Gamecube to USB adapter - V3

The latest version of our GC controller to USB adapter.

Description

Gamecube controllers are excellent controllers, very appropriate for many PC games, not to mention emulators! With this adapter, it's possible to use a Gamecube controller on a PC equipped with an USB port.

This adapter is built using advXarch technology.

The adapter:

Gamecube controllers supported. (list)
Gamecube vibration supported.
100% functional without installing special drivers. Easy to use. (Connects as an USB HID joystick with PID force feedback)
Updateable firmware.
Works under Linux, Mac OS X and Windows.
Some aspects of the adapter are configurable.
Has support for direct controller communication.
Each adapter has its own serial number.
Available in two colors (Black and Violet).^[1]
USB cable included.

Drivers:

None! Uses standard drivers included with supported operating systems.

Management tool:

Easy to use user interface able to manage several adapters.
Adapter firmware version display and firmware update function.
Built-in vibration/rumble test.

Total Latency information: (more info)

Default setting: 6ms
Minimum setting: 3ms

^[1]The actual color of the product may not (and probably will not) appear exactly as pictured and is not garanteed to match anything particular, including video game consoles.

Note: The style of the GC connector may vary between batches. See pictures for some examples.
This product is an implementation a raphnet.net open-source project.

Ordering

This product is discontinued

It has been replaced by: Dual Gamecube to USB adapter - V4

Compatibility list

IMPORTANT: This is not a complete list. If something does not appear here, it simply means that we did not get the chance (or the idea) to test it, or that no one let us know that it works.

Help us improve this page by sending test results by email to support@raphnet-tech.com
Thanks!

Tested Controllers

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Model	Tested by	Supported	Comments
Nintendo Gamecube Controller, Standard (DOL-003)	raphnet.	Yes
Nintendo Gamecube Controller, Super Smash Bros edition (DOL-003)	raphnet.	Yes
Nintendo Gamecube Controller, Japan import with extra long cable	raphnet.	Yes
Nintendo Wavebird	raphnet.	Yes
ASCII Gamecube keyboard, Joystick part (ASC-1901PO)	raphnet.	Yes
ASCII Gamecube keyboard, Keyboard part (ASC-1901PO)	raphnet.	Yes	Since firmware 3.6.0
Intec Wirelss Gamecube Controller	raphnet.	Yes
Mad Catz Microcon (item no. 5646)	raphnet.	Yes
Playstation to Gamecube adapter	raphnet.	Yes
Hori digital pad for GameCube	User	Yes
Nyko PS2 to Gamecube adapter	User	No
Konami DDR Wii official dance pad	User	Yes

FAQ

Q: How do I get the a Gamecube keyboard to work?
A: You must enable keyboard mode using the adapter manager. For more information, please look here.

Q: Is there a difference in performance or features between this adapter and the N64/GC to USB combo?
A: There is no difference and they run exactly the same firmware, but with a different product ID and name.

Download(s) & Link(s)

Description	Link
Adapter management/update tools	View
Firmwares	http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/gcn64_usb_adapter_gen3/index_en.php#releases
How to test your USB adapters and controllers	Visit page

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