r/GamecubeHacks

Hi, I want to put my Gamecube gamebox in this one but it is closed. How to open it? Who knows about this lock? Thanks

I would like to start using Swiss to play games straight from an SD card because I’ve been researching it on a surface level, but I have a few questions about it just so everything is fully clear to me before I invest in it.

1. Do I have to edit any part of my hardware for it? I am not willing to solder or cut. I may get a different shell and laser to play burned DVDs but that is not open to me right now so ignore that.

2. Is it even possible to play games straight from an SD card without hard mods? I know that there is a port for some sort of storage adapter at the bottom of the Gamecube, but I still see people cut out and install SD slots so that makes me wonder if certain models of GCs do not work the same way, just like the digital port on some.

3. For any method of loading that uses memory cards, are the slots A and B interchangeable? I am aware many games require you to have the memory card in slot A to read and write but my slot A is very fickle and I would like to know if any configuration setting would be messed up by having either memory card in any slot.

4. Can you store Game Boy games on an SD card and then load into them with Swiss and a GB Player, or does the GB Player hardware require you to have a cartridge in the slot to play anything (which is what I suspect)

Been reverse engineering the GameCube save file format for NFL Blitz Pro. Mapped the full 40-byte player record structure, cracked the checksum algorithm, and built a Python pipeline that rewrites the roster directly in the .GCI memory card file — no disc modification required.

End result: all 32 teams updated with current 2026 players, stats, positions, and jersey numbers. Runs on real hardware and Dolphin.

Still early — commentary audio matching is the next unsolved problem. Looking for collaborators if anyone's into this kind of thing.

Video https://youtu.be/xe8lzhEU18M?is=tHI1Wts-eYWx08go | Discord: [NFL Blitz Pro 2027]

why every single time i try to convert this it’s stuck at 84%? i need help

would anyone happen to know what’s wrong? the internal clock battery is dead and i’m going to fix that soon. could that be possibly causing it?

Original Jet Black controller.

Modifications:

- Cleanup

- Blue buttons from Aliexpress

- Left stick alu PS4 from Aliexpress

- Right stick moved from left one

I left Z button original, because chinese wont fit.

Sticks fit without any adjustments.

Hello everyone, I haven't seen this issue mentioned before so I decided to make a quick write up.

I ordered a picoboot install kit from Amazon that included the off brand purple Pi Pico seen in the photo. After installation I noticed that the pico would not power on from the 5V source on the GameCube, only if it was powered externally by USB.

I followed the github link printed on the back for this particular board and found that the PCB layout is slightly different, where there should be a 100K pull-up from VSYS to 3V3_EN on the genuine board it is instead connected to VBUS. This means the pico will not power up even if there is 5V at VSYS as it is not generating the core 3V3 voltage.

The solution to this issue is to solder an external 100k resistor from VSYS to 3V3_EN as shown. Also, this issue can be avoided entirely by using a genuine Pi Pico which I would recommend.

Hopefully this saves someone the couple of hours it took me to diagnose.

*NOTE: I have not tested whether this causes issues with simultaneous USB and GameCube power, I think it will be ok but be aware.

Nothing crazy

LaserBear Bluetooth Board
Silent RGB fan
USB-C PD module
Pluto HDMI
Flippy Drive

As a bonus I recapped the disc drive

The console displays this error message (see photo 1), when I put the picoloader 1.0 in the disc drive socket, but the error disappears when I remove it. something I’m hurting? Thank you for your help.

Tried rubbing alcohol. Didn’t do anything.
Does not appear to be dust.
Curious if it is rust?
This is the side opposite the stock fan.
In the middle of deciding how to mod this one still. Can this be cleaned?

Thanks all!

Update : metal piece under the power supply(?) stamped with h1-1 has rust spot about the size and thickness of a dime.

Another user mentioned using a dremel to remove rust and also using Rustoleum to stop the spread.

Does this still apply? Will fine steel wool remove enough of this to stop the spread?

Any advice very appreciated.

I’ve been quietly working away on something over the last few months: reproducing GameCube jewels.
The whole thing started with a simple question: “Could I actually remake these?”
Anyone who restores or customises GameCubes will know exactly why I asked. It feels like every donor console I get arrives with a jewel that’s been cleaned with sandpaper, polished with rocks, or attacked with a Brillo pad at some point in its life. I genuinely dread getting the headlight restoration kit out and spending ages trying to bring them back.
So I decided to see if I could make my own.
After a lot of trial and error, measuring, redesigning and tweaking, I’ve ended up with something I’m genuinely proud of. The finished jewel comes in within 0.01mm of an original OEM jewel and the fit is spot on.
The construction is a little different from what people might expect. These aren’t stickers stuck onto plastic blanks. The base is 3D printed in PETG, the top layer is laser-cut acrylic, and the artwork is applied in reverse on the underside before being backed with multiple coats of paint and clear coat. The whole assembly is then bonded together into a completely new jewel.
I’ve ended up making a few different styles along the way. There’s an OEM-style range for restorations, some custom designs, holographic versions, and even a few colour-matched experiments to complement different shell colours.
I’d love to hear what the community thinks. Are there any designs you’d like to see? Any colours or themes that would be an instant buy for your collection?
A few photos below.

I had an idea to fix the only issue with the best controller ever made. I am working on a small drop in pack that will fit inside the battery holder of the wavebird that will double as both a rechargeable lipo battery pack to power the wavebird but also have a rumble motor to restore rumble to the controller. That way it is an easy mod with no soldering required and simply plug and play. So far I have been able to capture the rumble outputs form the GameCube with an esp32 and send the rumble signal to a second esp32 wirelessly. This was a bit tricky because the GameCube will actually ask for a controller ID when a controller is plugged in and when using the wavebird receiver, it essentially tells the Gamcube “I’m a wavebird, don’t send any rumble commands”. So first I had to patch that so when the receiver was plugged into the GameCube it responds to the GameCube ID request with a normal “wired controller ID” and send the rumble commands. After that it was pretty easy to isolate and capture the rumble. In the video I am testing the rumble capture by charging the glider on Kirby air ride while the first esp32 captures it (the blinking blue LED to the left in the video). The second esp32 is powered by a battery and receiving that captured signal causing the red LED to light up. When it’s all done the first esp32 will fit into the wavebird reciever itself and the second will fit inside the battery pack for the wavebird and trigger a Wii rumble motor instead of a red LED. The proof of concept itself is done and I’ve already started 3d printing some prototype packs to get the fit just right. So now I’m about 70% done and am just waiting on some smaller components to come in to make the first working version. If anyone is interested please let me because depending on that I might end up making a limited run of these once it’s all said and done.

GameCube has flippy drive, about 150 games, wavebird controller, gameboy player, and a nice 20 inch crt 🤙🏻 I do own a good amount of gba games but need to get a everdrive or ezflash ! Should I make the gameboy player clear or keep at back ? Show me yalls get ups and what mod do you run ?

I finally received my flippydrive last week after waiting 6 months. Installed it right away and received generic gamecube error when powering up. Looked at my ribbon again and realized I must have damaged it while putting the gamecube back together.

I tried to sumbit a ticket right away for help but no response from the team (I doubt I will get one soon). I saw in their store the ribbon was sold out and seems like it has been for awhile. Has anyone been able to successfully replace their ribbon?