Nintendo GameCube: USB-C Kit

Description

The Nintendo GameCube: USB-C Kit is a board that allows to replace the original power connector for a modern and standard USB-C.

If your original connector / power supply is too old or damaged and you need a new one, or if you would like to power up 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 in 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 be able to 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 of 3 pines.
• 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.
• Tin 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).

• Ikea SJÖSS 45W 12V 3A, 13€

You will also need a USB-C to USB-C cable for PD. If you don’t have one, these will work:

• Ikea SITTBRUNN USB-C to USB-C 1m
• Ikea LILLHULT USB-C to USB-C 1.5 m

DOCUMENTATION

• Installation Guide PDF
• GitHub repository