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People are discussing new or updated Blu-ray drive firmware that enables ripping game discs from older consoles on a PC. Specifically, modern Blu-ray drives with third-party OmniDrive firmware are being reported to rip GameCube, Wii, and Xbox 360 titles.

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Key Takeaway Updated Blu-ray drive firmware can unlock ripping of older console games on PC, including Wii and Xbox 360 discs.
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Updated Blu-ray drive firmware can unlock ripping of older console games on PC, including Wii and Xbox 360 discs.

People are discussing new or updated Blu-ray drive firmware that enables ripping game discs from older consoles on a PC. Specifically, modern Blu-ray drives with third-party OmniDrive firmware are being reported to rip GameCube, Wii, and Xbox 360 titles.

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Top 2 signals · Updated Blu-ray drive firmware can unlock ripping of older
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 · Updated Blu-ray drive firmware can unlock ripping of older

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uses OmniDrive firmware unlocks game rips from physical media on select Blu-ray players
console support Reported support includes GameCube, Wii, and Xbox 360 discs
device type Modern Blu-ray drives can be updated with third-party firmware to rip games on PC

What to Watch

  • Look for additional coverage/verification of OmniDrive firmware support for specific Blu-ray player models. Tom's Hardware
  • Monitor retro-preservation discussions for new firmware releases targeting additional console disc formats. HotHardware

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  • 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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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.

2d ago Chris Harper
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After adding my entire Blu-ray library to Jellyfin, physical discs feel obsolete

It's the same content with easier access.

3d ago Patrick Hearn

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Who doesn't like a shelf full of movies?

I have a lot of physical discs (and not just Blu-ray, either). If you go through my closet, there are boxes full of CDs, DVDs, and even some VHS tapes. They look great sitting on a shelf, but they also give off vague early-2000s vibes. I like looking at them, but I don't like swapping out the discs in the player. Besides, who actually has a dedicated Blu-ray player anymore? I just use a PlayStation 5, although I do have an ancient DVD/VHS player somewhere in the attic. If you aren't a gamer, the necessary devices just take up space around your TV, and at a time when people tend to lean more to

After adding my entire Blu-ray library to Jellyfin, physical discs feel obsolete
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