
- #GC LOADER HOW TO#
- #GC LOADER INSTALL#
- #GC LOADER UPDATE#
- #GC LOADER FULL#
- #GC LOADER SOFTWARE#
The support for games seems to be more than what is advertised. Just know that it is supported, absolutely. The only funny thing is that I only have Resident Evil 0 as a multidisc game and I haven’t gotten to the end of it to see how it works.
Multidisc. The GCLoader supports multidisc games for sure. Who knows, maybe any gripe you might have with the device could be fixed down the road. But just know to follow to keep up to date on those things. I’ve got it linked down in the “Extended Reading” section below. #GC LOADER HOW TO#
I already have a quick tutorial on how to do so. The simplicity that we just talked about is extended to upgrading too. Well, I’m excited to tell you that the GCLoader (both models) are fully upgradable.
Upgrade. You may be wondering if the device itself stays the same out of the box forever. Now when you insert that card into your GCLoader, it will just work. Put that on the root of your SD Card with whatever games and homebrew you want to run. In the download you got, there is a GCLoader folder with a boot.iso file in it. After that, google Swiss and download the newest release. Then you’ll use your PC to format the SD Card to Fat32. It’s as simple as buying any SD Card (not you, PNY) up to 2TB in size. Like I said before, I have instructions below, but I’ll still give you a quick rundown of how easy it is. If you put in an incompatible SD Card or one that’s not properly formatted with the right files on it, you’re going to simply see the normal Gamecube main menu. #GC LOADER SOFTWARE#
You need to have an SD Card loaded with the proper software to make the magic happen.
#GC LOADER INSTALL#
Setup. It’s not enough, of course, to simply install the easy to install hardware. That’s it, you now have a GCLoader modded Gamecube. Now it’s time to snap the mount back into the Gamecube and put every screw back in place. Now put the plug through the hole of the mount and screw the three posts into the mount. Unscrew the DVD drive from the bottom of the mount and do whatever you want with the old DVD drive. Now take the mount that has the DVD drive connected to it out. Take off the screws on the three sides surrounding the DVD drive. Turn it right side up and remove the top half of the shell. Turn your Gamecube upside down and remove the screws. I have a video down in the “Extended Reading” section, but ultimately, I can explain it in a few short sentences. Installation. The installation of the plug and play GCLoader is leaps and bounds better than the previous model that had to be soldered. This feels, looks, and is built like a part that Nintendo would’ve made themselves. There’s nothing that you have to switch on, connect, toggle, or configure. Everything you need is right on the board and ready to go. If this is done by human hands, I want to shake those hands, they are perfectly trained. Furthermore, the parts soldered to the board are what I can only assume is machine soldered. The board itself is what I would consider a long piece, but it doesn’t buckle or bend like cheaper/thinner PCBs. But what I will say here is that I think this thing is built solid as a rock. I don’t have an engineering degree of any kind. I’m not an expert when it comes to PBC fabrication. Build Quality. I know nothing about what it takes to research and develop a product like this. Firmware is updatable and a simple procedure’. Faster loading times compared to original DVD drive. Installation is fast and simple, direct plug and play. ‘Easily launch homebrew and your existing library of games. #GC LOADER FULL#
The GC Loader is a full replacement and acts exactly* like an original DVD drive but uses memory cards for its media.’ Features: No longer do you need to worry about when your laser will burn out on your DVD drive. ‘GC Loader PNP is GameCube DVD drive replacement that allows you boot homebrew and your existing library of games on DOL-001 and DOL-101 models. But if you’re here to find out if you should buy the thing in the first place, wait no more, the article has finally arrived.
#GC LOADER UPDATE#
Or if you need to know how to set up the SD Card or update the device, I have links at the bottom. You may have already seen the installation video I made, if not, you can find that article here. It’s the Plug and Play GC Loader from Black Dog Technology. Hello again, today we have a fun review that has been a little while in the making.