Gamecube modchip pre-order next month.

[Bushwick2002]

I have just recieved news from a source that the gamecube beta modchips are being ship out. if everything goes to plan, the modchip preorder will begin next month.




old site pictures of testing mod.
http://gcc.modchip.sm/

btw, this is news from several people I know thats deep in the gamecube scene, xbox scene but this doesnt mean it could be real.

[frequency]

do u have a clue as to where the modchips will be sold?

[Bushwick2002]

well I'm not sure if we are allow to post places to buy modchips on this forum but currently there is no website to preorder it, if you see a website claiming to be selling gamecube modchips, its a scam. i'm not sure if the new release of the loader will delay the modchip or not. only time will tell :)

[frequency]

im sure the modchip wil be coming out just in time for the holidays as a great stocking stuffer for us gamecube owners....haha. and could u tell me as to why the loader would delay the modchip?

[Bushwick2002]

looks like my source was right, its called Viper GC.

-Viper GC is the world's first amateur coding module for NGC. The onboard flash memory allows users to boot Homebrew applications, loaders or BIOS'.
-A high speed parallel port programmer is provided along with the FFC cable to connect to the Viper GC main module. An intuitive PC application has been authored to facilitate easy transfer of BIOS', loaders or Homebrew applications to the flash memory.
-Viper Gc is based around the Actel ProAsic Plus FPGA, providing flexibility and security to ensure that the user gets the product they ordered, not a cheap clone.
-The viper GC's tailored PC application will enable users to transfer code via their PC Parallel port to the module's flash memory.
-We're sure that the recent Homebrew developments (like GC-Linux) on GC will take advantage of the Viper GC's ability to run code directly from flash memory, instead of the current BroadBand Adaptor/Phantasy Star Online + Loader solution, leading to rapid development of the GC Scene.
-The Viper GC has just 4 wires to solder and two connectors which could assume control of the lid sensor switch, should the appropriate commands be included in a third party BIOS release.
-Viper GC is more than a BIOS replacement, it offers the unique possibility through special hardware commands, to run the original BIOS after the user's loader or Homebrew BIOS has been executed.
-The Viper GC programmer includes a logic I.C. to increase transfer speeds and a DIP switch to enable or disable the module. We're sure that the GC scene will now explode into action with a plethora of new achievements and devlopments certain to make even those who do not have a GC currently, rush out and buy one

there a link to it
http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEpEFFyykEaZtHhjfS.php

[Big Country]

What's with the parallel port??? Who thought up that idea? Shouldn't take more than a week to transfer files.

Now where do we stuff the hard drive? :rolleyes:

[Bushwick2002]

parallel port to program the modchip?

[TylerDurden]

Hella Cool! And finally!




Tyler!

[snake2]

cool, i hope sped will start modding gcs now

[frequency]

finally our prayers have been answered :p

[seaneyb2003]

cool, i hope sped will start modding gcs now


i doubt it will be hard to install. Looks like gc got some good and bad news

[frequency]

im sure the gc will sell alot more units due to the modchip and like u said..its good news and bad news. and the modchip looks like it can be easily installed :)

[spedmetal]

If you find the news about the viper GC interesting..... this link will have you jumping for joy and wondering if the viper GC is worth getting worked up about.

Look here http://www.dextrose.com/_forum/showthread.php?threadid=10349&perpage=15&pagenumber=1

[frequency]

right when i heard there was a modchip coming out i thought we could just pop in our backuped copies into the gamecube and off we go...but i guess i didnt really read the fine print..haha.. the fine print that the modchip doesnt allow to use the backups w/o the barcode on them..oh well... i gues its just a matter of time.

[TylerDurden]

Awww that still sucks. Ill just ignore this scene till a real chip comes out with a real solution to playing backups.



Tyler!

[frequency]

that dreaded infamous barcode on those discs is a pain in the ass..haha :p

[Bushwick2002]

Awww that still sucks. Ill just ignore this scene till a real chip comes out with a real solution to playing backups.



Tyler!


heh are you 100% sure it wont play backups :D I cant say nothign right now but wait til next month for more news

[TylerDurden]

Ok Ill ignore till next month then take a peek if nothing better comes from this chip Ill ignore some more. :p



Tyler!

[frequency]

yup..im sure it wont play backups...but remember that that thread was in regards to theviper gc chip and is not the same chip being developed by the something brothers :). the brothers are almost done or are still trying to hack the infamous barcode deal thingy so that their chip will be able to play backups with ease

[Quall999]

If it doesn't play the backups without the barcodes, then I don't see how people will be able to create homebrewn code and play it. If they are executed the same way, I don't see why backups would be any different. I haven't looked much at GC at all, but if the protection is in the game itself, I am sure patches will be created.

[frequency]

im sure they are in final stages in figuring out how to trick the gc laser into that it has already read the barcode thats not there from the backups in order for it to start reading the game

[Quall999]

A new update about the chip says that it can load hacked or original bios. So I am guessing that future hacked bios will have a barcode bypass in them.

