Description
The Nintendo GameCube: USB-C Kit is a board that allows you to replace the original power connector with a modern and standard USB-C port.
If your original connector or power supply is too old or damaged and you need a new one, or if you would like to power your Nintendo GameCube with a standard USB-C PD charger, such as the charger for your phone or laptop, you can do so with this kit.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The USB-C Power Delivery technology (USB-C PD) allows for communication between the device and the charger, enabling the negotiation of the voltage to be supplied through the USB-C cable. In this case, the microchip included on this board is configured to request 12V, signaling to the charger that it requires 12V to operate. If the charger is compatible, it will supply the requested voltage. If it’s not compatible, nothing will happen, and the Nintendo GameCube won’t power on.
FEATURES
- Exact shape for Nintendo GameCube.
- External power through USB-C.
- Extra fan connector for computer fans such as the Noctua NF-A4x10.
INCLUDED
- 1 USB-C board.
- 1 Power connector.
- 1 Fan connector.
- 1 Fan connector with 3 pins.
- 1 Plastic cap for the USB-C board.
REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED)
- Original push button switch from the board to be replaced.
- 4.5mm gamebit and Phillips screwdrivers.
- Soldering iron.
- Tin.
- Flux.
- Desoldering pump.
- Isopropyl alcohol.
NOTES
This kit requires a special power supply that supports power delivery (PD) with an output of 12V and a minimum of 3A. Generally, laptop power supplies and some phone chargers can be used. If you don’t have any, take a look at the list of recommendations. (The Nintendo Switch power supply is not compatible because it doesn’t supply 12V).
You will also need a USB-C to USB-C cable for PD. If you don’t have one, these will work:
Remco Katz (verified owner) –
This kit is brilliant if you know how to handle a soldering iron. No need to be a professional.
I love the addition of a 3 channel fan connector and that it utilizes the original power switch of the GameCube.
For a moment I was a little worried about desoldering the original switch however if you just add a bit of extra solder to the connections and then use a desoldering pump + desoldering wick it was a very easy process.
The usb-c (liquid 3D printed) bracket with the text looks wonderful.
Shipping was fast, good communication.
I would highly recommend Giltesa rather than buying a clone board from China for 2.5x the price.
gph68 (verified owner) –
Great product. Works as intended. Fit and finish are excellent. Just be sure your soldering/desoldering skills are up to the task.
Jose David Collado Santos (verified owner) –
Funciona perfectamente en mi Gamecube con GC-Loader, no me ha dado ningún tipo de problema, además es un gran detalle que incluye un hueco en la placa para poder soldar un conector de tres pines para el mod de noctua, así que de 10.