Post by: NewsBot on June 02, 2004, 04:00:34 AM
MAX Drive Motors onto the GameCube
Datel's dynamic flash drive is now available to Nintendo gamers
June 1st, 2004 - At last you can transfer data between your GameCube and PC, quickly and easily!
MAX Drive is a massive 64 Megabit GameCube memory card with a difference. It also connects to your computer, allowing you to download the latest game saves and Action Replay cheat codes. No need to connect to the GameCube during data transfer!
The system consists of three components: the MAX Drive cartridge, a USB cable which connects the cartridge to your PC, and a disc containing Datel's powerful Memory Manager PC software.
MAX Drive is the ultimate game save solution for GameCube.
A Pro version of MAX Drive allows you to run executable program code stored on the memory card, making it invaluable for home brew programmers.
MAX Drive for GameCube is in the shops this week, and costs £19.99. It can also be bought direct at www.codejunkies.com or by calling 08456 010 015. MAX Drive Pro costs £29.99 and is only available from www.codejunkies.com.
Post by: Rhoq on June 02, 2004, 05:26:16 AM
Post by: JonLeung on June 02, 2004, 06:07:43 AM
I was thinking about picking up The Legend Of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures, a Memory Card 1019, and a GBA SP next week...I can't decide between Platinum or the NES edition one...but I think the NES one comes out on the same day... One-stop shopping is good for a lazy bum like myself.
But now that I hear about this, looks like I have another decision to make... I liked the DexDrive for the N64, but this PC-transferability is built right into the third-party memory card... Can I trust third-party cards of this size? I seem to recall issues with similarly-sized cards in the past...
Post by: Pale on June 02, 2004, 06:39:09 AM
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Post by: ssj4_android on June 02, 2004, 08:14:41 AM
Post by: Famicom on June 02, 2004, 09:27:03 AM
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Originally posted by: ssj4_android
Run executable code? Increase in piracy, here we come.
I doubt any GC games will fit on a 64Mb memory card.
Post by: VideoGamerX on June 02, 2004, 11:36:23 AM
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Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on June 02, 2004, 12:46:49 PM
Post by: kodamalvado on June 02, 2004, 07:52:40 PM
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I doubt any GC games will fit on a 64Mb memory card.
I'm not sure what I'm 'allowed' to post on Planet GameCube, but without giving too much away GameCube piracy (as it exists currently) involves streaming data between your GameCube and your PC. There are basically two posibilities on how the Max Drive will affect this process (that I can see):
1) It'll allow you to stream GameCube disc images to your computer, and back to your GameCube, via the USB port in the memory card.
2) Code on your Max Drive will handle the PC<->GameCube connection, instead of relying on Phantasy Star Episodes I&II (which locks the BBA at a speed much lower than what it is capable of.)
I'm not sure of the transfer speed on USB, but either way the Max Drive seems to be hitting GameCube below the belt.
Post by: KDR_11k on June 05, 2004, 11:05:26 AM
Post by: hcs on June 05, 2004, 08:47:59 PM
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on June 06, 2004, 05:23:27 AM
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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
Luckily it comes this late, but if I were Nintendo I'd sue CodeJunkies under the DMCA.
DMCA? Dutch Mariah Carey Association you mean?
Post by: KDR_11k on June 06, 2004, 06:33:42 AM
Basically it prohibits the circumventiion of any form of copyprotection. The definition of a copyprotection is so broad it can be abused in various ways.
*The enemy of all mankind, superior to both MPAA and RIAA.
