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.
This board is compatible with the following models:
- Nintendo GameCube (DOL-001) (1)
(1) This mod is compatible with GameCubes that have this power board. If your GC has this other model, it is not compatible, since the power button needs to be reused, and in this version it isn’t a separate part that can be removed and reused.
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.
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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:
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