a lot..
I have one question, its possible to use SD Media Launcher as Memory Card? My memory card its full with saves from other games and i want to use this since it has 1Gb os almost free space :).
On the Gamecube MemoryCard menu its says i cannot use the memory card on slot B (where teh SD Media Launcher is placed).
I own a PAL Gamecube.
Thanks.
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cuffgod
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26. June 2007 @ 13:07 |
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semontrax, in response to your question. I've found that the 8cm DVD-R media AND the drive used to burn them have a massive effect. I used an LG drive at first, and fior every one disc that worked I'd have three or four that didn't. I bought a Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-112D and have found that EVERY game works if using either Traxdata or Bulkpaq media. I burn them with Imgburn at 2x speed. I still have my LG drive too, and have tried the discs in there but have found that they won't work. Also, have tried Datasafe discs and have found that they don't work at all.
I hope this helps you.
Btw, I got rid of the black screen problem by reformatting my SD card and everything works fine now. Now, if only I could get the GCOS to work with Action Replay 1.14 rather than just 1.08...........:o)
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semontrax
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27. June 2007 @ 00:10 |
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Thanks alot cuffgod, luckily my dvd writer has just buggered up so I am in the market for a new one
soon, veery soon all of my 'cheapskate bastard' gamecube dreams will be fulfilled :) (well I can only hope)
hope that you get your action replay problems solved, sorry I can't be of any help.
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wolf9545
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12. July 2007 @ 12:37 |
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Where is a good site to get cheap gamecube cover replacements so I can use the full size DVD-R's? It's still kinda expensive to buy the mini ones and I have a lot of full size ones around. Also where is a good site to buy the gamebit drivers so I can remove the cover?
Moved from
( http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/39/292668#3241115 )
I have a question about this method of backing up a game. I will be using, http://www.tehskeen.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5097&page=1&pp=30 (newer version a page in), to make a backup of the games I own to a 2GB sd card and then burning them to a DVD-R (full size) on my pc.
I know I can run the GCOS, http://www.gamecubeos.com/modules/mydownloads/ , off of a action replay and the SDLOAD method, http://www.gc-linux.org/wiki/SDload , because I tried this on my un-modded gamecube with a original gamecube game; I started the SDLOAD and ran GCOS and choose the "boot the disc" with Mario party 4 in it and the game ran.
What I want to know is can someone change the source code of GCOS to have it understand the Wii's dvd drive so I can use full size DVD-R's in the Wii in gamecube mode? I know it doesn't understand the drive because I have tried it and when I select boot disc it sits there and says "mounting drive" and I can hear the dvd spin but nothing happen.
I know it can be done because the Genesis emulator at, http://www.tehskeen.com/forums/showthrea...9&page=1&pp=30, can understand the Wii's dvd drive when you are running the emulator.
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24. July 2007 @ 10:29 |
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do you guys think this will work on the wii???
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kahizzle
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7. August 2007 @ 20:27 |
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Is the whole point of using sd media launcher is so you can run gcos? If it is then couldn't i use a sd card to gamecube converter instead because they are much cheaper
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Fuzi0n
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20. August 2007 @ 15:08 |
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I've been searching and I have seen PAL and NTSC mentioned and how to force load the region, does anyone know if it is possible to have a JPN game force loaded onto an NTSC Gamecube? I would imagine there would be something like Freeloader that could be loaded onto to SD card to do something like this.
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