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Anti-piracy Nintendo paypigs have failed to consider how effective the wear and tear aspect of data rot is at eroding media preservation

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[–] Aryuproudomenowdaddy@hexbear.net 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

It's been a long time since I've done it but it should work on all CDs, basically just keeps the reader light from refracting on the scratched parts.

[–] laziestflagellant@hexbear.net 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Update: gave this a try and unfortunately it still was not read by the Wii at all. This copy I have might be scratched up to the label. Guess I'll try my luck with a another second hand disc. Third time's the charm, probably...

[–] Aryuproudomenowdaddy@hexbear.net 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

That sucks, yeah if the scratches are too deep there's not much you can do. You could maybe try petroleum jelly if you have some around but I'm not sure it would work any better.