Viper GC - FIRST GAMECUBE MOD-CHIP

Gamecube/Accessories
Viper GC with Programmer
http://www.divineo.com/cgi-bin/div-us/gc-viper

here we go!...

Yup.. Lburna is correct.. newegg.com rocks for media. (and they ship lightning fast if you are in california)

That melty plastic gamebit idea is genius.. throw me a pm if you have a link to the tools download url.

 

Uh Oh just as I suspected the drive is acting up has anybody spotted the statement said in the NFO file of the hacked bios file.They said the drive acted up just as the Xbox drive is acting up,like I mentioned earlier.They pointed out that they are having better results using Dvd-R not the mini dvd-r media types,but are working on a better bios to fix this issue they are having.This is what is said about the media types:

THE MEDIA

The GC drive only eats DVD-R, MINI-DVD-R and single-layer silver DVD,it doesn't work with + media or DL at all.But, like Xbox thomson drive, it is very "sensitive" to the brand of media you're using. Some are working better than others, some even NOT AT ALL! So better check what media other users recommend.

After a few tests here is what we think:

- For DVD-R, most media are working, except some cheap no-names. On some drives only the best media is working really fine.

- BUT FOR MINI-DVD-R it's more tricky. We tested the following brand:

SONY DVD-R 1.4GB handycam: doesn't work

TDK DVD-R 1.4GB scratchproof: doesn't work

MAXELL DVD-R 1.4GB: sometime boots, but then loose sync

DATAWRITE DVD-R 1.4GB: on some drives it works 100% like the best DVD-R, but on some other drives it just can't sync(when it does its working perfectly)

In fact, we have some idea on how to improve the compatibility with bad media in our next BIOS. For now we really suggest you to find a good full-size DVD-R media, and get the opinion of other users.

You don't need to encrypt the disc or use a special burner firmware to write the disc. Just burn your ISO/GCM (we use Nero).

Maybe different burners will lead to different results too, for now we just tried a cheap NEC burner.

I am guessing the silver mini dvd-r are going to take effect real soon or a better bios is going to come into play.You all should make note that if you want to play Dvd-R big discs the top has to be left off,which is not good.The mini dvd-r will work,just finding the brand is all.I thought this was something to bring up if anybody hasn't already read this NFO on the hacked bios.It works and there is proof that it exists,and proof that it works .I even have the instructions on how to boot the GameCube games,and install docs.I am off to preorder tomorrow for the Viper GC modchip.I hope it actually gets to me so I can run tests on this sucka.

 

Nice L, and your reports after you do some extensive testing will be the spark alot of us need to take it upon ourselves to join you in this new scene reviving development. Cant wait to see what kinda results you come up with.
Where will order it?

 

i dont know if anyone is interested or not but i just seen the viper bios at suprnova

I think i will pass on that bios

 

I have the viper bios I started a thread on it.

 

I haven't seen this posted here, yet, so I thought I would share it. This is a thread at PS2Ownz that shows the Viper GC chip with the Cobra BIOS at work in someone's Gamecube. As you can see, without a cover, the Gamecube can even play regular DVD's.

There is also more information on what games have been tested to work.

http://www.ps2ownz.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27923

 

what about getting an external dvd drive...

 

there is a case-lid in design from the guys that desinged the ps2 lid (from ps2ownz.com). this would be very helpful with the normal dvd-r media as they are cheaper than mini-dvds and are more reliable. hope they produce it in white since i don't want to repaint my gc

 

Hi this may sound like a really dumb question but with the standard case how is the gamecube supposed to play full size dvd-r's, without the design from the ps2ownz guys. how did the people behind the modchip run standard DVDr's

cheers

Introlux

 

they just removed the top casing of the gamecube with the drive exposed so that full sized dvd-rs can be played

 

yea but that looks lame id rather get an external dvd drive

 

but with the lid off will the GC know the lid is shut? isnt here like a switch or sopmrthing like the DC and the PSX?

i agree dismantalling is annoying but hey im not arguing

 

where can i buy this mod chip looked everywhere cant find 1 shop with it

please some one guide me int he right direction also is it true that the mod only works with US consoles? and not pal or JAP? i have a swutch on my jap so i set to US mode np there but just confused why if the rumours were true, also after reading around its still not clear, provided the mod chip works in a PAL machine would a PAL machine be able to play NTSC games????

Cheers

Introlux

 

http://www.divineo.com/cgi-bin/div-us/index.html

 

I would agree with you Mr69ways with divineo,but they are out of stock.You might want to check out http://www.gamefreax.com/cgi-bin/lshop.cgi?action=showdetail&artnum=2137&wkid=1103668211-2826&ls=e .It is a Europe modchip distributor,but they have the chips in stock.If you want to get a Viper GC chip real soon I would suggest this site.If you want to wait you can get it from divineo.com .It will be the same product though either way you go.

 

Thanx ordered from gamefreax hope they are safe and reliable (never ordered from them)

my question which wasnt answered was as follows

is it true that the mod only works with US consoles? and not PAL or JAP? i have a swutch on my jap so i set to US mode np there but just confused why if the rumours were true, also after reading around its still not clear, provided the mod chip works in a PAL machine would a PAL machine be able to play NTSC games????

 

has anyone got the chip and if so does it work good. Is it hard to install and does it play all back up. also why does only 2 sites sell it.

 

www.Divineo.com
www.GameFreax.com
www.Chip-Factory.com
www.Game-Acc4all.com
www.HKDirekt.de
www.HardStore.com
www.DVDMod.it
www.RobotPig.com
www.FreakWare.de

*from ps2owns resellers list

 

Which brand of mini dvd-r is able to make a back up GC game? The cheapest I found online is the Ridata 4X. WIll these work? Please let me know. Thanks.

 

Also, how do you remove the top of the GC? Is it safe to leave the gamecube naked like that?