Hey y'all - just wanted to flag that some folks in the comments are reporting issues with input reliability and game compatibility (Luigi's mansion mentioned in particular). I have also since noticed some snap-back on the joysticks. Going forward i'm going to test things more thoroughly, but wanted to make sure this was pinned at the top!
also here is a great video from another channel i found demonstrating the retro receiver’s functionality with other controllers! ua-cam.com/video/ysuerQMYTNA/v-deo.htmlsi=4lrxtGTq1oV-JNo8
I definitely suggest learning to solder for this mod. It’s not difficult at all and it would have saved you a lot of trouble with the rumble motor. This is a perfect first project to learn to solder on.
He’ll yea dude, you are like the first one to not only mention the analog triggers but you also tested it on camera, the last reviewer I saw with this mod just passively mentioned it and said it didn’t seem to work.. now I truly know and now I’m subbing and placing my pre order. keep it up man, and remember, no detail is too small in this hobby especially for those who were there in its heyday
Not sure if you subscribe to @BorderlingOCD, but you should as he’s made fantastic videos in the same sort of genre, hoping infact to see him back once he’s ready! I’d also recommend @StezStixFix for his humour and approach to his video editing and framing
OK, so it seems like 8bitdo REALLY REALLY wanted to be able to call this a no solder mod... But that way of connecting the rumble motor is jank as fuck, seriously, just use a dab of solder.
Good video ! I'm curious to see what you'll make next. Subscribed for curiosity's sake ! Also I genuinely did not know this product existed and I'm 100% buying one after seeing how easy it is to install. Thanks for the informative video !
I would really love to see a similar concep like this, but instead of Bluetooth, it connects wireless via 2.4ghz dongle, that way latency is pretty much negligent
The algorithm blesses me today! I must do this mod to my old favorite GC controller. I'm not a Melee player or anything, I just love the way the GC controller feels, and it would be great to put it to use again.
Love Bits & Bites good channel name ;) also just installed the mod myself... fiddle AF! I soldered the rumble wires to the connector for a stronger connection rather than twist (as instructed) and then heatshrinked like normal. Charging it now - hope it works! I'm pretty impatient but the first full charge is the most important with Li-Ion batteries!
@@bensbitsbytes It works! But sad to see that rumble doesn't work on Windows (only D Input no X Input). Works on Switch though. Haven't tried blueretro adapter on gamecube or wii yet anyway it'll probably replace my wavebird and be my go to for dolphin
bummer that the receiver is sold separately. also a bummer that the receiver is sold out. awesome video and great quality. really enjoyed it. subbed and excited for future content
Amazing quality video. I looked at the sub count and I was like? Only 107?? That’s crazy. Loved the editing style. Hope to see many more uploads from you! :)
I know others have mentioned soldering the wires together, but if you're really set on not soldering, a simple twist of the wires and some electrical tape wrap will most likely do the trick.
I didn't even realize until i clicked on the channel that this is your first Video, gotta say its pretty great especially since i kinda made me interested to fo something with my gamecube now 👍👍👍
I bought one of these and a for parts silver controller, hoping the mod kit gets here soon. I love that I'll be able to use my favorite controller to play games on my computer and phone. Great video!
Nice video. I would have recommended updating bothe the receiver and the mod, before installing. I would have liked to see a weight difference before and after with the mod, compared to the wave bird with batteries.
First I would like to say thank you for the video. I don't know about this. I don't play smash professionally, but I can feel the rage. Destroying a perfectly good controller for this mod is not cool. Obviously using a broken controller is the best idea, but that's not always going to be the case.
great point - fortunately this mod is reversible and i’m saving the original internals. def agree that this is best suited for a broken controller tho 🤙
Awesome. Some comments but to preface them, I’m stunned this is a first video on a channel, fantastic work. - if you could try doing some noise reduction in your editing software, it may allow you to improve the audio a wee bit without upgrading your kit. - some music when your doing any build Timelapse stuff can help to break up the video and keep the pace. - loved the extra text comments on the screen, but the emojis were sometimes confusing, making it seem like you’d done something wrong when actually you were fine. - the connecting of the rumble motor cables wasn’t ideal, but to be fair they didn’t give much in the way of an included kit to achieve a good connection. Maybe consider shrink joints that include low temp melt solder in them, but mention you suggest it as an upgrade that is lacking in the kit. I’m really excited to have gotten in while you only have 220 subscribers, I reckon you will grow really fast if you keep this up -
I might do this mod. But I think I'll desolder the rumble instead of clipping the wires, and solder the wires for it rather than just twisting them. Then it really is fully reversible, and you won't have issues with the motor not getting power.
