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OmniDrive Firmware Enables Blu-ray Drives to Rip Retro Console Games

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A new third-party firmware called OmniDrive allows certain Blu-ray drives to rip games from older consoles like the GameCube, Wii, and Xbox 360. This firmware enables compatible drives, specifically those with MediaTek MT1959 chipsets, to read the proprietary formats of these retro game discs. Previously, backing up these games required console modifications, but OmniDrive simplifies the process to be akin to ripping a DVD, aiding game preservation and emulation efforts. AI

RANK_REASON The article describes a third-party firmware that enables existing hardware (Blu-ray drives) to perform a new function (ripping retro game discs), which falls under the 'tool' category.

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OmniDrive Firmware Enables Blu-ray Drives to Rip Retro Console Games

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Aaron Klotz ·

    Modern Blu-ray drives can now rip GameCube, Wii, and Xbox 360 games to PC — third-party OmniDrive firmware unlocks game rips from physical media on select players

    Third-party firmware has unlocked the ability for Blu-ray players to rip physical game media for retro consoles, transforming the way game preservation and emulation will work for retro gaming enthusiasts.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Modern Blu-ray drives can now rip GameCube, Wii, and Xbox 360 games to PC — third-party OmniDrive firmware unlocks game … Third-party firmware has unlocked the

    Modern Blu-ray drives can now rip GameCube, Wii, and Xbox 360 games to PC — third-party OmniDrive firmware unlocks game … Third-party firmware has unlocked the ability for Blu-ray players to rip physical game media for retro consoles, transforming the way game preservation and em…

    LINKS tomshardware.com/…/modern-blu-ray-drives-…
  3. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🕹️ Xbox 360, GameCube and Wii Games Can Now Be Legally Ripped Using A Blu-Ray Drive 🤝Like our website? Support us as an independent publisher by tipping, joinin

    🕹️ Xbox 360, GameCube and Wii Games Can Now Be Legally Ripped Using A Blu-Ray Drive 🤝Like our website? Support us as an independent publisher by tipping, joining our paid community or checking out our accessories brand GAMENOOK!This timing is quite peculiar, as I just finished re…

    LINKS retrododo.com/xbox-360-gamecube-and-wii-g…

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