Gamecube, finally cracked :) [Archive]

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Snoop [CP]

12-10-2003, 19:47

Sup guys,

The GC development scene is about to go full steam ahead with the release of Animal Crossing Loader 1.1

This loader basically lets you stream GameCube ISOs from your PC to your Cube using the BroadBand Adapter and the Phantasy Star Online exploit. No need for modchips or external hardware.

I have decided to host the file on my site. It is designed for dev usage rather than warez. If this post contravenes any rules, please feel free to delete.

A review will be posted shortly and perhaps a compatibility chart as well.

The file can be found in this (http://www.consoleparadise.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=574) post.

Bushwick2002

14-10-2003, 23:38

yep this actually work. I just tried it out myself with Animal Crossing and Luigi mansion. :D finally they crack the gamecube.

Cyber Akuma

15-10-2003, 00:11

Argh, and I was just about to post this, heh

Oh well, so are there any technical aspects on how this works posted?

Bushwick2002

15-10-2003, 04:44

heres a good guide

http://www.maxconsole.com/?mode=comments&newsid=1033

Cheers!:D

Cyber Akuma

15-10-2003, 05:32

Errr yeah, I actually read that link (it was the one I was planning to post)

I know it explains HOW to do it, but I was more interested in it explaning how it works, not just how to do it. Anyone know?

TylerDurden

15-10-2003, 08:47

I assume you would have to have the images on your PC already right? If so how do you extract and make a working image?

Tyler!

bobfffg

15-10-2003, 09:28

as Tyler already said, how do you make these images? CloneCD? I've read through the post on MaxConsole but there's nothing in there which tells you how you make images of the GC games...:confused:

Cyber Akuma

15-10-2003, 09:49

Same way you do it with DC and Xbox, you connect it to your pc and make it dump the cd to the pc

Though with gamecube its a little different, instead of hacking it then feeding it a slave program that makes it dump a game disk to PC like the DC and Xbox do, you have to open it up an dre-wire it, then connect it to the pc. You ar ebasically re-wiring it to act as a PC Mini-DVD drive, there was downloadable drivers-firmware to make it work too. I remember seeing pictures of the entire setup long ago when the Zelda Wind Waker iso was first released.

TylerDurden

15-10-2003, 11:10

Do you happen to have a link to something explaining this in more detail I may just go get a GC and try it. Maybe. But I still would like to learn it.

Tyler!

Cyber Akuma

15-10-2003, 14:41

The link I had is the same one that Bushwick2002 posted

Basically whats happening (from what I understand) is that you turn your PC into a server, then use phantasy star online to connect the GC to your pc, then use the pc to upload code to the GC which makes it ready.

Then you load an iso into the pc server program and it streams the iso to the GC through the BBA, making the GC use the ethernet adapter as the Mini-DVD drive.

Snoop [CP]

15-10-2003, 15:31

From my understanding, there are a number of internal software tools which enable you to create GC images.

Cyber Akuma

15-10-2003, 16:14

Reeeeeeeeeeeealy?

This interests me, got any of them or any info on them?

Btw.............. are these ripped isos readable by the pc? What I mean is, can you use a program like ISO Buster to view the actual files in the iso? That is what I am mainly interested in, because I love encoding fmv intros/cutscenes of games I like into xvid on my PC. If I could actually read the files in an ISO this would really make ripping them easier.

Bushwick2002

15-10-2003, 16:34

Originally posted by Cyber Akuma
Reeeeeeeeeeeealy?

This interests me, got any of them or any info on them?

Btw.............. are these ripped isos readable by the pc? What I mean is, can you use a program like ISO Buster to view the actual files in the iso? That is what I am mainly interested in, because I love encoding fmv intros/cutscenes of games I like into xvid on my PC. If I could actually read the files in an ISO this would really make ripping them easier.

iso buster cant even read xbox iso files. but there are programs to read the actual files inside the gamecube iso like GcmSplit or the GC browser that let u read the files on a disc. as for extracting a gamecube image from a disc, u do the same thing as booting up a gamecube image file, but just load a .dol file that will let you steam the files onto your pc. but as Cyber Akuma its more harder then Xbox and DC dumping.