It doesn't support analog triggers on pc. Or at least not properly. Its not Xinput which is super annoying considering 8bitdo has made xinput controllers but they didnt make this one xinput
Thank you! I'm used my iphone 14 pro clamped to a mic stand. I had it set to 4K 24fps with HDR off. For lighting i used a "MOUNTDOG Softbox Lighting Kit" from amazon. I also made sure the lenses were super clean with a microfiber which made a big difference🤙
yo thanks Bryce! i shot it on my iphone 14 pro. i don’t know too much about videography but i just set it to 4k 30fps and tried my best with soft lighting haha
I would love to see a review of how it holds up after at least six months. Also, curious how it works with the Switch (the website advertises it behaving accordingly, but the non-destructive format means it doesn't add buttons like a ZL button, home or screen cap button). Thanks.
@@bensbitsbytes Yes. You can even test for things like snapback, which is a major issue on some of the newer sticks (such as the official smash bros GameCube controller). You just quickly hit the stick to the side, and then you can see if on the return the shape grows at all on the opposite side. But yeah, you can compare the octoganal shape and ranges of the sticks to those of an original wired and/or wavebird.
You know, I've had a crummy knockoff controller that uses the original mold, I wonder if I could drop this into that instead of one of my OG controllers?
Could you please let us know if the triggers signal an input with a half press in Switch mode aka without using the adapter? It would be problematic if one had to press the triggers all the way down to shield in Smash Ultimate. Thanks!
question: I wanna use the receiver and modded controller on the Wii, is there any issues with the connection with that setup, given the Wii ports are on the side and not the front of the console like the GC? thanks
The opening where the controller cord used to be is replaced by a barrel jack connection. The usb c port is used for firmware updates and can only be accessed by opening the controller.
Hello! Maybe I missed it, but can you fit the old analog sticks into the new boards shaft? I know it came with some, but I wanna see if I could put custom ones in there.
i haven’t tried it but i did see another commenter on this video say that you cannot put original analog sticks on the 8bitdo board. if i get a chance to test it i’ll let you know!
I think the idea from 8bitdo was that they didn't want the mod to require any cutting into the shell, so they went with USBC for firmware, and the barrel jack for charging (which just pokes out of the opening the wire normally comes out of)
Hey y'all - just wanted to flag that some folks in the comments are reporting issues with input reliability and game compatibility (Luigi's mansion mentioned in particular). I have also since noticed some snap-back on the joysticks. Going forward i'm going to test things more thoroughly, but wanted to make sure this was pinned at the top!
also here is a great video from another channel i found demonstrating the retro receiver’s functionality with other controllers! ua-cam.com/video/ysuerQMYTNA/v-deo.htmlsi=4lrxtGTq1oV-JNo8
have you had any trouble with the left analogue stick not getting full travel to the bottom left direction, mine stops before hitting the corner
@@ClanTeamKill3ryea same mine is definitely right heavy even after the newest firmware
I wish they had a kit for the Xbox Duke controller
First video on the channel? Very high quality! This is starting off strong!
thanks friend, means a lot to get this comment on my first vid!
5:04 Electrical Engineer here: the polarity determines the direction of rotation. Great video!
yo sick i want modded reverse rumble GameCube controller for reverse melee experience
@@imoldgregg8 lmao it will go hand-and-hand with mirror mode on double dash 💯
I definitely suggest learning to solder for this mod. It’s not difficult at all and it would have saved you a lot of trouble with the rumble motor. This is a perfect first project to learn to solder on.
Great job on this video. I'm sub #13. :)
thanks for the kind words and the sub, means a lot from a pro!!
He’ll yea dude, you are like the first one to not only mention the analog triggers but you also tested it on camera, the last reviewer I saw with this mod just passively mentioned it and said it didn’t seem to work.. now I truly know and now I’m subbing and placing my pre order. keep it up man, and remember, no detail is too small in this hobby especially for those who were there in its heyday
Great demonstration and production value on your first vid. You did a good job!
