Tired of having to wait months for games to get released in the UK? Angry that some games ... more
don't get released here at all? Datel'sFreeLoadercould be your gateway to import heaven. It looks like an ordinary GameCube disc but once you stick it in your mac...
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Tired of having to wait months for games to get released in the UK? Angry that some games ... more
don't get released here at all? Datel'sFreeLoadercould be your gateway to import heaven. It looks like an ordinary GameCube disc but once you stick it in your mac...
Postage & Packaging: free Super Saver Delivery Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours...
Advantages: Cheap, play import games, easy to use Disadvantages: Potential PAL Issues
The DatelFreeloader is a boot disc which in theory allows you to play any game from any region on your PAL Gamecube. It even claims that you can play PAL games on a Japanese/American console.
When the Freeloader was first announced excitement ran rampant through the Gamecube community. Finally, importing wouldn't be just for the elite with imported (or illegally modded) consoles. With the advent of the internet and cheap game media, importing is cheaper than ever (in fact importing Gamecube games would save you money on the UK high street prices if you shopped around). It was all looking great for the fans. But then came a delay. Then another. And another. Some claimed it was just vapourware (software which has been announced far ahead of release but not produced) and wouldn't come out. But finally in 2003 it was released ...
Advantages: Allows playing of Jap and U.S games on a PAL gamecube Disadvantages: I have not experianced any..
Having to buy this when I first heard of Super Smash Brothers Melee. I bought the Japanese version of SSBM and obviously needed a freeloader. I wasn't expecting a lot, just a way to play foreign games, and this is what freeloader provides. No needless fancy gimmicks just a way to play foreign games.
In my experience, it has always proved compatible with games. Having tested it with all my import Gamecube games;
Japanese Super Smash Brothers
American Animal Crossing
American Harvest Moon : A Wonderful Life
American Harvest Moon : Magical Melody
American Pikmin
American Cubivore
American Baiten Kaitos
Freeloader was compatible with every one of these and had no problems whatsoever. With little alternative to play imported Gamecube games, Datel could of made Freeloader contain a few glitches and look very basic. Instead Datel ...
Advantages: It's young, free and simple! Disadvantages: Needs more games (but they're coming!)
Freeloader is exactly that...there's no catch!
All you do is register, and then download the games on offer.It's that simple.
There's the usual Shockwave games, that don't really amount to much; some "exclusive" games and (as yet)a few commercial games. (there are more promised). The commercial games are in some cases, best sellers...Grand Theft Auto; Hidden and Dangerous, Spec Ops etc. For absolutely no fee, these represent a great offer. All you do is answer a few questions (about lifestyle, shopping habits etc), and click a couple of banners, as the game downloads.
Even better from my point of view, is that you download most games as "episodes" - manageable chunks - rather than the whole game at once. This has the advantage of letting you play part of the game, without downloading the whole lot. So obviously, if you download ...
geebee 12.07.2000
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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
Play PAL games on a US or Japanese 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.
