G-Boy: Wii / GameCube Portable DIY Kit

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  • Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
  • Modders have been building Wii Portables for years. But now, for the first time ever, talented members of the community have created a kit to make building a portable more accessible than ever. This is the story of the Gboy kit.
    UPDATE:
    Unfortunately, the BitBuilt Store has shut down, and the Gboy kit has been discontinued. But all is not lost!
    Gman, Aurelio and I started a new storefront called "4 Layer Tech" where we sell improved versions of all the boards you need to make your own Wii portable! 4layertech.com/
    Gman's RUclips Channel: / gmanmodz
    MY SOCIAL MEDIA
    Discord: / discord
    Twitter: / shankmods
    Instagram: / shankmods
    Patreon: / shankmods
    Business Inquiries:
    inquiries@shankmods.com
    -----Recommended Tools------
    -IRONS-
    Hakko 888D - amzn.to/3aDdSZa
    The most popular and recommended iron in the community. Used to be the iron I used til I upgraded to the much more expensive Hakko 951. Tips are inexpensive and there are a huge variety
    TS-80 - amzn.to/2Y5Japi
    Supposedly a great iron, recommended by several of my friends, but I've personally never used it. USB C powered. Recommend purchasing a chisel tip as well.
    -Rotary Tool-
    Tool - amzn.to/2VCt3ha
    For cutting the board. I have the harbor freight one, but this looks to be the exact same one but re-branded. Has served me great for years. Please wear safety glasses.
    Cutoff Wheels - amzn.to/355nM4G
    A cheaper dremel (rotary tool) is perfect, but I highly recommend getting nicer cutoff wheels. I've purchased a ton of different cutoff wheels, and these ez lock ones have always performed the best for me
    -Multimeters-
    Neoteck - amzn.to/2Y5X3DU
    Entry level meter. Auto ranging. Should do the job
    Fluke 117 - amzn.to/2VVLRHb
    My personal multimeter, if you want something fancier.
    -Hand Tools-
    Screwdrivers
    Basic - amzn.to/2S81ESa
    Complete kit - amzn.to/2Y4ohdZ
    I love my ifixit kit to death. I have like 4 of them. They can open anything. But the simple 3 pack should do the trick.
    Flush cutters - amzn.to/355kv5u
    Had these since 2014
    Wire strippers - amzn.to/2KuHw8u
    Magical tool. Never going back to manual wire strippers
    Helping hand
    Cheap (will do the job) - amzn.to/3cGrFQe
    Durable (will last) - amzn.to/2VF3QTr
    Holds things. Useful if you only have 2 arms
    Tweezers:
    Cheap (will do the job) - amzn.to/2KAoihW
    Durable (will last) - amzn.to/3cYwhRQ
    Tiny fingers. Like using cheat codes. Don't abuse your tweezers. They aren't pry tools.
    -Supplies-
    22 awg stranded wire - amzn.to/3cSGMq5
    Use this for power. Perfect thickness for power in portables. Multiple colors lets you color coat voltage lines. Stranded keeps it from breaking inside the insulation and driving you crazy
    34 awg magnet wire - amzn.to/3bEILOl
    Use this for all your data lines. The enamel coating protects it from shorting. Make sure to tin it properly.
    Solder (Kester 63/37)
    Spool (recommended) - amzn.to/3bEJ2AR
    Tube (not very much) - amzn.to/2S8XAkq
    The good stuff. Leaded solder makes everything easier, and your joints better. Not any more dangerous than lead free solder, just don't eat it. 63/37 is the ideal ratio. Thinner is better
    Flux - amzn.to/2Y2N7uM
    Kester 951. Great flux. Soldering without flux is like washing dishes without soap. It just makes everything work soooooo much easier.
    Solder braid - amzn.to/2KALEEa
    For fixing small oopsies. Solder braid is like an eraser. Good eraser erases. Bad eraser just schemers stuff all over your work. Good solder braid is worth it.
    Solder Sucker - amzn.to/3axp21K
    For fixing big oopsies. You don't need a nice one, cheapest one you can find will do. This is the one I found.
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    -------RESOURCES-------
    Revision Identification Guide:
    bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php...
    Definitive Wii Trimming Guide
    bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php...
    -------MUSIC-------
    Break the Targets (Super Smash Bros. Melee) Guitar Cover
    By: DSC
    • Break the Targets (Sup...
    Celestial Valley (Kirby Air Ride) Guitar Cover
    By: DSC
    • Celestial Valley (Kirb...
    Gusty Garden Galaxy (Super Mario Galaxy) Guitar Cover
    By: DSC
    • Gusty Garden Galaxy (S...
    Wii Shop Channel Smooth Jazz Guitar and Accordion Cover
    By: Dr. Pez
    • Wii Shop Channel Smoot...
    Brinstar Breaks - Metroid Remix ~ Volume IV
    By: Dj CUTMAN
    • Dj CUTMAN ▸ Brinstar B... |
    open.spotify.com/track/69u0wG...
    Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness Music Medley
    By: Dr. Pez
    • Pokémon XD: Gale of Da...
    Pokemon Colosseum Music Medley
    By: Dr. Pez
    • Pokémon Colosseum Musi...
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Комментарии • 6 тыс.

