Dude, I was experience this issue with the receiver and searching around if somebody was experience this, couldn't find anything at all I thought I was losing my mind. Thanks for bringing peace to my mind that this is a share issue for the receiver and only happens on Luigi's Mansion (I only have that game to test the receiver) I test with multiple controllers and Xbox controllers are even worst, PS5 has the same issue you show up, I guess we will have to wait for an update hopefully can be fixed with a software update, FYI this was tested on a 1.1 software. Thanks again!!
Great video! I did almost the exact same setup as you with ExtremeRate shells lol I was able to play Luigi's Mansion, but I have the LaserBear BlueRetro mod installed so I don't need to use the 8BitDo adapter! I'm sure 8BitDo will come out with some good firmware updates soon enough!
All 8bitdo mod kits had this kind of problem, eventually they will update the firmware of the controller and of the receiver, so it will work perfect. I was going to rush and buy one mod kit, I will wait one year for the updates so when I buy this hopefully the issue has been resolved.
@@pqsk Yes and no, it is like their other dongles, cause they do work that way, going all the way back to the NES/SNES receivers they work as bluetooth controller adapters on PC
@@HKT-4300 well I should correct myself in what I wrote. I meant the retro receivers and mod kits only. I downloaded the manuals to both. Unless it’s a hidden feature, the manuals mention nothing of wired. I know what you mean. On the non retro adapters and controllers you do have wired option in some modes/platforms. But these retro ones are more limited.
So let me get this straight The button membrane you bought weren't very good and you bought a clear shell that has different plastic fiel because clear plastic fiels different?
I wish somebody would just make a wireless game controller with all the missing buttons so you can use it on PC properly A larger d-pad and a larger C stick and Z buttons would be nice but not quite as nostalgic I've never tried to use the Power A GameCube controller on PC but the only things that's missing are rumble and since it's a switch controller it doesn't have analog shoulder buttons. It also has some weird battery drain issue where you can't leave batteries in it overnight but yeah.
White and light grey gamecube controllers have slightly lighter colored sticks and grey buttons than say a indigo or black controller. That said 8bitdo's stick is still a little darker than that standard grey. Also iteresting that you find the more tactile Z button preferably. It really bothers me lol.
The triggers regiatering slight inputs in luigis mansion could be that the analog sliders arent lubed well enough and you can fix it with some WD40 (Ive done this it works, fixed my oem). Otherwise it could be cause by that reconnecting issue in which case idk
Imagine if brooks or 8bitdo creates a kit for the Elite 2. Change out the sticks, and you've got a great controller for any console for years, and no dongles!
13:08 Why does it seem like there's a loose seam on the right side of the controller? Like as if the screws weren't tightened down all the way? It doesn't look like that on the left side.
The GC kit is okay, but for anyone serious about a wireless solution is better off with something like the BlueRetro adapter for Gamecube with a Switch Pro or Xbox controller. The hall effect sticks can't be calibrated - if you do it on Switch the calibration is lost at power off. And the input lag of the device is pretty awful, anywhere from 10-25ms. Unless you absolutely want a GC controller this kit isn't worth the tradeoffs.
0:34 Why didn't 8bitdo make a receiver for their N64 controller mod kit? Just to use it on a real N64 requires a reciever from a separate company and paired with at least 8bitdo's hall effect stick I think messes with the stick values from what I seen from benchmark tests. That's why I only bought the stick by itself and kept my N64 controller wired. It feels like 8bitdo originally made that kit with only Nintendo Switch Online in mind, saw the success of that, then made the kit for GCN controllers, and then they added in the receiver since the only use case would be on Gamecubes, Wiis, and that usb adapter for Smash 4 and Ultimate. I hope they go back and make one if it means the stick issue is fixed and maybe they can throw in memory card support.
I am dying for a n64 receiver, I have the retro blue receiver, I don’t like it to much, but is the only way so far I know to use my mod kit on a real n64. And also 1 button didn’t work, I had to wait like 1 year for an update, finally it works, the rumble doesn’t work I think, but so far works fine.
I don’t know how many people know this but the white controller & some other come with lighter sticks, x, y, start, L, R, & d-pad buttons. The rest are are all dark.
Gosh I really want to get this with a custom shell as well. I hope you get that luigi's mansion and weird melee issue figured out. Perhaps the kit just needs an update in the future, Speaking of which, the usb-c port on the adapter is primarily for updating the receiver's firmware but I figure you know that now.
