Proprietary Screw Drives

This page details the various uncommon screw types that can be found in some consoles. Most consoles use standard Phillips-head screws, but some, especially Nintendo consoles, use screws that aren't necessarily proprietary but are nearly impossible to find in conventional brick-and-mortar hardware stores. Luckily, many of the necessary screwdrivers can be found for next to nothing on eBay.

Tri-wing

Tri-wing screws are often found in modern Nintendo consoles, including

• Game Boy Advance
• GameCube Controllers
• Wii