My stored controllers had a weird sticky substance even though I cleaned them before storing. I am guessing something to do with the plastic. Same thing happens to PS2 controllers and the sticks get oily.
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The Nintendo GameCube Appreciation and Collecting Thread.
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My stored controllers had a weird sticky substance even though I cleaned them before storing. I am guessing something to do with the plastic. Same thing happens to PS2 controllers and the sticks get oily.
sixteen-bit
Member
there's probably some kind of lubricant on them to keep the plastic from grinding like what N64 analogs suffered
D.Lo
Member
Sony analogue sticks were grinding potentiometers with grease on PS1/2. GameCube (and Saturn, DC and most later sticks by everyone) are more sophisticated and use a magnetic field. N64 used LEDs.
But the rubberised plastic on the end of the sticks itself seems to break down, emitting an oily residue. This can happen with certain plastics, they are made from oil after all.
n64coder
Member
Which controller are people using to play the GC games on the Wii?
mightynine
Member
Well, retro enthusiasts seem to prefer original hardware if possible.
And I wonder if the fact that Nintendo dropped GC compatibility on later Wiis makes the Cube more desirable?
Any Cube controller? My OG Wavebird is still kicking. I've also got one of those Japanese white GC controllers they released to go with the Wii with the extra long controller cord.
n64coder
Member
I forgot that I can use the Wavebirds. When I was asking the question, for some reason, I was thinking of a controller that plugs into the Wii controller but I forgot that you have to use the gamecube ports. So the wavebirds are perfect for this.
Over the weekend, the kids/I were playing Mario Party 7 on our cube using the wavebirds. My daughter complained about her controller not responding so I switched it to another wavebird on the same channel but it did not work. Does the wavebird do some sort of "pairing" when the gamecube is first powered up? Has anyone ever tried swapping out a wavebird during the middle of gameplay or is this something that can't be done?
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
You can change it out at any time. Wavebird has no real complexities, if it's on and the channel is right it should work. If it doesn't, something is wrong with the controller or reciever. Check the batteries.
Version 3.0
Member
Surprising. I remember feeling a little sad for the Gamecube at how cheap you could get one, like $25 for a decent 001 model in 2015. Several accessories went for a lot more than the console did...but I suppose that may always be the case.
I've switched with the system on. It's relatively easy to roll that dial by accident. Many times I've powered up, find the Wavebird doesn't work, and just check the dial and fix it, on either the controller or the receiver.
gamecube nostalgia is real. it's been 15 years! ; _ ;
PumpkinSpice
Banned
Where are gamecubes hitting MSRP? I'm seeing $40CAD online, as low as $20 without cords/controllers.
I still need to pick up an indigo unit to have a complete set... well without getting into special units.
I still need to pick up an indigo unit to have a complete set... well without getting into special units.
davidwhangchoi
Member
congrats!
what's in the wind waker bonus disc?
The PAL version I think had a version of OOT and Master Quest.
There's another Zelda collection disc on GC too which has the nes, SNES and 64 games too.
I'm seeing 50-80 for cube, cords, one controller and shipping.
Some OK deals here:
£59.99 for Chibi Robo PAL I'm assuming it's the Austrialian version as it wasn't released in the UK:
SOLD
£22.99 for THE LEGEND OF ZELDA- COLLECTORS EDITION:
https://webshop.cashconverters.co.u...e-legend-of-zelda-collectors-edition-gamecube
£59.99 for Chibi Robo PAL I'm assuming it's the Austrialian version as it wasn't released in the UK:
SOLD
£22.99 for THE LEGEND OF ZELDA- COLLECTORS EDITION:
https://webshop.cashconverters.co.u...e-legend-of-zelda-collectors-edition-gamecube
There isn't one with ALttP, it's only the 2 NES and 2 N64 games.
MattyH
Member
the windwaker is OOT and master quest and the zelda collection disc is Zelda Zelda 2,OOT and MM
Yup, around the same time a GBA port of A Link to the Past was released, so it didn't make a lot of sense including it on a promo disc.
