Wii SPii Portable: Wii in a GameBoy Advance SP

Hi all,
Here is the finished product, the Wii SPii. I provide a bit of commentary and prove that the Wii Portable is working as it should be! I'm really happy with the end result although the assembly could have gone smoother if I were more experienced. It is a real Nintendo Wii, so there is ZERO emulation involved in running GameCube or Wii games, which means zero frame skip and zero lag. All games that run on the Wii run on this handheld.
I learned a lot in this project and have so many people to thank. Without each of you this project wouldn't have been possible. You can expect a more professional video someday in the near future, where I go further in depth into the manufacturing process and electronics.
Check out the worklog and finished build log below:
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to the WiiSPii
0:39 Project contributors - a big thanks from me
1:45 Around the case
3:51 Opening up the clamshell
4:44 First bootup
5:13 Custom analog triggers
6:58 Booting into a Wii game - MK Wii
8:32 MK Wii Gameplay
10:05 All open source - how to build your own WiiSPii console

[@stonededge]

Inb4 just get a Steam Deck.

[@kalypso4133]

I have a Steam Deck, it's great for portable Wii games. Better battery life too.

[@ChokingVitcums]

I ordered a mig switch dumper. I'm gonna in stall it into my steamdeck to make a super nintendo switch

[@DeenoSpamone]

This is like saying "you shoudn't paint when you can just buy a painting".

[@kalypso4133]

@@DeenoSpamone Not even close.

[@DeenoSpamone]

​@@kalypso4133 It's exactly like that. The purpose of these projects is creation. What are you creating by buying a steam deck? Nothing.

[@aidan4031]

Blue shell hits: immediately shuts system off. I felt that.

[@jezquintero7208]

Been there...

[@bland9876]

that's a mood

[@ThatMellon]

This…

[@KlaroNebulous]

same

[@windowsxpnt2347]

with every new small wii portable, we come closer to making a wii phone

[@Huwitto]

Holy shit, didn’t think about that

[@AndroidFerret]

A wii phone ? What you mean ?

[@Huwitto]

@@AndroidFerret Look at this classic video and you’ll understand: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKuveoido7CMapI

[@prodpyuku]

Dolphin is on Android 🥵

[@windowsxpnt2347]

@@prodpyuku i mean something that looks like the legendary wii phone concept image

[@RetroDodo]

This is incredible, well done mate! What a build! 😊

[@_calejon]

Handsome RETRO Dodo guy 😍

[@Madblaster6]

When are we going to get a Dodo review of it? :P

[@willywally5997]

Used to watch your pimping gameboy series when i was a kid

[@cropika1441]

No te entendi ni verga no se ingles

[@chenemopromise6437]

Ey retro dodo, I'm a big fan. Love your vids

[@ProtoMario]

Insane that stuff like this exist.

[@heckno15yearsago]

Hey protomario!

[@delanireid]

@@heckno15yearsago bruhhhhh your name

[@delanireid]

Hey ProtoMario!

[@ciscoventura]

Nintendo take tips

[@ndrew_B]

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[@somebaconguy6593]

Seeing a Wii game running natively on a handheld device is something that I would have gone crazy for as a kid. Absolutely insane build!

[@FarawayMari]

hey we’ve got the same profile picture cool

[@yoshi1083]

Dang dawg I would of gone dumb crazy for this too.

[@michaelsun1654]

If it's 15 years ago, I would give my life for this thing.

[@fregatopolitis]

@JOAO DAVI SANTANA DE CASTRO Not really, it could be like having a portable ps3

[@fregatopolitis]

@JOAO DAVI SANTANA DE CASTRO That's pretty much what the switch is. A slightly more powerful wii u.

[@bidenisacommunistpuppet.3831]

How would you play with no life?

[@michaelsun1654]

@@bidenisacommunistpuppet.3831 as long as I have batteries lol

[@bidenisacommunistpuppet.3831]

@@michaelsun1654 Lol

[@GreighThunda]

9:55 the quietest rage quit ever.

[@theshortstacktech3477]

Imagine the fact that most of this tech in this size existed and could have been implemented in 2003. Just imagine

[@foof5695]

I don't know much about building handhelds but the batteries as a grip/stand is genius

[@Nuennin]

I Love that Its open source. He could Just sell it but He give it to everyone for free! What a man

[@tradeka4206]

If anyone is crazy enough to try this build

[@Xzanah]

Dude. What the fuck. This is amazing and I can only imagine the brain burning it took to make the idea possible, even. Now I'll have to figure out how to stick every console of mine into an SP lmao. Good work.