  • @Akiloxa
    @Akiloxa 4 года назад +1413

    Me: I need sleep
    Shank: uploads
    Me: I don’t need sleep. I need to see a new portable

  • @Jempai
    @Jempai 4 года назад +1998

    As an electrical engineer that ended up in an unfulfilling job, this looks like the perfect project to get my passion back.

    • @Mewcaloid
      @Mewcaloid 4 года назад +40

      Go for it :) tell us how it goes

    • @MrMoofisAwesome
      @MrMoofisAwesome 4 года назад +35

      As someone wanting to go for electrical engineering, this hurts to read.

    • @stratmaster458
      @stratmaster458 4 года назад +14

      @@MrMoofisAwesome depends on the company you work at and how much you love engineering

    • @itscarloszamora
      @itscarloszamora 4 года назад +9

      @@MrMoofisAwesome honestly same I'm going for Electrical Engineering at college this fall. Maybe I should switch my major 🤔

    • @AJ12Gamer
      @AJ12Gamer 4 года назад +4

      By cutting and soldering? Seriously?

  • @atomicadam168
    @atomicadam168 3 года назад +1378

    I love how he just puts googly eyes on everything. I imagine him with just a drawer in his desk dedicated to these things

  • @Shadowdarknessone
    @Shadowdarknessone 2 года назад +219

    I'm actually really sad that this kit doesnt exist anymore. Its so damn awesome. And i wouldve build one for me an my brother

    • @BossBoy208
      @BossBoy208 Год назад +6

      Just curious, why does the kit not exist anymore?

    • @BossBoy208
      @BossBoy208 Год назад +1

      nevermind, i read the description

    • @ST3PH3N89
      @ST3PH3N89 Год назад +8

      It don't exist cause it dose not work right these guys are not engineers or programmers they just got sick of getting shit for playing with raspberry pies

    • @tonyhakston536
      @tonyhakston536 Год назад +26

      @@ST3PH3N89 what makes you say that?

    • @DolphinII_
      @DolphinII_ Год назад +5

      ​@@ST3PH3N89 what?

  • @SebGoP222
    @SebGoP222 4 года назад +2648

    The problem: The Nintendo Switch is sold out almost everywhere
    The Solution: lets make our own switch

    • @MARCM0DE
      @MARCM0DE 4 года назад +22

      This is far better

    • @lookatmynose9788
      @lookatmynose9788 4 года назад +43

      @@MARCM0DE It really isn't

    • @haruhirogrimgar6047
      @haruhirogrimgar6047 4 года назад +69

      @@lookatmynose9788 If it has the Gamecube library and the Virtual Console then it is def better than the Switch if you already own any other gaming console.

    • @user-xy9lv6kk2j
      @user-xy9lv6kk2j 4 года назад +20

      @@lookatmynose9788 it really is.

    • @sophiafortyfour
      @sophiafortyfour 4 года назад +9

      My body is ready

  • @horsecow
    @horsecow 4 года назад +660

    Just remember this is a guy who made GameCube joycons.

    • @BrawlingHedgehog
      @BrawlingHedgehog 4 года назад +7

      Now I just need to see a combination of the two. A replicable GameCube-controller that also is the Wii, but can still be plugged into another Wii. Would be great for Smash tournaments.

    • @1foxyz
      @1foxyz 4 года назад +2

      That’s kinda a waste cuz u can use GameCube controllers on any switch game like Fortnite

    • @Lemuel928
      @Lemuel928 4 года назад

      Cool.

    • @spencersipes5638
      @spencersipes5638 4 года назад +3

      @@1foxyz Look at this dood.

    • @64bitmodels66
      @64bitmodels66 4 года назад

      @S C you can literally play gcn, wii and n64 games on this thing, cant do that with a gamecube controller
      also, the kit wasnt made by shank, it clearly states in the video it's made by gman
      shank just assembeled the kit into a wii

  • @chumbusthings
    @chumbusthings 3 года назад +465

    Okay, it's been 10 months. He's doing something crazy, and I'm both incredibly exited and incredibly terrified!
    Edit: IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT!!!

    • @DeadpoolPlayz
      @DeadpoolPlayz 3 года назад +4

      Ohhhhhh yeah

    • @leo-kc9ef
      @leo-kc9ef 3 года назад

      or he do a little bit of trolling

    • @tradeka4206
      @tradeka4206 3 года назад +10

      I really hope he is still working on this and maybe changing some stuff because I wanted one really badly and now the thing has disappeared off the face of the earth

    • @zelenyyspaz
      @zelenyyspaz 3 года назад

      Lol

    • @TheCakesCup26
      @TheCakesCup26 3 года назад +2

      A year now

  • @randomgunk
    @randomgunk 3 года назад +39

    I've been on the outside of the modding community since I was a child and used to read up on Ben hecks guides for modding I gutted my first gc and bought components to make my first gc portable . I failed as I wasn't very knowledgeable and I didn't have the proper skillset yet, but I always looked up to you guys the pillars of the community. To this day I have not made a gc portable yet but I've never given up on wanting to make one and now I feel like absolutely can, thank you shank and literally everyone who poured their time and effort into helping the community become better modders, everything that you guys have done still amazes me to this day. This has inspired me I will be buying this kit and digging out my old components and making myself a wii portable. Ty again 💛

  • @banana_bonanza
    @banana_bonanza 4 года назад +4997

    So basically what im getting from this is that if I were to try making a portable, I would end up with broken parts and a burning house, but with this kit, Ill only end up with a bunch of parts that should really be working but Im just too dumb to figure it out oh god why did i think this was a good idea this always happens guess its time to go cry in the corner like usual

    • @cleytonsplaine
      @cleytonsplaine 4 года назад +152

      BananaBonanza same I wanna do it but I don’t have the money or skill 😭

    • @sickmind33
      @sickmind33 4 года назад +31

      @Bryan Neblett some tool shops let you rent. maybe you can find a solder to rent

    • @ExperienceExplosion
      @ExperienceExplosion 4 года назад +50

      Just fill the shell with solder smh, it’s that easy.

