Difference between revisions of "DVDX"
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Installation is simple - just run the [http://static.hackmii.com/dvdx.zip DVDX stub installer]. If you have a modchip, you may need to install [http://static.hackmii.com/patchmii_core.dol PatchMii core] before installing DVDX. | Installation is simple - just run the [http://static.hackmii.com/dvdx.zip DVDX stub installer]. If you have a modchip, you may need to install [http://static.hackmii.com/patchmii_core.dol PatchMii core] before installing DVDX. | ||
| − | + | This version does not currently work on System Menu 3.4. Currently there isn't much incentive to develop a version for 3.4 since better alternatives are being sought. | |
== FAQ == | == FAQ == | ||
'''Q''': What type of DVD should I use? | '''Q''': What type of DVD should I use? | ||
| − | '''A''': DVD-R media is recommended. However, DVDX has been confirmed working with various DVD media, including DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs | + | '''A''': Pressed DVD-ROM video discs of course work. For recordables, DVD-R media is recommended. However, DVDX has been confirmed working with various DVD media, including DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs. Particular brands (lower quality discs) may be problematic. Please note that DVD+R discs will need to have their BookType set to DVD-ROM to work properly in Normal mode (if you have no modchip). PatchMii mode does not have this requirement, but requires a modchip. |
'''Q''': Why does my Wii not read my DVDs? | '''Q''': Why does my Wii not read my DVDs? | ||
| − | '''A''': Be sure that you properly install DVDX | + | '''A''': Be sure that you properly install DVDX, and that the application that you are trying to use supports it. If you are using a burned disc, make sure it is burned correctly. Try re-burning the DVD on a DVD-r if it is not already. |
== Development == | == Development == | ||
Revision as of 02:48, 10 January 2009
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| Author(s) | Team Twiizers |
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DVDX is a homebrew application that installs a hidden "channel" which can be used by other homebrew applications to access home burned and factory pressed DVD content without the need for a modchip. This does not modify any IOS in any way, making it very safe.
Installation
Installation is simple - just run the DVDX stub installer. If you have a modchip, you may need to install PatchMii core before installing DVDX.
This version does not currently work on System Menu 3.4. Currently there isn't much incentive to develop a version for 3.4 since better alternatives are being sought.
FAQ
Q: What type of DVD should I use?
A: Pressed DVD-ROM video discs of course work. For recordables, DVD-R media is recommended. However, DVDX has been confirmed working with various DVD media, including DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs. Particular brands (lower quality discs) may be problematic. Please note that DVD+R discs will need to have their BookType set to DVD-ROM to work properly in Normal mode (if you have no modchip). PatchMii mode does not have this requirement, but requires a modchip.
Q: Why does my Wii not read my DVDs?
A: Be sure that you properly install DVDX, and that the application that you are trying to use supports it. If you are using a burned disc, make sure it is burned correctly. Try re-burning the DVD on a DVD-r if it is not already.
Development
Homebrew developers looking to add DVD support to their applications will need to use libdi, which has been added to libogc. libdi requires the DVDX stub.
Applications Using DVDX
- MPlayer
- Wii Miidia (still in development)
- FCE Ultra GX
- Snes9x GX
- Visual Boy Advance GX
- Genesis Plus
- SMSPlus
- Hugo-Wii
- Gnuboy GX
- Wii64
- Homebrew Disc Loader
- Wii Homebrew Launcher
- ftpii
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