Description
The Nintendo Wii: 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 Wii with a standard USB-C PD charger, such as the charger for your phone or laptop, you can do so with this kit.
This board is compatible with the following models:
- Nintendo Wii
- Nintendo Wii Mini
- Nintendo Wii U
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The USB-C Power Delivery technology (USB-C PD) allows for communication between the device and the power supply(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 or 15V(1), signaling to the charger that it requires 12V or 15V(1) to run on. If the charger is compatible, it will supply the requested voltage. If it’s not compatible, nothing will happen, and the Nintendo Wii won’t power on.
(1) The circuit has a selection jumper; if you solder it in one position, the circuit will require 12V, and if you solder it in the other position, it will require 15V from the power supply.
FEATURES
- Similar size to the original connector.
- External power through USB-C.
INCLUDED
- 1 USB-C board.
- 1 right-angle 2-pin header for Wii and Wii Mini
- 1 straight-angle 2-pin header for Wii U.
- 1 Plastic cap for the USB-C board (in black color)
REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED)
- Tri-wing and Phillips screwdrivers
- Soldering iron.
- Tin.
- Flux.
- Desoldering pump.
- Isopropyl alcohol.
NOTES
The Nintendo Wii and Wii Mini run on 12V and 3.5A, while the Nintendo Wii U runs on 15V and 5A.
Make sure your power supply with Power Delivery (PD) can provide the necessary voltage for your console model. Also, ensure that the supplied current is equal to or as close as possible to the amount required by the console.
The console’s disc reader consumes a significant amount of current, around 1.9A. So, if you don’t plan to use it for loading games, this can reduce the power requirements and allow you to use a power supply with lower specifications.
All tests were conducted with the same power supply used for the GameCube kit, providing 12V or 15V and 3A:
You will also need a USB-C to USB-C cable for PD. If you don’t have one, these will work:
Etsy Reviews (verified owner) –
Richard wrote: Works as intended easy to install
Etsy Reviews (verified owner) –
Levi wrote: Works well overall just a little easy to accidentally knock the jumper pads for the power selection off if you're not careful. Other than that it's easy to install and works well.
Etsy Reviews (verified owner) –
Steve wrote: Seller is understanding, knowledgeable, and quick to respond. The product made it via international shipping in a reasonable time frame despite U.S. Customs holding the package for several days. The only possible improvement I could recommend is that for international shipping for electronics, I would use a box instead of the padded envelope, but boxes take up more space and so cost more to ship. To be fair my items were well protected and packed in multiple layers of foam and bubble wrap. Considering that I ordered 2 USB-C mod pcb kits, the seller made the correct decision for almost everyone. Obviously, I had to nitpick just to find something to improve.
solidusspy (verified owner) –
Great and easy-to-install mod, can confirm it is compatible with my Raspberry Pi 27W PSU
Etsy Reviews (verified owner) –
Mack wrote: Bought two, one for Wii and another for Wii U. They fit awesome, easy install, love it!