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WavePhoenix receiver: giving your WaveBird controller a receiver again
The WaveBird wireless controller is still easy to find, its receiver much less so: lost, broken or sold separately, it is often missing. The WavePhoenix is a replacement receiver from an open-source project, which plugs into a controller port of a compatible GameCube or Wii and brings the WaveBird back to life. It comes in a 3D-printed case.
What it does
- Replaces the original receiver: the WaveBird controller becomes usable again without hunting for a period receiver.
- Direct connection: it plugs into a controller port, like the original receiver.
- 3D-printed case: choice of five colours.
What it doesn't do
- The WaveBird controller is not supplied: the receiver only works with it.
- It does not make a wired controller wireless and does not work with wireless controllers from other brands.
- It cannot be used on a Wii without GameCube controller ports (Wii RVL-101, Wii mini), or on Wii U or Switch.
- The 3D-printed case does not have the finish of a moulded part: slight print lines are normal.
Compatibility
GameCube (all revisions) and Wii RVL-001, which has GameCube controller ports. Controller: original WaveBird only. Not covered: Wii RVL-101, Wii mini, Wii U, Switch, wired controllers and third-party wireless controllers.
Skill level required
None. No soldering, no disassembly: plug the receiver into a controller port, then pair it once with the WaveBird controller.
In the box
- 1 WavePhoenix receiver in its 3D-printed case, in the chosen colour.
Delivery in 10 to 18 days · dispatched within 3 to 5 days · 2-year legal guarantee · 14-day returns.
WavePhoenix receiver for WaveBird controller — GameCube and Wii RVL-001
Replacement receiver for WaveBird controller, to plug into a GameCube or Wii RVL-001.
In stock
📦Dispatched within 3 to 5 business days · Delivery in 10 to 18 business days · 2-year legal guarantee · 14-day returns.
- 🇫🇷French customer service
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The job: getting the WaveBird out of the drawer
Many WaveBird controllers sleep in a drawer for lack of a receiver. Plug the WavePhoenix into a controller port of the GameCube or Wii RVL-001, pair it once with the controller, and play wirelessly from the sofa again. No tools, no opening the console: just a controller back in service.
The part: a receiver born from an open project
WavePhoenix is an open-source project that recreates the WaveBird receiver, which has become rare. This receiver is a build of it, supplied in a 3D-printed case available in five colours. It replaces the original where it used to plug in, on a GameCube controller port, without changing anything on the console.
Before ordering: check your console and controller
Two conditions are enough: an original WaveBird controller, and a console with GameCube controller ports, either a GameCube or a Wii RVL-001. More recent Wii consoles no longer have these ports. If in doubt, our customer service replies within 1 business day and also helps you with pairing.
What this accessory brings
Verified manufacturer specifications · verified on
What it does well
- Replaces the original WaveBird receiver
- From an open-source project
- Direct connection to the controller port
- Five case colours
What it doesn’t do
- WaveBird controller not supplied
- Original WaveBird only
- Not compatible with Wii RVL-101, Wii mini, Wii U and Switch
- 3D-printed case: print lines possible
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Material and size
- Accessory type
- Wireless controller adapter
Compatible with
- GameCube
- Wii RVL-001
- WaveBird controller
In the box
- 1 WavePhoenix receiver in a 3D-printed case
Information and safety
Instructions for use and legal information about the product
Controllers and peripherals: safety and use
- Wireless models: charge with a USB charger in good condition and stop using the device if the battery swells or gets abnormally hot.
- Do not pull on the cable to unplug. Do not leave a cable across a walkway.
- Take breaks if your hands, wrists or forearms feel tired.
- Contains small parts (USB receiver, buttons, sticks): not suitable for children under 3.
- End of life: take the device to a collection point for electrical equipment.
Origin, responsible person and contact
- Product and packaging as supplied by the manufacturer: markings may be in Chinese or English. The product's characteristics are described on this page.
- Use this product only for the purpose described on this page and follow the instructions below.
- Person responsible for placing this product on the EU market: JMR-Service (Fun-Esports). See our Terms of Sale for full contact details.
- A safety problem (overheating, burning smell, broken part)? Stop using the product and write to us at contact@fun-esports.com.
- Warranty, returns and withdrawal: see our Warranty and returns page.
Frequently Asked Questions
🔧 Do I need to open the console or solder?
No. The receiver plugs into a controller port, like the original. No disassembly, no soldering.
🎮 Which consoles does it work on?
On GameCube and on Wii RVL-001, which has GameCube controller ports. The Wii RVL-101, the Wii mini, the Wii U and the Switch are not covered.
🕹️ Which controllers does it work with?
With the original WaveBird wireless controller only. It works neither with a wired controller nor with a wireless controller from another brand.
📦 Is the WaveBird controller supplied?
No. The package contains the WavePhoenix receiver in its case. You need to already own the WaveBird controller.
🔗 Does the receiver need to be paired?
Yes, once, with your WaveBird controller. Our customer service can help you if needed.
🖨️ Why a 3D-printed case?
It is the format chosen for this receiver. Slight print lines are normal with this process.
🚚 What are the delivery times?
Delivery in 10 to 18 days, dispatched within 3 to 5 days.
🛡️ What guarantee applies?
2-year legal guarantee of conformity. 14-day returns. Customer service replies within 1 business day.
Why buy here rather than on a marketplace
It is a fair question. Here is the answer, straight.
Every listing is checked before publication: real compatibility, material, dimensions, box contents. Many models never make it into the catalogue.
A question about compatibility, a fit problem, a return: you write, a human replies within 1 business day. In French.
The 2-year legal warranty of conformity is handled by us — not by a form on the other side of the world. And 14 days to change your mind, with no need to justify yourself.
We do not claim to be the cheapest. We claim that you will know exactly what you are buying before you pay.
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