Best way to play Gamecube imports?

[Kellhus]

What's the most hassle free way to play Japan-only games on my US region GC?

[Aussie2B]

Freeloader? I don't know if it works with every game, but you can't get easier than that. Although you have to watch out for the memory card issue, some Japan games will format your card for Japanese games, erasing whatever is already on there. Safest thing is to keep two separate cards.

[xfrumx]

Freeloader? I don't know if it works with every game, but you can't get easier than that. Although you have to watch out for the memory card issue, some Japan games will format your card for Japanese games, erasing whatever is already on there. Safest thing is to keep two separate cards.

Thats what I currently do and it works great for the games I have.

[Kellhus]

Is it possible to play GC back-ups through a softmodded Wii with a burned DVD or through an SD card?

[Pikkon]

Yes you can play gamecube imports or backups on a softmooded wii,dont think you can run the games off a sd card.

Or you can install a region switch on a gamecube.

[Kellhus]

I opted to just install a region switch. Simple install, awesome results.