Not sure if you subscribe to @BorderlingOCD, but you should as he’s made fantastic videos in the same sort of genre, hoping infact to see him back once he’s ready! I’d also recommend @StezStixFix for his humour and approach to his video editing and framing
OK, so it seems like 8bitdo REALLY REALLY wanted to be able to call this a no solder mod... But that way of connecting the rumble motor is jank as fuck, seriously, just use a dab of solder.
Or, you know, just provide an unpopulated header/housing that you can crimp your motor’s wires into.
It would break off too easily. Though it would be nice if the motor can connect with a plug
@@SweetTodda tiny dab of solder will 100% be more reliable than twisting it every time…
Having it solderless makes it easier to reverse, which is kind of a big point of it
In 8BitDo's video they tell you to splice and solder the wires together.
This is amazing! I was looking for something like this literally just a few months ago and couldn’t find anything quite fitting was I was looking for.
Got this in my feed. Nice first video, commenting for the algorithm!
thanks for the bump!
Took you 20 seconds to get my sub
Straight to the point, no waste of time, informative and very well put together
Keep up the good work
Just got this as well also did this to my NES controller and it works awesome can't wait to do the Gamecube one its a great alternative to a wavebrid.
great quality video! love the humor, the editing, and the thoroughness!! well done! subscribed! :)
Woah, what a very good quality for a first video! Loved the editing, dude! I can't wait to see more vids from you! Already subbed to the channel btw!
Holy shit, first video? Really didn't realise it after seeing the comment section. Good video, keep up the good work
Good video ! I'm curious to see what you'll make next. Subscribed for curiosity's sake !
Also I genuinely did not know this product existed and I'm 100% buying one after seeing how easy it is to install. Thanks for the informative video !
I've been super curious about these. great video!
I would really love to see a similar concep like this, but instead of Bluetooth, it connects wireless via 2.4ghz dongle, that way latency is pretty much negligent
that would be rad. i'm guessing 8bitdo did bluetooth for broad compatibility, but 2.4ghz would have been even cooler
The algorithm blesses me today! I must do this mod to my old favorite GC controller. I'm not a Melee player or anything, I just love the way the GC controller feels, and it would be great to put it to use again.
Woah, high quality stuff !
im claiming my spot as your 57th sub. also your first video being HD is amazing. this is a strong start
sick video man, great presentation
Love Bits & Bites
good channel name ;)
also just installed the mod myself... fiddle AF! I soldered the rumble wires to the connector for a stronger connection rather than twist (as instructed) and then heatshrinked like normal.
Charging it now - hope it works! I'm pretty impatient but the first full charge is the most important with Li-Ion batteries!
yeah definitely merited solder haha but i think it will be worth the effort!
@@bensbitsbytes It works! But sad to see that rumble doesn't work on Windows (only D Input no X Input). Works on Switch though. Haven't tried blueretro adapter on gamecube or wii yet
anyway it'll probably replace my wavebird and be my go to for dolphin
bummer that the receiver is sold separately. also a bummer that the receiver is sold out. awesome video and great quality. really enjoyed it. subbed and excited for future content
Amazing quality video. I looked at the sub count and I was like? Only 107?? That’s crazy. Loved the editing style. Hope to see many more uploads from you! :)
thank u for the kind words dude!
I know others have mentioned soldering the wires together, but if you're really set on not soldering, a simple twist of the wires and some electrical tape wrap will most likely do the trick.
Nice video pal. Great work :D
I liked the minimal decoration of your room!
haha thank u friend!
Great video!
I really like this kind of content. Good sound, good light, good everything.
Subbed!
(too bad that 'Benbits' was already taken)
Awesome first video! You've convinced me to pick one of these up!
heck yeah dude!
Amazing first video, do more
I didn't even realize until i clicked on the channel that this is your first Video, gotta say its pretty great especially since i kinda made me interested to fo something with my gamecube now 👍👍👍
I bought one of these and a for parts silver controller, hoping the mod kit gets here soon. I love that I'll be able to use my favorite controller to play games on my computer and phone.
Great video!
@@jacobkosmicki3278 that’s awesome that you’re reviving an otherwise dead controller too
Great video, nicely lit and well framed. Keep it up and good luck with your channel :)
thank u so much!!
Very concise and genuine, great video!
Biggest issue for me is losing out on the dual-stage analogue triggers.
cool video! i saw a thumbnail for the receiver but didnt realize there was a whole modkit
Aaaand it's sold out, I was waiting for a good review like this before buying. Hopefully they get a restock soon!
wooahhh , high quailty , clear , you've got a subscriber friendo
Keep the content coming!
