Ok so I have decided to make my very own Gamecube portable and am super pumped to start, I have read up on many of the posts and work logs and have a slight understanding of how to do this. This will be my first portable however, so I will definitely need some help along the way. I do need some help though on what to do for running the games optical drive vs. wiikey fusion, which is easier for my first time and all that.

Also is kasars guide a good place to start for someone like me? http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php ... 98&start=0

I will be using a Ps1 screen in this project unless you have other (better) options.


Thanks for your help, Wes

Welcome to ModRetro! I'd say read the megasticky and try to acquire as much knowledge as possible before beginning your portable.

I'd go with the WiiKey fusion, it's equally as difficult to wire up if you use a breakout board and it's smaller.

You can use the PSOne screen if you have enough room in your case.

Good luck.

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Hi SonyQrio thanks for replying, a few questions about the wiikey though, how much more does it cost? The reason is I want to keep the budget low, but if its not that more expensive then I will go with the wiikey also isn't the wiikey limited in the games it can play?

Also one more thing, should I take apart the gamecube now that I have time, and then wait for all the other parts of it (screen, case, batteries, etc.)?


Thanks, Wes

If you're going to trim the gamecube, definitely start now. That way you don't have to wait as long for the first new one to arrive...

If you aren't going to trim the gamecube, but are pulling off ports, and solder like me, definitely start now. That way you don't have to wait as long for the first new one to arrive...

Basically, yes. Set up a rig for testing it out, and start with what you have. You will likely save a lot of time that way.

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Thanks, starting now


Cheers, Wes

The WiiKey, on an NTSC board, can play every game except for Luigi's Mansion, as far as I know. So, it shouldn't be a problem. It will cost about $40 for the wiikey and $10 for a breakout board + shipping.

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Cool, doesn't sound bad
Worklog 1:
2/13/12 Got the gamecube taken apart and getting ready to continue on.



Thanks, Wes

Well I removed all the ports and am going to relocate the regulator board. Also what batteries do you recommend? And should I go ahead and order a Psone screen or buy something else? Thanks and I will start posting images soon.


Thanks, Wesley

Figure out what case you are going to use, then buy a screen

What revision is your board?

good luck

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DOL-001. Also should I buy 3 or 2 of these batteries?
http://www.batteryspace.com/polymerli-i ... isted.aspx

Thanks, Wes