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People are discussing how modern Blu-ray drive firmware can be modified to rip retro console game discs to a PC. Multiple outlets highlight firmware-based workflows that target Wii and Xbox 360 discs (and even GameCube/Wii/Xbox 360 titles via compatible players).

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Key Takeaway Modern Blu-ray drives can use third-party/updated firmware to rip Wii and Xbox 360 discs on select PC setups.
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Modern Blu-ray drives can use third-party/updated firmware to rip Wii and Xbox 360 discs on select PC setups.

People are discussing how modern Blu-ray drive firmware can be modified to rip retro console game discs to a PC. Multiple outlets highlight firmware-based workflows that target Wii and Xbox 360 discs (and even GameCube/Wii/Xbox 360 titles via compatible players).

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Top 2 signals · Modern Blu-ray drives can use third-party/updated firmware
Tom's Hardware · 2d ago
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
HotHardware · 2d ago
Retro Preservation: New Blu-ray Drive Firmware Rips Wii And Xbox 360 Discs On PC

Briefing Findings · Modern Blu-ray drives can use third-party/updated firmware

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feature Firmware enables ripping retro console games from physical Blu-ray media on PC
targets Wii and Xbox 360 discs
third-party method Third-party OmniDrive firmware unlocks game rips on select players
additional targets Some drives can also rip GameCube and Xbox 360 games

What to Watch

  • Watch Tom's Hardware and HotHardware for follow-ups on which Blu-ray player models support the firmware. Tom's Hardware
  • Check ongoing community guides around Blu-ray drive firmware updates for compatibility lists.

What Changed

  • Retro Preservation: New Blu-ray Drive Firmware Rips Wii And Xbox 360 Discs On PC HotHardware
  • 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 Tom's Hardware
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hothardware.com

Retro Preservation: New Blu-ray Drive Firmware Rips Wii And Xbox 360 Discs On PC

On compatible Blu-Ray drives, OmniDrive custom firmware can rip Wii, GameCube, Xbox, and Xbox 360 games to a PC. Several other consoles are supported too, but remain encrypted.

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