Learning How to Backup Gamecube Games

Nintendo Gamecube games have been quite popular since the system was first introduced in 2001. If you've been one of these Gamecube gamers, you've undoubtedly heard horror stories from other Gamecube devotees about how they have had their games damaged, lost, or stolen, and had to buy replacements because they didn't know how to backup Gamecube games. These games aren't cheap. If you have a few bucks to spend on games, I'm sure you'd rather spend the money on a new game rather than on replacing one that was damaged or lost.

Nintendo Gamecube gamers have been trying to find out how to back up Gamecube games since they first hit the market, but have found it extremely difficult. Nintendo games' odd-sized disks have rendered it nearly impossible to make copies on a home computer. But, thanks to some clever computer geeks who recognized the problem and found a solution, it is possible to use memory cards to back up Gamecube game files, including settings and game progress data, after learning a few simple steps.

1. Locate Slot B, which is located on the front end of the Gamecube console. This is the slot used for inserting a blank memory card.

2. Insert the memory card on which your original games are stored into Slot A, which is also located on the front end of the Gamecube console, and observe that all the Gamecube files display on the screen.

3. When the message asking if you want to copy, move, or delete the files displays, select the Copy option to copy the files onto the blank memory card.

4. Wait until the copying process is complete, and remove both memory cards from their respective slots. Never remove a card when copying is taking place, as you might damage the files.

Now that you see how simple it is to learn how to backup Gamecube games, you'd be imprudent or foolish to put off backing up all of your expensive Gamecube games. Don't wait until it's too late; until you've lost or damage one of your favorite games. Knowing that your games are protected will give you great peace of mind.

Go out and spend a few bucks to get all of the necessary supplies needed, and start protecting your entertainment investment by backing up and storing copies of your Gamecube games, and storing away the original games to be available if one of the backup games is damaged, lost, or stolen. By knowing how to back up Gamecube games, you'll find yourself less paranoid about leaving the house with your games to go to a friend's place. You'll know that the original games are safe at home, and if you lose or damage one, you'll simply make a new backup copy.