Cyber Akuma

16-10-2003, 08:25

So what programs are there that let you extact/view files from xbox and gamecube isos? Do you have any specific names or links?

Snoop [CP]

16-10-2003, 14:15

I've spoken with someone who is using the current tools available, but I've been told that due to them being internal, I couldn't have them or even their names... Talk about secrecy :D

They could be just leading me on, but they haven't in the past and I don't know why they would now...

Cyber Akuma

16-10-2003, 14:22

I find that hard to believe since I was in the IRC channel of the first people to release the iso of Zelda Wind Waker the day it was released

They had about 20 XDCC bots hosting all the files and tools they used

None of them look like anything that can view the ISO or extract files them them though

I dont remember the channel name now however............. or even the server it was on

TylerDurden

16-10-2003, 16:10

Hey Cyber even if you could remember the names PLEASE dont list it here. This is a no piracy Forum.

Tyler!

Cyber Akuma

16-10-2003, 16:15

Do you mean the programs or group?

I know I am not supposed to list servers you can get warez on

TylerDurden

16-10-2003, 16:24

Anything that IS illegal dont post it. If you think its illegal dont post it. This forum gets watched. Trust me.

Why do you think Im the Big Bad Moderator?

Tyler!

AXmichigan

16-10-2003, 18:18

watch out now,
he'll ban ya

TylerDurden

16-10-2003, 19:23

Ahem. Well its my job.

Tyler!

snake2

16-10-2003, 19:41

so are they still working on a mod chip or is this gonna be the only way to play backups?

TylerDurden

16-10-2003, 20:06

Originally posted by snake2
so are they still working on a mod chip or is this gonna be the only way to play backups?

Well it was the only way. There are reports that Nintendo is now cancelling all orders of the bba (broad band adapter). And prices for them on Ebay just skyrocketed. Hopefully a 3rd party version will come out.

We will have to wait and see.

Tyler!

AXmichigan

16-10-2003, 20:21

yea i noticed that too
it shouldnt been as announced in the world as it has been

Bushwick2002

16-10-2003, 20:57

i doubt 3rd party broadbands will come out. Nintendo will probably do what Sony did with the ps2 memory cards.

Snoop [CP]

17-10-2003, 03:17

OK, a few points to address...

Cyber Akuma:

I don't want this to seem like I am flaming you, but it would be nice if you could explain why release groups would spend so much time coding the tools to dump the games and then give them out for free on an XDCC with their first releases? I've never actually seen release groups run XDCC bots? I've seen warez kiddies do it on irc chans...

In regards to cancelling the BBA, they won't do it as Mario Kart is coming out and they already nearly started a riot when they took online support out, they would be stupid to also take out LAN support. It won't be cancelled but will still be hard to get as Nintendo will set a lower demand and production rate as there are only a few supported games and they don't base sales on the loader.

As said above anyway, piracy is not allowed here and the loader is STILL meant for development purposes only, not warez.

Cyber Akuma

17-10-2003, 09:59

There will probably be new versions of PSO as well that have this glitch fixed

AXmichigan

17-10-2003, 14:02

u never noe
the idea of broadband for gc will now profit greatly
so i think inevitably...someone will
or should

Snoop [CP]

21-10-2003, 04:04

Guys,

There is a pretty good tutorial on how to boot stuff over a LAN. It's done by the guys from maxconsole.

Check it out here (http://www.maxconsole.com/?mode=comments&newsid=1090).

Also,

Click here (http://gc-compat.webhop.net/) for a pretty good compatibility list of all the iso's released for GC.

Cyber Akuma

21-10-2003, 18:12

Why would there need to even be a compability list if we are running them off a real GC?

Bushwick2002

21-10-2003, 21:08

he means a compability list of the games that work with the animal crossing loader. also check out Animal Crossing Loader 1.2 ^_^

Snoop [CP]

22-10-2003, 03:52

Exactly what Bushwick2002 said. Interesting that 1.2 is from Paradox. Eurasia are out of the GC scene...

Eurasia decided to drop all GameCube activities so we are pleased to be involved in the next evolution of this awesome loader.