[frequency]

it just keeps getting better and better by the week..haha. so im guessing it wont be long till they have that modchip 100% up and running

[seaneyb2003]

yeah just need a clever ass programer 2 sort out the code for it

[Quall999]

Also, to the comment about the statement of transfering files through a serial cable. If homebrew code could be executed, I see no reason why some kind of client that takes advantage of the BBA, similar to xbox, wouldn't be released. Isn't that the way people backup games now? Through a bba I mean.

[TylerDurden]

Not ps2 people.



Tyler! :D

[Bushwick2002]

"A new release group, Mental Cube, have developed a hacked BIOS for Viper GC, called Cobra BIOS.The hacked BIOS will make it possible to play backups from Mini DVD-r, just by swapping with an original disc after the Cobra BIOS on screen prompt! Fun times ahead for all of us.... ;) "

Cool eh. :)

[TylerDurden]

Now thats something I wanted to hear.




Tyler!

[spedmetal]

"A new release group, Mental Cube, have developed a hacked BIOS for Viper GC, called Cobra BIOS.The hacked BIOS will make it possible to play backups from Mini DVD-r, just by swapping with an original disc after the Cobra BIOS on screen prompt! Fun times ahead for all of us.... ;) "

Cool eh. :)

Link? Bit more info would be nice :)

EDIT: Never mind ... i found it...LOL now I know why you didnt link to it already! Its at that "other" site, yes you know the one!

[snake2]

Link? Bit more info would be nice :)

EDIT: Never mind ... i found it...LOL now I know why you didnt link to it already! Its at that "other" site, yes you know the one!
well if its the "other" site i think you mean then they prolly stole em

[spedmetal]

well if its the "other" site i think you mean then they prolly stole em

LOL... yeah your picken up what I'm putten down

[spedmetal]

actually here is a better link

http://www.maxconsole.com/?mode=comments&newsid=3107

[Bushwick2002]

actually here is a better link

http://www.maxconsole.com/?mode=comments&newsid=3107

lol, thats the link where I got that info from. I would never go to the "other site" :D

[Bushwick2002]

well modchip been released and so have the Cobra BiOS, but very pricy, $70 :mad:

[frequency]

wow...that is pricy...plus u still have the labor and shipping cost.. :eek:

[TylerDurden]

Ill check with my contacts and see if they will be carrying them. If so maybe I can get a chip to test.




Tyler!

[seaneyb2003]

where can you get them from?

[frequency]

sounds good tyler....and if it goes well...maybe u can install a modchip in my gamecube :)

[TylerDurden]

Well my contacts are usually off for the weekend so Ill have to wait till monday. Hopefully theyll get these chips. Otherwise Ill have to find another source for them.


Tyler!

[frequency]

and does ur sources install them as well or are they just distributors?

[TylerDurden]

Just distribute.



Tyler!

[seaneyb2003]

dude this install is very very easy all you need is the right tools.

[Bushwick2002]

lol yep, the soldering points are huge compare to a v4 ps2 bios soldering points :rolleyes:

[frequency]

for u guys seem easy but for me who has never done an install can be a nightmare :)

[spedmetal]

oh yyyyyeeeeaahhhh!!!

Read this! Its the .nfo from Metals Cobra bios.

http://www.norcalmods.com/mental.nfo

[seaneyb2003]

blimmy bit of hard work :p oh well its only a beta version huh they still gotta fix some bugs.

Dude installing a modchip is easy get a soldering iron do some practice and have a go, you will save alot of money.

[frequency]

really nice .....now all we need is a site or someone to start installing these bad boys :p

[frequency]

i found a site where they sell it ...im sure they are more sites but this is the one i found...http://www.robotpig.com/ngc.php

[spedmetal]

www.foundmy.com has been selling it for a few days now

[frequency]

cool..and im sure the price is the same on which ever site they are being sold

[Bushwick2002]

www.Divineo.com
www.GameFreax.com
www.Chip-Factory.com
www.Game-Acc4all.com
www.HKDirekt.de
www.HardStore.com
www.DVDMod.it
www.RobotPig.com
www.foundmy.com


serveral places selling it, but all around the same price, I'm gonna skip this chip and get the one thats coming out in a few months.

[frequency]

so im guessing the next chip coming out in a few months is gonna have direct boot of all backups? :)

[Bushwick2002]

http://img71.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img71&image=dscf02671ea.jpg

[TylerDurden]

Whats that pic proven' Bushwick?




Tyler!

[Bushwick2002]

thats the beta work of the tmbinc IPL replacement modchip..

heres a pic of the IPL
http://tmb.elitedvb.net/screenshot

[frequency]

so im guessing its gonna be a while b4 they desing a modchip that shoots the barcode into the gamecube system to play backups directly

[Bushwick2002]

looks like the schematics for the tmbinc modchip has been released. looks like a good way to kill some time :)