Talented Modder Turns Classic GameCube Console Into a Modern PC
Talented Modder Turns Classic GameCube Console Into a Modern PC
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Talented Modder Turns Classic GameCube Console Into a Modern PC
Talented modder Tech By Matt bought a GameCube that had seen (much) better days from eBay and set about repurposing it as a working gaming PC. Via: YouTube (Tech By Matt) You wouldn’t have thought a humble GameCube would be capable of this, would you? That’s because it isn’t. Still, through the magic of modding, anything is possible. 2001’s GameCube defined Nintendo’s approach to consoles. It was a quirky looking thing, a little barebones when it came to functionality, and somewhat behind the competition in terms of third-party support. At the same time, though, it was home to some rock-solid first-party exclusives, including the legendary Melee and more unique IPs like . Everything about this adorable little purple funbox just screamed Nintendo. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY Historically, of course, Nintendo’s consoles haven’t really prioritized the technical power side of things. Nintendo Switch has been a phenomenal success, but as a ‘portable,’ it’s a darn long way from PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in terms of what it has under the hood. This has often proven detrimental when it comes to ports (or the lack thereof), but Nintendo is going to go right ahead and do their Nintendo thing no matter what the naysayers may say. Via: YouTube (Tech By Matt) Besides, in the eyes of some PC gamers, console power is meaningless because no system can compare with a souped-up rig. We’ve all heard this many times, and it’ll be interesting to see how the upcoming PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X stack up once developers really get to grips with all that they’re capable of. In the meantime, you can get the best of both worlds with this stunning GameCube/PC mod. As reports, talented modder bought a GameCube that had seen (much) better days from eBay and set about repurposing it as a working gaming PC. It’s no heavyweight system, of course (you can check out the full technical nitty-gritty in the video below), but the likes of run just fine on it. Those fantastic GameCube controllers are still compatible too! Practical? Well, no. A neat little project for a nostalgic Nintendo fan? Absolutely. If you want to see more about the process and exactly what the modded GameCube/gaming PC is capable of, check it out in action below: