Finding a screen for a Gamecube Portable

[Brewster]

Hey there, I'm new to the forums so this is my first post, sorry it has to be a request for help.
This'll be my first ever project beyond painting a gameboy and simple things like that, and I know that trying to portabalize a Gamecube isn't advisable for a first time project, but I thought I'd leap right into it anyway and learn from any mistakes I make.
I've ordered a lot of stuff in preparation but I'm having trouble finding a screen because, in all honesty, I don't know jack. All I know is I don't want it too big.
Do you guys think this would be acceptable to use?
Thanks in advance.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-3-TFT-L...5?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item27c7810b1b

 

[watsug]

That screen will work, but its widescreen 16:9. I think the gamecube was made for 4 so it might look stretched. Theres also smaller 3.5 inch screens if you want small .

 

[Brewster]

Thanks for your help. That worries me a little though, this was the cheapest I could find, and I'm not really looking to invest a lot of money into a practice project. When you say it would look stretched, is that going to be a huge, noticeable problem?

Also I don't want it TOO small Gamecube games really deserve to be shown in full glory. One of my favourite consoles.

 

[watsug]

Some people are fine with stretching, some people hate it. Have you ever played your gamecube on a flatscreen? If so thats how stretched it will look .
I dont think you will mind at all, plus I think some games even support it.

 

[Brewster]

Wonderful! I'll order one of these then, that should complete my list of things needed. I'll keep the forum updated with progress, I suppose. This is a big step for me.
Thanks a lot for your help.

 

[watsug]

Glad I could help Good luck with your portable!

 

[Joeyjoe9876]

Swiss can force widescreen on some games. Emu is still working on this though.

 

[Brewster]

That's interesting. I was kinda planning on keeping the drive and not running homebrew, though. I'm still unsure.

 

[watsug]

Get a modchip like xeno gc. That way will you be able to start backups and home brew. You can write swiss to a disc and then use a sd gecko to boot games/home brew from the sd card.