Modding a GameCube Controller For a Customer

I made a custom white Smash Bros GCC as a special order from one of my Etsy customers. This project included the addition of snapback capacitors, white buttons and a disco nights paracord.
My Etsy store: retrostalgiastore.etsy.com
Music:
• Super Smash Bros ► Lof...
• Super Smash Bros ► Lof...
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0:00 - Disassembly
1:02 - Cleaning
1:43 - Paracord
5:10 - Soldering capacitors and paracord
6:11 - Fixing broken stickbox
6:43 - Lubrication and clean
7:43 - Reassembly
#supermashbros
#retrogaming
#nintendo
#gaming

[@luketheeighth]

Looks great!

[@RetrostalgiaOfficial]

Thanks!

[@netnomad47]

Can you make USB-C versions to use with Switch and PC?

[@RetrostalgiaOfficial]

Cool idea, but to my knowledge it's not possible to change the plug with a USB. I just use one of those cheap aftermarket USB to GameCube adapters for PC and it seems to work fine.

[@omgitsmario7]

Any tips on paracording the cable. Im struggling. Lol

[@RetrostalgiaOfficial]

It's hard. use a little bit of tape at the end so it's easier to slide on. If you see any bunching of the copper shielding at all, back the paracord off a little and spread super glue with a toothpick to keep the copper flat. Make so to give it enough time to dry, last thing you need is the paracord sticking to the glue.

[@onezeee]

Where do you get your white buttons from? I've been looking to put some on my controller but they're difficult to find in good quality.

[@RetrostalgiaOfficial]

Hey, I believe all of the simple coloured buttons on the internet come from the same factory, unless it's a small business that are resin casting their own buttons by hand. I've tried a few different places and they're all the same. Quality isn't as good as OEM, but usable in my opinion.

[@Auto-Tech-Matt]

i was looking at your etsy listing and i was wondering what is a t3 stickbox?

[@RetrostalgiaOfficial]

Hello! T3 stick boxes are the latest revision stick box that nintendo made for the GCC. It's an all plastic design and lasts much longer than t1 and t2.

[@XantiT4]

i want a ds lite for Christmas so could you please tell where is the best place to get one

[@RetrostalgiaOfficial]

You could try websites like eBay/Etsy, or local second hand shops in your area.

[@XantiT4]

@@RetrostalgiaOfficial thanks sm

[@Maxasus41]

can you give me the reference of the cable you use i can't find one on internet

[@RetrostalgiaOfficial]

Hi, I make the cables myself with paracord I get from a local shop.

[@carlos_rivero]

What do capacitors do?

[@creepincat7399]

Reduces/eliminates snapback. When you release the analog stick normally, it rebounds slightly if you look at the signal. From my understanding at least. A capacitor is an electrical circuit element that can store a charge if you wanted the definition.

[@carlos_rivero]

@@creepincat7399 oh i see :-), great mod

[@RiahGreen]

How much did you charge for this?

[@RetrostalgiaOfficial]

You can see the prices on my Etsy