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OmniDrive: Blu-ray Drives Rip Classic Console Discs for Preservation
technology1 day ago

OmniDrive: Blu-ray Drives Rip Classic Console Discs for Preservation

OmniDrive is a firmware mod for certain Hitachi-LG MT1959-based Blu-ray drives that lets you read and legally back up personal discs from classic consoles like GameCube, Wii, and Xbox 360 using a PC, with compatible drives listed by the Disc Preservation Project. It also partially supports other systems (PS3-PS5, Xbox Series, Wii U) where discs are encrypted, and reads Dreamcast GD-ROMs only in the low-density area. The tool aims to aid preservation via emulation rather than online file sharing, but bypassing encryption can raise DMCA/legal concerns depending on jurisdiction.

via Time Extension|
#disc-ripping#gamecube#omnidrive
Switch Emulation Boom Opens Thousands of GameCube and Wii Titles (At Your Own Risk)
gaming1 month ago

Switch Emulation Boom Opens Thousands of GameCube and Wii Titles (At Your Own Risk)

Gamers are accessing thousands of GameCube and Wii titles on the Nintendo Switch via Dolphin emulation and custom firmware, effectively creating a large, unofficial free library outside the Switch Online catalog. While the approach highlights demand for retro games, it carries risks such as hardware damage, voided warranties, and piracy concerns, and Nintendo may eventually offer a paid retro library if priced reasonably.

via Creative Bloq|
#emulation#gamecube#gaming
Switch 2 Expands GameCube Library With Pokémon XD Arrival
gaming2 months ago

Switch 2 Expands GameCube Library With Pokémon XD Arrival

Nintendo Life reports that Switch 2 is expanding its GameCube library with Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, a 2005 RPG by Genius Sonority, now available to Switch Online + Expansion Pack members, with Colosseum expected to follow later. The XD title centers on catching Shadow Pokémon (including Shadow Lugia) and was part of Pokémon Day announcements, which also showcased the return of Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen and pointed to further GameCube titles coming to Switch 2.

via Nintendo Life|
#gamecube#gaming#nintendo
Gale of Darkness Lands on Switch Online for Switch 2 in March
gaming2 months ago

Gale of Darkness Lands on Switch Online for Switch 2 in March

Nintendo announced Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness as the next GameCube title joining Nintendo Switch Online, with a March 2026 release planned for Switch 2 (Expansion Pack required). The rollout continues the service’s GameCube library, which already includes Luigi’s Mansion, Chibi-Robo, and others, and has driven up physical prices for the cult-favorite title. Nintendo has not set a precise date yet, but a specific date should be revealed soon. After Gale of Darkness, only Super Mario Sunshine and Pokemon Colosseum remain to join the catalog, which is expected by early summer and would bring the lineup to 11 titles.

via ComicBook.com|
#gamecube#gaming#nintendo
Shadow-Pokemon Classic Lands on Switch 2 NSO This March
gaming2 months ago

Shadow-Pokemon Classic Lands on Switch 2 NSO This March

Nintendo Life reports Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, a GameCube RPG, is joining the Switch 2 Online GameCube library in March 2026 as an NSO-exclusive release. It marks the second RPG spin-off to hit the service (arriving before Pokémon Colosseum), and centers on Shadow Pokémon led by Shadow Lugia. Notably, XD cannot be transferred to other Pokémon games nor used with Pokémon Home, and the NSO listing implies this title will land exclusively on Switch 2 before Colosseum arrives.

via Nintendo Life|
#gamecube#gaming#pokemon
Switch 2 grip promises GameCube-style handheld control
gaming3 months ago

Switch 2 grip promises GameCube-style handheld control

A Kickstarter-backed Switch 2 grip called N9C (with a smaller N6 option) from abxylute attaches to the bottom USB-C port to replicate a GameCube-style controller in handheld mode, offering swappable joystick gates (8-way or circular), gyro support, and four back remappable buttons; early backers get Special pricing (around £59-£66 / $79-$89) with deliveries expected in 2026, and both grips are currently Kickstarter-only.

via Nintendo Life|
#accessory#gamecube#gaming
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Joins Switch Online as a Classic Hit
games4 months ago

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Joins Switch Online as a Classic Hit

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance for GameCube is a classic strategy RPG that, despite its age and easier difficulty options, still offers a compelling story, engaging gameplay, and nostalgic appeal, especially for series fans. Its story and core mechanics remain strong, though some visuals and features have aged, but it remains a highly recommended experience, now more accessible via Switch's NSO.

via Nintendo Life|
#fire-emblem#gamecube#games