📰 New article from RetroRGB
GameCube/Swiss ETH2SP1 Ethernet Adapter
https://retrorgb.com/gamecube-swiss-eth2sp1-ethernet-adapter.html
Ever dreamed of turning your GameCube into a tiny LAN party machine without sacrificing the SD2SP2 or a Game Boy Player? Greg from LaserBear just made that fantasy a reality.
The new ETH2SP1 is an Ethernet adapter that plugs straight into Serial Port 1, sitting flush like an official Nintendo accessory. In practice that means you can stack the ETH2SP1, an SD2SP2 and even a Game Boy Player all at once—no bulky brackets required. It’s built around a Wiznet W5500 chip, so it talks faster than the older ENJ28J60‑based ETH2GC mods, though it still only works with games loaded via Swiss (not original discs) and is limited to online play for now.
Key points at a glance:
- Price & colors: $25, multiple hues to match your console.
- Availability: Pre‑orders open; ships in roughly a month.
- Compatibility: Works alongside SD2SP2 and Game Boy Player; requires Swiss for game loading.
- Performance: Faster W5500 interface, factory‑look finish.
If you’re curious how it performs, check out Tito’s demo video of the ETH2GC—the software experience is virtually identical. Ready to give your Cube a network boost? The pre‑order links are live, and a right‑angle Ethernet cable is recommended for that clean look. Happy gaming!