GC BlueRetro adapter not working with Wii U Gamecube usb adapter

[Uxzylon]

BlueRetro firmware version

24.10

BlueRetro firmware specification

HW1

BlueRetro firmware variant

System specific

BlueRetro hardware type

External adapter dongle (1 port only)

Manufacturer

RetroScaler (Aliexpress)

System used

Nintendo GameCube

Bluetooth controller brand & name

8BitDo Mod Kit for Original NGC Controller

What is problem? (only list ONE problem per report)

Inputs from the connected controller aren't recognized by the Wii U using a gamecube usb adapter and nintendon't, despite it working using an original wired controller

What did you expect to happen?

The controller inputs to be recognized by the system

Attach files like logs or Bluetooth traces here

No response

[shadowofdarkness]

Did you plug in both USB ends on the adapter? When I made my Blueretro the first test I did was in one of those adapters and the Blueretro could not even turn on due to lack of power until I plugged the second line in. Even though a single wired controller can work with only one USB connection.

[Uxzylon]

Yes, both ports are plugged in. The blueretro is powered, i was even able to do a firmware update on it

[Uxzylon]

Just tried it with an xbox controller, same issue. It connects but no response in game. Maybe an issue with my gamecube usb adapter? It's an aftermarket one

[Uxzylon]

Also tried the blueretro adapter in a real gamecube and it works. So it doesn't work with the wii u usb adapter only, despite it working with wired controllers. Pretty weird issue

[Sowden]

Over some time, I did some extensive testing for this type of thing. I did find a solution, I just needed the right device going in the right controller port. You can read about it here, hope it helps.

https://gbatemp.net/threads/blueretro-for-the-wii-u.618257/

[Uxzylon]

By replacing my Generic HHC-W201C gamecube usb adapter with a Mayflash gamecube usb adapter, now it works perfectly ! I guess not all generic gamecube usb adapter are made equal

[Sowden]

Oh now that is interesting. How far does it get you though, if I may ask? Are you able to control the Wii U menu screen? Play any games with it? Does it mimic as a WUPC? Because if it does, then I might need to give the Mayflash a try.

[Uxzylon]

Just like my older usb adapter which was working with wired controllers, it only works in gamecube games using nintendont. Not in the wii u menu or the wii menu. It also works for compatible wii u games like smash bros wii u.

Here's the mayflash usb adapter that i bought : https://a.aliexpress.com/_EuTzQhE