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Title: Things Wii can't do...
Post by: UncleBob on November 18, 2006, 06:53:51 PM
I've got all kinds of crap-tons of hardware to try stuff out, so hit me up with some ideas.

It can:
Use the ActionReplay/FreeLoader.
Use the homemade GBmicro connectivity cable
Use GCN controller extention cables
Use the Hori Digital Controller for Virtual Console titles.

It cannot:
Use a GameCube Keyboard for the on-screen keyboard.
Play Japanese GameCube Games (without FreeLoader).
Read discs when you put them in upside down.
Use GameCube video cables.
Play GameCube games in LAN\Online mode.

It somewhat can:
Use Datel's Advance Game Port. (see down below)
Title: RE: Things Wii can't do...
Post by: Artimus on November 18, 2006, 07:05:17 PM
Er...who thought any of these things would work?
Title: RE: Things Wii can't do...
Post by: UncleBob on November 18, 2006, 07:08:28 PM
I think lotsa of people were hoping for the Freeloader, although the individual Freeloader *may* still work, but since neither the AR/FL or the AGP work, I doubt the invidual one will.

The others were just things I wanted to try...

(well, to be honest, I didn't want to try that last one, it just kinda happened...
Title: RE: Things Wii can't do...
Post by: MilkManX on November 18, 2006, 09:49:10 PM
I have a USB keyboard but I didnt try that yet.

Title: RE: Things Wii can't do...
Post by: Infernal Monkey on November 18, 2006, 09:51:35 PM
Boourns on the Freeloader. One more reason to keep my GC then (other being the Gas Boy Player).
Title: RE: Things Wii can't do...
Post by: blackfootsteps on November 18, 2006, 11:18:11 PM
Well I can still hold out hope that the standalone Freeloader will work. The Wii must support multi disc swapping so the FL might work. (please)
Title: RE:Things Wii can't do...
Post by: Terranigma Freak on November 19, 2006, 01:13:01 AM
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Read discs when you put them in upside down.


WTF!? That's stupid!!! I returning my Wii then!!! Who the hell makes a console that can't read discs if you put them in upside down!?  
Title: RE:Things Wii can't do...
Post by: Kairon on November 19, 2006, 04:01:41 AM
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Originally posted by: UncleBob
Use a GameCube Keyboard for the on-screen keyboard.
Use the ActionReplay/FreeLoader.
Use the Advance Game Port.
Play Japanese GameCube Games (yet).
Read discs when you put them in upside down.


You're directly contradicting THIS report.

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Title: RE:Things Wii can't do...
Post by: UncleBob on November 19, 2006, 05:16:07 AM
Quote

Originally posted by: Kairon
Quote

Originally posted by: UncleBob
Use a GameCube Keyboard for the on-screen keyboard.
Use the ActionReplay/FreeLoader.
Use the Advance Game Port.
Play Japanese GameCube Games (yet).
Read discs when you put them in upside down.


You're directly contradicting THIS report.

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com


*edit* nevermind... I read the whole thread.

Okay, when I tried this last night, apparently I was using my 1st gen AR hardware.  The Wii kept locking up at the screen telling me to insert my AR hardware.  I tried it again just now, using what I *knew* was my newer AR hardware and it works.  And I just tried it again with my older AR hardware and it's working now....

Wha?
Title: RE: Things Wii can't do...
Post by: Kairon on November 19, 2006, 05:18:28 AM
OOOOOOhhhhhhhhhyyyyyeeeeeaaaahimright!

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Title: RE: Things Wii can't do...
Post by: UncleBob on November 19, 2006, 05:26:26 AM
Whoops, read my edit above...
Title: RE: Things Wii can and can't do...
Post by: tristjones on November 19, 2006, 07:34:09 AM
So, so long as I have an up to date freeloader, I can safely trade in my GC?
Title: RE: Things Wii can and can't do...
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 19, 2006, 08:15:24 AM
Wii can't...

Get in the hands of everyone that wanted on on launch day.
Title: RE:Things Wii can and can't do...
Post by: KendoKai on November 19, 2006, 09:03:43 AM
Do FreeLoader discs ever mess with the console over a period of time?

I'm guessing its a temporary fix for region encoding, so it doesnt do any lasting 'damage' to the console.

i dont want to risk using a FL disc on my shiny new Wii ^_____^
Title: RE: Things Wii can and can't do...
Post by: Smash_Brother on November 19, 2006, 09:07:26 AM
I'm so impressed with the things it CAN do that I can't care what it can't do...
Title: RE:Things Wii can and can't do...
Post by: UncleBob on November 19, 2006, 09:12:31 AM
Wow... I never put the GameBoy Player disc into my GameCube without the GBP attached before.  It makes a very angry sound.

I knew it wouldn't work, but I also wanted to try a GCN game in LAN mode.

Well, it didn't work (surprise).  But here's a neat picture...



1) TiVo
2) DS
3) GameCube
4) PC
4) Wii

Three different Nintendo systems, kinda sorta hooked together - whoo!
Title: RE: Things Wii can and can't do...
Post by: KnowsNothing on November 19, 2006, 10:14:45 AM
Heeeeeey.  I don't have a console, but I have a controller.  The same thing happens when I press 1 and 2 at the same time as when I press the synch button.  DO THEY DO THE SAME THING?  MAYBE!

I win!
Title: RE:Things Wii can and can't do...
Post by: LuWoo75 on November 19, 2006, 10:35:23 AM
Is the opera browser available yet?
Title: RE: Things Wii can and can't do...
Post by: MarioAllStar on November 19, 2006, 10:38:25 AM
No, Opera will be availible later. I do not think that a release date has been announced. It does have a little description in the Wii Shop Channel, however.
Title: RE: Things Wii can and can't do...
Post by: UncleBob on December 10, 2006, 02:34:49 PM
Well, I read somewhere (I think it was an article here about PlayAsia getting their Japanese Wii in stock)... anywhoo, I read that if you use the Freeloader (or Action Replay/Freeloader) to load the disc that comes with the Advance Game Port, you can use it!  Well, you can - I've tested this myself (as if I were more trustworthy source than Play Asia)...
Title: RE: Things Wii can and can't do...
Post by: Ghisy on December 11, 2006, 05:24:01 AM
I've just tried my AR (the one that includes the Freeloader 1.06b) and it works perfectly on my Wii.
I read somewhere that some system update disabled the use of AR on the Wii, is it true?  
Title: RE:Things Wii can and can't do...
Post by: Donutt007 on December 11, 2006, 06:51:13 AM
Well I have an AR and I have updated the Wii....I'll have to go check and see if it works, although I never tried to use it in the first place. I'll let you know
Title: RE:Things Wii can and can't do...
Post by: DonSeer on December 11, 2006, 10:31:41 AM
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I read somewhere that some system update disabled the use of AR on the Wii, is it true?


i heard it doesnt work on the PAL ones released last week..
Title: RE: Things Wii can and can't do...
Post by: UncleBob on December 11, 2006, 12:09:47 PM
My AR works fine, and my Wii has had all the updates on it.
Title: RE: Things Wii can and can't do...
Post by: NeoThunder on December 11, 2006, 01:43:54 PM
I thought it didn't matter what region gamecube games were from, and the Wii would play all regions?