Build your own Gamecube controller to N64 adapter / Purchase Online

[LLDL]

Update: 9/3/2012.

For those of you interested in building your own Gamecube controller to N64 adapter, you'll be interested in the cube64-dx. It is an improvement of the cube64, an adapter originally made in 2004 to adapt the Gamecube controller for use with the Nintendo 64 console. To build one you simply need to collect the required components and be competent at soldering small parts and wires together.

Site and Documentation - http://code.google.com/p/cube64-dx/

Building the adapter:

Instructions - http://code.google.com/p/cube64-dx/wiki/BuildingAdapter
Schematic - http://cube64-dx.googlecode.com/files/cube64-dx.pdf
Flashing the Firmware (Required): http://code.google.com/p/cube64-dx/wiki/FlashingFirmware

Purchasing an adapter online:

I've searched online and almost nobody seems to be selling cube64-dx's. However, for those of you interested in purchasing a Gamecube controller to N64 adapter online, you might be interested in a completely different adapter made by the guy over at raphnet.com

http://www.raphnet-tech.com/products/gc_to_n64_adapter/index.php?category=Adapters

This adapter from raphnet is not the cube64-dx, it is his own different solution. He's selling them for 29.99 CAD. That translates to $30.41 USD, not including shipping.

 

[Battlecow]

L and R pressure triggers are gonna be *****es

I'm sticking to my hori, personally

 

[firo]

The guy at raphnet said that this is going to be his next project. Maybe some adapters will pop up. I like the hori, though.

 

[asianaussie]

I would buy this. Looks pretty cool.

 

[KnitePhox]

how would the L & R pressure triggers be a problem? i opened up my gc controller recently and if i remember correctly there are 2 types of contacts for each button (L&R) sliders(1) and a switch(2). im going to look again and see if i can get some continuity tests going with one of my multimeters.

EDIT:getting some ohm readings off of a few switches, couldn't get anything off the sliders prob cuz no power; became uninterested and stopped cuz i prefer n64 controllers.

 

[ciaza]

I want this, but opposite. I want a Nintendo 64 controller to Gamecube adapter so I can play melee with an N64 controller. I suck at Gamecube controllers but like melee.

But your product is still pretty cool.

 

[sharksquail]

gamecube controllers are dumb. 64 controllers are pro as ****.

 

[blaze3927]

I prefer arduino's and its simpler, if a little more expensive. However i have followed people who have had success using the pic's.

http://www.cs.duke.edu/~brownan/n642gc.html

the arduiono is amazing, not only can it do this a simple reflash turns it into a usb adapter for your n64 controllers plus much more.
That and you only need like one resistor, but it does require an external power supply which imo is the biggest downer.

Also the way the arduino handles the analog stick conversion appears to be more accurate and has customisable resolution

Also for n64 controllers for melee/brawl

http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/x2wii/index_en.php

 

[P D]

i support this

 

[LLDL]

I don't think the L and R triggers will be a problem. You won't have to press them down all the way to the click to use your shield.

 

[blaze3927]

well i managed to get my n64 controller working on Melee on the GC, i like it 10x better
will try gamecube on n64 tomorrow night

 

[felipe_9595]

For the L/R problem. Just cut out the spring and put the slider on the upper part.COngratulations, now you have a Digital L/r Button

 

[LLDL]

*Looks at OP*

The deed is done. I'll post some pics / videos soon.

 

[The Real Sykes]

It would feel soooo weird to z cancel with that controller

 

[LLDL]

The guy at raphnet said that this is going to be his next project. Maybe some adapters will pop up. I like the hori, though.

He finished them quite a few months ago without anybody noticing. They go for $29.99 CAD if anyone is interested

http://www.raphnet-tech.com/products/gc_to_n64_adapter/index.php?category=Adapters

It would feel soooo weird to z cancel with that controller

You use L, not Z. So it feels fine, plus you map your buttons, Z taunts with my configuration.

 

[Surri-Sama]

thiis is gross...

How come we got people to do this kinda crap but it's so hard to get someone to work on an online client >_>

 

[RFrizzle]

You think this would be legal at tournaments to use?

 

[Surri-Sama]

You think this would be legal at tournaments to use?

I'd hope, but It'd probably be in vein


You're not FJPizzle are you? I know the name isn't really the same but it reminded me of him lol.

 

[Stormcrow2]

gamecube controllers are dumb. 64 controllers are pro as ****.

10 amens. Why would you want to play 64 without a 64 controller? The gamecube controllers are tiny anyway, I was never a big fan of them when I used to play console melee/other games.

I do have pretty big hands, but still. (You know what they say about people with big hands ) N64 is where it's at.

 

[The Star King]

How is the Gamecube too small. Your hands must be ginormous (among other things)

My only problem is the L/R triggers feel horrible. Can't explain why but they just do.

 

[TANK64]

64 controller is 2gud, but this is kind of cool. I def have some friends who would love this.

also, what Surri said lol.

 

[Olikus]

64 controller is pretty garbadge at most game. played majoras mask the other day, gotta press that joystick like it hurts, when you shall run x(

But somehow its just perfect for smash. Just perfect.

 

[tacos]

i use gc so **** u guys

 

[clubbadubba]

i use n64 so **** tacos

 

[The Star King]

i use hori which is kind of in between so semi-**** tacos and clubba

 

[tacos]

SK i use a hori too so take that semi-**** back

 

[clubbadubba]

both of you can take your horis and go **** yourselves

 

[The Star King]

ok fine I transfer a semi-**** from tacos to clubba so he gets a full-****

 

[clubbadubba]

nah man, **** that

 

[LLDL]

This will be legal at Apex.

 

[SuPeRbOoM]

inb4 surri

 

[Surri-Sama]

LOL good call Boom

Y u hates me alex?

 

[TANK64]

Legal or not, ****ers are getting ****ed.

 

[KnitePhox]

Legal or not, ****ers are getting ****ed.

QF10truths

 

[Dominus Felis]

I can't play Nintendo 64 games because of the controller, hopefully this is better.

 

[caneut]

I can't play Nintendo 64 games because of the controller, hopefully this is better.

its not the controllers fault, it's yours