Doing a Gamecube Mod like it's 2005

[@MrMario2011]

I had to pause the first minute so many times just to look at all the legacy chips in awe. This really turned out fantastic, awesome pickup finding one of these!

[@RockerGaming]

Thanks! Digging through the way back machine to find all these webpages was a lot of fun, just doing all the research was such a trip down memory lane... Could you imagine if we had all the mod/case options for the current gen of systems?! It would be amazing!

[@gotgud]

ah the nostalgia. my uncle had a modded gamecube and i thought it was the most insane thing as a little kid

[@RockerGaming]

Its so true, it just felt different back then. I think it was the fact that this was all so new that made it absolutely amazing at the time. While things like this exist today (mainly for switch) the breath is just not the same.

[@gotgud]

@@RockerGaming exactly! it was all so new at the time, it felt like you had access to something no other kid could ever play.

[@RockerGaming]

exactly! I still feel like that sometimes, which is the best feeling!!

[@RockerGaming]

Hey guys thanks for checking out the video! If you want more detailed guides on any of the mods done in this video, make sure you check out the following more detailed tutorials: SD2SP2 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qouvlmaAe6toiLM Controller Port LED Mod - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXWQh5lunsyYps0 Retrobrighting indoors - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5LCp2SGadRllZY

[@samyhx896]

Now when I look at the Xeno GC , I'm amazed how easy it has become vs 2005.

[@RockerGaming]

I couldnt agree more, its so much easier by today's standard and you get a lot more functionality out of the mods too!

[@RampagingPonyMTG]

I still have my original Qoob Pro modded Cube that I did the same thing too back in 2005 or 6 . I could never get it actually boot full size media. The drive would struggle to spin up the disc. It still works really well today. This really takes me back. Thanks for this!

[@scubasteve31583]

I did all of this in 2005. Starting with the terrible ethernet streaming using phantasy star. Bright side of that is I got both Phantasy Star and the Ethernet adapter for cheap! Then I got the qoob and installed it with whatever wire I had lying around and to this day it still works great. I used your guide to put Swiss on my system. Today, I bought a new console and installed picoboot, gc dual, and swiss on the sd2sp2 and that'll be my daily driver. I have the dvd sized case, it has lights on the top with a switch so it makes up for no power light. I have the clear dvd viper case though. I remember all these things from the old days. It is funny that the picoboot revived the IPL injection exploit that the qoob started though, it just does it better. Thanks for the vid!

[@jojorobino5312]

I had a GameCube modem adapter and used dial-up internet to get online up until about 2017 when I finally bought a broadband adapter, believe it or not. The speed difference is just insane. I'd wait on the PSO dial-up loading screen for 1 to 2 minutes and the broadband adapter takes less than 10 seconds.

[@alexharker7223]

I did a XenoGC mod several years back and have a custom top case that allows full-sized DVDs. With the PicoBoot and SD2SP2, it's starting to feel like a mod solution from 2005 as well :)

[@DanofWar101]

This is awesome! I would really like to have a console mod like that one! It would cool if you showed us your console collections since you have so many if them! Great video and keep up the good work!

[@RockerGaming]

Dan, I think thats a great idea... DGC just texted me the same comment so I think you guys are on the same page and really on to something. I will have to make it happen!

[@TheGlitchyMario]

I wasn’t even alive in 2005 lol. But now I wanna do this!

[@emmettturner9452]

The IcedCube from Team Xecuter is, by far, the best replacement case for GameCube. I still have the Ice Blue Limited Edition. It retains the lid resistance for slow-opening and everything. It also works with the original jewel if you transplant it from a DOL-001 (DOL-101 does not unclip).

[@emmettturner9452]

The full case version of the Iced Cube also has a rear mount for the Qoob USB port (and ViperGC parallel port). ...and did I mention it retains the power LED? ;)

[@RockerGaming]

That is a really nice replacement case! This also works with the OEM jewel as well, but man finding one of those cases today is incredibly difficult! Having said that it would be awesome to feature it as I have viper case too. While this case is boring in terms of color, I do prefer it to the viper case as I dont like the jewel option they have for it. You're so lucky to still have the blue as I would argue its the best color! My question is, who has the molds for those cases and where do I buy them, lol.