[@ChickenScratch]

Ayyy! Amazing job! I've been following since around when you started and it certainly has been a Rollercoaster of a ride to get here. Glas to see it's finally done and looking great 👍

[@Manuelx98.]

Splendid work there, can't wait for the files to see if I can make one too, I'm wanting to build one of these for so long but this design and form factor is definitely my favourite and worth the try.

[@manuelf.r.600]

this looks absolutely stunning!!! congrats!!

[@mata218]

This madlad is at less than 1k and making crazy stuff like this, good job man. New sub from me.

[@reagandow850]

This is absolutely wild!! Just incredible.

[@HeyKyan]

Great work! Love the analogue triggers too, wasn't expecting that, very cool!

[@millomaker]

I have see your worklog, and all the struggle. Congratulation the end result are pretty nice with very uniques features ! The analog ❤ The acrylic case 😍 I want to build one ;)

[@Maverick7r]

Awesome work, glad to see the finished project!! Keep up the great work!! 🙂

[@JustOlivia24]

It’s so small! Mad props to you, this turned out great! It’s crazy seeing portables of all types advance so much throughout the years as people get better at figuring out how to make everything smaller. Awesome that people also make custom PCBs, as well as the wonders of 3D printing and CNC machining. I think about the portablizing scene every now and again and debate getting back into it. Lookin forward to more stuff from you :D

[@MY3DCO]

Amazing work! I have loved watching this grow into a completed project! Glad the resin printed buttons worked out! Always happy to help out! -Nobble :D

[@lukeconsumerofcontent]

This is probably one of the coolest wii portables!

[@osar384]

Oh my that’s incredible! Waiting for more builds!

[@tinoesroho]

just saw this video. incredible design! can't imagine the many many many hours of headache and puzzlement you experienced as you built this. but holy moly! that's a hell of a cool portable!

[@Kankritree]

I can't wait to see what new projects you have in store!

[@helmutdergroe9457]

You stupid he doesnt have a store... fucking trashlord

[@asianboi.mp4929]

Well done mate! Love ur videos btw!

[@kurodeki0734]

Your creativity is incredible! Congratulations! Hugs from Brazil!

[@SWPLGAMING]

Just Super Duper awesome, all that hard work 👌🏾Perfect🔥🔥

[@chosentonessournotes]

Bruh. This is fantastic. The fact that you selflessly gave this by making it open source is just amazing. You’re a good egg. Looking forward to whatever you do! I think you earned a sub!

[@celestialdischarge7754]

Super cool stuff hope to see more projects

[@jblasutavario9549]

Magnificent work 👏 Really well done 🌟

[@ezioauditore1043]

congratulations you are the hug guy here from Brazil 👏👏

[@M0RR1S9]

And i thought i was badass for doing a gameboy color ips mod. Great job with this!

[@Mantsu]

So dope! Two awesome generations merged together! It's funny but I love it!

[@darthraider450]

I came here from reviewgeek, glad to have seen this and surprised to see the low subscriber count. Just subscribed and hopefully more people do the same.

[@grafvinestarry]

This work is so op, Dude. I did a good job

[@zerpderp9753]

This guy can do what Nintendo says it cant. Nice job dude

[@luckygame8718]

Awesome work, congratulations ! 🇨🇵

[@8r0k3n1]

That is so amazing, I wish I had the skill to make that. I loved my SP so much. to have one that size that could play wii and GC would be the coolest thing ever. I wish you could buy these!!!!!!!

[@CanadianBakin42O]

Yoooo great work!!! 2 of my favorite consoles in one, especially with Homebre Launcher with a GBA emulator! Great work, I hope Retro Future sees this if he hasn't already, I just know he'll love it!

[@MajesticNaan]

This is so damn cool , wish I could make one

[@jorgeluislumbreras5298]

This great one of the best wii modifications

[@michaelcowman-strifemalice9251]

Absolutely incredible!

[@zacharylamar6564]

Looks awesome, nice work

[@enriquepinero707]

If people can make stuff like a Wii and GameCube in this form factor; what stops Nintendo from doing even more with the Switch? Boggles the mind on both ends. Great job with this project!

