Gamecube Game scratched any ideas on what i can do?

[spliffstar69]

My little Cousin has Soul Calibur 2 for the gamecube and the disc is scratched and will not load anymore can you get games RMA like computer hardware?

Im going to try calling Namco on monday see if anything can be done, anyone out there had any issues similar to this?


Thanks

 

[HiTek21]

From Namco's Website

I have a broken or scratched disc. How can I get a replacement?
If you purchased your game new from your retailer and discovered a broken or scratched disc when you first opened the jewel case, please return the game back to the retailer for an exchange. If you have a broken or scratched disc but the above does not apply to you, please refer to Namco's limited warranty policy information found in the back of your game manual.


Link (Faq 6)

 

[Hankysmoo]

I had the same problem with a scratched up Sims disc for gamecube and fixed it right up by using some plain old toothpaste (original white colgate, make sure there are no flavor crystals). Then I just rubbed the scratches in nice circular motions to help smooth out the dents with my fingers. About 10 minutes later, after cleaning up the mess with a paper towel, I popped the disc right back in and guess what...it works! =0

 

[shekondar]

Which side is scratched? If it's the label side, you're screwed. If it's the other (shiny) side, it can probably be fixed (unless the scratch is really deep). BB (& probably CC) sell stuff for fixing scratched CDs and DVDs.

 

[DJDonut]

I've fixed all my scratched CD's and DVD's using Brasso metal polisher.

Fixing Scratched CD's article

 

[spliffstar69]

Originally posted by: shekondar
Which side is scratched? If it's the label side, you're screwed. If it's the other (shiny) side, it can probably be fixed (unless the scratch is really deep). BB (& probably CC) sell stuff for fixing scratched CDs and DVDs.

Its the data side, I will see what can be done with some of the products out that help repair scratched disc's.

thanks

 

[gistech1978]

the toothpaste trick does work
i was able to salvage my GTA III disc that way.

 

[spliffstar69]

Called up Namco today got an RMA issued,
so if everything goes well I should be getting a replacement in a week.

Fingers Crossed.

 

[spliffstar69]

Just Wanted to update this
I have just received the a new replacement game today, after they received it on the 27th of Jan.

Now the little guys can stop bugging me

I wonder if you can backup game cube disc?

 

[WobbleWobble]

Did you have to ship your old disc to them or anything?

No, you can't backup GC discs. There is a way people pirate/"back up" GC games, but that's "bad".

 

[spliffstar69]

Originally posted by: WobbleWobble
Did you have to ship your old disc to them or anything?

No, you can't backup GC discs. There is a way people pirate/"back up" GC games, but that's "bad".

Yea I had to ship the the defective disc to them first, looks like I got a new Circuit City return as a replacement.