While Shank Mods does provide some of the CAD files needed to 3D print some custom parts, that is only the proverbial tip of the iceberg. Also unlike many mods, this Switch GameCube Controller is not for the faint of heart nor for resource-constrained. There was already a video-out mod kit on the market for the GBA SP that would let them play games on the TV, but the team still had to figure out how to make a. More than just an impressive mod, the GameCube controllers are also a testament to the GameCube modding community’s kinship. In contrast, Shank Mods gives credit to the assistance and skills of other bigshots in the modding community, including Bassline25 and Madmorda. Most mods you hear about showcase the talents of a single person. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. The additional buttons and electronics required skills beyond the YouTuber’s grasp. Simply cutting the original controller in half and gutting it out isn’t enough. That’s the challenge that popular modder Shank Mods took up when he decided to create Joy-Cons in the form of his favorite GameCube pads, specifically the WaveBird variety. This also means that none of them can be easily reused for other systems, especially if you’re trying to retrofit an old gamepad for the modern Nintendo Switch system.
Unlike generations of Xbox and PlayStation controllers that seem to focus on familiarity and compatibility, each game controller for each Nintendo console exudes its own identity.
