Posted January 13, 2007 Just bought it off play-asia. I hope it works cause all my best GC games are US Imports and I've had to move my GC upstairs to a tiny little 12" screen. I don't see why Nintendo would release a firmware to block this as its a Gamecube device. Surely the gamecube data inside the console runs off a seperate emulation device and why would nintendo need to update the gamecube? I think if the ever bring out a wii-specific one firmware will be released to block that eventually but not for Gamecube-only software... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 13, 2007 That is why they should make the Wii one upgradeable somehow... But yeah... I also believe that they won't upgrade Cube-Things... Maybe they should install a channel instead of always needing the disk anyway... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 13, 2007 Just bought it off play-asia. I hope it works cause all my best GC games are US Imports and I've had to move my GC upstairs to a tiny little 12" screen. NTSC-UK User Tommy Tallarico said that his japanese Wave Race: Blue Race didn't work with new Freeloader, but it was promotional copy that was intended only for review purposes. All US games have worked just fine. Surely the gamecube data inside the console runs off a seperate emulation device and why would nintendo need to update the gamecube? Actually Wii doesn't emulate GC at all. Instead it shut downs all additional resources and lowers processor's clockspeed, creating complete GC enviroment for running games. Because you can't access Wii's firmware when playing GC games, I believe that GC's firmware is located on seperate, unflashable chip (which makes it impossible to update). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 13, 2007 Have you or he tried Baten Kaitos Origins (US Version) already? EDIT: The question is if they even could block any Freeloader through Firmware alone (maybe through Firmware update plus some change on Game Disks)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 13, 2007 Have you or he tried Baten Kaitos Origins (US Version) already? I don't have new Freeloader yet, but I will start to compile new compatibility list right after I get one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 13, 2007 OK. I already ordered it and Baten Kaitos Origins... So I hope it will work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 13, 2007 You guys who bought from Play-Asia did notice that it's not in stock yet right? I ordered yesterday but who knows when it'll be back in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 13, 2007 I didn't order from play-asia... I ordered it from codejunkies.com (which normally should have the newest version)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 13, 2007 Actually Wii doesn't emulate GC at all. Instead it shut downs all additional resources and lowers processor's clockspeed, creating complete GC enviroment for running games. Because you can't access Wii's firmware when playing GC games, I believe that GC's firmware is located on seperate, unflashable chip (which makes it impossible to update). Kick ASS!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 13, 2007 Yeah Codejunkies are now selling the new 1.0E freeloaders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2007 I want this new freeloader, but I'd be afraid to update my firmware afterwards! Datel need to come up with a way to out-patch them. blocking the disk is not exacly hard they could just take the disk label or store a hash of a portion of the disk loading code in a black list. no patching system could get arround that with out altering the actual disk it's self. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2007 Not if the Freeloader would be installed as Wii-Channel or something like this... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2007 Yeah Codejunkies are now selling the new 1.0E freeloaders. Can you point out to me where it says that it is the 1.0E? At the moment it looks like it could just be the one people were discussing a couple of pages ago in this thread, which looks exactly the same but apparently doesn't work. Part of me wants to hold out for a Wii freeloader anyway.... Hopefully they'll bring out one that works for both Wii and GC games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2007 I'm trying to hold out for the Wii one aswell but something tells me i'll end up getting the GC one since there's alot I want to get just now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2007 Can you point out to me where it says that it is the 1.0E? Post 90 of this thread: http://www.n-europe.com/forum/showpost.php?p=330544&postcount=90 Post 93 of this thread: http://www.n-europe.com/forum/showpost.php?p=330955&postcount=93 Post 99 of this thread: http://www.n-europe.com/forum/showpost.php?p=331961&postcount=99 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2007 Post 90 of this thread: http://www.n-europe.com/forum/showpost.php?p=330544&postcount=90 Post 93 of this thread: http://www.n-europe.com/forum/showpost.php?p=330955&postcount=93 Post 99 of this thread: http://www.n-europe.com/forum/showpost.php?p=331961&postcount=99 I don't think you understood my question. If you check the post I quoted you will see that I meant: please can you point out where on the codejunkies website it details the fact that the freeloader it is selling is version 1.0E. I'm fully aware that the version that is capable of playing gamecube games on a PAL Wii is 1.0E, but unfortunately that's not what I asked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2007 I will know as soon as I get it And if it is not that version I will just return it or call them or whatsoever... Although I am quite sure that they have the newest version... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 17, 2007 GREAT NEWS! I received the latest version of Action Replay from Datel today and it works on my PAL Wii, it even loads up my old version of action replay and the spare freeloader I got hanging around the place. Sagi I have returned lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 18, 2007 GREAT NEWS! I received the latest version of Action Replay from Datel today and it works on my PAL Wii, it even loads up my old version of action replay and the spare freeloader I got hanging around the place. Sagi I have returned lol. Where did you buy it from? Can you link to the one you bought if it was online please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 18, 2007 Wooo I can still use my AR on the Wii afterall.All I need is to import a good few games and the Freeloader and i'll be set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 18, 2007 Where did you buy it from? Can you link to the one you bought if it was online please? http://us.codejunkies.com/shop/product.asp?c=GB&cr=GBP&cs=%A3&r=1&l=1&ProdID=117 There you go. They changed the interface style and it looks crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 22, 2007 I now also got my Freeloader from Datel - bought from codunkies.com) and it is v1.0E and it starts without any troubles in my Wii (even with latest Firmware v2.1E)... Although I wasn't able to play a US/JP-Game yet because I don't have one (I just ordered one). Originally I wanted to buy the Freeloader for Gamecube earlier with some games but then I thought if it won't work with the Wii it could get a bit annoying so I waited for a version that works on the Wii too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2007 I tried the new Freeloader (the european version) in my HDTV today with PAL Wii (firmware v2.1E) the games JPN Naruto GNT 3, 4 and USA Eternal Darkness and they were NOT playable!!!?????? I had an error and the games could not be resumed. The message error occured always in the start. In Naruto 3 & 4 after the intro fmv, I had a japanese message in black screen and it was saying something about off. Propably, an error occured, turn off the console. Pity. I emailed codejunkies and I'm waiting a response. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2007 I had an error and the games could not be resumed. The message error occured always in the start. In Naruto 3 & 4 after the intro fmv, I had a japanese message in black screen and it was saying something about off. Try following: boot your old Action Replay or Freeloader with new Freeloader and look if it helps. I have already good theory about this problem... and if my theory is right, we are pretty much screwed when it comes to certain games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2007 Try following: boot your old Action Replay or Freeloader with new Freeloader and look if it helps. I have already good theory about this problem... and if my theory is right, we are pretty much screwed when it comes to certain games. Hey, I tried it and it works!! Many thanks!! :grin: :grin: :grin: Too pity that we have to do so many things in order to play some NTSC games. But at least we can play some terrific NTSC games like Naruto GNT 4 for example. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
