Nintendo GameCube

Nintendo Gamecube
Manufacturer	Nintendo
Type	Home Console
Generation	Sixth
CPU	PowerPC Gekko, 485 MHz
GPU	ATI Technologies, 162 MHz
Media	1.5GB Nintendo Gamecube Game Disc
Storage	Gamecube memory card
Controllers	Four inputs
Connectivity	Broadband adapter or Modem adapter
Release Date	JP September 14, 2001 US November 18, 2001 EU May 3, 2002 AU May 7, 2002
Units Sold	21.52 million
Top Game	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Predecessor	Nintendo 64
Successor	Nintendo Wii

The Nintendo Gamecube is Nintendo's fourth home console. It 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.

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

The Gamecube also is capable of networking. It can connect to both LANs and the internet. The only high profile game to use the internet connection is Phantasy Star Online.

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.