GCLoader
GCLoader | |
Specification | |
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Generation | Drive Replacement Chip |
CPU | Spartan 6 |
Flash | 64Mbit onboard flash |
External Storage | |
Interface | SD Slot |
Min Supported | 4GB SDHC |
Max Supported | 2TB SDXC |
General information
GC Loader is GameCube DVD drive replacement that allows you boot homebrew and your existing library of games on DOL-001 and DOL-101 models. No longer do you need to worry about when your laser will burn out on your DVD drive. The GC Loader is a full replacement and acts exactly* like an original DVD drive but uses memory cards for its media.
- Some titles will load noticeably faster compared to the original DVD drive. GC Loader also has full audio streaming support.
Available for purchase from a US source here and from a EU source here, installation video here
Features
- DOL-001 and DOL-101 support
- Minimum SDHC 4GB to maximum SDXC 2TB (theoretical) supported SD cards
- Update via DOL file found on GitHub
- Easily launch homebrew and your existing library of games.
- Installation is fast and simple (does require basic soldering skills)
- Full Audio Streaming Support.
- Swiss can read from it and launch games
- Faster loading times compared to original DVD drive.
- Firmware is updatable and a simple procedure
Firmware
Firmware updates can be found here.
GCLoader firmware | ||
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Version | Release Notes | |
0.9.0 beta |
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0.10.0 beta |
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1.0.0 beta |
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1.0.1 |
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API
API is documented here.
Notes
GCLoader | |
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Developers | meneerbeer |
CPU | Xilinx Spartan 6 LX XC6SLX9 (HW1), Efinix Trion T20F256 + Espressif ESP32-WROOM-32E (HW2) |
Modchip Type | Drive Replacement Chip |
Features | Gamecube BIOS |
Installation | Flex cable or connector from existing drive |