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How to Launch GameCube Backups on a Wii

A GameCube backup is a GameCube game that has been copied onto a CD or DVD. Custom hardware is often used to allow backups to be played, but you can get the same result with a lot less effort by bypassing faults in the console's firmware design. This is sometimes called a "soft mod" because it doesn't require fiddling with much or any of the internal hardware in the console.

Things You'll Need

Homebrew Channel enabled Wii
Backup launcher program Xi
SD Card
Computer with SD card reader or attachment

Instructions

Getting the Tools Ready
- 1
  Download the GameCube backup launcher Xi (see Resources for link) and extract the contents of the zip/rar file to your computer's desktop.
- 2
  Insert the SD card into your computer and copy everything from the "Xi" folder you downloaded to the root of your SD card.
- 3
  Insert the SD card into your Wii and start up the console.
Installing the Backup Launcher
- 4
  Load up the Homebrew Channel on your Wii console.
- 5
  Select the "cMIOS-res1-Installer." The screen will go black but don't be alarmed; it may take a moment to load.
- 6
  Press A on the Wiimote to start the installation. Select "WAD" installation mode and it will begin.
- 7
  Once it says "Success," restart your Wii console.
Playing the Game
- 8
  Insert the GameCube backup disc of your choice and select Homebrew Channel again.
- 9
  Select and run the GameCube backup launcher Xi.
- 10
  With the game in the console, it should now load up and let you play the GameCube backup.

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