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The Complete Guide
to Whats Needed for Homebrew on Each Console.
Introduction
Im sure many of you want to know whats needed for homebrew
on each console, this guide will tell you and even provide
links where applicable to get a hold of such items.
This guide assumes you already have a PC/Laptop.
The guide details the easiest way to get homebrew working
on each console, although there are other methods for
those new to Homebrew these are the best methods to
use.
What is Homebrew ?
Homebrew
is a term applied to video games, applications and demos
that are produced by consumers on proprietary game platforms;
in other words, game platforms that are not typically
user-programmable, or use proprietary hardware for storage.
Some, however, also refer to all non-commercial, "home-developed"
games for open architectures as homebrew games etc,
though these typically go under more frequently used
labels, such as freeware.
Consoles we are covering - Updated
with Nintendo Wii
This guide will cover all the following consoles.
Dreamcast
Game Boy Advance
Gamecube
Gizmondo
GP2X
GP32
Nintendo DS
Nintendo Wii
Nokia N-Gage
Playstation 2
Playstation Portable
Sega Saturn
Tapwave Zodiac
Xbox
Heres the Guide Console by Console
Nintendo Wii
Whats needed for the Nintendo Wii.
The Nintendo Wii hasnt been cracked for homebrew at
this time but Gamecube Homebrew is fully usuable on
the Nintendo Wii and can be accessed by a method called
the SD
Load Method. Heres whats needed for Gamecube Homebrew
on the Nintendo Wii.
Nintendo
Wii Console - Obvious eh :P
SD
Card
Action
Replay for Gamecube
SD Card Adapter
Related Links - Gamecube
Emulation & Nintendo
Wii News
Playstation Portable
Whats needed for the PSP.
The ideal firmware for homebrew on the PSP is V1.5
as it enables you to play all homebrew and any that
use kernal mode which means faster speeds on emulators
etc. PSP Consoles up to v2.71 can be used and can be
downgraded
to v1.5 or can use Eloader to enjoy homebrew., consoles that are TA-082
versions cant be downgraded.
Heres what you need:
PSP
Console - The console linked is a 2.5 firmware PSP
(and not TA-082) so it can be downgraded or you can
use Eloader
to play homebrew on it.
Memory
Stick PRO Duo - Any size from 32mb to 4GB can be
used, our advice buy as big as you can afford.
USB
Transfer/Recharge Cable - Needed to transfer files
to memory card on PSP.
Related Links - PSP
News - PS2Dev.
Nintendo DS/DS Lite
 
Whats needed for the Nintendo DS/DS Lite.
The Nintendo DS/DS homebrew scene is evolving all the
time but for now the best way to get homebrew on the
DS is to have the console, a boot cart that goes into
the DS cart slot and the flash cart that goes into the
GBA cart slot.
UPDATE
You can now buy a Slot 1 DS Flash Cartridge called
the DS
Xtreme which looks like a normal DS Game and has
masses of space on the card. Drag and drop homebrew
files onto the card. Easiest way to run DS Homebrew,
doesnt support GBA homebrew though.
Heres what you need:
Nintendo
DS or DS
Lite - Without the console youll get nowhere.
Passcard
- The boot cartridge that goes into the DS Slot.
Supercard
/ Supercard
Lite - This is the Flashcart, goes in your GBA Slot,
the lite version only fits in the DS Lite.
SD
Card / Micro
SD Card - Depending on the flashcart you buy youll
need a memory card for it, the micro sd card works with
the lite version and SD Card with the normal flash cart.
There are also Mini SD versions of the flash cart and
for that youll need a Mini SD memcard.
Card Reader - Needed for putting files onto your memory
card.
Related Links - Nintendo
DS Emulation - the most updated Nintendo DS site
anywhere.
Gameboy Advance/GBA SP/ GB Micro
  
Whats needed for the Gameboy Advance/GBA SP/ GB Micro.
With the GBA or any variant you need the console and
a flashcart and way to stick files on the cart, very
simple and yet very rewarding.
Gameboy Advance or GBA
SP or GB
Micro - firstly you need a console, if you want
the best homebrew experiance then the GBASP will give
that.
GBA
Flash Cart - Inserted into the cartridge slot this
enables you to play homebrew and more on the GBA.
Linker
Cable - USB cable needed to connect to GBA with
flash cart inserted to transfer files over.
Related Links - GBA
Emulation - All the homebrew and emulation youll
ever need.
Dreamcast
Whats needed for the Dreamcast
The Dreamcast is a rare one amongst consoles and thats
because it doesnt need to have a modchip fitted to run
homebrew and it has the biggest collection of homebrew
on any console anywhere. Newer Dreamcasts had a change
that stopped the console reading CDRs, so if you buy
a second hand one be on the lookout for that.
