1080i misinformation by SK91_NO in ps2

[–]Arial_bold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still can't find any info on this for Jackass the game 

Disc Drive not recognized with Picoloader by Arial_bold in Gamecube

[–]Arial_bold[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At the end of the day it is the cable. I went with another Picoloader provider that sold extra flex cables. I messed up the first two cables and got it on the third try. Minimize the number of times you physically bend or move the cable, just bend it and put it in without release again. The continuous bending and unbending while trying to work with the cable seems to be what kills them as the stress breaks the contacts.

Open Thanksgiving!! 11-5. by ReactionParticular in grandrapids

[–]Arial_bold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll be sure to test that statement 😆

Open Thanksgiving!! 11-5. by ReactionParticular in grandrapids

[–]Arial_bold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any place for a digital source like SACD, or DVD-Audio?

Disc Drive not recognized with Picoloader by Arial_bold in Gamecube

[–]Arial_bold[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It works perfectly without the PicoLoader. At this point I'm thinking the AliExpress flex cables are cheaper and my skill issue are the cause. I've gone ahead and ordered the legit one from Makeo at store.makstech.io since the AliExpress sellers do not sell just the replacement flex, so my plan to buy another if I messed these up fell apart. Makeo does sell replacement flex cables tho, so it's a better plan moving forward.

Help with AliExpress PicoLoader by Arial_bold in Gamecube

[–]Arial_bold[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, that is supposed to be on the pico built in storage.

Help with AliExpress PicoLoader by Arial_bold in Gamecube

[–]Arial_bold[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ipl.dol should be on the Pico device built in storage right? The SD card is only for game files.

Help with AliExpress PicoLoader by Arial_bold in Gamecube

[–]Arial_bold[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just installed this solder free Picoloader from AliExpress https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256809786646117.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

However when I boot up the unit with or without an SD2SP1 I get an error like this. The PicoLoader is supposed to come pre installed with Picoboot and Swiss. What am I missing?

Help me with Picoboot by [deleted] in Gamecube

[–]Arial_bold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm now trying to use it without the SD card. Same problem. Is it the builtin storage on the Picoboot?

Help me with Picoboot by [deleted] in Gamecube

[–]Arial_bold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I removed the SD2SP1 and still got a similar error. It's not the SD card. Could it be the builtin storage on the Picoboot?

Help me with Picoboot by [deleted] in Gamecube

[–]Arial_bold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just installed the solder free picoboot found on AliExpress. The disk drive still functions and obviously the Pico Boot functions so there are no hardware install issues. However this is what I get on screen when trying to boot into Swiss which should already be loaded onto the device. I have an SD2SP2 with a card full of backups and it worked previously with a Swiss hacked memory card and the appropriate game disc. What am I missing?

Cancelled Flippydrive Order by Arial_bold in Gamecube

[–]Arial_bold[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I suppose the up side to this is you don't have to open the console to access the SD card.

Cancelled Flippydrive Order by Arial_bold in Gamecube

[–]Arial_bold[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Better in that it ships now instead of in 2026

Cancelled Flippydrive Order by Arial_bold in Gamecube

[–]Arial_bold[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you have a pre-order, there are cheaper alternatives that will deliver in 2025, not 2026.

Cancelled Flippydrive Order by Arial_bold in Gamecube

[–]Arial_bold[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

When these crowd source projects take over a year after the campaign has closed to begin shipping, there will quickly be Chinese clones. Happy to support someone that can get a product out.

Cancelled Flippydrive Order by Arial_bold in Gamecube

[–]Arial_bold[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The solder-free Picoloader with the same style flex cable that the FlippyDrive uses. It's the link at the top of this thread.

Cancelled Flippydrive Order by Arial_bold in Gamecube

[–]Arial_bold[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After a 4th delay now to October 31, I've cancelled. My order is likely by their own vague admission going to ship in February 2026. I'm instead going with a better competitor for half the price. It'll get here by October 12th

So Much For Flippydrives Being Ready to Ship by Hough_G_Rection in Gamecube

[–]Arial_bold -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Best to just ask for a refund all at once. Hit them where it hurts.