Guide: Region Booting with Gecko OS 1.07B
by e39
January 12, 2009
What is Gecko OS?
"Gecko OS (formerly Gecko Region Free) by Nuke lets you load Wii games from other regions." - WiiBrew.org (
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Purpose:
Region-free gaming with modchips occasionally hit a snag. You may encounter titles that:
- Display skipping screens (60 Mhz NTSC vs 50Mhz PAL TV mismatch).
- Do not load in general.
This thread is not intended to discuss the installation of modchips or the Homebrew Channel. It is strickly for Region Booting with Gecko OS. Any posts asking about modchips or HBC installations will be deleted.
Also, this thread will not cover Ocarina, the game cheat functionality. For a terrific guide on how this works, please head over
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As always, never update your console with an out-of-region disc.
Notes:
- Gecko OS is not a backup loader, therefore a modchip is required.
- The Homebrew Channel is not optional.
- The 3.2 firmware is required when utilizing the rebooter functionality.
Files Needed:
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Installation:
Place the Gecko folder inside the "apps" folder on your SD card. When completed, it should look something like this.
Note the file path ...
Application Launch:
Enter the Homebrew Channel (HBC) ...
Select Gecko OS, then load it ...
Arrive at Gecko OS ...
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