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*Some titles will load noticeably faster compared to the original DVD drive. GC Loader also has full audio streaming support. | *Some titles will load noticeably faster compared to the original DVD drive. GC Loader also has full audio streaming support. | ||
| − | Available for purchase [https:// | + | Available for purchase from a US source [https://www.black-dog.tech/gc-loader-pnp-1.html here] and from a EU source [https://gc-loader.com/product/gc-loader-pnp-hw2/ here] |
== Features == | == Features == | ||
* DOL-001 and DOL-101 support | * DOL-001 and DOL-101 support | ||
* Minimum SDHC 4GB to maximum SDXC 2TB (theoretical) supported SD cards | * Minimum SDHC 4GB to maximum SDXC 2TB (theoretical) supported SD cards | ||
| − | * Update via DOL file | + | * Update via DOL file found on [https://github.com/danielkraak/GC-Loader/releases/ GitHub] |
* Easily launch homebrew and your existing library of games. | * Easily launch homebrew and your existing library of games. | ||
* Installation is fast and simple (does require basic soldering skills) | * Installation is fast and simple (does require basic soldering skills) | ||
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! scope="row" width="200" | 0.9.0 beta | ! scope="row" width="200" | 0.9.0 beta | ||
| − | |Initial Release | + | | |
| + | * Initial Release | ||
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! scope="row" | 0.10.0 beta | ! scope="row" | 0.10.0 beta | ||
| − | | No SD card inserted boots to dashboard | + | | |
| + | * No SD card inserted boots to dashboard | ||
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! scope="row" | 1.0.0 beta | ! scope="row" | 1.0.0 beta | ||
| − | | Fragmentation and multi disc fix. | + | | |
| + | * Fragmentation and multi disc fix. | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! scope="row" | 1.0.1 | ||
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| + | * Fixed some stability issues. | ||
| + | * Decreased FPGA boot time. | ||
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! scope="row" | CPU | ! scope="row" | CPU | ||
| − | | Spartan 6 | + | | Xilinx Spartan 6 LX XC6SLX9 (HW1), Efinix Trion T20F256 + Espressif ESP32-WROOM-32E (HW2) |
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! scope="row" | Modchip Type | ! scope="row" | Modchip Type | ||
Latest revision as of 19:26, 25 March 2024
 GCLoader | |
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Generation | Drive Replacement Chip |
| CPU | Spartan 6 |
| Flash | 64Mbit onboard flash |
| External Storage | |
| Interface | SD Slot |
| Min Supported | 4GB SDHC |
| Max Supported | 2TB SDXC |
General information
GC Loader is GameCube DVD drive replacement that allows you boot homebrew and your existing library of games on DOL-001 and DOL-101 models. No longer do you need to worry about when your laser will burn out on your DVD drive. The GC Loader is a full replacement and acts exactly* like an original DVD drive but uses memory cards for its media.
- Some titles will load noticeably faster compared to the original DVD drive. GC Loader also has full audio streaming support.
Available for purchase from a US source here and from a EU source here
Features
- DOL-001 and DOL-101 support
- Minimum SDHC 4GB to maximum SDXC 2TB (theoretical) supported SD cards
- Update via DOL file found on GitHub
- Easily launch homebrew and your existing library of games.
- Installation is fast and simple (does require basic soldering skills)
- Full Audio Streaming Support.
- Swiss can read from it and launch games
- Faster loading times compared to original DVD drive.
- Firmware is updatable and a simple procedure
Firmware
Firmware updates can be found here.
| GCLoader firmware | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version | Release Notes | |
| 0.9.0 beta |
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| 0.10.0 beta |
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| 1.0.0 beta |
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| 1.0.1 |
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API
API is documented here.
Notes
| GCLoader | |
|---|---|
| Developers | meneerbeer |
| CPU | Xilinx Spartan 6 LX XC6SLX9 (HW1), Efinix Trion T20F256 + Espressif ESP32-WROOM-32E (HW2) |
| Modchip Type | Drive Replacement Chip |
| Features | Gamecube BIOS |
| Installation | Flex cable or connector from existing drive |