NorthViking

22-10-2003, 05:16

wow nice, finally cracked.

Thanks for the news, it's interesting :)

TylerDurden

22-10-2003, 05:43

Originally posted by NorthViking
wow nice, finally cracked.

Thanks for the news, it's interesting :)

Yeah its kinda hard to miss. The news is everywhere.

Tyler!

AXmichigan

22-10-2003, 16:31

dunno if that was the good thing....
silly broadband adapters

MystD

23-10-2003, 04:06

Its ok that u can load games over lan now. I'll still buy the games I like. But there are some titles that I would like to test before buying. So it's a good alternative to a rental shop. I played DN03, that game suxed so much. I wanted to give it back the same day, but it was closed, so I had to pay the double fee. I'm so damn angry about that.

Snoop [CP]

24-10-2003, 13:51

Sup Guys,

Some more stuff :)

:: GC Disc Server v1.2 beta - ParadoX ::

:: Thanks

Firstly id just like to thank Aftermath and Parasyte of Eurasia for the
original Animal Crossing Loader, this program is built using the protocols
created for that program and includes the exact same gamecube dol file
from the 'Animal_Crossing_Loader_1.2_BETA_GCN-PARADOX' release.

Also thanks to Titanik whose psul tool is used to load the Animal Crossing
Loader v1.2 dol file to the gamecube.

:: So What is this release then?

This release is as the title states, a 'GameCube Disc Server' tool.
It utilises the protocols originally created for the the Animal Crossing
Loader and also uses the gamecube dol file from it. This server tool is not a
standalone release. It actually stores the above mentioned dol file and psul
tool inside it so that it can 'create' a copy of them to use at runtime,
thereby making sure the correct file versions are in the right place
to use this server.

This server tool provides emulated access to a gamecube disc in a couple
of different ways.

From a gamecube image (as the original Animal Crossing Loader tool does)
From a cd/dvd in your computer's cd/dvd drive.
Cds and Dvd can be accessed using either Aspi or Spti.

Spti is only available on windows nt/2k/xp systems and comes built in
as part of the operating system.

Aspi is available as part of the windows 95/98/me systems, but can be
installed onto windows nt/2k/xp systems also.

Snoop [CP]

24-10-2003, 13:59

And oh yeah :D

:: Burning a Game to Cd or Dvd

To burn a gamecube game to a cd or dvd in order to play it with
this loader, burn the gcm/iso file as follows:

Data Mode 1
2048 bytes per sector

Do NOT burn the gamecube image file onto the disc as a file itself,
burn it direct to disc.

To burn with 'Nero' select 'Burn Image', 'Block Size' of 2048 bytes,
no 'Image Header' or 'Footer'. Dont tick 'Scrambled', 'Swapped'
or 'Raw Data'.

Cyber Akuma

24-10-2003, 15:34

Very Interesting

AXmichigan

25-10-2003, 19:40

awesome

snake2

26-10-2003, 04:48

Originally posted by Snoop [CP]
And oh yeah :D

:: Burning a Game to Cd or Dvd

To burn a gamecube game to a cd or dvd in order to play it with
this loader, burn the gcm/iso file as follows:

Data Mode 1
2048 bytes per sector

Do NOT burn the gamecube image file onto the disc as a file itself,
burn it direct to disc.

To burn with 'Nero' select 'Burn Image', 'Block Size' of 2048 bytes,
no 'Image Header' or 'Footer'. Dont tick 'Scrambled', 'Swapped'
or 'Raw Data'. maybe if you burnt it like this the freeloader would play it? has anyone tried?

TylerDurden

26-10-2003, 06:55

It wont play it! There are other things the GC Console looks for when playing games.

