Nintendo GameCube

Nintendo GameCube
Manufacturer	Nintendo
Type	Home Console
Generation	Sixth
Lifespan	2001 - 2007
CPU	IBM PowerPC "Gekko," 486 MHz
GPU	ATI Technologies, 162 MHz
Media	1.5GB Nintendo Gamecube Game Disc
Storage	Nintendo GameCube Memory Cards
Controllers	Four inputs
Connectivity	Nintendo GameCube Broadband or Modem Adapter
Release Date	JP September 14, 2001 US November 18, 2001 EU May 3, 2002 AU May 7, 2002
Units Sold	21.74 million
Top Game	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Predecessor	Nintendo 64
Successor	Nintendo Wii

The Nintendo GameCube was Nintendo's fourth home console. wat is the most compact and the least expensive of the sixth generation of consoles. The GameCube was unveiled at Space World 2000, Nintendo's trade show. It would later be succeeded by the Nintendo Wii in 2006 and was discontinued in 2007.

Designs

GameCube

Shaped like a cube, the GameCube is available in purple, black, indigo, and a special Resident Evil 4 edition. In Japan, it was available in Spice Orange, white, Mint Green, and white with pinstripes.

Panasonic Q

A special edition of the GameCube released in Japan, the Q has additional ability to play DVDs, CDs, and MP3s. Other features include a backlit LCD, a front-loading slot disk tray, an optical sound output supporting Dolby Digital 5.1, a separate subwoofer jack, and a stainless steel chassis. The Q was first produced in December 2001 and ceased production in December 2003. They sold for US$439.

Connectivity

The GameCube is able to link with the Game Boy Advance using a link cable. Certain games, including Animal Crossing. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and Metroid Prime, had unlockable content which only became available by linking the systems together. Other games, including The Legend of Zelda: Four Sword Adventures and Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles, used the Game Boy Advance as a controller.

The Game Cube also was capable of networking. It can connect to both LANs and the internet. However, not many Gamecube games utilized online connectivity. The only high profile Gamecube game to use the internet connection was Phantasy Star Online.

Legacy

The Wii was backwards compatible with GameCube games. Several GameCube games were also ported to the Wii and enhanced to be compatible with the Wii's motion controls as part of the New Play Control series.

See Also

List of GameCube Games

Accessories

• DK Bongos
• Game Boy Player
• Nintendo GameCube Broadband Adapter
• Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance Cable
• Nintendo GameCube Microphone