BumblebeeCody
Member
I never knew that!
D.Lo
Member
Chibi was released in the EU but not Australia.
Naked Snake
Member
I hope it's OK to post this here (I think I posted about this in the B/S/T thread before). I recently sold my gaming collection along with the Gamecube. But I have these three rare/expensive cables left that I can't find a buyer for locally, and I'm feeling a little intimidated by trying to sell on ebay since I've never done it before, so I'm offering them here if anyone is interested. I'll give a big discount on ebay prices if I sell any of them directly to a GAFer.
Component:
RGB SCART for NTSC consoles (modified from official component/D-Terminal):
VGA cable (converted from official D-Terminal cable):
PM me if interested. Happy Gamecubing!
Component:
RGB SCART for NTSC consoles (modified from official component/D-Terminal):
VGA cable (converted from official D-Terminal cable):
PM me if interested. Happy Gamecubing!
Nitty_Grimes
Made a crappy phPBB forum once ... once.
If only I have £24,000 pounds...
Theonik
Member
How much for the component cables?
sixteen-bit
Member
don't seem to be accepting offers
Naked Snake
Member
$175 and I'll cover the international shipping (which will cost me around $35 by EMS, tracked).
theSlacker
Member
Dang, that was the thing I was going to ask about too.
sixteen-bit
Member
I like to keep this handy whenever someone says gamecube sucks
blame space
Banned
29,500 U.S. dollars
This, is, perfection!I like to keep this handy whenever someone says gamecube sucks
I like to keep this handy whenever someone says gamecube sucks
Perfection indeed!
foobarry81
Member
That would seem like something only uninformed people (or people not in their right mind) would say.
davidwhangchoi
Member
I like to keep this handy whenever someone says gamecube sucks
LOL
This thread is really triggering my urge to continue my failed Garage Quest to reclaim my NGC.
The good news: console and games found.
the bad news: nintendo component cables, ac adaptor, and controller not found.
MY ACCESSORIES ARE IN ANOTHER CASTLE?
I dunno, should I give it another go?!
The good news: console and games found.
the bad news: nintendo component cables, ac adaptor, and controller not found.
MY ACCESSORIES ARE IN ANOTHER CASTLE?
I dunno, should I give it another go?!
eXistor
Member
Quite a few of those unfortunately.
TheMoon
Member
Well round two was more successful. Everything but the controller was found. Even the Nintendo brand component cables. No video output though
Since the KS8000 has no component input, I'm going through my my receiver. All I get right now is sound. double checked everything so I guess it's time to triple check :\
EDIT: I just realized I'm asking my receiver to take component video from my NGC and output via HDMI to my 4K TV, as if life would would be so easy haha.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
A Wii + no scaling Wii2HDMI would be a lot cheaper. Not really better but only barely worse.
the monitor i would like to use only accepts VGA.
davidwhangchoi
Member
i picked up gamecube re3 today bc someone here told me Jill can kick off zombie heads in this version which is not in psx one:
Lupin the Third
Member
There used to be numerous Wii VGA cable solutions that worked fine as long as you didn't try to play 480i content (ex.: Mega Man 9).
xclaw
Member
What did he mean by this?
Member
Just ordered Clash of Ninja 2, Soul Calibur 2, Star Fox Assault and Freedom Fighters
Gamecube finally getting put back to work in the dorm
Is Timesplitters FP really that much better than 2?
Gamecube finally getting put back to work in the dorm
Is Timesplitters FP really that much better than 2?
I loved it, but not sure if it's better. One thing for sure is that the multiplayer is on par, or maybe even better!
D.Lo
Member
Future Perfect is technically a better game, especially the single player, but by 2005 the moment had passed in many ways. TS2 was the shit when it was released, FP was just another FPS in 2005.
Man TS2 on Gamecube approached Goldeneye parties in fun. Halo lans were good too but it was nowhere near as fun with only 2-4 players.
Man TS2 on Gamecube approached Goldeneye parties in fun. Halo lans were good too but it was nowhere near as fun with only 2-4 players.