    • @thechromebookgamer1768
      @thechromebookgamer1768 4 года назад +13

      250 likes and this comment's been up for 3 hours.

    • @bananachild1936
      @bananachild1936 4 года назад +4

      @BananaBonanza You and me both brother

  • @herotehdude
    @herotehdude 4 года назад +844

    I love how all of the videos on his portables have him destroying a disk drive in some way

    • @bippythechippy882
      @bippythechippy882 3 года назад +12

      For a 200K subscriber special he just buys a ton of broken wiis and destroys all of the disk drives.

    • @jjoosshhb2193
      @jjoosshhb2193 3 года назад +4

      noooo not nice, fully working why he destroy them?

    • @waynes964
      @waynes964 3 года назад +8

      @@jjoosshhb2193 All optical disk drives should die, they are slower than just putting the game on a sd card, USB stick, HDD, or SSD.

    • @fruityloops2663
      @fruityloops2663 3 года назад +1

      From the corpses of his wiis

    • @user-ny5vp9be8v
      @user-ny5vp9be8v 3 года назад +14

      @@waynes964 Piss off. Physical media is still a huge thing. Optical disc drives still matter.

  • @bren4409
    @bren4409 3 года назад +11

    The G-Boy is perfect. It's the culmination of the work of many caring communities, shows the countless hours put into it and the kit, and brought people together to surpass their limitations and create something incredible. I respect it greatly.

  • @hypesutube328
    @hypesutube328 3 года назад +71

    Everybody gangsta till he dosen't post for a year

  • @Someone-sq8im
    @Someone-sq8im 4 года назад +1846

    “You can make”
    What lies

    • @ShankMods
      @ShankMods  4 года назад +282

      lol

    • @nicholas298567
      @nicholas298567 4 года назад +89

      I made one lol, mine was the orange one

    • @Yami-no-Raiden
      @Yami-no-Raiden 4 года назад +85

      "No, not Anyone Can Cook" flashbacks intensifies.

    • @Andrew12105
      @Andrew12105 4 года назад +14

      @@nicholas298567 I'm doing black with red buttons

    • @domenicobulzis4397
      @domenicobulzis4397 4 года назад +14

      Lies, deception

  • @Bleachigo66
    @Bleachigo66 4 года назад +107

    at this point, I'm pretty sure you're single handedly sustaining the googly eye industry 👀

  • @Raarkindje27
    @Raarkindje27 3 года назад +31

    Everytime i watch one of these videos, it makes me wanna build my own portable console.

    • @joeycrump7536
      @joeycrump7536 3 года назад +1

      then sell your soul that ought to get you enough spare change to make one of these

    • @BroBro_33
      @BroBro_33 2 года назад

      @@joeycrump7536 dang that's some inspiring stuff right there

  • @maxmorgan3370
    @maxmorgan3370 2 года назад +2

    This is amazing! It's really just so interesting that there's a community of people out there who are so creative and able to elevate a hobby we all share to such new heights.

  • @jaden8923
    @jaden8923 4 года назад +271

    HE'S BACK! THE LEGEND HIMSELF!
    i had to do it FIFTH!!

  • @AeroRain
    @AeroRain 4 года назад +212

    I can already see myself throwing it while playing Wii Sports

    • @martinm8264
      @martinm8264 4 года назад +3

      😂

    • @mercy06
      @mercy06 4 года назад +25

      @DeAngelo Gore Damn bro you missed the joke, oh well.

    • @marblebongos2794
      @marblebongos2794 4 года назад +5

      @DeAngelo Gore If you were smart you'd know this is a joke

    • @2010ngojo
      @2010ngojo 4 года назад +5

      That's a good point. How are motion controls handled?

    • @oldchannel1165
      @oldchannel1165 4 года назад +5

      How do we add a safety strap

  • @sammyschafer5356
    @sammyschafer5356 3 года назад +5

    I love how shank puts googly eyes on EVERYTHING

  • @fiffy6572
    @fiffy6572 Год назад +3

    Discovering projects like this is what makes life worth it

  • @realkingofantarctica
    @realkingofantarctica 4 года назад +198

    More Shank Mods always makes any sort of quarantine all the better.

  • @Kniffel101
    @Kniffel101 4 года назад +383

    I want this _so_ much, but nope I'm not going to be able to do it myself. D:
    Maybe one day I'll come across a premade one. =P

    • @haruhirogrimgar6047
      @haruhirogrimgar6047 4 года назад

      Nothing on Ebay yet unfortunately :(

    • @Kniffel101
      @Kniffel101 4 года назад +4

      @@haruhirogrimgar6047
      Even if, it'd cost at least two times the kit price, let's be honest! =P

    • @haruhirogrimgar6047
      @haruhirogrimgar6047 4 года назад +2

      @@Kniffel101 $700 is tempting when all else I have to spend my paycheck on is charity and invest in my future (savings.) Sonic Riders on the go is just really tempting...