Treamcast/
Portable Dreamcast - To be sure of getting a Dreamcast
that runs homebrew and new then this is the perfect
option, it also has a screen for those who want to play
homebrew anywhere they can access power.
You will also need a CD Writer on your PC to make the
homebrew discs for this console.
Related Links - DCNews
- Dreamcast
File Archive - Dreamcast
Scene
GP2X
Whats needed for the GP2X
The GP2X is a Homebrew and Emulation fans dream and
luckily no hurdles to get homebrew working on it, also
a great media player.
GP2X
Console - Make sure you buy the MK2 as a minimum.
SD
Card - Buying the biggest memory card you can afford
is a good idea
Card
Reader - Needed for putting files onto your memory
card.
Related Links - GP2X
News - GP32
Spain - GP32X
Playstation 2
Whats needed for the PS2.
The PS2 can be adapted for homebrew by a few ways but
to keep this guide simple we will go for the newbie
friendly version.
PS2
Console - Without the console youll get nowhere.
Slide
Tool - Without a modchip this once mastered is the
easiest way to get homebrew booting.
BootCD/DVD
- There are several types of Boot Disc that can be used
to get homebrew working.
You will also need a DVD or CD Writer on your PC to
make the homebrew discs for this console.
Related Links - PS2Emu
- PS2Scene -PS2Dev
Excellent sites for PS2 Info.
Gamecube
Whats needed for the Gamecube.
The Gamecube Homebrew scene can be accessed by a method
called the SD
Load Method. Heres whats needed for Homebrew on
the Gamecube.
Gamecube
Console - Obvious eh :P
SD
Card
Action
Replay for Gamecube
SD Card Adapter
Related Links - Gamecube
Emulation & Gamecube
Linux
Xbox
Whats needed for the Xbox.
The Xbox Homebrew scene is one where to play homebrew
your going to have to install a modchip in your Console,
because this is very hard to do unless your a bit of
an expert we suggest a premodded console. ie one that
has a modchip installed.
Premodded Xbox - This is the easiest way to get homebrew
working on your Xbox because you dont have to modify
the console yourself.
You will also need a DVD or CD Writer on your PC to
make the homebrew discs for this console.
Related Links- Xbox
Evolution - Xbox
Scene - Xbox
Linux
Tapwave Zodiac
Whats needed for the Tapwave Zodiac
The Tapwave Zodiac is a great Homebrew and Emulation
fans console which also functions as a Palm Pocket PC
also a great media player.
Tapwave
Zodiac - Make sure you buy the 2 version.
SD
Card - Buying the biggest memory card you can afford
is a good idea
Card
Reader - Needed for putting files onto your memory
card.
Related Links - Alternative
Handheld Emulation - Emuholic
Gizmondo
Whats needed for the Gizmondo
The Gizmondo is a powerful handheld with SatNav, digital
camera and commercial games and a good emulation and
homebrew scene.
Gizmondo
Console - Make sure you buy the MK2 as a minimum.
SD
Card - Buying the biggest memory card you can afford
is a good idea
Card
Reader - Needed for putting files onto your memory
card.
Related Links - Alternative
Handheld Emulation - Gizmondo
Forums
Nokia N-Gage
Whats needed for the Nokia N-Gage
The Nokia N-Gage is a mobile phone that doubles as
a hombrew and gaming console..
Nokia
N-Gage Console - Make sure you buy the MK2 as a
minimum.
MMC memory card - Buying the biggest memory card you
can afford is a good idea
Card Reader - Needed for putting files onto your memory
card.
Related Links - Alternative
Handheld Emulation -
GP32
Whats needed for the GP32
The GP32 is a Homebrew and Emulation fans dream and
luckily no hurdles to get homebrew working on it.
GP32
Console - May not be easy to buy these days, Ebay
may be your only option.
SMC Card - Buying the biggest memory card you can afford
is a good idea
Card
Reader - Needed for putting files onto your memory
card.
Related Links - GP32Emu
- GP32 Spain
- GP32X
Sega Saturn
Whats needed for the Sega Saturn.
The Sega Saturn Homebrew scene is one where to play
homebrew your going to either install a modchip in your
Console or do the swap trick, now because Sega Saturn
Modchips are very hard to find these days then you will
have to use the swap trick.
Sega Saturn- You will need a console or you wont get
anywhere.
You will also need a CD Writer on your PC to make the
homebrew discs for this console.
Related Links- Sega
Saturn News -
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