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Modders Build Keychain-Size GameCube With Original Wii Hardware

Design files on GitHub open the build to experienced modders.

Overview

  • Macho Nacho Productions showed the Kawaii running GameCube games in a 60 x 60 x 15.8 mm CNC aluminum shell.
  • The build uses an OMEGA-trim Wii motherboard with original Nintendo chips to deliver native compatibility.
  • Cooling relies on the case and CPU undervolting, yet testers reported the unit gets very warm and benefits from added airflow.
  • A magnetic dock adds four GameCube controller ports and video out, which means real play needs the dock, a controller, a USB power brick, dongles, and a TV.
  • Games live on a microSD card sealed inside the case, and the public GitHub shares CAD and parts lists but no step-by-step guide.