[@emmettturner9452]

@@RockerGaming It’s crazy to think that the GC modding market was big enough for Hushtrap, XCM, and Team Xecuter replacement cases/top shells, especially with many willing to use mini DVDs, modify their original shell, go topless, or stream. Even I waited until 2008 to get it and it’s essentially unused since I was OK with the other options. I still remember when Animal Crossing Loader came out and I rushed to grab a copy of PSO to try it out. Worked a treat! :) When the ViperGC’s Cobra BIOS was extracted and released as a DOL called “Anaconda” I went to #Dextrose and suggested that an Action Replay could be used to load it from a memory card to softmod a GameCube without PSO+BBA but it was beyond my abilities. This started a conversation about bootstrapping a bootloader with a micro bootloader and all that. A week or so later we had Samson’s AR Loader. Samson was definitely in the chat, so I’m pretty sure I had a hand in it. ;)

[@emmettturner9452]

@@RockerGaming ...but, yeah: The molds obviously existed. What happened to them? I was getting kinda panicked in 2008 when I was having trouble finding the full case version so it was already hard to get. It seems there is a lot more interest today, so it’s past time to drag those puppies out and press a few more. Last I heard some Team Xecuter guys were arrested for selling Switch hacks but I have no idea if they were even the same people 15 years later.

[@RockerGaming]

So its interesting I have a feeling that many of the teams that did releases back in the day actually sources their molds from other companies/groups. For example, when doing my research for this video I found team xtender did cases for several of the release groups back in the day. I should see if any of those email addresses are still good and if access to those molds can still be had. It would be a very interesting proposition to have more made today and I think people would love the ability to get them again. I was dumb unfortunately and never secured a full size case back in the day. Today I only have a bunch of half shells as a result... I would love a clear blue, clear, or smoke black full case!

[@josephyohanis]

You should make a video showcasing you're entire console, controller, and game collection. I'm sure your fans would love to see it!

[@RockerGaming]

Joseph, thanks for the comment! The number of ppl who have commented this is impressive. I am going to have to make that happen for sure!

[@josephyohanis]

@@RockerGaming Awesome! Can't wait to see it!

[@triforcelink]

I’m pretty sure my HP pavilion zv laptop from 2004 had a parallel port on it, so those were definitely still common back then.

[@corybolton5121]

Really cool video. I love watching mod videos but they all involve the same mods. This retro style modding is really different and interesting

[@RockerGaming]

Thanks Cory! I think more of these might be necessary in the future, this was a blast to do!

[@smithincanton]

I have a Qoob Pro from back in the day. I really need to get it out and setup with Swiss and a SD2SP2. Great video!

[@RockerGaming]

Adam, please do! Its a great mod chip still to this day!!

[@dominicbakken]

Yea I passed on the Qoob in 2012. On the shelf in Thrift Town S austin tx, didn't know what it was. Bought a lil john instead for jet ski off season riding

[@AmaroqStarwind]

Next up... Putting a Wii / Wii U inside of a GameCube! (But keeping the Gameboy Player, the Modem/Broadband adapter, and that other bottom add-on)

[@DragonProtector]

Now i want to see this

[@d_rock1219]

i remember burning Mario 64 to a cd and taking the top off my GameCube the the cd would fit on the DVD drive and it worked i got the idea from a video that did the exact same thing i also tried playing sonic 3 but it just played the Sega noise and never actually played

[@maciejkobus]

I remember dreaming about that case and Qoob Pro in the past. I never got them to this day. We came long way since then though... In 2021 it no longer makes sense to buy that case. Not only it's too expensive and hard to find but also it's a pain to burn DVDs. Swiss has very good compatibility with games playing from SD2SP2 or SD Gecko which makes it way better alternative. And there is GC Loader if you don't care about the disc drive. So many good options nowadays :) And there is much more new stuff in the works right now, it makes the future even more exciting!

[@RockerGaming]

Very well said, I couldnt have said it better! I got lucky finding this for virtually nothing, but a bundle like this easily goes for $300 today, which makes no sense when you can have a GC with GCloader + SD2SP2 + SDGekko for half that and it does more!! I am excited for the next wave of HDMI mods for Gamecube... that is going to be massive for the scene!

[@DragonProtector]

@@RockerGaming ya exactly! I would like it just cause usb. But my wii can do all this anyways. Also pluto hdmi mod ftw

[@Sayajiin2]

Wow those connector were crusty!!! Super cool mod, been a while I've seen it lol! Cool collection too! :P The GameCube collection got such a big increase in price since the pandemic it is crazy :D

[@RockerGaming]

I couldnt agree with you more... The prices are absolutely insane and make no sense... I mean dont get me wrong I am happy I already have the majority of the games for the console, but in general they just make no sense.

[@robertzieg3893]

Loving the gummy bears soundtrack lol.

[@AmyGrrl78]

This was a fun video to watch. I still have my Qoob Pro modded GameCube. I also have an IcedCube replacement case. I like that the case has a spot for the USB Programmer on the back of the case. So I can still have my BBA Installed. I made my own SD Gecko out of a dead official memory card. It looks really nice. I really want to pick an SD2SP2 Adapter.