All 8 bitdo controllers don't work with the triggers on mario kart double dash Luigi's mansion mario sunshine and some other games I don't believe it's the controllers I think it's the receivers I've tested this using my NGC nyxi controller and that receiver the nyxi controller and receiver work perfectly but connect it a 8bitdo receiver and I lose that functionality of the pressure sensitivity on the triggers.
the white controller you used to compare joystick colors was not the right comparison, white GameCube controllers used a brighter joystick color for some reason, if you compare to an older purple/black controller it will be closer in color
I've been having the same disconnection issue and I believe it's the firmware of the receiver, not the controller. I tested using Alien Hominid, which explicitly calls you out every time that the controller disconnects. It seems like its caused by a buffer issue on the receiver: if too much input is coming in, it just bails out. The same thing happened when I connected a Switch Pro. Honestly a bit bummed, since it made Super Monkey Ball unplayable for me, but hopefully that will get patched for the receiver.
I have that same issue in Melee where it snaps the cursor back disconnects it really quick. Using the mod kit on my switch, it's perfect. Definitely an issue with the receiver and they should release a firmware update fixing it.
A little bummed I wont be able to use my og thumbstick caps but thats a fair trade of for the stick to click in! I can finally play lego starwars on pc and not have to use the autorun function with my GC controller, super stoked! Great video mate
I can't wait to start using this mod kit. It's awesome. I've been wanting to have the original Gamecube controller wireless for years
All we need now is one for the Wii classic controllers ( both versions)
@@AirAjavan1233 the Wii classic controllers definitely need this upgrade
@@fireboltthunder2360 💯
Dude, I was experience this issue with the receiver and searching around if somebody was experience this, couldn't find anything at all I thought I was losing my mind. Thanks for bringing peace to my mind that this is a share issue for the receiver and only happens on Luigi's Mansion (I only have that game to test the receiver) I test with multiple controllers and Xbox controllers are even worst, PS5 has the same issue you show up, I guess we will have to wait for an update hopefully can be fixed with a software update, FYI this was tested on a 1.1 software. Thanks again!!
Great video! I did almost the exact same setup as you with ExtremeRate shells lol I was able to play Luigi's Mansion, but I have the LaserBear BlueRetro mod installed so I don't need to use the 8BitDo adapter! I'm sure 8BitDo will come out with some good firmware updates soon enough!
What do you have your blue retro settings set to for this controller ?
Are you using Switch or Android mode when connecting to the blue retro?
I asked 8bitdo and they said they have no intentions to ever add analog support
Excellent video! Love the eXtremeRate shells. The Gamecube and GBA SP ones have such a nice texture to me.
Sick! I've got a GC controller with busted sticks. This seems like a good use for it
Bruuuh I thought about finally doing an extremerate shell mod with this kit too 😭 great minds think alike
All 8bitdo mod kits had this kind of problem, eventually they will update the firmware of the controller and of the receiver, so it will work perfect. I was going to rush and buy one mod kit, I will wait one year for the updates so when I buy this hopefully the issue has been resolved.
Same I’m gonna try to wait. Same with the flippy drive. I’ve got a gc loader which is great. But the flippy drive menu looks so fun
its already been fixed with an update.
USB c port on the receiver is to update the firmware. The pcb should have one too
Pretty sure you can also use it as a dongle on pc
@@smallspud68 I'm assuming it's like all of their receivers and none of them work this way, it's just for firmware updates.
@@pqsk Yes and no, it is like their other dongles, cause they do work that way, going all the way back to the NES/SNES receivers they work as bluetooth controller adapters on PC
@@HKT-4300 well I should correct myself in what I wrote. I meant the retro receivers and mod kits only. I downloaded the manuals to both. Unless it’s a hidden feature, the manuals mention nothing of wired. I know what you mean. On the non retro adapters and controllers you do have wired option in some modes/platforms. But these retro ones are more limited.
@@pqsk Nobody replying to you mentioned it allowing you to use it wired though?
So let me get this straight The button membrane you bought weren't very good and you bought a clear shell that has different plastic fiel because clear plastic fiels different?
I wish somebody would just make a wireless game controller with all the missing buttons so you can use it on PC properly A larger d-pad and a larger C stick and Z buttons would be nice but not quite as nostalgic
I've never tried to use the Power A GameCube controller on PC but the only things that's missing are rumble and since it's a switch controller it doesn't have analog shoulder buttons.
It also has some weird battery drain issue where you can't leave batteries in it overnight but yeah.
damn i thought i was the only one coming up with the idea
White and light grey gamecube controllers have slightly lighter colored sticks and grey buttons than say a indigo or black controller. That said 8bitdo's stick is still a little darker than that standard grey.
Also iteresting that you find the more tactile Z button preferably. It really bothers me lol.
The triggers regiatering slight inputs in luigis mansion could be that the analog sliders arent lubed well enough and you can fix it with some WD40 (Ive done this it works, fixed my oem). Otherwise it could be cause by that reconnecting issue in which case idk
Wd40 is NOT A LUBRICANT!!!!!!
Don’t fucking do it!!! It turns to gum
Imagine if brooks or 8bitdo creates a kit for the Elite 2. Change out the sticks, and you've got a great controller for any console for years, and no dongles!
