Junk GameCube Repair & Restoration to Play ISO files with

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In this video, I take on the challenge of bringing a broken Nintendo GameCube back to life, adding a modern twist with the Team OffBroadway FlippyDrive ODE for a disc-free experience. This Optical Drive Emulator allows games to be loaded directly from an SD card, which not only keeps the console running smoothly but also helps preserve the original hardware.
To give it a distinctive look, I’ve swapped the original casing for a bright acid yellow shell. This project combines the satisfaction of restoring old tech with the fun of customisation, making it a little different from your average Junk Nintendo GameCube repair!
In this video, you’ll see everything from finding the reason the console was thrown out, the repair, FlippyDrive ODE installation to the final touches with the custom shell. Whether you’re here to pick up info on our own project or just enjoy watching old consoles getting a new lease on life, I hope you enjoy the journey.
Big thanks to Wayne for the bag of Gamecube. Give a visit at Retro Robbins / @retrorobbins
Thank you for watching, and I hope this project inspires you to take on a retro resurrection of your own! There's more to do on this one, but that's part of the fun!
You can support the Mark Fixes Stuff at / markfixesstuff or Ko-Fi at ko-fi.com/mark... !
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[@MarkFixesStuff]

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[@stephenelliott7071]

Thanks

[@MarkFixesStuff]

@@stephenelliott7071 Thank you Stephen!! That is amazing!!

[@stephenelliott7071]

You're welcome mate, great work as always. I enjoyed this project, you did well considering you started with a bag of components!

[@LetsPlayKeldeo]

40 minutes of console repairing goodness? HELL YEAH

[@MarkFixesStuff]

Whoop whoop!

[@thegreatjonzini]

"Taurine pee" is now the name of my future middle age punk band 😉🥂

[@MarkFixesStuff]

I always wanted to start a punk band called “The Loose Tools”. It’s a fine line between stupid and clever.

[@thegreatjonzini]

@@MarkFixesStuff definitely on brand 😉

[@RetroJack]

Thanks! Your sense of humour always does it for me, and I love posting on your Discord too!

[@MarkFixesStuff]

Thanks Jack!! I love your posts!!

[@TheDarkHour684]

There's a whole wikipedia article dedicated to Kiwi humor

[@At0micPunk90]

Actually got inspired by this video to mod my childhood Gamecube (that my Dad got me for Christmas back in 2001) with the GC Loader ODE and a translucent purple shell. First time I had ever fully taken apart a console and then put it back together, and I was worried the whole time that I'd done something wrong, but everything worked as intended. And I wouldn't have done it without watching this video and going "Hey, this is cool, I wanna do it myself!"

[@MarkFixesStuff]

@@At0micPunk90 amazing!!!

[@peteregan9750]

Thanks!

[@MarkFixesStuff]

Thank you so much Peter!!!!!!!

[@TheMalMeninga]

Yes to an electroplating video, Mark!

[@MarkFixesStuff]

I really need to find a place to live, then I'm going to work out how to set up a workshop!

[@TheMalMeninga]

@MarkFixesStuff best of luck, mate. We'll all be waiting to see what you do next!

[@tekk9995]

Damn, you got the flippy. It was a nightmare to order the first batch. Lucky you.

[@MarkFixesStuff]

@@tekk9995 it’s really easy to install. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

[@apollolux]

Ikaruga as one of the test games? You are a man of good taste, sir. ;)

[@MarkFixesStuff]

It has a learning curve that is best described as “vertical”.

[@piero_75]

Amazing close-up camera work, as always!

[@MarkFixesStuff]

Thanks Piero! I’m glad that you notice because it’s a lot of extra work to get those macro shots.

[@piero_75]

​@@MarkFixesStuff you are the leader of retro-macro

[@8BitRetroReFix]

Nice work Mark .. Another retro console saved :)

[@MarkFixesStuff]

Thanks so much!!

[@RyanMercer]

I'll never unsee the onesie.

[@MarkFixesStuff]

@@RyanMercer I hope not. I’m nude beneath it!

[@RyanMercer]

@ 😂

[@Rodville]

That is the best color a Gamecube could be.

[@RetroMatt67]

I used to love my GameCube and loved super monkey ball! But for the life of me I don't know why! Great vid as always Mark!

[@MarkFixesStuff]

I think it’s a solid game and definitely one of my favourites. Monkey Target with a friend was a great mini game. I do struggle with it today though. I think age has dulled my reactions a bit.

[@RetroTech100]

Nice job fella, love the case cover.

[@MarkFixesStuff]

Thanks mate!👍

[@3dprintinglife]

Loved the full video. Definitely worth a watch. One criticism is that the music in this short is very loud compared to your voice 😂.

[@MarkFixesStuff]

@@3dprintinglife thanks for the feedback. I’ll pay a bit more attention to the levels next time. Was struggling a bit getting Resolve to do the right aspect ratio!