Sub 60!
Also very high quality, keep it going!
great first video man
really well made video im def subscribing
hey, thanks for the video. Do you mind testing this kit on dolphin emulator for PC? I wanna know if the analog triggers work on pc
Congratulations on your First Video, and its very Good 👍👍😊 Hope you Make Videos About Nintendo Wii as well 😅
Nice video. I would have recommended updating bothe the receiver and the mod, before installing. I would have liked to see a weight difference before and after with the mod, compared to the wave bird with batteries.
Analogue triggers and rumble DO NOT work on PC, so if you're thinking of using this for dolphin, find something else.
First I would like to say thank you for the video. I don't know about this. I don't play smash professionally, but I can feel the rage. Destroying a perfectly good controller for this mod is not cool. Obviously using a broken controller is the best idea, but that's not always going to be the case.
great point - fortunately this mod is reversible and i’m saving the original internals. def agree that this is best suited for a broken controller tho 🤙
Awesome. Some comments but to preface them, I’m stunned this is a first video on a channel, fantastic work.
- if you could try doing some noise reduction in your editing software, it may allow you to improve the audio a wee bit without upgrading your kit.
- some music when your doing any build Timelapse stuff can help to break up the video and keep the pace.
- loved the extra text comments on the screen, but the emojis were sometimes confusing, making it seem like you’d done something wrong when actually you were fine.
- the connecting of the rumble motor cables wasn’t ideal, but to be fair they didn’t give much in the way of an included kit to achieve a good connection. Maybe consider shrink joints that include low temp melt solder in them, but mention you suggest it as an upgrade that is lacking in the kit.
I’m really excited to have gotten in while you only have 220 subscribers, I reckon you will grow really fast if you keep this up
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these are all great points, thanks for taking the time to type this out :)
I might do this mod. But I think I'll desolder the rumble instead of clipping the wires, and solder the wires for it rather than just twisting them. Then it really is fully reversible, and you won't have issues with the motor not getting power.
Great video. Would love to see some testing as a PC controller, I’m interested in doing this mod to play games in Dolphin
It doesn't support analog triggers on pc. Or at least not properly. Its not Xinput which is super annoying considering 8bitdo has made xinput controllers but they didnt make this one xinput
Good job on the video 👍
Too bad the mod kit is sold out
Hope they restock it soon
this video is great I just bought a new shell/buttons for my gc controller and maybe ill pick this up too
How is the input lag on this?
It would be nice if you could test the functionality of the USB-C port (at 7:45) for charging and wired gaming.
And also, awesome first Video :D
That's for firmware only.
Ahh thanks :)
Nice video! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Excellent video! What top down shooting gear are you using? I would love to have a set-up like that!
Thank you! I'm used my iphone 14 pro clamped to a mic stand. I had it set to 4K 24fps with HDR off. For lighting i used a "MOUNTDOG Softbox Lighting Kit" from amazon. I also made sure the lenses were super clean with a microfiber which made a big difference🤙
I might get one. I have an old platinum controller with a good shell and bad analog stick
You get the Like sir!
Let's collab soon. This video is gonna be a movie
Nice video and bonus points for actually saying 8bitdo (not dough) correctly
My only question is how will Dolphin use it in comparison to Wii U adapter
Amazing first video! I’m surprised by the quality of it! Just out of curiosity, what camera did you use for filming?
yo thanks Bryce! i shot it on my iphone 14 pro. i don’t know too much about videography but i just set it to 4k 30fps and tried my best with soft lighting haha
Does this work well with the blueretro internal mod?
I would love to see a review of how it holds up after at least six months. Also, curious how it works with the Switch (the website advertises it behaving accordingly, but the non-destructive format means it doesn't add buttons like a ZL button, home or screen cap button). Thanks.
i'll set a reminder for 6 months from now haha
This almost looks like a perfect product if only there was a way to also use it in cable mode if one wishes to
thats a nice watch
casio MTP-1183A-2A :)
@@bensbitsbytes nice 30 usd watch but looks so fine.