    • @waltercomunello121
      @waltercomunello121 4 года назад

      @@haruhirogrimgar6047 lmao

    • @spencersipes5638
      @spencersipes5638 4 года назад

      @@Kniffel101 Check out the bitbuilt forums! There are plenty of really talented modders that would be happy to make a portable for you. If given the right amount. Making a portable requires a decent amount of part finding (although the most experienced builders will likely have them already), as well as many hours of work.
      However, asking someone to re-make a project they have already made, without any changes is a surefire way to commission a portable for yourself.
      bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/g-wii-rev-2-build.2882/
      I'm 100% certain you could find someone to commission this for you. As it's a pretty easy beginner build. Good luck!

  • @richard1493
    @richard1493 Год назад +8

    So sad to see such an amazing project only be available for two years.

  • @zooseplays5598
    @zooseplays5598 3 года назад +1

    bro thank you so much for this video it helped me out alot, Im starting my wiiboy project soon and i cant wait to start.

  • @EnderElectrics
    @EnderElectrics 4 года назад +307

    YOU'RE. A. LEGEND.
    didn't realize you didn't make it yourself.
    doesn't cancel you legend status tho

    • @omaegaa
      @omaegaa 4 года назад +4

      I swear, I see you every time some impressive portable is created.

  • @dio2739
    @dio2739 4 года назад +85

    Am I about to spend probably more than $400 on a quarantine project I will probably fail? You bet your ass I will. Thanks for showcasing it!

    • @chromso
      @chromso 4 года назад +1

      good luck man you got this

    • @masahirosakurai488
      @masahirosakurai488 4 года назад +1

      @@chromso Thanks

    • @magicalruin
      @magicalruin 4 года назад +2

      Yeah you have the money...
      Propably its only for adults and not for Teenagers like me

    • @tovolutionmkw
      @tovolutionmkw 4 года назад

      @@magicalruin Teenagers can make one for sure, but it's just that you need to have a lot of money and soldering experience.... which i don't have :(

  • @jrchmgn.
    @jrchmgn. 2 года назад +1

    The only thing I can't afford is your knowledge. You guys are legend.

  • @JordanLoweElevaToursCanada
    @JordanLoweElevaToursCanada 3 года назад +2

    Now this is a system I would really like to get my hands on. Being able to play wii and gamecube games on the go is a game changer!

  • @Whisper71
    @Whisper71 4 года назад +66

    i love how he always yeets the disk drives

    • @ShankMods
      @ShankMods  4 года назад +42

      They deserve it

    • @brandonglade2800
      @brandonglade2800 4 года назад +1

      @@ShankMods they really do

    • @64bitmodels66
      @64bitmodels66 4 года назад

      @@ShankMods quick question, why are games loaded through usb instead of SD/microsd?
      the Wii has a SD card drive does it not? unless that's also slow asf?

    • @t0biascze644
      @t0biascze644 4 года назад

      9:11 this one ? xd

    • @t0biascze644
      @t0biascze644 4 года назад +1

      @@64bitmodels66 Wii supported max 32GB SD card, originally only 2GB. And one game has 4GB. Smash has even 8GB

  • @alixstar11
    @alixstar11 4 года назад +134

    This just popped up in my recommended. I didn't even know people were making Wii Portables in the first place. This is really cool! Maybe if I had the money I'd buy this and try it out.

  • @user-vz3wt5hh7w
    @user-vz3wt5hh7w 3 года назад

    Even though you take a while to upload its always exciting to see something new and fucking awesome

  • @RestoreTechnique
    @RestoreTechnique 3 года назад

    This guy is super clever and funny. Brilliant channel.

  • @ewanscott8482
    @ewanscott8482 4 года назад +103

    The last time I was this early, the wii was just released

    • @jac1011
      @jac1011 4 года назад

      oh yeah yeah

    • @ZonaGreenTea
      @ZonaGreenTea 4 года назад +1

      Ewan Scott The last time I was this early my girlfriend was dissatisfied

  • @xero7087
    @xero7087 4 года назад +568

    I wish I had enough confidence to spend 325$ and risk making one of these but I’m like 90% sure I would screw this up

    • @melodiclogic9904
      @melodiclogic9904 3 года назад +52

      Me too, I’d love to do it but the amount of saving I’d need to do and the scary part of actually assembling it with not enough knowledge has completely turned me off. One day, just not now :(

    • @mustitendo4607
      @mustitendo4607 3 года назад +6

      You can buy 2 wii's for this prize

    • @truenickspivak
      @truenickspivak 3 года назад +43

      @@mustitendo4607 ? You can get a wii for 40-50 dollars

    • @IlSharmouta
      @IlSharmouta 3 года назад +3

      I believe in you

    • @emilioduran3430
      @emilioduran3430 3 года назад +2

      Vite the bullet

  • @kyx5631
    @kyx5631 2 года назад

    Your editing is gold.

