Wii runs GameCube homebrew

by David Hinkle { Dec 4th 2006 at 2:55PM }

Using a variety of exploits, the homebrew community has finally struck gold and figured out how to get it all going on the Wii. With a SD card, Action Replay for the GameCube and SD card adapter for the GameCube, one can plug in their card into a computer, use some of that homebrew magic and get GameCube homebrew running on the console. Of course, this could very well be a problem for Nintendo if folks use this exploit to run emulators (they will and, more than likely, are), bypassing the Virtual Console to play any ROM they wish.

[Thanks Pieter!]

Tags: cube, exploit, game, gamecube, homebrew, nintendo, nintendowii, wii

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Jackson Pritt @ Dec 4th 2006 4:59PM

Considering how cheap the VC titles are and how quick and painless the download process is, the only reason I might consider this is so I could play games that hadn't been released on the VC yet.

Josh @ Dec 4th 2006 5:01PM

ROMs or not, the Virtual Console is still going to be offering game updates with possible online play and even updated graphics in certain cases possibly. Those things alone make the Virtual Console still the obvious choice.

TVGenius @ Dec 4th 2006 5:31PM

That's fine... keep coming up with all this crap. Then, once Nintendo's found out all the security problems, THEN they'll issue the Wii firmware update that breaks all of it, and gives you your free Opera browser.

Take that, suckas!

Gordon @ Dec 4th 2006 6:17PM

That thing came out? I thought it got cancelled like 2 years ago...

Alan @ Dec 4th 2006 7:25PM

oh man, do i ever need one of those adapters... but where can i get one...

non-existant on ebay, sold out everywhere else... lame

Joe @ Dec 4th 2006 7:28PM

Finally struck gold? This was known the day after release.

wiiboyuk101 @ Dec 4th 2006 8:12PM

it doesnt really matter roms are not going to offer extra levels new graphics inproved frame rates or any other freebys on offer... also wii is ready to go with 2d 3d standard and classic pads... aswell as wii-mote nunchuck its hardly going to have a impact, allso nintendos wiiconnect24 is constantly updating witch wiill only lead to problems for those playing roms... its hardly asif wii discs can be burnt and wii wiill have pirasy issues....

nintendo isnt stupid like sony

Tom @ Dec 4th 2006 9:51PM

The VC games are way overpriced IMO. Hopefully this might make nintendo reduce the price of them to compete.

Tom @ Dec 4th 2006 9:52PM

wiiboyuk101, Nintendo have already said the games are going to be provided as-is, with no network features or upgrades.

20XX @ Dec 4th 2006 10:45PM

Anything that allows homebrew programs to run on a console is good news, Regardless of how you feel about piracy. It just makes the console more useful, and more fun.

Troy @ Dec 5th 2006 1:03AM

The question is,....for anyone else pondering this too, not just me....is that will this be detectable to Nintendo from the WiFi??....just outta curiousity, not ready to try it, just curious...just for the curiosity factor

Wii @ Dec 5th 2006 5:47AM

i would love to see linux on a wii

mojojojo @ Dec 5th 2006 12:21PM

I agree with 20XX.

Lately the only use that my ps2 is getting is when I watch some episodes of Dexter in xvid. SMS (ps2 homebrew media player), while not as awesome as xbmc, gets the job done with network streaming and progressive scan support. :)

Ricky @ Dec 5th 2006 12:39PM

#7 wiiboy
"nintendo isnt stupid like sony"

But at least both Nintendo and Sony aren't stupid like you! What's with your grammar?
Fuck Nintendo. If they want to charge obscene prices for (S)NES and Genesis games, they deserve this. If prices were more like
NES - $1
SNES/Genesis - $3
N64 - $7
then that would be a good deal. For right now, i'm not going to pay $5, and $8 for games with no enhanced features. $10 seems fair for the N64 games. You guys all act like you've never downloaded an mp3 before.

joshua @ Dec 5th 2006 2:12PM

no more VC purchases for me. nintendo is so greedy. i'm glad i have this new option to play classic games

TV Genius is a Dumb ass @ Dec 5th 2006 2:35PM

Ya TV Genius, just like sony did with the psp, and yet im emulating 3.01 right now....your a dumb ass.

yoey @ Dec 5th 2006 2:54PM

Have you guys ever tried to buy a game for your cell phone? Nintendo's prices are cheap.

Morris @ Dec 7th 2006 9:04AM

Considering the $20 price of several compilations, such as Gamecube's Sonic Mega Collection or the 30-game PS2 Sega Genesis Collection (which includes Sonic 1 & 2, Golden Axe 1-3, Columns, Ecco the Dolphin and sequels, Altered Beast, and the list goes on) the VC games don't seem that cheap to me. I agree they're convenient, but for less than the price of three, you can get thirty for another console. I'd even venture to say there'd be a Gamecube version of the Genesis Collection if it weren't for the VC.

greengreengiant @ Dec 28th 2006 6:48PM

is there an n64 and gamecube emulator for this?

Igor @ Dec 28th 2006 8:36PM

SD Gecko adapters can still be found in ebay. They are new in stock in this shop: http://stores.ebay.com/wiibuy

Will @ Dec 30th 2006 7:16AM

"is there an n64 and GAMECUBE emulator for this?"

Uhhhm.....it's an exploit that runs GAMECUBE homebrew.....

Anyhoot, the tragic thing about this is the fact the Wii has the Virtual Console. If it wasn't for that fact, this exploit would be getting more attention because of Gamecube homebrew still has room to go. Sadly, ever since this exploit was announced I've seen no interest in that, only emulators and potential piracy.