#wavephoenix
The WavePhoenix Replacement Wavebird GameCube Receiver has arrived at the Castle!
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October 14, 2025 at 2:48 AM
For those of you wondering how to update the firmware on your @loopj.com WavePhoenix receivers.
Here's a short tutorial using Chrome and the web application on an Android phone, via Bluetooth. 🧵👇

1 - Access web.wavephoenix.com
June 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The SoC that powers WavePhoenix supports the Bluetooth LE stack, so some level of Bluetooth controller support is possible, just not full Bluetooth Classic support like blue retro has.
April 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
9 - Once done you will see the following prompt, tap Reboot device and you are all done
Congratulations, you've flashed your receiver! Now go have some fun!
GameCube is life!
#WavePhoenix #GameCube
June 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
🤦 you're so right. I wonder if you could integrate the two of them together to create something that does full Bluetooth (assuming that the Wavephoenix isn't a powerhouse and just tanks it like a champ) and native Wavebird.
April 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM
WavePhoenix – open-source implementation of the Nintendo WaveBird protocol
L: https://github.com/loopj/wavephoenix
C: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44098442
posted on 2025.05.26 at 11:37:12 (c=0, p=3)
May 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The WavePhoenix Brings Nintendo's Best Controller Back To Life For $5. (Repost)
The WavePhoenix Brings Nintendo's Best Controller Back To Life For $5
"I'm hoping WavePhoenix gives a second life to WaveBirds"
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May 2, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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September 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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September 22, 2025 at 8:59 PM
WavePhoenix is 100% open source hardware and firmware, fully compatible with OEM WaveBird controllers, and can be built with less than $5 in parts.
April 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
This is more of a what-if style proof of concept, I wondered if it would be be handy to have a direct GameCube Wavebird USB receiver utilizing my variant of the @loopj.com Wavephoenix. Turns out it wasn't too difficult to put together, and it actually looks fairly clean (but looks can be deceiving).
June 1, 2025 at 2:22 AM
"My Second WaveBird LIVES"

"This led me to discover that there were *two* models of receiver/controller and my two did not match up. I needed a solution like the WavePhoenix."

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My Second WaveBird LIVES - Max Frequency
My Second WaveBird LIVES There have been murmurings of an open source WaveBird receiver solution for quite some time. The WavePhoenix emerged from the ashes and I immediately considered building my o…
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June 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
WavePhoenix – open-source implementation of the Nintendo WaveBird protocol | Discussion
GitHub - loopj/wavephoenix: Open-source implementation of the Nintendo WaveBird protocol using Silicon Labs Wireless Gecko SoCs
Open-source implementation of the Nintendo WaveBird protocol using Silicon Labs Wireless Gecko SoCs - loopj/wavephoenix
github.com
May 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Here's a special edition of the WavePhoenix for everyone that told me it looked like an asthma inhaler
April 26, 2025 at 3:36 AM
WaveBirds are incredible controllers - but original receivers are getting harder to find and more expensive. I'm hoping WavePhoenix gives a second life to WaveBirds whose owners have lost their receivers!
April 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Here’s a fun render from @weskmods.bsky.social of 4 WavePhoenix receivers in a Kawaii dock! I actually designed the case explicitly to fit in the Kawaii (bitbuilt.net/forums/index...)
April 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The WavePhoenix Brings Nintendo's Best Controller Back To Life For $5.
The WavePhoenix Brings Nintendo's Best Controller Back To Life For $5
"I'm hoping WavePhoenix gives a second life to WaveBirds"
www.timeextension.com
May 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
My own take at a #wavephoenix Wavebird adapter shell. Very much inspired by @collingall.bsky.social and @loopj.com, and of course the official Wavebird adapter. Secured with a single screw. While it's little bit larger than the other ones, it's still very small! (WIP)
May 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Well your approach is probably gonna be better than mine. I simply bolted it to a RP2040.
June 1, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Courtesy of a friend I finally finished my WavePhoenix units for personal use. He printed the shells for me and I crimped a few more plugs. @loopj.com I like the snap-fit design but I feel the tolerances on the lid could be improved. #Nintendo #GameCube #RETROGAMING
July 29, 2025 at 3:50 PM
WavePhoenix – open-source implementation of the Nintendo WaveBird protocol

https://github.com/loopj/wavephoenix
May 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
At that point it might be worth getting a wavephoenix, honestly
June 26, 2025 at 1:42 AM
https://github.com/loopj/wavephoenix
Nintendo WaveBirdプロトコルのオープンソース実装です。
Silicon Labs Wireless Gecko SoCを使用しています。
バッテリー寿命が長く、快適なコントローラーを自作できます。
GitHub - loopj/wavephoenix: Open-source implementation of the Nintendo WaveBird protocol using Silicon Labs Wireless Gecko SoCs
Open-source implementation of the Nintendo WaveBird protocol using Silicon Labs Wireless Gecko SoCs - loopj/wavephoenix
github.com
May 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM