• Swiss 0.1 is released - GC backups from SD Gecko or IDE-EXI

    By emu_kidid


    Swiss 0.1
    Well it's finally here - Swiss version 0.1

    Please note that from this point on - I'd consider every aspect of this as Work in Progress - and this is why it is open to the public now. Your bug finding and suggestions will be the bloodlines to this project

    Background:
    Swiss is the software that I've been developing on and off the past few months or so. I've labelled it "Swiss" because it'll hopefully (not initially) boast more features than any other homebrew Gamecube utility out there. It is very losely based on the SD-Boot source but about 90% was re-written

    It is 100% open sourced and available online so you can see changes as I make them and I'll be releasing binary versions with every new feature/improvement.

    Current Features:
    - Load DOL from SD/SDHC/DVD-R/HDD
    - Load GCM/ISO from Original Disc/SD/SDHC/DVD-R/HDD
    - Multi-Game DVD-R support (Cobra/GCOS)
    - Multi-Disc support Original Disc/SD/SDHC/DVD-R/HDD
    - Disc Ripping to SD/SDHC/HDD (WIP)
    - Region free / Video forcing (480p) (WIP)
    - Full cheat engine for all games (update it via SD/SDHC)
    *HDD features require a IDE-EXI or homemade adapter
    **SD features require a SDGecko or homemade adapter

    Definite future features (in order of priority):
    - Memory Card Management
    - USBGecko/SE support
    - IPL/SRAM/DVD-ROM/RAM dumping
    - IPL Configuration

    IMPORTANT:
    - 480P video mode forcing is Work in Progress - it may not work at all yet!
    - Disc dumping is known to corrupt some HDD's - still work in progress!

    BUGS:
    - Audio Streaming games on original DVD are broken on Wii

    Source Download

    Binary Download

    * DO NOT USE an Action Replay or SD Media Launcher Disc as the boot disc *
    download - http://code.google.com/p/swiss-gc/downloads/list
    source - gc-forever - Gamecube/Wii Forums - View topic - Swiss 0.1

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    Wii Swiss Booter
    by WiiPower

    Version 0.2:
    http://www.mediafire.com/?l94drvg5efk2g03

    Version 0.1:
    http://www.mediafire.com/?spdzt88k4zfwaxx

    What's this?
    This program searches all storage for the swiss executable and then runs it in gamecube mode. It does require a cMIOS to do this like other gamecube homebrew booters. But this is modified to execute one command MIOS would execute and which is required to reset the drive. Short: Other gamecube homebrew booters may not allow the booted gamecube homebrew to reset the drive, this one does.

    Current status:
    - No graphics output at all
    - No errors or warnings, it will either work or not
    - USB storage might not be working(did not work for me, but the code is there...)

    I'm open to suggestions on how to improve this or how to spell the text for the HBC better.
    source - http://www.gc-forever.com/forums/vie....php?f=6&t=371

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    The IDE-EXI that allows the use of a hdd is $32 (+ $14 S&H to the USA). Or you can make your own.
    This should work in a Wii with a cMIOS.




    IDE-EXI arrives and web store opens!

    * Poster: emu_kidid
    * Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:57 pm


    I'm proud to announce the opening of the gc-forever web store and also the arrival of the IDE-EXI

    You can access the web store from the left side of the main page under "Web Store".
    I have about 60 IDE-EXI's to sell, there are about 10 reserved, and 30 will be going to liquitt to sell from Europe (shortly).

    The web store is a little empty right now, but I'll add in a few more items as time passes.

    ETA for things currently is set at:
    - IDE-EXI shipping commences around the 28/01/2011
    - Swiss beta will be released at around the same time
    - The Europe web-store should be opening shortly too

    A device which allows an IDE ATA HDD (or SATA through a bi-lateral IDE-SATA compatible adapter) to be connected to your Gamecube or Wii via the Memory Card slots for homebrew and storage purposes.

    The adapter supports up to 2 TB with full LBA 48 support.

    * Capabilities of launching Gamecube Mode unsigned code are required before you can use this device on a GC and Wii.
    ** A separate power source is required for the compatible HDD connected to the IDE-EXI adapter.
    *** The adapter PCB is the perfect thickness so that it does not move around freely in the slot - also using a IDE cable is so that there will not be any stress on the connector.
    source - gc-forever - Gamecube/Wii Forums - View topic - IDE-EXI arrives and web store opens!
    webstore - gc-forever — GC IDE-EXI Adapter
    This article was originally published in forum thread: Swiss 0.1 is released - GC backups from SD Gecko or IDE-EXI started by Stomp_442 View original post
    Comments 6 Comments
    1. Sunny87's Avatar
      Sunny87 -
      I will be testing this just trying to find my SD card gamecube memory card thingy not used it for awhile.
    1. deucide's Avatar
      deucide -
      downloaded this 2 nights ago i think ...... then realized i had a dumb-a** attack thinking it ran off an sd card, so overnight ordered an sd gecko to try thid out. tried mgs twin snakes on it .......... didnt work. some error bout the file size being too big......... looked over at the swiss page just a bit ago, they had a rev 29 up for download ........ grabed it ....... twin snakes working about 90% of perfect now ...... keep up the good work .......... any listing of all known compatible games anywhere? and one other question ...... if this is posted somewhere i couldnt find it ..... on a m ulti disc game ..... how do you change disc with this ?
    1. Darkcide666's Avatar
      Darkcide666 -
      There is a compatibility list that I linked in my guide but it is catered for the GC and not much info is filled in yet. I don't think anybody has played far enough into a multi disc game to know how disc swapping is handled or if it will even work. One thing you have to remember is this is GC software so it's not being developed for us anything that works is just an after effect so all features might not work properly on the Wii.
    1. archvile's Avatar
      archvile -
      Why is this Thread DEAD?
    1. narse1979's Avatar
      narse1979 -
      Quote Originally Posted by archvile View Post
      Why is this Thread DEAD?
      Because its what we call OLD NEWS...
    1. Darkcide666's Avatar
      Darkcide666 -
      Quote Originally Posted by archvile View Post
      Why is this Thread DEAD?
      LOL. Narse is right old new. If you want a more active Swiss thread you could try the guide I wrote on it.