8BitDo’s new Bluetooth mod package places GameCube controllers again into play

8BitDo introduced it’s taking preorders for a brand new mod package that permits you to retrofit a wired GameCube controller with Corridor results joysticks and Bluetooth connectivity. The corporate is charging $25.98 for the package, which it says is a straightforward, solderless mod.

8BitDo has made just a few of those prior to now for outdated Nintendo controllers, together with these for the N64 and earlier consoles, and now it’s the GameCube’s flip. The package replaces your controller’s current PCB with a drop-in board that has Corridor results joysticks and a USB-C-rechargeable 300mAh battery connected. It additionally comes with a set off pack, and 8BitDo says the battery will get 6 hours of playtime between expenses. It’s suitable with the Change and Android, in accordance with the product web page.

The catch is that you just’re changing its wired controller choice, and also you’ll have to choose up a separate, $25.98 8BitDo “Retro Receiver for GCN” to attach it to your GameCube. Undoing the conversion could possibly be somewhat tough — a video set up information on the web page features a step for slicing the cable that powers the vibration motor — so that you’ll wish to take into account that in case you prize gaming {hardware} preservation.

Nonetheless, loads of GameCube controllers have endured abuse within the final two-plus a long time; I’d definitely take into account it if I had one mendacity round that had drifting analog sticks or a wire that’s been chewed up by pets or minimize off by scissor-happy youngsters. For a much less invasive wi-fi controller transition, although, there’s at all times 8BitDo’s GBros. adapter.

8BitDo says it can begin delivery the brand new mod package on September twenty fifth.