[@MarkFixesStuff]

No!!!!!! I copied it to the shorts timeline but it didn’t bring the audio ducking over. Nice spot!

[@richards7909]

Frank & Roger, the Gummies no one talk about….

[@markchambers7147]

have thay gone on to work at the cave ????

[@MarkFixesStuff]

Neil doesn’t like them. He throws them in the bin if he finds them.

[@richards7909]

@@MarkFixesStuff Sounds like an excellent reason to send a bunch of Gummies in to hide out.

[@MarkFixesStuff]

@@richards7909 I took several with me one day to visit the cave. They were all around the place. He eventually FOUND AND BINNED them ALL.

[@chrisrobson8540]

Getting older is mandatory.......growing up is optional😂 I'm 52 and still write 5318008 on any and every available calculator...great vid as usual Mark

[@MarkFixesStuff]

I love 5318008 and 710

[@steffenjachnow8176]

Disclaimer: No stairs where harmed by filming this video!

[@MarkFixesStuff]

@@steffenjachnow8176 one word: carpet burn. No That’s two words. Poo.

[@JenniferinIllinois]

So I wake up, start watching this and WOAH!!!!! THAT COLOR!!!! 🤣 While I prefer purple myself, I don't hate this either. 😉

[@SproutyPottedPlant]

Awwwwww you look so cute in a onesie!! Though I’ll skip the energy drinks, toxic caffeine, my body can’t process it. I do miss my beautiful and beloved purple GameCube, I should do what you did and make a really good one from an old one from eBay, it’s just not the same using a Wii!

[@MarkFixesStuff]

@@SproutyPottedPlant my original GameCube was black. I had the box and all bags, paperwork etc still when the fire claimed the house.

[@charlymop]

This GC needs a LED mod underneath the transparent case that reacts to the games audio and visuals

[@MarkFixesStuff]

I thought about that actually but then decided it might be a bit annoying flashing away when I was playing a game!

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

You can trow the fan unit in a dishwasher if you remove all the springs, wires, and other small loose parts.

[@edh482]

Nice, good work

[@MarkFixesStuff]

Thank you!

[@lesliespeaker668]

If you electroplate the shielding you could go with a yellowish or golden tint. I'm sure there's a way to make it look like that, yellow zinc plating I think. It would fit the neon yellow case.

[@MarkFixesStuff]

Nice idea. Once the case is on everything is yellow to be honest.

[@frankowalker4662]

At least Terry and Dave showed up for work, for once. (even though they did nothing)

[@MarkFixesStuff]

@@frankowalker4662 they’re always here. I just managed to catch them on camera this time.

[@retrorobbins]

😂😂😂 love the banter

[@Daz5Daz]

Great looking case. I love my GameCube but to be honest I never actually use it as the WiiU simply displays GameCube games better than the original hardware.

[@EPICLULZ123]

Not gonna lie, I'm incredibly jealous of the person who got Robot Wars stickers, let alone sticking them to their GameCube lol. I would have kept the original shell for the stickers alone!

[@MarkFixesStuff]

I still have it, but it’s very broken in afraid.

[@Wormetti]

The phoenix rises from a bag of bits!

[@MarkFixesStuff]

I love it when my bits rise.

[@retrorobbins]

Who the Retro Robbins chap sounds like yam yam to me 😂 great Video Mark . Thanks for making it most entertaining🎉 ,I send you the New RETRO ROBBINS Game for the ZX spectrum , in micro Blitz 😊 yes theres an actual game about me 😂😂

[@MarkFixesStuff]

I saw the advert for it!!!!1

[@peteregan9750]

why not coat the shielding with a matt black rust paint - it would add to the asthetic look!

[@MarkFixesStuff]

Not a bad idea. Or Hammerite?

[@SproutyPottedPlant]

Wait that looks the same as Warioware for the GBA, didn’t know there was a GC version is there anything extra in it?

[@MarkFixesStuff]

Hard to say for sure but almost certainly. It’s got multiplayer for a start.

[@cryomancer199X]

i like the color. if i was doing it i'd want some contrasting color for the handle/front panel/buttons maybe

[@MarkFixesStuff]

If I had the money I’d like to get a purple shell of the same type and switch the buttons and front panel. I’m thinking I’m going to 3d print a purple jewel with yellow text for the top instead of the black one. What do you think?

[@cryomancer199X]

@@MarkFixesStuff that could look pretty cool, yeah. good luck.

[@mjmr914]

Hi Mark like ya vids as trained metal polisher that rust would come off with a 3m 3sf pad on your rotary tool and leave like 600 gritish finish follow up with your all metal polish should be near mirror

[@MarkFixesStuff]

Ah! Good to know! I was worried I would make it worse!