Tyler!

nolimit966

27-10-2003, 10:10

Hello PPL, i have recently come across Wario World - Which i got from somewere on the net - I downloaded it and hardly any of the ISO readers i had on my PC could read the file structure except for ISO buster and GC-Tool.
I dont really want to waste a DVD-R disc trying to burn the Wario world ISO - But does anyone know if it would work?
last time i checked Gamecube could not yet Read any DVD-R discs without a modchip or laser modification which isnt available yet.
I know it MAY burn OK with ISO buster but would the GCN be able to read the disc?
Thanks for your help PPL

snake2

27-10-2003, 15:38

Originally posted by nolimit966
Hello PPL, i have recently come across Wario World - Which i got from somewere on the net - I downloaded it and hardly any of the ISO readers i had on my PC could read the file structure except for ISO buster and GC-Tool.
I dont really want to waste a DVD-R disc trying to burn the Wario world ISO - But does anyone know if it would work?
last time i checked Gamecube could not yet Read any DVD-R discs without a modchip or laser modification which isnt available yet.
I know it MAY burn OK with ISO buster but would the GCN be able to read the disc?
Thanks for your help PPL no asking about pirated games!!!

nolimit966

27-10-2003, 15:43

this forum is absolutley pathetic!!!
You can talk about hacking cracking, burning and everything else illegal but not about running a backup game? thats a bit stupid.
u can also talk about burning games and how to burn them too. Everyone knows where to get them from...
Whats so bad about asking if a method would WORK?

TylerDurden

27-10-2003, 16:00

Laters, nolimit966!

Tyler!

Snoop [CP]

03-11-2003, 13:58

New update guys... Check out some screens here: http://www.consoleparadise.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=1942#post1942

"GCD-R is a GCM ripping tool for gamecube, running over the PSO exploit. It will allow users to backup their legally owned games. We're hoping for a release soon and not counting any forseable problems we are expecting a release withing the next two weeks."

AXmichigan

03-11-2003, 14:29

wicked
how do u always like find this stuff out before everyone else here?

Snoop [CP]

03-11-2003, 15:03

I have good reporters! hehe - People just send you stuff when you have a website, it's kinda cool ;)

AXmichigan

03-11-2003, 16:14

hehe nice

Snoop [CP]

03-11-2003, 18:32

My bad TD! I simply cut and paste part of the nfo without really reading it...

TylerDurden

03-11-2003, 18:36

I understand but, would you mind editing?

Tyler!

Snoop [CP]

04-11-2003, 02:15

Originally posted by TylerDurden
I understand but, would you mind editing?

Tyler!

I changed my post, however can't you edit posts?

Cheers...

AXmichigan

04-11-2003, 02:44

u can edit them by click edit...?

TylerDurden

04-11-2003, 06:00

Originally posted by Snoop [CP]
[B]I changed my post, however can't you edit posts?/B]

LOL, an admin like you should know that since Im not a mod for GC threads I cant edit them. That might change though. ;)

Tyler!

Snoop [CP]

04-11-2003, 11:41

hehe - I didn't even pay attention to who was mod of this section!

You post here more than some members. You SHOULD be mod in this section :D

AXmichigan

04-11-2003, 15:41

hehe suure
give empire some credit
he is the head of his empire here

Snoop [CP]

15-11-2003, 17:45

Snoop [CP]

28-11-2003, 04:01

Oh yeah, congrats Tyler for being added as a mod in this section :D - Now you can edit my posts! hehe

Bushwick2002

28-11-2003, 15:28

yep, I heard about that. looks like no AC 1.5 loader coming out. I guess we gotta wait for another release group to make a different loader. At least we could Rip our own ISOs now.

Snoop [CP]

28-11-2003, 16:07

Jurai was the freakin lamer who released it. I heard there is a 1.5 out which is an internal release...

Snoop [CP]

30-11-2003, 14:50

Is it over?!?! - Perhaps not...

