CoverFloader Wii: Difference between revisions

CoverFloader (WiiCoverFlow)
CoverFloader (WiiCoverFlow)
General
Author	Beardface, scognito, f1she4rs, LoudBob, GC@BB, afour
Type	Title Launchers
Version	1.3 (r1062)
License	GPL-2.0
Last Updated	2010/08/06
Links
	Download
	Website
	Source
	Support Author

Latest revision as of 02:44, 18 November 2024

CoverFloader, or WiiCoverFlow, is a USB ISO loader for the Nintendo Wii that allows you to load game images from a WBFS partition using the latest version of cIOSX (rev20 as of writing).

You can copy your original Nintendo Wii Game Discs to a USB Storage device and then access your whole library of games without needing to change discs. All within a rich, user-friendly interface.

Installation

Requires The Homebrew Channel and at least cIOS rev10.

To install, extract .zip file and copy boot.dol to your usb loader folder (from HBC /apps/coverfloader).

Launch boot.dol via preferred method.

Controls

Game Selection:

A - Select

B - When holding B, twist the wiimote to flip covers

2 - Flip Cover when in 3D mode

1 - Show version info

Hold 1 and press UP - Take screen shot

Right/Left - Move covers right/left

A+B+1+2 - Turn on/off parental controls (Hides delete/add buttons)

Settings:

A - Select

B - Back

Screenshots

Media

CoverFloader Stable Release 1 Demo (Henry Hopcroft)

Credits

Many thanks to the developers:

Scognito.
AFour98.
F1SHE4RS.
GC@Blackbird.
LoudBob11.
beardface.

Other thanks to:

Gitkua (images).
alexcarlosantao.
muntrue.nl and wiitdb.com for the cover service.
Davi92 and DjSim1 for building Channel and Forwarder.
The power of GRRLib.
And others.

External Links

Google Code - https://code.google.com/archive/p/wiicoverflow/
GBAtemp - https://gbatemp.net/threads/cover-flow-usb-iso-loader-by-beardface.152074/
Backup Loaders comparison - https://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/USB_Loader_Releases (forum post)

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 |title=CoverFloader (WiiCoverFlow)
-|image=coverfloaderwiicoverflowwii.jpg
+|image=coverfloaderwii2.png
-|description=CoverFloader is a USB ISO Loader for Nintendo Wii.
+|description=A USB ISO Loader for Nintendo Wii.
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 |type=Title Launchers
-|version=1.3(r1062)
+|version=1.3 (r1062)
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+|download=https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/wiihomebrews/coverfloaderwii.7z?k33p0fil35
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-'''CoverFloader''' is a USB ISO loader for the Nintendo Wii that allows users to load game images from a WBFS partition using the latest version of cIOSX (currently rev20). It enables users to copy their original Nintendo Wii game discs to a USB storage device, giving them easy access to their entire game library without the need to constantly switch discs. The software boasts a sleek and user-friendly interface, making it easy to navigate and use. CoverFloader is an efficient and convenient way to manage and play your Wii games.
+CoverFloader, or WiiCoverFlow, is a USB ISO loader for the Nintendo Wii that allows you to load game images from a WBFS partition using the latest version of cIOSX (rev20 as of writing).
+You can copy your original Nintendo Wii Game Discs to a USB Storage device and then access your whole library of games without needing to change discs. All within a rich, user-friendly interface.
 ==Installation==
-#. Extract .zip file
+Requires The [[Homebrew Channel Wii|Homebrew Channel]] and at least cIOS rev10.
-#. Copy boot.dol to your usb loader folder (From HBC /apps/coverfloader)
-#. Launch boot.dol via preferred method.
+To install, extract .zip file and copy boot.dol to your usb loader folder (from HBC /apps/coverfloader).
+Launch boot.dol via preferred method.
 ==Controls==
-'''Game Select Controls'''
+'''Game Selection:'''
-* A - Select
-* B - When holding B, twist the wiimote to flip covers
+A - Select
-* 2 - Flip Cover when in 3D mode
-* 1 - Show version info
+B - When holding B, twist the wiimote to flip covers
-* Hold 1 and press UP - Take screen shot
-* Right - Move covers right
+- Flip Cover when in 3D mode
-* Left - Move covers left
-* A+B+1+2 - Turn on/off parental controls (Hides delete/add buttons)
+- Show version info
+Hold 1 and press UP - Take screen shot
+Right/Left - Move covers right/left
-'''Settings Controls'''
+A+B+1+2 - Turn on/off parental controls (Hides delete/add buttons)
-* A - Select
-* B - Back
+'''Settings:'''
+A - Select
+B - Back
+==Screenshots==
+https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/wiihomebrews/coverfloaderwii3.png
+https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/wiihomebrews/coverfloaderwii4.png
+https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/wiihomebrews/coverfloaderwii5.png
 ==Media==
-'''CoverFloader Stable Release 1 Demo - ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsfJzRzha3M Henry Hopcroft])'''<br>
+'''CoverFloader Stable Release 1 Demo ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsfJzRzha3M Henry Hopcroft])'''<br>
 <youtube>qsfJzRzha3M</youtube>
+==Credits==
+Many thanks to the developers:
+*Scognito.
+*AFour98.
+*F1SHE4RS.
+*GC@Blackbird.
+*LoudBob11.
+*beardface.
+Other thanks to:
+* Gitkua (images).
+* alexcarlosantao.
+* muntrue.nl and wiitdb.com for the cover service.
+* Davi92 and DjSim1 for building Channel and Forwarder.
+* The power of GRRLib.
+* And others.
 ==External Links==
-* Google Source - https://code.google.com/archive/p/wiicoverflow/
+* Google Code - https://code.google.com/archive/p/wiicoverflow/
-* Gbatemp - https://gbatemp.net/threads/cover-flow-usb-iso-loader-by-beardface.152074/
+* GBAtemp - https://gbatemp.net/threads/cover-flow-usb-iso-loader-by-beardface.152074/
+* Backup Loaders comparison - https://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/USB_Loader_Releases ([https://gbatemp.net/threads/backup-loaders-comparison-chart.333364/ forum post])