Author Topic: Things Wii can't do... (Read 7474 times)

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)

Artimus · « **Reply #1 on:** November 18, 2006, 07:05:17 PM »

Er...who thought any of these things would work?

UncleBob · « **Reply #2 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...

MilkManX · « **Reply #3 on:** November 18, 2006, 09:49:10 PM »

I have a USB keyboard but I didnt try that yet.

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #4 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).

blackfootsteps · « **Reply #5 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)

Terranigma Freak · « **Reply #6 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!?

Kairon · « **Reply #7 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

UncleBob · « **Reply #8 on:** November 19, 2006, 05:16:07 AM »

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Originally posted by: Kairon
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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

*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?

Kairon · « **Reply #9 on:** November 19, 2006, 05:18:28 AM »

OOOOOOhhhhhhhhhyyyyyeeeeeaaaahimright!

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

UncleBob · « **Reply #10 on:** November 19, 2006, 05:26:26 AM »

Whoops, read my edit above...

tristjones · « **Reply #11 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?

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #12 on:** November 19, 2006, 08:15:24 AM »

Wii can't...

Get in the hands of everyone that wanted on on launch day.

KendoKai · « **Reply #13 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 ^_____^

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #14 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...

UncleBob · « **Reply #15 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!

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #16 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!

LuWoo75 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 19, 2006, 10:35:23 AM »

Is the opera browser available yet?

MarioAllStar · « **Reply #18 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.

UncleBob · « **Reply #19 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)...

Ghisy · « **Reply #20 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?

Donutt007 · « **Reply #21 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

DonSeer · « **Reply #22 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..

UncleBob · « **Reply #23 on:** December 11, 2006, 12:09:47 PM »

My AR works fine, and my Wii has had all the updates on it.

NeoThunder · « **Reply #24 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?

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