  • @merhenderg8974
    @merhenderg8974 Год назад

    The inspiration I needed ! Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @slim8300
    @slim8300 4 года назад +131

    I’d definitely be interested in purchasing a pre-made G-Boy if that’s ever an option in the future! I just don’t want to risk breaking anything or setting it up incorrectly 😅

    • @UltimateInkling
      @UltimateInkling 4 года назад +8

      Same here

    • @myart358
      @myart358 4 года назад +5

      Same but if I think I still might give it a whirl

    • @rektyrektingson4668
      @rektyrektingson4668 4 года назад +6

      @@myart358 goodluck! the feeling you get once you finish it will be amazing

    • @jsteinfeld14
      @jsteinfeld14 4 года назад +4

      Let you know when I put mine on etsy

    • @Starlesslemon
      @Starlesslemon 4 года назад +9

      The kit is already $325. That's already way more than a pre-built would be worth.

  • @180degrees8
    @180degrees8 4 года назад +49

    NEVER FEAR GAMERS BECAUSE SHANK MODS IS HERE

  • @aname3941
    @aname3941 3 года назад +5

    the discription link is dead

  • @file_not_found5606
    @file_not_found5606 Год назад

    Awesome video I usually ignore the homepage suggestions but I'm glad I didn't this time. Entertaining and funny but still concise and informative big thumbs up :D

  • @Redkarmaa
    @Redkarmaa 4 года назад +714

    Wow! I wonder how much it costs!
    *$325*
    yeah, I’m gonna emulate smash melee on my laptop instead.

    • @ro1y
      @ro1y 3 года назад +44

      That's the price of a Nintendo Switch

    • @annieskywalker9290
      @annieskywalker9290 3 года назад +12

      @@ro1y just 25 dólars more

    • @toxicbunnyxd7944
      @toxicbunnyxd7944 3 года назад +22

      @@annieskywalker9290 no it’s the same cost as a switch plus tax it’s 325 for a switch

    • @annieskywalker9290
      @annieskywalker9290 3 года назад +1

      @@toxicbunnyxd7944 ohh

    • @jayr6854
      @jayr6854 3 года назад +10

      With tax in Germany price is higher than a new switch
      When you think you look for used switch with cfw and you load like these wii boy games from internet hell why are the costs so high

  • @slimgrim4851
    @slimgrim4851 4 года назад +176

    0:37 “Yes it runs Doom, please stop asking.”

  • @reeonboi937
    @reeonboi937 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video, I really wanted to make a portable and was looking for something to start off with.

  • @Blankyyyy
    @Blankyyyy 2 года назад

    I wish I can give my boy one of your works. Modern and old at the same time. I love your work keep it up man.

  • @SigmaProps
    @SigmaProps 4 года назад +95

    I’d love to take a crack at this, but I sadly can’t really afford to go around spending $300+ on a kit, and I’m not experienced with homebrew whatsoever! I’ll stick to my console repairing and modifying for now!

    • @pinkglow2402
      @pinkglow2402 4 года назад +2

      Quantum you’re still a step ahead of me, Id like to learn how to repair consoles so i can repair old consoles that need the luv and tlc... cuz what old console can’t use some luv these days...

  • @Silencer01
    @Silencer01 4 года назад +64

    This looks jaw dropping good. The ingenuity of EE people is incredible, and I'm just sitting here with my CS major. I think I handled a soldering only once in my life, and the end result was barely passable. But I digress: excellent work to all involved!

    • @ShankMods
      @ShankMods  4 года назад +10

      Never taken an EE class in my life. I'm Marketing and Management double major 😅

    • @samermohamed7644
      @samermohamed7644 4 года назад +1

      @@ShankMods Lol, I'm in my fourth year of EE and never learned how to do any of this. I've only soldered one thing once. I understand all of the theory that you talked about, but I need the practical experience of cutting things up and wiring things directly to chips because I've only ever worked with FPGAs, breadboards and springboards. I also need to learn how to do some CAD work.

  • @ry7hym
    @ry7hym 3 года назад

    0:37 I love the “yes it runs doom please stop asking” here
    You are awesome btw ;) I love your videos and projects (WiiVision is still my favourite)

  • @dylanaguilar6099
    @dylanaguilar6099 3 года назад +18

    "Packs it into a pocketable form-factor"
    *cries in woman's jeans*

  • @WeedShaggy
    @WeedShaggy 4 года назад +451

    Instructions unclear: I created a miniture thermonuclear handheld and the FBI raided my crib.

    • @eggyboi1217
      @eggyboi1217 4 года назад +15

      FBI ruins all the fun, they took my accidental pipe bomb that was supposed to be a potato launcher.

    • @MCAlexisYT
      @MCAlexisYT 4 года назад +3

      Ch1ldofSatan Instead, try to play some sort of distorted sounds to distract them.

  • @georgethejudge3256
    @georgethejudge3256 4 года назад +862

    When are you going to make a portable Nintendo Switch?

