FlippyBird Enhances Your Gaming Experience with Four WaveBird Controllers
The developer behind FlippyDrive ODE now introduces FlippyBird, a receiver that connects four WaveBird wireless controllers to your GameCube console without requiring the original receivers.
Why is this important?
The original GameCube controllers' WaveBirds use an RF (radio frequency) receiver which plugs into the controller port. Connecting multiple WaveBirds often meant dealing with extra hardware, potentially leading to clutter and inconvenience. FlippyBird solves this by integrating directly into your console.
Key Features of FlippyBird
- Internal Installation: The receiver installs internally for an appearance that doesn’t disrupt the console’s original design.
- Auto-Wired Controller Passthrough: Ensures seamless integration with existing controllers.
- USB Compatibility: Can be used standalone via USB, providing flexibility in connection options.
- Solderless Installation: Easy to install without requiring any soldering skills.
- Controller-Based Configuration: Allows users to configure the receiver settings via a controller, keeping everything out of sight.
How Does it Work?
ChrisPVille explains that FlippyBird operates by scanning all channels at boot for an unusual key combo. This triggers pairing mode where the device scans and stores the channel of each connected WaveBird in sequence using a buzzer for audible feedback during the process.
Cost-Effective Solution
The goal is to offer a cost-effective alternative to purchasing four separate OEM receivers, which historically have been on the higher end of the price scale. With FlippyBird, you can enjoy full functionality with your WaveBirds at potentially less than the cost of a single original receiver.
Have you experienced the hassle (and cost) of connecting multiple WaveBird controllers to you GameCube? Will you be looking to this device in order to solve that problem?
I have 4 WaveBirds. I had just started my first job in HS when the GC came out and my friends and I became obsessed with Phantasy Star Online. So being a HS student with nothing really important to spend my paychecks on, I ended up with 4 WaveBirds and the broadband adapter. I almost bought the keyboard controller even. We stopped playing PSO before I did buy it unfortunately but I did later use the broadband adapter and PSO to stream pirated games to my GC though so that was fun.