Homebrew on the Gamecube may be a tad easier soon, heres the details on a new modchip:
Q00B Features
<BLOCKQUOTE>Direct boot of all media, without swapping!
Supports all regions PAL / USA / JAP
On-board MP3 Player included
Super easy USB upgrade system (USB transfer cable included)
DVD Disc upgradeable
Network(*) upgradeable
Bios selection/control supported
Supports all retail hardware (DOL-001 USA, JPN, EUR and DOL-101)
Fastboot of original discs
Compatible with "GCOS" and other IPL replacements, allowing homebrew development via SD card (**) and/or network (*)
Comfortable easy to use Windows PC flash software (in download section)
Supports homebrew and open-source coding
Integrated media compatabilty check (checks all sectors of inserted media)
Streaming Audio Fix
Integrated status LED
Easy Installation, only 6 wires (no soldering on qoob chip required, special cable included)
Multicolor graphical user interface for easy operation
Supports Mini/DVD-R, Mini/DVD+R
16MBit on-board Flash to store homebrew applications
High secure - low power Actel FPGA
Packed in a stable carboard box including all wires, 3D Sticker and USB transfer cable</BLOCKQUOTE>
QOOB Specs
<BLOCKQUOTE>Installation wires connecter
High speed - ultra secure Actel FPGA
High capacity 16 MBit Flash
Integrated Status LED
Flex cable connector
High speed USB controller
USB connector board (removable)
Mini USB B-type connector </BLOCKQUOTE>