bit-tech Shopping: Datel Direct Freeloader (GC)

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Wii/GameCube

Tired of having to wait months for games to get released in the UK? Angry that some games don't get released here at all? Datel's <I>FreeLoader</I> could be your gateway to import heaven. It looks like an ordinary GameCube disc but once you stick it in your machine you'll instantly be able to play any game from any country in the world. It allows you to play US and Japanese games on your UK GameCube without having to get your console "chipped" or make any physical changes to it whatsoever. You just pop the <I>FreeLoader</I> disc in, then replace it with the game you want to play at the prompt and you're away. What's more, if you were impatient enough to buy a US or Japanese GameCube then the <I>FreeLoader</I> will now enable you to play UK published games on your machine as well. <p> Sounds too good to be true? Well, there are a couple of catches, but they're only minor. Although all current games work with the disc there's the possibility that future ones won't. However, as long as you keep an eye on Datel's Web site you can find out about new versions of the disc to make sure you're as up-to-date as possible. Also, you'll need to use separate memory cards for Japanese and UK/US game data (see the product description below for more information). Oh, and you'll need at least a moderately new telly that can handle 60Hz and NTSC signals, but that really is it. Get <I>FreeLoader</I> and embrace the world of international gaming. --<I>David Jenkins</I>