Gaming Forums => Nintendo Gaming => Topic started by: UncleBob on November 18, 2006, 06:53:51 PM
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.
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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
Quote 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
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.
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.
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?
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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.
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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!
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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!
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Post by: LuWoo75 on November 19, 2006, 10:35:23 AM
Is the opera browser available yet?
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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
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Post by: DonSeer on December 11, 2006, 10:31:41 AM
Quote 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?