M.2 Loader FIRST LOOK! Unleash the Power of Your Gamecube!

M.2 Loader FIRST LOOK! Unleash the Power of Your Gamecube!

In this video I’ll be giving you an exclusive first look at the M.2 Loader from WebHDX! This device is an exciting upgrade to the current methods of loading games on the Gamecube. Currently, devices like the SD2SP2 and SD Gecko are the most common adaptors to load games but have some issues while the GC Loader is nearly impossible to find. The M.2 Loader looks like it could be the go to device for storing and loading Gamecube games.

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Timestamps
0:00 Intro to the M.2 Loader
2:58 Up Close Look At The M.2 Loader
4:24 Installing The M.2 Loader
5:03 Features and Why It’s Awesome!
8:10 Project Background/History
9:50 Pros and Cons
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[MachoNachoProductions]

One thing I forgot to mention in the video is that the M.2 Loader is fully compatible with DOL-101 model Gamecubes when using PicoBoot with and SD Gecko which is pretty awesome since the DOL-101 does not have a SP2 Port.

[MrDeelightful]

This would've been science fiction back when the Gamecube came out. Dirt-cheap SSD storage on a custom PCB that installs invisibly using (mostly) existing ports? Incredible. I love how you get the first scoop on stuff like this now. Your content is superb. Keep at it!

[antgue]

Theres something so insanely satisfying about seeing modders find uses for these forgotten/underused ports that were so mysterious to us as kids wondering what they would do. Its like the end to a journey

[LVNeptune]

The playback on the M.2 Loader definitely still had audio glitching but it was significantly improved from the SD2SP2

[Penfold]

I still heard a little audio fragmenting and slight static in M.2. I wouldn't call it "flawless" from the audio snippet that you provided, but it is definitely MUCH better.

[addiesworld]

Tito striking again with these exclusives! Proud to see your production values are still top notch!

[silver]

it only took like 3-5 years but people finally realized that you can adapt m.2 to nearly any slot and have some of the fastest, affordable storage around
touche

[ViewtifulSam]

This is insanely cool!! I feel there's a good chance that soon enough it will be possible to boot directly from this port, too. Best of luck, and our gratitude, to the passionate modders who invest so much invaluable labor into these projects.

[WickedGamerCollector]

That is really awesome and I love how people keep developing new stuff for old hardware 😁

[ElShrimpy]

Oh man, you NEED to keep us up to date when this comes out for the public! Amazing!

[DCrimson]

Wow, this looks absolutely amazing. Cant wait to see this hit the market!

[callumhay]

I never really got into the Gamecube heavily back in the day - despite owning one. I only ever had a handful of games for it. I'm certainly glad I held onto mine all these years, though. The mods available for this device are amazing. They've really transformed it into an absolute must-have.

[DooMGuy]

SO glad to see M.2 being utilized. I'd be really curious to see a transfer speed comparison between the M.2 loader on Serial 1 vs the GC Loader on the DVD port.

[IceKoldKilla]

You had me at "improves compatibility with games". This is what I love seeing in the retro gaming community. People creating new hardware and software to enhance these old systems. Yes, you could technically have a gaming PC loaded with every emulator but there's multiple reasons to play on original hardware. From simple preference to specific games usually working better on the original hardware.

[benyboybob]

You 100% deserve to review all of these products first - By far the best breakdowns. reviews and production values for this type of hardware

[NordicDan]

I'm not even a GameCube fan particularly and I still watch this stuff because your videos are so great.

Just shy of a year ago I finally finished my first console restoration, being an NES with a NESessity 1.4 and a High-Def NES. The project went great (with the exception of the small annoyance of so many parts having had to be backordered before I could get working on it). My kids especially love playing the REAL vintage NES games with original controllers. My next console project will be an SNES 1-chip once I can get my hands on one.

[MineveraMacDougal]

I'm actually hoping a LAN port can be added to the final product, if not have USB. Being able to FTP or just plug a USB cable in to load/offload games would make this product less of a headache to have to either get an M.2-to-USB adapter or physically load the drive into your PC directly.
Heck, with the amount of room it has adding WiFi is trivial.

[goatreviews]

Tito, this is INSANE! I'm going to have to get my old GameCube out to do this myself 🤩

[spartanvi]

Literally in the middle of my second GC Picoboot mod when this popped up in my feed. Very hyped! Truly we're in a golden age of GameCube modding.

[msamiullah]

this is probably one of the most advance mod we have seen in recent times for retro consoles !!!