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Datel FreeLoader (GameCube/Wii)

by Datel Direct Ltd
Platform:    Nintendo Wii, GameCube
4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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  • Platform:    Nintendo Wii, GameCube
  • Media: Video Game
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Product Features

  • Launch and play import GameCube games
  • No need to modify your console--keeps your warranty intact
  • Play US and Japanese games on a PAL GameCube
  • Fast and easy to use
  • PAL- and NTSC-compatible TV required
  • If you intend to play Japanese games please see the Product Description below for important information regarding memory card data

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  • ASIN: B00006FRD9
  • Product Dimensions: 19 x 14 x 1.5 cm ; 109 g
  • Release Date: 7 Feb 2003
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,767 in PC & Video Games (See Bestsellers in PC & Video Games)

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Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review
Tired of having to wait months for games to get released in the UK? Angry that some games don't get released here at all? Datel's FreeLoader could be your gateway to import heaven. It looks like an ordinary GameCube disc but once you stick it in your machine you'll instantly be able to play any game from any country in the world. It allows you to play US and Japanese games on your UK GameCube without having to get your console "chipped" or make any physical changes to it whatsoever. You just pop the FreeLoader disc in, then replace it with the game you want to play at the prompt and you're away. What's more, if you were impatient enough to buy a US or Japanese GameCube then the FreeLoader will now enable you to play UK published games on your machine as well.

Sounds too good to be true? Well, there are a couple of catches, but they're only minor. Although all current games work with the disc there's the possibility that future ones won't. However, as long as you keep an eye on Datel's Web site you can find out about new versions of the disc to make sure you're as up-to-date as possible. Also, you'll need to use separate memory cards for Japanese and UK/US game data (see the product description below for more information). Oh, and you'll need at least a moderately new telly that can handle 60Hz and NTSC signals, but that really is it. Get FreeLoader and embrace the world of international gaming. --David Jenkins

Product Description
FreeLoader uses proprietary technology to enable your GameCube or Wii to play Gamecube import games from any other region. Using FreeLoader you can now, for example, easily play U.S. games on a European GameCube console, or play Japanese games on a U.S. console.

* Launch and play imported GameCube games from any region
* No need to modify your console - keeps your warranty intact
* Add loads of new titles to your GameCube collection, including games that may never be released in your region
* Play US and Japanese games on a PAL GameCube
* Fast and easy to use
Important: When playing a Japanese game your memory card will be re-formatted to Japanese settings, overwriting any existing U.S. or European settings and any game saves stored on the card. We advise keeping a separate card especially for use with Japanese games only.

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great product with a few minor issues., 5 Mar 2003
I've had Freeloader for a few weeks now and I recommend it very much. Tired of waiting for the PAL release of Metroid Prime, RE:0 and Animal Crossing? Then wait no longer as this makes your gamecube completely region free.

If you have a PAL gamecube, then it will play American NTSC games no problem and at the speed the game was designed for (60hz). It is impossible for a PAL gamecube to output NTSC, but games will run at PAL 60. Therefore make sure your TV supports 60hz (NTSC compatible is not needed). Playing the NTSC games in PAL 60 is very sweet. Freeloader works flawless, with no slowdowns and displays games full screen.

The 2 page manual states a few ways for booting games, and says that almost every game should boot by just a straight swap of the disks. However, I found that nearly all my games needed a manual region select (by pressing Z button and selecting either the US, EU or JPN flags). However, thats just a small inconvience as the games run perfect once that is out of the way.

Another problem I've read about is if you have a imported JPN/US gamecube and want to play PAL games. Because PAL standard is 50hz, JPN/US gamecubes will output as NTSC 50 (does this even exist?). This results in most TV's displaying the game in black and white. There are two solutions, if the PAL game has a 60hz mode (hold B at bootup to activate) this should solve it. If the game doesn't have this then you will need to buy a modified RGB cable (the one for JPN/US, not the PAL one) which will then put it in full colour. Although these can be quite expensive...

Apart from these minor issues, Freeloader works great, and I'm happily playing many US games on my PAL gamecube... Now only a few weeks to wait for Zelda.... :)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Works well with WII but not the latest firmware update, 19 Aug 2007
By A. R. BUNN "andybunn" (Pocklington, York, UK) - See all my reviews
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Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 
Works well until you upgrade the WII to the latest version of the firmware (version 3.0) when this version of freeloader will not work. BE WARNED
Apart from this, I have had NO problems with this on my WII running an NTSC version of Animal Crossing, it was worked 100% of the time.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Freeloader on PAL Gamecube definitely worth the effort, 17 Nov 2003
This is a truly great product, since you can play import games months in advance without "chipping" (and invalidating your warranty) like you would do with a Playstation 2. However, be careful when buying this product as earlier versions are ropey. I have had issues with F Zero GX and Soul Calibre 2 (both US). Yet if you email Datel support and send in your copy of the Freeloader (if its duff), you will get the latest release for free. Also JAP games WILL format your memory card, so have a dedicated memory card for games of this region. e.g. Winning Eleven etc..
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5.0 out of 5 stars Datel Freeloader - Gamecube
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1.0 out of 5 stars WARNING - Wii Owners
At present, due to a Nintendo firmware update, the freeloader will NOT work on the Wii.
Published 23 months ago by Pippy H

1.0 out of 5 stars Useless piece of junk
I bought this off Amazon in the hope of converting U.S games to play on my PAL Wii, but noooo, the freeloader turns out to be completely useless in converting the games. Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2007 by the thing

5.0 out of 5 stars New version is indispensable.
If you have up-graded from a Gamecube to a Wii and happen to have a stack of imported (NTSC) Gamecube titles then you might have found the old Freeloader doesn't work. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Freeloader (Gamecube)
DONT BUY THIS, for £2 cheaper, you can buy the Action Replay cheat disk, which comes with a freeloader, cheats for 3 different regions (Euro, USA and Japan) and it comes with... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Solution to importing problems
When I bought Freeloader it was ages ago so that I could play the US release of Animal Crossing. I put the freeloader disc in, then put in the Animal Crossing disc and... Read more
Published on 18 Jul 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Freeloader
Whilst on holiday in America, I was amazed to see how cheap GC games and accessories were. I bought 6 GC games and when I got back I ordered a Freeloader. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A superb disc
I absolutely love the Freeloader, its so simple to use and should work with nearly all US & Japanese games. Read more
Published on 20 May 2004 by Michael Holden

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, multi-region games, whenever you want!
Let's get this straight first:

Datel offer no guarentees that it'll run all the new games (which some of the ignorant people below fail to notice). Read more

Published on 19 Feb 2004 by spewmon

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Great item, I was skeptical about it first. But no it works fine, no problem. The only thing i dont know how to speak japanese!! Read more
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