GCBooter
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GCBooter is a simple application which allows anyone to boot their original GC games from Wii mode. It is region free and works from the Homebrew Channel.
| GCBooter v1.0 | |
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| General | |
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| Author(s) | emu_kidid |
| Type | Utilities |
| Links | |
| [[v1.0|Download]] | |
| Source | |
| Peripherals | |
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This is far simpler to use than having to patch your system menu for region free :)
Usage
Just copy the GCBooter folder into your /apps/ folder on your card and run it via the Homebrew Channel. Insert your GameCube disc and press A on the GameCube controller a few times.
Compatibility
Please keep the standard:
| Name | Wii region | Game region | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnout 2 | NTSC-US | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Dead to Rights | NTSC-US | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes | PAL | NTSC-J | No errors |
| Metroid Prime 2 | NTSC-US | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Naruto: Gekitou Ninja Taisen 4 | NTSC-US | NTSC-J | Common bug* at the start screen. |
| Phantasy Star Online: Episode III | PAL | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Soul Calibur 2 | NTSC-US | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Star Fox Adventures | NTSC-US | NTSC-US | Common bug* when Nintendo logo appears |
| Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door | PAL | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Alien Hominid | PAL | NTSC-US | "an error has occured." message after memory card check. |
Common bug*: "Disc could not be read" message. To avoid it, eject the disc and re-insert it.
Credits
- GCBooter is based on Bushing's code at http://forum.wiibrew.org/read.php?8,925
- Thanks to shagkur for libOGC :)
Discussion Thread: http://www.tehskeen.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8716