GCN Does my GameCube need a new battery?

[supernintendo128]

I bought a new GameCube to plug component cables into. This morning I turned it on to play some Paper Mario and then went to class. Then when I got home I turned it on again and realized that time hasn't passed from when I turned it off. Does it need a new battery? The system retains its settings and system time passes as normal when powered on.

UPDATE: I changed the battery. The clock works normally now. Thanks.

 

[6adget]

yes, most likely a dead battery. you can pick up a pack of them off of amazon. just don't buy the cheapest ones you find. look for a 2032 battery cell. it basically serves the same function as a BIOS battery on a PC's motherboard.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

yes, most likely a dead battery. you can pick up a pack of them off of amazon. just don't buy the cheapest ones you find. look for a 2032 battery cell. it basically serves the same function as a BIOS battery on a PC's motherboard.

Yeah, stick to name brand. The capacity on the cheapo ones is so low that they are not worth it even at 10% of the price.

 

[Ryccardo]

Yeah, it's running low, you just caught it in the "short" (still multiple weeks/months) period where the clock won't run but SRAM will

 

[YOUCANTSTOPME]

I've soldered in sockets instead so I can just put in standard CR2032s. I actually haven't come across a Gamecube with a dead battery yet myself (just did it as preventative maintenance), so reading about this is a sign that they will probably all start failing in the near future.