Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The GC Loader was one of the best mods for the GameCube when it was released. It allows you to play games on your GameCube from an SD card.
But with the release of the PicoBoot mod from WebHDX, is the GC Loader still a thing? In this video, I'll show how to install the PicoBoot mod, and explain the pros and cons of both mods!
PicoBoot Installation Guide - github.com/webhdx/PicoBoot/wiki/Installation-guide
Support WebHDX on Ko-fi - ko-fi.com/webhdx
Laser Bear Fan Mount - laserbear.net/products/gamecube-fan-mount-v2-1-with-pico-mount
FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhower
JOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKj
Amazon Affiliate Links to PicoBoot Parts:
Raspberry Pi Pico - amzn.to/3KSFdKG
26 Gauge Silicone Wire - amzn.to/3AVwLGf
Kapton Tape - amzn.to/3epel97
Replacement Thermal Pads - amzn.to/3KRBLQw
Amazon Affiliate Links to Recommended Tools:
iFixit Kit With Gamebit: amzn.to/36mfZ4E
Hakko FX888D Soldering Iron: amzn.to/3DfzGcv
Hakko FR-301 Desoldering Gun: amzn.to/2L1ah0p
Kester Solder: amzn.to/3iXMOdd
Flux Pen: amzn.to/3pybv2b
Flux Paste: amzn.to/3orLpfT
Solder Wick: amzn.to/2YpD4Pd
Ribbon Cable: amzn.to/2YuM9Xf
Wire Cutters: amzn.to/2M9QjBo
Wire Strippers: amzn.to/3cAzomn
Tweezers: amzn.to/3t6kABv
Heat Resistant Soldering Mat: amzn.to/3opB44g
CAMERA GEAR
Sony A6600: amzn.to/3iYyIIs
Sony 16-55mm F2.8 lens: amzn.to/2KZa3H5
Overhead Camera Mount: amzn.to/3GofpTB
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:13 - PicoBoot Mod Parts
02:42 - Case Disassembly
04:11 - Remove Heatsink (Terribly)
06:19 - Solder Wires to GameCube
09:39 - Replace Thermal Pads (If You Damaged Them)
10:23 - Secure Wires Using Kapton Tape
11:10 - Reinstall Heatsink
11:29 - Reinstall Disk Drive
11:57 - Install Laser Bear Fan Mount (Optional)
13:54 - Flash Raspberry Pi Pico
14:29 - Solder Wires to Pico
17:44 - Add Pico to Fan Mount
18:04 - Download Swiss and Copy to SD Card
19:15 - Connect SD Card to GameCube
20:20 - Using Swiss
20:59 - GC Loader vs PicoBoot
The GC Loader was one of the best mods for the GameCube when it was released. It allows you to play games on your GameCube from an SD card.
But with the release of the PicoBoot mod from WebHDX, is the GC Loader still a thing? In this video, I'll show how to install the PicoBoot mod, and explain the pros and cons of both mods!
PicoBoot Installation Guide - github.com/webhdx/PicoBoot/wiki/Installation-guide
Support WebHDX on Ko-fi - ko-fi.com/webhdx
Laser Bear Fan Mount - laserbear.net/products/gamecube-fan-mount-v2-1-with-pico-mount
FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER - twitter.com/dubesinhower
JOIN THE DISCORD - discord.gg/D4UX84htKj
Amazon Affiliate Links to PicoBoot Parts:
Raspberry Pi Pico - amzn.to/3KSFdKG
26 Gauge Silicone Wire - amzn.to/3AVwLGf
Kapton Tape - amzn.to/3epel97
Replacement Thermal Pads - amzn.to/3KRBLQw
Amazon Affiliate Links to Recommended Tools:
iFixit Kit With Gamebit: amzn.to/36mfZ4E
Hakko FX888D Soldering Iron: amzn.to/3DfzGcv
Hakko FR-301 Desoldering Gun: amzn.to/2L1ah0p
Kester Solder: amzn.to/3iXMOdd
Flux Pen: amzn.to/3pybv2b
Flux Paste: amzn.to/3orLpfT
Solder Wick: amzn.to/2YpD4Pd
Ribbon Cable: amzn.to/2YuM9Xf
Wire Cutters: amzn.to/2M9QjBo
Wire Strippers: amzn.to/3cAzomn
Tweezers: amzn.to/3t6kABv
Heat Resistant Soldering Mat: amzn.to/3opB44g
CAMERA GEAR
Sony A6600: amzn.to/3iYyIIs
Sony 16-55mm F2.8 lens: amzn.to/2KZa3H5
Overhead Camera Mount: amzn.to/3GofpTB
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:13 - PicoBoot Mod Parts
02:42 - Case Disassembly
04:11 - Remove Heatsink (Terribly)
06:19 - Solder Wires to GameCube
09:39 - Replace Thermal Pads (If You Damaged Them)
10:23 - Secure Wires Using Kapton Tape
11:10 - Reinstall Heatsink
11:29 - Reinstall Disk Drive
11:57 - Install Laser Bear Fan Mount (Optional)
13:54 - Flash Raspberry Pi Pico
14:29 - Solder Wires to Pico
17:44 - Add Pico to Fan Mount
18:04 - Download Swiss and Copy to SD Card
19:15 - Connect SD Card to GameCube
20:20 - Using Swiss
20:59 - GC Loader vs PicoBoot
