USB Gecko allows you to Extract (Rip) the full contents of your Gamecube and Wii games to the PC to an unscrambled ISO image. Users can then use 3rd party tools to explore there original game contents. The Gecko DVD ripper supports Gamecube, Single Layer DVD and Dual Layer DVD(SSBB is the only current DVD Dual Layer Game).

Some Technical information you need to know:

The Wii can rip a game in either Gamecube mode or in Wii Mode (i.e loaded from the Homebrew Channel). However both methods have advantages and disadvantages, which I will point out below:

Gamecube Mode: (Advantages):
Don't need to install any additional files on your Wii Consoles.
Doesn't require Zelda Twilight Princess.

Gamecube Mode (Disadvantages):
To run Gamecube homebrew code on Gamecube you will need a modchip, (currently).

Wii Mode (Advantages):
Doesn't Require a modchip. Don't need to void your console warranty.
Software can be run directly from the Homebrew Channel.
Seems to be slight faster, and less prone to checksum errors.

Wii Mode (Disadvantages):
Required to install a modified system file which removes ripping restriction (can later be removed however)

This Guide will focus only on the Gamecube mode version, If you looking for a Wii mode ripper, you can check out this 3rd party ripper which was coded by one of our forums members (comes also with source code).

How to Extract your Games:

1. Download Gecko DVD PC executable and also download the GeckoOS 1.6d fixed ISO for your region. Both of these downloads can always be found in the download section of the forum.

2. Burn the Gecko OS v1.06d fixed ISO to a DVD-R you have just downloaded using Imgeburn. Here is a guide on burning ISO files by Memorris.

3. Now insert your DVD you have just burned, go to the disc options and boot the game as you would any other Gamecube DVD. Once loaded you will get a screen like below. (Version number may alter, please don't worry)

4. Now eject the Gecko OS DVD with the Original Game you want to extract.

5. Now you will need to open the Gecko DVD application you have downloaded and run this. Once this application is open, go to the top menu bar and connect the device. The adapter status at the bottom of the program dialog will then show as connected.

Now all you do is select the type of Game type you require and click the 'Extract DVD' button. Below picture shows an example of a Gamecube DVD being extracted with Gecko DVD.

Now on the your Wii or Gamecube screen, you will see a white progress bar, once this bar fills, the extraction will be finished!.

Important things to Note:

1. If you get a packet retry message, this is not an error, it is just stating it is resend that USB packet again (retry).
2. Some D2pro chips with older firmwares may freeze when extract starts. Updating your D2Pro firmware often fixes this issue. (This is NOT a USB Gecko Problem).
3. If you are using a Wasabi Modchip, you may get constant checksum errors at address 12aab. You will have to stop the extraction. The image however will be fine. This seems to problem with the Wasabi drive code in Gamecube mode, as in Wii Mode it is fine. This is not a big issue and your Game will still be complete and just missing some end bytes.