\ |//(>> * S T A R C U B E * \ / << )\\| /
\| __/\__ |/
| / \ /__/\__ |
| \ /(______. / \ / |
|___________)\____\ |____/(__________ _______:_______:__
|\ ____/_____ ______\____ | ._ /
_:_\______. | \| _. : |/ /
/ \| | | \| . ___ |\ \
/ _._________ | |\ ______|___/ | \__ \
)/ : \_______|_______: \_______/ |_______| / \
/ | \ . /\ \ \
______:_________)\ _______.__________________/__________\_____ \_)\
/ /______: : ._ / ._ / /
/ |\_______/_ | | |/ / |/ /_____/
\ |/ / | | |\ \ /_______/
\ /_________/___ |_______|/ / _________ \ |
\_____._____/\_/ \/: / ______/\__/ )/ |
: . \( / |
| \ proudly presents |
| |
| |
(1)>> <> Animal Crossing Loader REAL INFO <> << )
| |
| Platform.: PC/GameCube Filename...: N/A |
| Released.: 29th Nov, 2003 GOD / Rars.: N/A |
| |
| |
(2)>> Release Info: << )
| |
| It was brought to our attention that a FAKE nfo was |
| released claiming to be from Starcube regarding the |
| future of Animal Crossing Loader. To those that have |
| sought to 'muddy' our name, a big **** YOU! |
| |
| The author of Animal Crossing Loader is still working on |
| a new version, including the following features: |
| |
| * Better compatibility, more games are now working. |
| * A fix for saving problems, almost all games now save. |
| * Increased streaming speed from faster networking code. |
| * Preliminary work on making the BBA run at 10MBit+ |
| |
| |
(3)>> Release Notes: << )
| |
| FAKERS are LAMERS. We are not trying to destroy a superb |
| scene that has shown us so much support. Dont believe |
| these fakers, regardless of what they say. |
| |
| Thank you for taking the time to read this. |
| |
| <> STARCUBE ISNT GOING ANYWHERE <> |
| |
(4)>> Greetings: << )
| |
| Nintendo, Atari, Konami, Namco, Capcom, Sega, SCEI, |
| Hudson, Square Enix, SNK, Tecmo, Treasure, Ancient, |
| Irem & Rockstar Games, and all our friends. |
| |
| |
/| |\
/_|\\(>> " Sharper resolution and cooler than ice " << )//|_\

Bushwick2002

30-11-2003, 21:00

thats good news to hear.

AXmichigan

02-12-2003, 16:43

yea, it is...
any other developments?

Snoop [CP]

07-12-2003, 01:01

Snoop [CP]

07-12-2003, 01:10

Thanx to gokuguy of Newz and cubehacker.net

News is just breaking about GameCube games getting pirated in Hong Kong. Not by way of mini CD or using a modified GameCube, but the Panasonic Q. Read on...

"But these news are just too good to wait any longer: Using the Panasonic Q with it's DVD playback availability, the first Gamecube games have been successfully pirated and copied onto DVD-R format. We have seen it with our own eyes and tested them immediately with our machines - no hoax this time. They work flawless with both modded and "naked" Qs. Available titles so far include Super Monkey Ball, Star Wars, Extreme GIII Racing and Hyper Sports 2002 Winter. All titles are japanese versions, because according to our source, "american titles are not widespread in the Hong Kong market due to a lack of potential customers with modified Panasonic machines, which are still very expensive and people still prefer the PS2", but we assume this may change very soon, as we all know, asians are going copy-crazy for everything. The backups retail in the local market for around US$ 12.80 (100.00 HKD) and are pressed on Apple media."

snake2

07-12-2003, 05:21

sweet, hope there will be a modchip for a normal cube soon

AXmichigan

07-12-2003, 09:27

yea, i cant wait

Revolution

13-12-2003, 16:38

if i have a pal gamecube and pal phantasy star can i run usa and jap isos?

AXmichigan

14-12-2003, 10:39

i doubt it..
i dont think its region free..
anyone else?

Bushwick2002

05-01-2004, 14:13

its region free, I'm able to play Pal and Jap Nstc games on my USA NSTC Gamecube.

AStonerBum

22-01-2004, 20:30

Think of it this way... Nintendo's Major anti-priacy plan is not game-authenticity checks... The idea is that it is extremely difficult to get the disks to be read by a pc and even more difficult to get them burned on a small dvd or whatever it is... The idea is that if you can burn it, more power to you... but you cant. If i was sittin on a anti-piracy power like that id do anything to protect it.

TylerDurden

22-01-2004, 20:53

Ok, I think this thread has gone on long enough. Everyone feel free to make a new post about other issues or findings.

Tyler!