[@Gills420]

because Nintendo has to go into the furture then grab up some tech and then come back to own time to present it.. we in a age where all of us is smarter then the big big companies and it shows. so nintendo cant just go into the furture to get new stuff.. because they are all dumbed down in the future all the tech companies so now its like it is now super huge home brew communities lolol. idk just spit ballin.

[@oldfastrock7109]

Congratulations!

[@reemademashki7656]

that’s a great build it’s hard work i kinda wanna own it now

[@isabelatodaro8847]

Very nice! I like gameboys very much! Great job, dude!

[@gabrielbrown7310]

You did it !!!!!! ... This design is perfect.. For the last two years I've been waiting for someone to make the ultimate gba sp with the chips and touch screens we have now. Great work ;) game designers please pay attention!!!!!! We need this..

[@FaerismFaerhan]

Next thing you know, it's in a DS. Well done bruh. *Italian chef kiss* magnifico!

[@cosasdefrank18]

Excelente proyecto, exito y espero el tutorial que me enamore. Like y un nuevo suscriptor👍

[@xotmatrix]

Amazing work!

[@shickadizzle1962]

I want that! Wow! Nice job!

[@XJackSkeleton]

This is beautiful.

[@TorukRD]

Wow !!!! Amazing console and unique

[@hi_tech_reptiles]

This is awesome. Congratz! I play my GBA IPS v2 all the time, especially at work (lol) and would love to have NGC and Wii games on the go. Maybe I should just get a Switch lol...

[@SolaireFlair]

Using the battery cells as a grip for the whole system is pretty ingenious

[@justsomeguy1998]

Gorgeous!

[@pedroborges3703]

Good job man!

[@Jobroski47]

I love all of this, only thing i feel like id change is the original switch joysticks to the magnet style ones, from what ive heard no drift and more precise

[@gerardo649]

Buen trabajo hermano Good job, brother

[@NOKIA5510USER]

If the dude sells this I will buy no matter what

[@MP3Mods]

Awesome work! The clear shell looks amazing.

[@adamcolejones]

Oh this is awesome, wow!

[@JDL16]

This thing is beast! Subbed for more

[@AshburnTheBurningHedgehog]

This stuff inspires me to do these things.

[@rafaelhenrique1504]

Cara que top! Um sonho de consumo.

[@santi-hl2hj]

Someday.... Someday we're gonna have a Wii inside of a Dreamcast memory card

[@jorgeelcurioso8723]

Nunca había visto algo así de lindo

[@FrostyBrows]

Mad props.

[@wrh89]

O miserável é um gênio!

[@ElModistoDeConsolasRetro]

This is awesome!

[@grey_df8]

This looks good

[@ZANTYACS]

Give yourself some credit, this thing is amazing.

[@MrGamingorama]

I love such crazy things. Damn that so cool. Now I want one too :D

[@justin-hurd]

I hope someone builds these for purchase, I would buy one in a heartbeat, its just so damn cool. Edit: "can we make a wii into x" = "can it run doom"

[@BashoStrikes]

Beautiful.

[@waldiemods5048]

IT LIVES!

[@tarroyo]

Great invention!

[@Robbi_]

wow that's just impressive

[@ottophage999]

Beautiful..

[@CRISSTIAN]

*AMAZING !*

[@haydenhuntley9056]

you are my inspiration

[@AnotherFreakingDude]

Every hacker/modder ever: Finally! My wii/xbox/ps is the best it will ever be! Now I guess I gotta play some games or something idk. frikin sick build btw

[@TheYan87]

Dope! I want one..

[@psyjinx]

Finally, a screen to make the Wii look HD

[@TRRoomba]

Siiiiiiiiick! really cool one!

[@JessicaFEREM]

this thing is awesome.

[@la4Games]

9:03 please don't say that. You are but awesome, to able build such portable console (Wii).. that's lot's of effort, love and passion. I adore you, bro. So, thanks for showing us ehat you had made 😁 Best regards ❤

[@mongoose6036]

I would love one of these

[@UBR_MXMU]

This is kinda cool man

[@RiceMafia808]

Looks so nicee

[@kleann]

yo this is crazy bro

[@ferdykaslang]

cant wait to get miyoo flip version 😆 the model just similar like this oh god 😱

[@MightyistheRCGamer]

You the man bro

[@tonygarcia6511]

you are amazing boi

[@SAKIPLAYSuscribete]

Wow fantástico, como quisiera tener una de esas 😍

[@blueberries7013]

NOOOO THIS IS SO COOL

[@nicksworld8940]

Impressive!