13:08 Why does it seem like there's a loose seam on the right side of the controller? Like as if the screws weren't tightened down all the way? It doesn't look like that on the left side.
The GC kit is okay, but for anyone serious about a wireless solution is better off with something like the BlueRetro adapter for Gamecube with a Switch Pro or Xbox controller. The hall effect sticks can't be calibrated - if you do it on Switch the calibration is lost at power off. And the input lag of the device is pretty awful, anywhere from 10-25ms. Unless you absolutely want a GC controller this kit isn't worth the tradeoffs.
0:34 Why didn't 8bitdo make a receiver for their N64 controller mod kit? Just to use it on a real N64 requires a reciever from a separate company and paired with at least 8bitdo's hall effect stick I think messes with the stick values from what I seen from benchmark tests. That's why I only bought the stick by itself and kept my N64 controller wired. It feels like 8bitdo originally made that kit with only Nintendo Switch Online in mind, saw the success of that, then made the kit for GCN controllers, and then they added in the receiver since the only use case would be on Gamecubes, Wiis, and that usb adapter for Smash 4 and Ultimate. I hope they go back and make one if it means the stick issue is fixed and maybe they can throw in memory card support.
I am dying for a n64 receiver, I have the retro blue receiver, I don’t like it to much, but is the only way so far I know to use my mod kit on a real n64. And also 1 button didn’t work, I had to wait like 1 year for an update, finally it works, the rumble doesn’t work I think, but so far works fine.
Just a remainder, I read on 8bitdo Subreddit that the PCB uses switch bluethooth input. That means it doesnt reconizes analog triggers.
The analog triggers have worked for me, I tested with Mario sunshine and melee
That only matters when using it on switch.
If you need to use an analog trigger on a PC, you need to use an NGC adapter for pairing connections.
I don’t know how many people know this but the white controller & some other come with lighter sticks, x, y, start, L, R, & d-pad buttons. The rest are are all dark.
Yea just compared with my smash 4 controller and I see the difference! Never knew this before this video
Gosh I really want to get this with a custom shell as well. I hope you get that luigi's mansion and weird melee issue figured out. Perhaps the kit just needs an update in the future,
Speaking of which, the usb-c port on the adapter is primarily for updating the receiver's firmware but I figure you know that now.
Update the firmware on the reciever. Fixes your issues
All 8 bitdo controllers don't work with the triggers on mario kart double dash Luigi's mansion mario sunshine and some other games I don't believe it's the controllers I think it's the receivers I've tested this using my NGC nyxi controller and that receiver the nyxi controller and receiver work perfectly but connect it a 8bitdo receiver and I lose that functionality of the pressure sensitivity on the triggers.
What if i told you the usb c is for updating and using your controller on pc.
the white controller you used to compare joystick colors was not the right comparison, white GameCube controllers used a brighter joystick color for some reason, if you compare to an older purple/black controller it will be closer in color
modkit sold out at the moment in their website 😢
Seems its back (for now), but ships end of October
@@NESMeki yea i saw it’s back in stock, and yea i saw it ships til Oct 28, i’ll still plan to get one soon
I've been having the same disconnection issue and I believe it's the firmware of the receiver, not the controller. I tested using Alien Hominid, which explicitly calls you out every time that the controller disconnects. It seems like its caused by a buffer issue on the receiver: if too much input is coming in, it just bails out.
The same thing happened when I connected a Switch Pro. Honestly a bit bummed, since it made Super Monkey Ball unplayable for me, but hopefully that will get patched for the receiver.
I have that same issue in Melee where it snaps the cursor back disconnects it really quick. Using the mod kit on my switch, it's perfect. Definitely an issue with the receiver and they should release a firmware update fixing it.
Would these work in a wavebird?
Does this set up make the rumble work while keeping the analog triggers?
The PC needs to connect to the mod kit via the NGC adapter, and the switch can connect directly via Bluetooth to be compatible with both features.
ordered one just for fun
How do you charge the controller?
I hope they do this with the dreamcast cause I have 2 controllers that have water damage.
A little bummed I wont be able to use my og thumbstick caps but thats a fair trade of for the stick to click in! I can finally play lego starwars on pc and not have to use the autorun function with my GC controller, super stoked! Great video mate
Video trying it out/comparing? Oh, and do you think it is compatible with something like a PowerA wired/wireless controller?
Not compatible.
Would this work if connected to NGC USB adapter on PC? 🤔
Wonder if you can use it with a dead wavebird :o
Haven't tested, but I think you would need to make a cut in the shell to charge it
So you didnt mention anything about the analogue triggers and sunshine. Come on dude
Just tested today, they seem to work okay!
@@NESMeki good to know.
Does it work with pc?
I believe it functions as a regular bluetooth controller after doing the mod, so it _should_ work on PC.