NGC-BlueRetro

Magic modified firmware for ngc blueretro four wireless controller versions

​ This device is a wireless controller adapter for Gamecube consoles, compatible with the best-selling Bluetooth controllers on the market. Based on the open source project [darthcloud] (https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetro), built-in the popular ESP32 chip. Support PS3 / PS4 / PS5 / Xbox One S / Xbox Series X|S / Wii / Wii U Pro / Switch Pro / Switch Joycon / 8bitdo / Retro-Bit Wireless Controller, etc.

Features

1. Only suitable for Gamecube console.

2. Up to 4 Bluetooth controllers can connected paired simultaneously.

3. Multi-function reset button, Support firmware updatable.

4. Compatible Xbox One S/Xbox Series X|S /Wii / Wii U Pro/Switch Pro / Switch Joycon /8bitdo /Retro-Bit PS3/ps4/ps5 Wireless Controller.

5. The key value of the buttons can be configured through the web bluetooth port of the Google Chrome.

6. Almost zero latency, the PS4&PS5 controller less than 6ms of latenc using Blueretro.

BlueRetro LED Status

Four color indicator LED

Red led on: NO.1 wireless controller connected

Green led on: NO.2 wireless controller connected

Orange Led on: NO.3 wireless controller connected

White Led on: NO.4 wireless controller connected

BlueRetro Buttons Usage

“EN” Button

• Reset Blueretro

“BOOT” Button

• Short press: Disconnect all Bluetooth devices

and start the new pairing.

• 3 sec hold: Enable Bluetooth inquiry mode

(Keep connected devices and start new pairing).

• 10 sec hold: Restore to default configurations and clear

BT pairing keys.

How to Build

1. Set up your development environment, please follow the

   BlueRetroRoot

2. Building

   You can download the "Blueretro" to replace the folder with the same name under BlueretroRoot.

   Instruction provided for Ubuntu-20.04.

   cd ~/BlueRetroRoot/
   . blueretro_dev.sh
   cd BlueRetro
   idf.py build
   idf.py -p /dev/ttyUSB0 flash
   idf.py -p /dev/ttyUSB0 monitor
   

How to update the firmware

1. Download the NodeMCU-PyFlasherand Blueretro firmware
2. Connect Blueretro to computer using type-c cable. Select proper COM portfor your computer. And choose the latest BlueRetro firmware.
3. Click Flash NodeMCU.