  • @cad2253
    @cad2253 Год назад +2

    You know with how good modders are at converting portables, I really can’t wait for the day we get a while Wii U crammed into its game pad

  • @Frubyx
    @Frubyx Год назад

    I LOVED the GBoy rev3: those buttons and the 3DS pad was awesome in my opinion!
    It's thinner and you don't risk breaking a stick when travelling

  • @thedangboi7198
    @thedangboi7198 4 года назад +20

    "This dates back almost 7 years"
    Yeah, I was hyped the whole time

  • @manybirds9718
    @manybirds9718 4 года назад +416

    Me: Huh this looks pretty interesting I think I’ll check it out
    *kit is $325*
    Me: *cries in broke*

    • @johnwest6690
      @johnwest6690 4 года назад +51

      You could buy 1 and a half brand new switches for that.

    • @pizapocket477
      @pizapocket477 4 года назад +26

      Ikr? I thought that it'd even come at least all put together (well, of the parts included, anyway) if they're charging that much. Like hecc ;w;

    • @anishthefish2439
      @anishthefish2439 4 года назад +25

      wtf i wouldve just bought a wii

    • @jp3354
      @jp3354 4 года назад +29

      I'd expect at least a plastic injected case for that price

    • @samplasion9344
      @samplasion9344 4 года назад +44

      Not only that but it doesn't include the console itself so you're just buying some plastic and a display (w/ some other things) at a price that is way to high imho

  • @Bostich
    @Bostich 2 года назад +4

    Before other people go down the rabbit-hole - tldr; This kit is no longer available, if you search you can get the PCBs (maybe) but nothing else afaik. :(

  • @angelocorradino8720
    @angelocorradino8720 3 года назад +5

    Really wish this was still available. Its super cool.

  • @AT-yn9dm
    @AT-yn9dm 4 года назад +621

    When your Wii portable costs more than the Wii home console, at launch.

    • @jeremyaster7470
      @jeremyaster7470 4 года назад +31

      but it certainly is much more affordable than one you could get five years ago!

    • @Texasmediatv
      @Texasmediatv 4 года назад +22

      Will considering you're getting every Nintendo system in one. It's pretty cheap

    • @rodrigomateodelgadodelacru8154
      @rodrigomateodelgadodelacru8154 4 года назад +8

      Inflation plus portability seems fair

    • @deanmaxwell7455
      @deanmaxwell7455 4 года назад +41

      @@Texasmediatv Inflation doesn't apply to products sadly. Old hardware depreciates, not appreciates. $350 is way too much

    • @Cyber_Mystery
      @Cyber_Mystery 4 года назад +21

      You also need to add the cost of the tools and other accessories that don’t come with this kit.

  • @mogo7274
    @mogo7274 4 года назад +57

    HE HAS RETURNED!

  • @Felipekimst
    @Felipekimst 3 года назад +1

    9:28
    The last Metroid is in captivity. The galaxy is at peace.
    This is what came to my mind over this background music

  • @michaelmartinez5217
    @michaelmartinez5217 3 года назад

    Glad RUclips recommended your channel.

  • @uncle.7yearsago734
    @uncle.7yearsago734 3 года назад +161

    At first I was thinking oh wow this is cool maybe I could get one of these. Then I saw the price

    • @TocoaPuffs
      @TocoaPuffs 3 года назад +27

      I mean, he literally needs to buy and tear apart a Wii for this

    • @uncle.7yearsago734
      @uncle.7yearsago734 3 года назад +6

      @@TocoaPuffs good point

    • @ZwipeAir
      @ZwipeAir 3 года назад +39

      @@TocoaPuffs console is Not included, Same as Buttons, Batteries and SD Card. So u buy that for 300ish and a Wii + small parts. So u around 500$

    • @charadreemurr445
      @charadreemurr445 3 года назад +11

      Here’s the problem, it looks like the joysticks included with this are the same shitty drifting ones from the Switch’s Joycons. So it would just be a waste of money anyway

    • @dougdimmadomeownerofthedim9701
      @dougdimmadomeownerofthedim9701 3 года назад +6

      @@charadreemurr445 well, if the sticks themselves are the same, then it’s fine, bc its quite comfortable to hold. It would be a problem if the stick box was the same, bc that’s what causes the drift

  • @Danarchy3
    @Danarchy3 4 года назад +317

    This is the geeky version of “I made a diamond ring out of this rusty nut and bolt” all you need is a rusty nut and bolt...... and 10k worth of specialty tools and knowledge

    • @lifehackertips
      @lifehackertips 4 года назад +6

      Danarchy3 and a rusty nut and bolt they’re charging 10k for

    • @kylepalmer5785
      @kylepalmer5785 4 года назад +8

      Oh come on, The kit is extremely overpriced but the tools used are fairly common for anyone even remotely handy the tools you can get for half the price of the kit if you buy half nice tools.

    • @satibel
      @satibel 4 года назад +20

      @@kylepalmer5785 to be fair to the kit, it's probably priced at manufacturing+R&D including time, but not at what I'd pay for it.
      while cool, I'd rather get a switch than this kit.

    • @2010ngojo
      @2010ngojo 4 года назад +3

      "specialty tools".

    • @vgrepairs
      @vgrepairs 4 года назад +4

      It's all about who you want to support with your dollar, Nintendo makes me sick nowadays. The bit built guys are very admirable for putting this much effort out there, if I want a portable, I'll be buying my kit from them.

  • @Q269
    @Q269 3 года назад

    I appreciate the appreciation you show

  • @spdecoy
    @spdecoy 3 года назад

    This video is really comprehensive!

