Nintendo Game Cube - Dead Disc Drive? No Problem! CubeODE 1.2 Install Guide from AliExpress

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In today's video, I take a faulty Nintendo GameCube and bring it back to life by removing the original optical drive and installing a CubeODE. The original listing mentioned a faulty disc drive, which is becoming more common with consoles from this era. Rather than replacing it with another ageing part, I opted to install a Cube ODE – an SD card-based optical drive emulator that lets you load backups of your legally owned games.

I go step by step through the full disassembly of the GameCube, cleaning up the internals and showing how to fit the CubeODE and the included mounting bracket. I also cover some potential issues with included SD cards, and how to fix them if you run into trouble getting your setup working.

Along the way, I do some basic testing, show off a couple of classic games like Mario Kart Double Dash and Super Monkey Ball, and talk about some future upgrades – including the possibility of doing a full HDMI mod.

Whether you’re looking to preserve your GameCube or just want an easy plug-and-play mod, the Cube ODE offers a reliable and solder-free solution. If you're into retro gaming, console repair, or just love the GameCube, this one's for you.

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00:00 Introduction and Project Overview
00:31 Why Optical Drives Fail
01:07 What is the CubeODE
01:43 AliExpress Discount Codes
02:11 Initial Power On Test
02:45 Digital AV Output Explained
03:17 Disassembly Begins
04:17 Inside the GameCube
05:08 Removing the Optical Drive
05:53 Cleaning and CMOS Battery Check
06:39 More Screws and Channel Member Shoutouts
08:03 Removing the Disc Drive
09:21 Installing the CubeODE
10:01 Why This Mod is Ideal
10:46 Full Kit Add Ons for CubeODE
11:34 Installing the SD Slot and Bracket
13:14 Final Assembly
15:00 Power On Test with CubeODE
16:19 Troubleshooting the SD Card
16:55 Game Tests Mario Kart and Monkey Ball
18:50 CubeODE Features and Homebrew
19:57 HDMI Mod Ideas and Future Plans
20:24 Final Thoughts
20:30 Game Over