[@RockerGaming]

That is awesome and I am really glad you still have your qoob pro! It was really ahead of the curve for the time! I wish I had the icedcube case! I had an opportunity to pick one up several several years ago and passed... it was a mistake as I would love to add one to my collection!

[@brianhenry2134]

I was enjoying the gummi bears theme in midi.

[@SpringPath76521]

The Action Replay in 2003, Could allow you to run homebrew off an SD card adapter.

[@FJMC.]

damn! the modchips really got better over the years, but this one aged really well. the installation looked a bit difficult on the small solder connections but the inclusion of the usb port did really give it a plus on my side! awesome mod from 2005?!

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you! I wouldnt have minded doing a more direct comparison to some of the mods out there today, but its funny up until the GCLoader came out a year and a half ago, this was still one the most desirable mod chips out there. Its crazy the progress the scene has made since then!

[@dodgydruid]

I got my own kit back then from LikSang in Hong Kong, opting for the purple crystal clear case and I assume the Qoob as it did a lot of things, I also added some strings of UV and random LED's to make the thing glow like a spare one at a wedding when on and I put in all that effort and never utilised the "backup" aka "jolly roger" aspect of the chip as I had a massive collection of legit games with the only caveat being I backed up Skies of Arcadia as that bloody game cost me £100 and I was going to be buggered sideways before I put a scratch on them discs lol Sadly apart from daughter occasioning her Chao in Sonic Adventure 2 and me having a wander around Arcadia recently I just use me Wii for gamecubey stuff and everything else my Raspberry Pi NesPi handles saving my old and crusty consoles hehe

[@dw9932]

I've modded my wiis not gamecubes til 2020 I was into the wii modding scene as a kid

[@clintthompson4100]

When you were putting the GC back together the music playing in the background, was it from a old 80s cartoon called The Gummy Bears? Great Mod to your GC.

[@RockerGaming]

Clint, thanks for the message, and yes it was!! Its one of my favorites and the remix is excellent. Its linked in the description if you want to hear the full version without any talking! This console was a lot of fun to build and this was a great trip down memory lane!

[@Kara_Kay_Eschel]

I started singing the lyrics to the song.

[@ozrithclay6921]

Sooooo no video of the DVD drive actually playing a full sized DVD?

[@MmmmGoodBoy]

Heihachi and Spawn were nice and all but Link was clearly the superior choice for Soul Calibur 2.

[@bradhogan2461]

Hello there Rocker Gaming, Will you be doing another community mod build anytime soon? If so I have a suggestion, Hori Joy-Cons with FULL functionality on & off the Switch. (I'd like to do this myself using the original Joy-Cons for internals) But would love to see the pro job the community mod could/would come up with!

[@razorx2024]

i have a viper extreme modchip in one of my gamecubes with it's usb addon board which makes it a lot easier to program it and add a dol or two :) i also added swiss to mine of course.

[@RockerGaming]

Its crazy... I have never come across a Viper Extreme... One of these days I would love to mess around with one!

[@razorx2024]

@@RockerGaming yeah it's much easier flashing stuff to it via usb, if you get one let me know as i still have all the programs and files for it and i'd be happy to upload them for you.

[@Twenteeeee]

I'm just sticking with the WII

[@RockerGaming]

Let there be no doubt that is the easiest way to homebrew!

[@sheikh_goku]

We need this

[@RockerGaming]

I agree, we need another run of these shells.... Like I want a clear soooo bad!

[@sheikh_goku]

@@RockerGaming yeah

[@SPFLDAngler]

Everything is plug and play on Win10... it automatically installs the drivers for any device you plug in as long as you're connected to the internet...

[@RockerGaming]

Good to know! I was so shocked when I plugged it in and just worked, lol.

[@mlalbaitero]

Nice Mario kart music

[@joefarrow1599]

So can the full-size DVD mod read the entire DVD disc? Or is it that the laser doesn't move all the way out and you have to burn onto only part of the disk?

[@ArcardyArcardus]

My PC is from December 2020 (Intel Core 10th gen) and has a parallel port on the motherboard. I even bought a slot for my case. Now I have a parallel port on my computer. Please, where can I buy the Viper GC?

[@skellybones5119]

So theoreticly speaking. This could play movies right? The pansonic one did do they not run about the same software?

[@nunocat4481]

You are such an inspiration that I start to do mods because of you 😄 I have a gamecube with xeno with a weird issue..when I plug the controller, it works fine in the GC menu.. when i insert a game, it boots, but then the controller doesnt respond and the game works fine..tried with different controllers and different games. Did it ever happened this to you before? Thanks for the tip!

[@TheSlackassCrew]

Sally's should sponsor you

[@RockerGaming]

We should make that happen, do you know anyone who works there?! I was there this week picking up supplies for a future video, lol

[@OhPuffz]

This is wild

[@Funkb0y]

Was that the Gummi Bears theme song? :)

[@RockerGaming]

heck yeah! Gummi bears and modding go hand in hand!

