NCS is now accepting
Gamecube consoles for JPN/USA territory modification. The procedure, originally
given out by a Hong Kong based hack about a month ago and mistakenly thought to be fake, is
fairly simple to perform. All that is required is some solder, a soldering
iron, wire, an SPDT toggle switch, and a modicum of skill. In our photos, we
show a DPDT toggle switch but this is not required and a single-pole switch
will do. NCS has only tested this modification with the USA versions of Super
Monkey Ball and Rogue Leader. Both run fine and we're inclined to believe that
all other USA Gamecube games will load as well. When toggling from JPN to USA
mode, the menus appear in English and games boot directly.
If you're interested in performing the mod by yourself, you'll
need a 4.5mm
gamebit to remove the screws that hold the outer shell of the GC
together. While NCS won't post a step-by-step primer on how to do the mod due
to the simplicity of the work (other sites will probably post step by step
instructions soon), we are posting two largish photos of the relevant points to
solder as well as the method of wiring the switch by way of orange + white
color coded wires.
Due to expected shortages of the USA Gamecube console next week,
NCS will also offer JPN + USA compatible GC consoles (JPN units with the mod)
at US$275. Customers who wish to have NCS perform the mod may contact us for
more information. NCS will install the mod and mount the switch on the rear of
the GC console, directly below the carrying handle, on the left. Our service
charge for the mod stands at US$38, which includes return shipping with UPS
Ground. You must pay for shipping the GC to us, and we generally recommend USPS Priority Mail + insurance.
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