[@mjmr914]

@MarkFixesStuff keep your RPMS low you should be golden

[@MarkFixesStuff]

@@mjmr914 With my Jangklife Rotary Tool I don't think I can go very fast hahahahg

[@gosunkugi]

That shell is so bright you have to wear shades.

[@MarkFixesStuff]

I love my classes.

[@MD_Builds]

ooph you got lifted pads on that front panel, You should reinforce the connection with some super glue... Its not ideal nor pretty. But it works.

[@MarkFixesStuff]

I used two part epoxy resin and clamped iit for 24 hours after this video.

[@Nukle0n]

Shame you didn't get the battery on this go around since that's probably flat but hey since you're taking it apart later you can get it there.

[@MarkFixesStuff]

@@Nukle0n I’m going to do a mini video on that. I think a lot of people would prefer that standalone because not everyone will be changing the shell or adding a flippydrive. They arrived today actually!

[@xnonsuchx]

Never dismiss a potentially good screw. ;-)

[@MarkFixesStuff]

I never do. You can tell by the state of my drawers.

[@xnonsuchx]

@@MarkFixesStuff Drawers can be a cornucopia of delights.

[@talideon]

Ah yes, the super rare Fairy Liquid edition!

[@MarkFixesStuff]

Now hands that do dishes can feel soft as yerr face!

[@HalianTheProtogen]

As a person with auditory processing issues, _please_ don't settle for autogenerated captions. They're not great.

[@imnickleonard]

I want to lick that new GameCube case to see if it tastes of lemon sherbet

[@MarkFixesStuff]

Tastes like an Eveready battery from 2002.

[@fueledbyregret]

I too enjoy a nice package.

[@MarkFixesStuff]

A bumper bundle!

[@jameslangridge8849]

If you call the dust "patina" then its adding to the consoles authenticity, at least until you get time to make the next video 😂❤

[@MarkFixesStuff]

This is a pro level tip

[@Nukle0n]

What a strange work surface.

[@MarkFixesStuff]

I’ve got wood

[@khyehickey]

Noiice!

[@MarkFixesStuff]

It is I think?

[@rimmersbryggeri]

That's different, then i'd get a big turnip in the country.

[@MarkFixesStuff]

I love turnips my lord

[@djmips]

Your song - Domingo

[@jcdenton1310]

Oh suit you sir

[@MarkFixesStuff]

@@jcdenton1310 little to the left sir?

[@techfixuk]

The 'A' in decal is pronounced like the one in cat, not the one in fall.

[@MarkFixesStuff]

Thanks for letting me know rob.

[@techfixuk]

@@MarkFixesStuff Sorry, on reading it back it sounds as though I'm mocking or something. That really wasn't the intention at all

[@scramble45]

Sounds like a public image ltd song

[@MarkFixesStuff]

I’ll take that as a compliment. Actually it was an accident, but I had been listening to IDLES earlier on that day.

[@scramble45]

it was one, just gave me that vibe

[@MarkFixesStuff]

@@scramble45I’m the retro Johnny Rotten now. You can’t take it back lol😅

[@markchambers7147]

what happend to the Guumys

[@MarkFixesStuff]

Laziness. They only turned up for a bit in this one. I think they've formed a covers band.

[@RonHelton]

👍👍👍👍🎮🎮🎮🎮

[@MarkFixesStuff]

Thanks Ron!!

[@frankowalker4662]

Hello ? Did someone say they wanted to polish me ?

[@MarkFixesStuff]

@@frankowalker4662 Roger does.

[@grahamkelly4991]

Can I check, is you hawking **** in the videos alongside the multiple pre, mid, and post roll minute long ads going to be a feature now? Need to know if I'm unsubscribing. I don't mind LTT doing promos as they don't make us endure mid roll ads. I don't mind twenty second inserts for PCBWay as they are relevant and unobtrusive. But unfunny skits for a drinks brand is the point at which I tap out.

[@MarkFixesStuff]

Patrons get ad free version of my videos. Integrations are how I support the cost of running the channel. I try to make them as entertaining as possible and feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. If you don’t like them I can’t change that. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@grahamkelly4991]

@MarkFixesStuff Thanks for the quick and open and honest response. I wish you and the channel every future success. Im sure I'll still see you on RMC from time to time.

[@suavebob]

Can all the elitist purists and collectors who will cry looking at this broken shell (and in some videos brazenly tell other people what to do with their possessions) bottle your tears and send them to me. If the tears don't flow from Marks video, I took 5 original (stick working) N64 and 2 original new/old stock NES controllers out of circulation and binned their working innards, in order to install the 8bitdo wireless mods. Sure I could have sold or donated the innards to you, but I snapped a couple boards for fun with pliers, cut the cables and broke the sticks. Now...That being said... Bottle those tears, I will gladly pay shipping.

[@MarkFixesStuff]

Don't kill any GC controller internals. I can reshell them to match my Taurine-Urine-Yellow shell!