Looks great, but I think they really should have gone with a USB C port there, even if it required some plastic trimming
Could you do a video where you use F zero GX joystick calibration tool that's built into the game, it lets you see the actual ranges of the joystick!
woahhh i didn’t know that was a thing! i’m thinking of doing a follow up with that now 🤔
@@bensbitsbytes Yes. You can even test for things like snapback, which is a major issue on some of the newer sticks (such as the official smash bros GameCube controller). You just quickly hit the stick to the side, and then you can see if on the return the shape grows at all on the opposite side. But yeah, you can compare the octoganal shape and ranges of the sticks to those of an original wired and/or wavebird.
Nice video but a little question: where is the board charging port access? I can´t see it in the controller case
Is it Ble or proper Bluetooth? Also possible that the dongle is 2.4ghz and only connecting to other systems is using bluetooth
I was thinking on doing this mod, I have just one question: how do you charge the controller?
can you re use your stock stick on this joint or nah?
I'm really curious as to how this seems to be functioning without putting a battery in the controller for the Bluetooth to work.
it is not 8bitdooo, it is 8bitdo - like nintendo
thx for the vid
You know, I've had a crummy knockoff controller that uses the original mold, I wonder if I could drop this into that instead of one of my OG controllers?
do you need the receiver for the gamecube controller to work?
This in comparison with battlergc pro and nyxi warrior would be nice.
very good video my only question is how would you go about charging the battery if it dies?
Your analog stick cap is third party, it was replaced at some point, that's why it feels different.
What's the software running on the gamecube? I have a need.
Would this work with wireless 8bitdo usb adapter (the orange or black one)?
Great first effort! Would this work on a Switch?
Yes. It's recognized as a bluetooth controller.
You should solder those connections on the motor
Nice vid
Could you please let us know if the triggers signal an input with a half press in Switch mode aka without using the adapter? It would be problematic if one had to press the triggers all the way down to shield in Smash Ultimate. Thanks!
Mucho cool!
does it work with the gamecube adapter? , i mean the accessory used for both smash 4 Wii u and ultimate
Can you use the original stick caaps?
No
question: I wanna use the receiver and modded controller on the Wii, is there any issues with the connection with that setup, given the Wii ports are on the side and not the front of the console like the GC? thanks
it will work on the wii just like the gamecube! it kinda looks like the receiver won’t fit but it does 🤙
How do you charge it when the USB port is on the inside?
The opening where the controller cord used to be is replaced by a barrel jack connection. The usb c port is used for firmware updates and can only be accessed by opening the controller.
Hello! Maybe I missed it, but can you fit the old analog sticks into the new boards shaft? I know it came with some, but I wanna see if I could put custom ones in there.
i haven’t tried it but i did see another commenter on this video say that you cannot put original analog sticks on the 8bitdo board. if i get a chance to test it i’ll let you know!
@ that’s a shame if true. Please do! Because this sounds like a fun little weekend project and it would be cool to add to it!
does this work with the switch without the adapter?
Assuming it uses the same hardware as 8bitdo controllers, I would think so. Their stuff typically has 3 or 4 compatibility modes.
Yes. It recognizes it as a bluetooth controller
@ians_parks thank you
Awesome video. Wanted to know on smash brothers when you jump in the air can you dodge using with reciever
tried it out and yep you can def do the mid air dodge in smash with the mod + reciever 🤙
do you have use their sticks? or can you use the existing OG ones
i believe you have to use theirs :( i haven’t tried myself but another commenter said they tried
Like do you need to install the rumble i honestly wouldn't care if the controller has rumble also how do you charge the controller
you don’t need to install the rumble! also it charges via a barrel jack where the cable used to be
@bensbitsbytes oh ok thanks for the info I might consider doing this to one of my controllers then
Didn’t come with the tubes needed to get the rumble working. But this controller mod works great. Anybody know where I can get the tubes for this?
Thanks for the review! Is it possible to use the original sticks or do they not fit into the pegs of the new board?
They won't fit, which sucks. You have to use the provided sticks
Too bad there isn't a Hybrid mode for Wired Operation. I wonder if a Mag safe type port might be better? Those can get small right?
that would be so sick
Quick question here: why not just use the Type C port for both charging *and* firmware updates?
I think the idea from 8bitdo was that they didn't want the mod to require any cutting into the shell, so they went with USBC for firmware, and the barrel jack for charging (which just pokes out of the opening the wire normally comes out of)
@@bensbitsbytes Fair enough, but I'd still personally prefer to have Type C for both.
@@aetheralmeowstic2392 same!