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technology2 days ago•5 min saved

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

culture18 days ago•14 min saved

Nirvanna the Band Reworks Wii Shop Wednesday Song for Switch, Leaving Out Games Not on NSO

Nirvanna the Band updates its Wii Shop Wednesday jingle to only mention games available on Nintendo Switch Online, trimming lines for titles not on NSO. The edit highlights how NSO’s catalog differs from the old Virtual Console, noting some games remain purchasable elsewhere (eShop) while others aren’t included in NSO, and references the band’s ongoing projects.

via Kotaku|

#culture #nirvanna-the-band #retro-gaming

business22 days ago•17 min saved

Reggie’s Stand Reshaped Nintendo’s Retail Ties With Amazon

Reggie Fils-Aimé recalls Amazon asking for illegal financial support to undercut Walmart on price for the Wii/DS; he refused, Nintendo pulled those systems from Amazon, and that stance laid the groundwork for a more mutually beneficial relationship by the Switch era.

via Nintendo Life|

#amazon #business #ds

business23 days ago•2 min saved

Nintendo resisted Amazon's illegal pricing push, halting Wii and DS sales

Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé said at an NYU Game Centre lecture that Amazon pressed for an obscene level of financial support to secure the lowest price and beat Walmart, prompting Nintendo to stop selling Wii and DS consoles on Amazon in the Americas. He noted he refused to engage in anything illegal, a stance that helped set boundaries with retailers and, years later, paved the way for strong collaboration during the Switch launch.

via Eurogamer.net|

#amazon #business #ds

business25 days ago•14 min saved

Nintendo’s Price-Pressure Stand: Why Wii and DS Were Pulled from Amazon

Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime explains that Nintendo stopped selling Wii and DS to Amazon after the retailer demanded an obscene level of financial support to secure the lowest price, a move that protected retailer relationships and set boundaries for future partnerships.

via Nintendo Everything|

#amazon #business #ds

gaming1 month ago•74 min saved

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

technology1 month ago•9 min saved

Hackintosh on a Wii: OS X 10.0 Boots on PowerPC Hardware

A developer ports Darwin to the Nintendo Wii and boots OS X 10.0 on the console with a custom bootloader and patched kernel, showing OS X can run on PowerPC hardware outside traditional Macs, though performance is limited and it boots from an SD card.

via Hackaday|

#darwin #hackintosh #osx

gaming3 months ago•2 min saved

Nintendo Hints at Wii Return on Switch Online, Fans React

Rumors say Nintendo is adding the Wii to Nintendo Switch Online (along with Sega CD and Nintendo DS), but no official confirmation exists. If true, it would boost nostalgia and subscription value yet raise questions about price increases and the size and freshness of the game library.

via GAMINGbible|

#game-library #gaming #nintendo

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

Nintendo Switch Surpasses Wii's Lifetime Sales in the US

Sales of the Nintendo Switch family of systems have surpassed the Wii in the United States, with the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom contributing to the boost in hardware sales. The Nintendo Switch now trails the Xbox 360 by less than one million units and the PlayStation 2 by fewer than five million units in lifetime sales.

via My Nintendo News|

#gaming #nintendo-switch #sales

gaming2 years ago•6 min saved

Wii's Superiority Over Switch in One Key Area.

The Wii's IR Sensor Bar allowed for precise pointing and clicking controls, leading to a diverse library of games and even re-releases of classic light gun titles. However, the Switch lacks a Sensor Bar and has reduced IR functionality, leading to less accurate gyro-based controls. While there may be a future for pointer controls, for now, fans miss the precision and reliability of the Wii's IR Sensor Bar.

via Nintendo Life|

#gaming #ir-sensor #nintendo

gaming3 years ago•2 min saved

"Console Modder Creates Giant Fully Functional Wii XL"

A console modder and YouTuber has created a fully functional "Wii XL" that is 12 times larger by volume than the original model and can play both Wii and GameCube titles. It also comes with some improvements such as HDMI support. The modder, Jon Bringus, has shared a video showcasing the project.

via Nintendo Life|

#console-modding #gamecube #gaming

gaming3 years ago•1 min saved

"Modder Creates Portable Wii with Reactive RGB Lights for On-the-Go Gaming"

Modder Shank has created a "reactive color-changing" Wii and GameCube portable system called the 'GloWii' that uses RGB LEDs and video processing to display lighting through the transparent GB case. The LEDs are controlled by a Raspberry Pi Zero W running on the free open-software Hyperion.

via Nintendo Life|

#gamecube #gaming #modding

gaming3 years ago•1 min saved

Dolphin Emulator Set to Launch on Steam in Q2 2023.

Dolphin Emulator, a software used for emulating GameCube and Wii games, is coming to Steam in early access for free in Q2 2023. The emulator will support modern controllers and 4K displays. Dolphin does not include games, but allows players to run GameCube and Wii games they've obtained legally. The developer aims to leave early access by the end of 2023, but the emulator will remain free. Players can wishlist Dolphin on Steam ahead of its release.

via GameSpot|

#dolphin-emulator #early-access #gamecube

gaming3 years ago•1 min saved

Dolphin emulator set to launch on Steam in 2023.

Dolphin, the popular emulator for GameCube and Wii games on PC, will be released on Steam in early access as a free download in Q2 2023. The emulator supports modern controllers, 4K resolutions, quick saves, networked multiplayer, and in some cases, increased frame rate and widescreen display ratios. Users must own an original copy of any GameCube or Wii game they want to use with it. Dolphin is fully open source and supports community mods.

via Polygon|

#dolphin #emulator #gamecube

gaming3 years ago•2 min saved

Dolphin Emulator to Launch on Steam in Q2 2023.

The Dolphin emulator, which allows users to play GameCube and Wii games on their computers, will be coming to Steam in Q2 2023. The emulator will be an early access game and will include support for 4K displays, modern controllers, and netplay. It is a free download, but users must own an original copy of any game they want to use with Dolphin. The emulator is fully open source and will not come with any games.

via Nintendo Life|

#dolphin #emulator #gamecube