  • @TheKingsPride
    @TheKingsPride 4 года назад +87

    “Oh wow this is really cool, I might try this as a new hobby. I wonder how much they’re selling kits for...” looks at price. Cries in poor.

    • @alexanderkeltz1596
      @alexanderkeltz1596 4 года назад +1

      Assuming you're not joking about a new hobby, model kits are cheaper (to this anyways) and is similar in that you are building something from near scratch. Less emphasis on practicality and electronics, and more on craftsmanship.

  • @BMXunion1
    @BMXunion1 3 года назад +80

    This is so cool I never even thought of MAKING my own gaming device. This has really got me thinking I’m gonna try this. I know nothing about electronics but looks like something I could get into.

  • @lolzasouruhm179
    @lolzasouruhm179 2 года назад +1

    I’m definitely looking in to doing this after I mod my first game boy advance

  • @FrankLoydWright
    @FrankLoydWright 4 месяца назад +2

    So, four years out, I assume this is gone forever and never to return?

  • @Kai-hf5wt
    @Kai-hf5wt 4 года назад +65

    Imagine Playing Just Dance 2020 on a Wii Handheld

    • @ThatGuyLegend
      @ThatGuyLegend 4 года назад +2

      SMG would be impossible to play

    • @ShankMods
      @ShankMods  4 года назад +1

      I may need to do that in a future video...

    • @no1DdC
      @no1DdC 4 года назад

      @@ShankMods You definitely have to print a new case with two infrared LEDs and a stand so that it's "possible" to use a Wiimote.

  • @xystem4701
    @xystem4701 4 года назад +10

    You consistently amaze me, and remind me to chase the things I love. Thank you, and rock on

  • @kazuha74
    @kazuha74 Год назад

    I've been considering getting into this sorta thing for a long time and just haven't put in the effort to even begin understanding all the ins and outs and tools needed but I probably will dive into things eventually and this could be a good start sense I've already got a good understanding of wii homebrew and modding and a basic understanding of how to start on the hardware modding.

  • @NukeJockey
    @NukeJockey 3 года назад

    This is the second video of yours I've watched, I hadn't subbed yet, but the googly eyes on the usb and then smashing the usb connector into the front of the case had me laughing my ass off, clicked subscribe straight after that. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

  • @jeffreypark8764
    @jeffreypark8764 3 года назад +25

    4:35 scared the shit out of me I legit thought someone was behind me

  • @gamergrill9629
    @gamergrill9629 4 года назад +16

    Wow, these look really professional! Amazing! :D

    • @gamergrill9629
      @gamergrill9629 4 года назад +2

      Edit after finishing video: I'm blown away by everything in this lol

  • @KilroyWasHere83
    @KilroyWasHere83 3 года назад +2

    0:39 "SATURDAY IN THE PARK, I THINK IT WAS THE 4TH OF JULY"

  • @S1ushee
    @S1ushee 3 года назад

    This is the coolest thing I've ever seen!!!

  • @juliandelemos4651
    @juliandelemos4651 4 года назад +10

    I bought a mini-console kit when I was 10 and I broke it trying to build it, so I've been nervous to try out new electrical stuff. With this, I might be interested in trying it again. Great video!

  • @Pingoinnn
    @Pingoinnn 4 года назад +5

    Man this guy did an AMAZING job !!!!! I can't believe what people do out of passion this is incredible ! Makes me want to learn so much !! Thanks for this dope video !

  • @theblockbreakerpog
    @theblockbreakerpog 3 года назад +8

    This feels as scary as building a pc felt, till I built it: Hardware modding is the sort of thing I'd love to do, but feels really hard to get into, so hopefully this'll help :)

  • @clicksandbeeps61
    @clicksandbeeps61 2 года назад

    One of the many things I love about shank: his googly eye obsession.

  • @laggingwalrus7391
    @laggingwalrus7391 4 года назад +4

    This looks so cool and professionial. It's almost like an actual Nintendo product!
    You and Gman are awesome.

  • @user-hf2fq3ie5j
    @user-hf2fq3ie5j 4 года назад +8

    One of the rare times RUclips recommends something that just blows my mind. I'm currently studying energy and electrical technology and I feel obligated to attempt this lol. Great video btw

  • @juanbermudez964
    @juanbermudez964 3 года назад

    Man you are the one who motivated me to do what I do, now I make a living fixing computers and phones, but also i want to mods now!!

  • @GameboyCustom
    @GameboyCustom 2 года назад

    Amazing 👍thanks for sharing your knowledge

  • @spider.jasper
    @spider.jasper 3 года назад +3

    I think this is my new favorite RUclips channel. I’ve never actually gotten into the modding community, but now I love it.

  • @colinmeier8140
    @colinmeier8140 4 года назад +5

    This looks amazing, the build quality looks amazing

  • @jdogisswag
    @jdogisswag 2 года назад

    I loved the reference to Surprise4Ben. 2 years later and this is still a masterpiece.

  • @chgjake2230
    @chgjake2230 3 года назад +5

    the link to the store doesn't work anymore :'(

  • @Eric-Westhoff
    @Eric-Westhoff 4 года назад +8

    I’ve been slowly dipping my toes into modding for a little while now. So far I’ve done a few RGB output mods and put a backlit screen in a GBA. I’ve wanted to try portablizing since your wiivision video, this kit is fist thing that has really made me feel like I can do it. I have a kit on order and am planning to make it my project for this summer.

