Hi! I’m a long time lurker who keeps getting sidetracked every time I try to build anything. After over a decade of false starts, I’m finally committing to completing a portable.
And my project idea? I’m putting my namesake on it. Here’s my goal for this summer:
So what is it? Well, I had thought about building either an N64 or Wii portable. Even though I’ve never posted about it, I have experience hardmodding both and I’ve learned a lot over the years. My heart was leaning towards N64 until I remembered how difficult it was to deal with the finer details. (Board size, expansion pak placement, etc.) After thinking it over, I decided not to go with N64 for several reasons.
So with that aside, I decided to build an N64 portable… but with a Wii! Some key points on the design:
Good luck to everyone!
And my project idea? I’m putting my namesake on it. Here’s my goal for this summer:
The s00per64
So what is it? Well, I had thought about building either an N64 or Wii portable. Even though I’ve never posted about it, I have experience hardmodding both and I’ve learned a lot over the years. My heart was leaning towards N64 until I remembered how difficult it was to deal with the finer details. (Board size, expansion pak placement, etc.) After thinking it over, I decided not to go with N64 for several reasons.
So with that aside, I decided to build an N64 portable… but with a Wii! Some key points on the design:
- Hybrid frankencased/3D printed case (I have CAD skills sufficient for component mounts, but not great beyond that)
- Full RVL board suite, cell count and screen type TBD.
- N64 face button layout, maybe shuffled slightly to ease playing GC titles
- Retention of second analog stick for GC compatibility
- Button board type TBD (Custom PCB, 3D printed tact mount, perfboard, etc)
Good luck to everyone!