[@serchapi3061]

Rocker Gaming: "I don't have a time machine." His gamecube: Set to 2049. But seriously, excellent work dude! What is your outro music if you don't mind me asking?

[@RockerGaming]

bahahah thats hilarious and soooo true! Its the Gummi Bears remix, I have it linked in the description.

[@hhectorlector]

great vid.. would appreciate an update on your "how to play backups on your gamecube" series.. the older vids are either out of date or too hard for simpletons like me to understand XD

[@RockerGaming]

I might have to do that, its been a minute since I have done one of those videos!

[@Ikes_online_video_space_78]

I wonder if anyone did this with the panisonic q as that can use full size dvds I can imagine with some skills it’s possible to boot backups on full size dvds with the panisonic q

[@tompeeters2930]

Nice video! I do have a request, can you make a video on how to boot directly into Swiss? (With Viper or Qoob modchip)

[@tompeeters2930]

Please… :)

[@MuncheeZRetro]

Great video man, just wandering what temp you use to solder on circuit boards?

[@RockerGaming]

I use either 650*F or 700*F depending upon the application. For the most part it's 700*F

[@puchomagic1872]

Thanks for reminding me how old I'm 😂😂

[@RockerGaming]

man Pucho... I am feeling old more often than not lately myself, lol!

[@Omega_2]

3:20 Pausing here to wonder if you'll route the power LED to the power switch(or one of the other buttons), replace it with a clear cast button... or oh damn, I knew I forgot about something. I gotta do that battery replacement too. Have a link to that one, or would any place have it?

[@RockerGaming]

Haha, I opted to go easy and just do the led mod on the controller ports, though casting the power and reset button definitely crossed my mind! I cant recall where I got the ones I had. I order a 100 or so of the back in the day and I have been working my way through them since.

[@DatGameCollector]

Great video buddy. Can you still use normal disc's also? Just curious.

[@RockerGaming]

yes sir, you can use full size and normal discs in there!

[@sheikh_goku]

Whats the best gamecube modchip in your opinion

[@RockerGaming]

Modchip would be the qoob pro. Best general mod, I would say GCLoader. The Qoob Pro is hard to come by and expensive. The GCLoader is an ODE which does virtually everything you would want from a modded cube and is reasonably priced and available.

[@projectmayhem6898]

@@RockerGaming I just did the GC Loader a few days ago and so far have really enjoyed it.

[@DragonProtector]

Pluto hdmi mod

[@theeferret4115]

So if this mod can hold full sized discs, could that mean possibly you could burn GameCube games onto the full sized discs and play them?

[@RockerGaming]

100% you can, it was the way to do it back in the day because those full size DVD's were pennies and the mini DVDs were closer to a buck, lol

[@theeferret4115]

@@RockerGaming Oh damn

[@Cinder896]

Are you using the gummy bears show theme song when you arent talking?

[@Cinder896]

I am guessing the heart means yes? Lol

[@michaelgarcia5493]

Is there a way I take a rumble back to n64 and build it into a n64 controller

[@RockerGaming]

I am sure it could be possible! but I am not sure how to outright do it without some R&D!

[@michaelgarcia5493]

@@RockerGaming True and 👍🏼thanks anyways.

[@Spottedfeather]

where'd you get the price is right music ?

[@RockerGaming]

do you mind giving me the timestamp you heard it? I dont think i used it, lol

[@Spottedfeather]

@@RockerGaming my bad. It's either that or the music from some game.

[@Spottedfeather]

@@RockerGaming 20 seconds onward...

[@RockerGaming]

Its the song by VGR - Mario Kart Remix, link to the song is in the description, its a banger for sure!

[@DragonProtector]

Can you give me the link to your flux please?

[@RockerGaming]

No problem, here you go! amzn.to/3aDyNyc

[@DragonProtector]

@@RockerGaming thx

[@leonardpayne8795]

Yellowed dreamcast playstation 1 and sega saturn japanese model 2 consoles has chemicals

[@thegreatjonzini]

Lik-sang 4lyfe! ✌️

[@RockerGaming]

Dude, I will NEVER forget Lik-Sang... I miss those days, it was the wild wild west and it was amazing!!

[@thegreatjonzini]

@@RockerGaming 🤜🤛

[@Kafei1984]

No destruyan consolas Gamecube, mejor compren discos Mini DVD para que los usen y no las rompan.

[@boating2strokenovice726]

Hydrogen peroxide bath for 24 hours will whiten your plastic also. Hydrogen peroxide is alot cheaper.

[@DragonProtector]

I wish to grt qoob pro

[@monsterkajiu1912]

Does it play movies?