Nintendo GameCube
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| 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 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 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 only available by linking the games together. Other games, including The Legend of Zelda: Four Sword Adventures and Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicle, used the Game Boy Advance as a controller.
The Game Cube 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.
See Also
Accessories:
- DK Bongos
- Game Boy Player
- Nintendo GameCube Broadband Adapter
- Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance Cable
- Nintendo GameCube Microphone
| Nintendo Systems |
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| NES - Super NES - Nintendo 64 - GameCube - Wii - Wii U - Switch Game Boy - Game Boy Color - Game Boy Advance - Nintendo DS (DSi) - 3DS (New 3DS) Arcade - Color TV Game - Game & Watch - Virtual Boy |