  • @kpopRC
    @kpopRC 3 года назад +199

    hrmm. no info on the mobo cut down? did i miss it?

    • @ShankMods
      @ShankMods  3 года назад +75

      Check the "Definitive Trimming Guide" on the BitBuilt forums. It has everything you need to know there, far more than I can go into in a video 👍

    • @sammichmanjr
      @sammichmanjr 3 года назад +1

      wow didn't expect kpop of all people to be here.

    • @reeandsee1305
      @reeandsee1305 3 года назад +2

      @@ShankMods where are you where here

    • @2heo1987
      @2heo1987 3 года назад

      @@ShankMods how do i download a game?

    • @prcvl
      @prcvl 3 года назад

      @@2heo1987 dont

  • @donovanmccallum3934
    @donovanmccallum3934 3 года назад

    this is amazing. got my sub

  • @dblankenship1706
    @dblankenship1706 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @chewyankles5783
    @chewyankles5783 4 года назад +78

    I’m gonna sound like a boomer here, but it’s just crazy to think that tech can be so small now. I mean a Wii and a GameCube combined into one hand held portable.

    • @Humma_Kavula
      @Humma_Kavula 4 года назад +1

      Yep. doesn't take much at all to run wii or gamecube games.

    • @Prince_Dracula
      @Prince_Dracula 4 года назад +1

      ClarkLikesCats yep he said in the video

    • @thelegendkillersshittyduff1335
      @thelegendkillersshittyduff1335 4 года назад

      @@Prince_Dracula yes is a fucking word.

    • @Dracogame
      @Dracogame 4 года назад

      It’s not even miniaturized tech. They just cut away unnecessary parts of the board.

  • @dracnornossai5173
    @dracnornossai5173 4 года назад +28

    9:12 that fucking killed me for some reason
    Awesome vid man! i love how the community has advanced, i first saw and got obsessed with portables with BacMan's (back then "moddedbybacteria") n64 portable and ever since then i have been in love with portable home consoles, i can tell you and gman have such dedication for this and hope to be as talented as you guys one day.
    I know for sure that as soon as i get the money this is going straight into my shopping cart.

    • @ShankMods
      @ShankMods  4 года назад +10

      When I first added the USB sound on top of that clip and played it back I was laughing for quite a bit as well. One of my favorite bits in the video for sure.
      Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoy my videos, and I hope to see you building your own portables one day :)

    • @saadmanmahfuz
      @saadmanmahfuz 3 года назад

      @@ShankMods were are u

  • @nicounetwork8570
    @nicounetwork8570 Год назад +1

    While this is an ‘old’ video, and I’m no engineer, this was incredibly fascinating to wtach and learn about. Holy crap

  • @Julayla
    @Julayla 9 месяцев назад

    Well this is quite interesting to hear. I am now officially hopeful for a handheld mod of a Wii U as well. I can't wait to try this product when the time comes.

  • @podracer35
    @podracer35 4 года назад +25

    This is incredible! My Wii's disc drive is busted, so this is a tempting option to mess around with, but I'll have to give it some thought, since it'll be a significant investment to also get all the necessary tools.
    Thank you so much for highlighting this and thanks so much to GMan and the rest of the community for making this!

    • @Chris-no8yb
      @Chris-no8yb 4 года назад +3

      Why don’t you just mod your current Wii and play games that way? definitely a cheaper route for your situation. Nevertheless it still seems like a fun project.

    • @podracer35
      @podracer35 4 года назад +1

      @@Chris-no8yb, oh, I already have modded it, it's just tempting to make it portable because I love my Switch. I have a Wii U as well, so not all is lost when it comes to playing my Wii games.
      I guess the one thing I'd want more from this project is the ability to "dock" and output the picture to my TV so I can play that way too... But I'm getting way ahead of myself thinking of all that XD

    • @legomaniac588
      @legomaniac588 4 года назад +1

      @@podracer35 Docking is nowhere near impossible, but you just have to know what you're doing. I don't know if there's room in there to do it but on my Wii Portable, it'll have 4 GC ports, HDMI out, a radio, an MP3 player, 4 18650 batteries with a removable backing like the Switch that'll have 8 18650 batteries (with a stand because it will be heavy), a TV antenna, an Android TV box, and a mobile hotspot. These will be stripped to bare bones, and I'm making my own case, but hey if you know what you're doing, there's an example of what you can do.

    • @ender0998
      @ender0998 4 года назад

      @@legomaniac588 Your Wii Portable sounds more like a Tv + built in wii lol.

    • @legomaniac588
      @legomaniac588 4 года назад

      @oxygen potassium I haven't made the case yet, as I want to order all the parts then make it as small as possible (since the size will be fairly large) but I expect it to be around the size of Jefflongo's Wii Portable. As you can imagine it will be nowhere near as portable as this.
      Edit: It will also have Bluetooth audio.
      The only problem I'm encountering is how to get 4 different voltages managed with one switch.

  • @yoshi12233
    @yoshi12233 4 года назад +14

    i love how you put googly eyes in every cable XD

  • @mattcox8271
    @mattcox8271 3 года назад

    Thank you for doing this

  • @nemobekele1738
    @nemobekele1738 3 года назад

    This is on my bucket list