I am attempting to figure out what the best method to play backups of gamecube games is. I have a three year old that I can't seem to keep the discs away from, and he has destroyed more games that I would like to admit. If it was me and not my 8 and 5 year olds playing the game, this wouldn't be an issue, but I just can't seem to get the idea in their head to put the things up after playing. I have tryed the PSO method with backups, and this works now and again, but only about 50% of the time. Most of the time it does work, there is pretty significant stuttering (even at 100mbit!) and lots of sound issues. What is the best method to make backups usable? I have seen there are modchips, swapping methods with special hardware/firmware, and full size GC game cases. I understand that just buying a fullsize case isn't a solution on its own, since I still need a method for the GC to see the backup as a legitimate disc. I also could just purchase mini dvd's in most cases I understand. I would like to avoid using a modchip, since I can't solder well, but if its the best method, then it is. I have read the faq here and the primary thread on playing backups, but I still don't have a good idea of what works best with the least time wasted and quality loss.
In your case, the best method would be a mod chip alongside a full size DVD case. Since your kids are tearing up games so often, using DVD-Rs is much more cost effective than mini DVD-Rs. The mod chip will allow direct boot of back-ups with the least amount of issues. The mod chip you should get really does depend on what you'd like it to do. Top of the line would be the Qoob Pro whereas the budget chip would be a Xeno GC. Ninjamod works pretty good as well.
I have looked around and there is a Qoob Pro for sale at modchipworld thats $84 with a full size case: http://www.modchipworld.com/product...d=182&osCsid=b392b62f0809ffe0f4b6c97d6d41092c This looks like it has everything needed, but is it decent price wise? How complicated is the soldering job? I can solder, but I shake and can't do minute stuff.
Price wise, that bundle is about average. The soldering really isn't complicated, but there are one or two connections that require a steady hand. Might be a good idea to get some help if you don't think you'll be able to do it.
I purchased the qoob package with a new full size dvd case. I disassembled the cube, and although there were no instructions included, I downloaded some from qoobchip.com. I have a revision A gamecube (or type 1), the original, and installed the chip as the diagram suggested. The thing just wouldn't activate the DVD motor when installed. One solder contact was particularly difficult to make, but I had it completed. This was where the 5v input (or red wire) connected. Soldering to a flat copper circle contact was a real bitch. The LED on the qoob board was lit. Any ideas what might have happened? I did verify all connections were 100%. After removing the qoobchip, the device was functional 100% again. I resoldered the thing 3 times.
this is probably no help at all but i had the same problem with the dvd spindle not spinning. I know not why but for some reason after loosening the screws to the gamecube case just over halfway the spindle spun into life. I have a qoob pro and have not had any problems since though sometimes i have to give the case a little "wiggle" to get a disc to spin. by the way i use mini dvd's so i do not use a case mod
