There are many other ways to get the job done, but this is a proven method utilizing freeware. This guide will work for both GameCube and Wii titles.
PART 1 - HARDWARE:
You need one of 5 LG 5.25 DVD-Roms:
LG GDR-8161b
LG GDR-8162b
LG GDR-8163b
LG GDR-8164b
LG GDR-8082N *
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Notes:
- There may be other LG Notebook DVD-Roms that will get the job done. Due to the obscurity and difficulty to obtain, just stick with the drives mentioned above.
- Also, yes you can WiFi dump a game, but this is not the place to discuss it. I've never done it, I don't intend to ever do it.
PART 2 - READING / DUMPING A DISC:
Program:
RawDump 2.1 -
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Requirements:
.Net Framework 2.0 or higher. 2.0 was released in 2005, so it's pretty standard on XP SP2, XP SP3, and Vista. There's no need to really install this unless you notice you have problems first.
If you're still running Windows ME, 98, or 2000, .Net Framework 2.0 is as high as you can go.
Directions:
XP -
start program
open disc tray
insert disc
close tray
click "start dump"
Vista -
open disc tray
start program
insert disc
close tray
click "start dump"
The trick to Vista is to open the disc drive first before starting the program. I don't know why, but on some systems,
the program will crash otherwise.
Notes:
- In 2 to 3 hours, you'll have a game image, or .ISO.
- When the dump is complete, right click on the file and go to properties. Make sure the image is exactly 4,699,979,776 kbs. If it's not, it's a bad read, re-dump it.
- Super Smash Bros is a dual layer disc, so it will be larger than the kb stated above. Click the dual layer checkbox and execute the steps above.
Images:
Start the program by double clicking the icon.
The application will open.
When a game disc is inserted, it will be detected.
The game dumping has started.
The .ISO will output to where ever the RawDump.exe is located.
Errors:
In the event you receive this -
1. If on XP, try the Vista method.
2. Try this on a different system.
3. Is a game inserted?
4. Did you get your drive off of eBay? It could be dead-on-arrival.
5. Install the newest .Net Framework
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