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Game Information
- Platform: GameCube
- Media: Video Game
- Item Quantity: 1
Product Features
- Includes one controller, power cable, AV cable, and SCART adapter for AV cable
- 4 controller ports; 2 memory card slots
- Some titles compatible with Game Boy Advance
- Capacity for future modem/broadband connection
- 485MHz custom CPU with 162MHz custom graphics processor
- 40MB total memory; 2.6 GB per second memory bandwidth
- 12M polygons per second; texture read bandwidth 10.4 GB per second
- 64 audio channels
- Also available in purple
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Product Description
Product Description
Though it looks like a toy and comes at a relatively low price, don't be fooled: Nintendo's GameCube is a powerful video game console that rightly deserves its place among the other next-generation game systems. The GameCube doesn't try to play your CD collection, run your movies, or read your e-mail. The company has concentrated its efforts on games, and the titles are uniformly smooth, with bright, fast graphics and great sound. The console is optimised to push speed up while pushing costs down, hence its position at the lower end of the price spectrum. The GameCube is the first Nintendo video game system to use a disc-based media--in this case proprietary 3-inch, 1GB discs--rather than cartridges for its games, which means lower game development costs, ie: lower prices for consumers and a higher likelihood of new game ideas. The controllers (one is included) are ergonomically designed and comfy to use even for long periods; there's a built-in rumble feature and two analog control sticks complement an intuitive series of face and shoulder buttons. The system comes with four built-in controller ports, a built-in carry-handle, and two memory card slots--plus there's the capacity for future expansion into the world of online gaming. Of course, the main advantage of the GameCube is that it's the homefield of one of the world's premier game designers--Nintendo.
While powerhouses Electronic Arts and Sega make games for all systems (including this one), you can only play Nintendo games on a Nintendo system. And Nintendo, you might recall, have been scoring holes in one since they started with Donkey Kong. In fact, here's a roll call of characters and series you won't find on the other consoles: Mario, Legend of Zelda, Resident Evil, Metroid, Kirby, and, of course, Pokémon. In short, the GameCube isn't an all-in-one entertainment system, and neither is it (quite) the most powerful of the modern video game consoles. But for video game enthusiasts who appreciate the superlative gameplay of Nintendo titles, its value cannot be beaten.
Manufacturer's Description
One look at the Nintendo GameCube hardware and you know it's different. The compact shape isnot only practical--the unique design is symbolic of Nintendo's commitment to focus on creating the world's most original and innovative video games.
The GameCube is Nintendo's first video game console to access game data through a disc rather than a cartridge. Each disc holds an incredible 1.5 gigabytes of information, but has a diameter of only t hree inches. The disc drive and processor work together with awesome speed, which makes load times h ardly noticeable.
The GameCube Controller provides the crucial connection between the player and the game. Two analog Control Sticks, a built-in rumble feature and flawless ergonomic design ensure that the Controller feels and plays perfectly.
On their own, Game Boy Advance and GameCube are each powerhouse game systems. Together, they mak e an awesome team. Using the GameCube Game Boy Advance Cable, the Game Boy Advance can be connec ted directly to the GameCube. The features available will change depending on the game, from exchang ing data or unlocking new game levels to allowing the Game Boy Advance to be used as a supplemental game screen or input device. Look carefully at game packaging to see which games are compatible with the cable.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gamecube,
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This review is from: GameCube Console - Black (Video Game)
The Cube is here!Nintendo's tiny box of tricks is a joy to use.When you turn it on the menus are all in cubes on screen and the controller(best on the market) does the design talents of Shigeru Miyamoto proud(but then we all knew that he's talented)!Its games that make a console though and my launch title purchase was Rogue Squadron 2.It looks good enough to eat and if you're a StarWars fan it's a slice of gaming heaven(if you don't like StarWars it's still worthy of purchase).The Cube aint gonna break the bank so buy one!(Remember Nintendo make the greatest games)
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Game-wise, this is the best console out there,
By A Customer
This review is from: GameCube Console - Black (Video Game)
If you are looking for a video game console that has the best games on the market, trust Nintendo. Ever since the Gameboy they have proved themselves the best when it comes to games. Take the Mario series, and the Zelda series. My personal favorite was the Banjo series on the N64.Hardware-wise, this machine is the very powerful. The X-Box might have some more processor power, but with the graphics being powered by ATI, programmers can make GC games run very smoothly all the time, without needing the machine to be a 733mhz like the X-Box. One flaw is that you cannot put any CD's inside the machine - all games are on 8cm DVD's (normal size being 12). This means you cannot watch movies or listen to music on the cube. Everything has a flaw, right? Game-wise, Nintendo are the kings of platformers. Games that appeal to children, but at the same time appeal to adults. Some might think: the games look cartoony and are ONLY for kids. They are wrong. Anybody can pick up the pad and get into the game. You don't need to have a lot of experience in gaming in order to thorougly enjoy playing a game on a GC. As I said before, this machine, in my opinion, is the best of the 3 consoles available. It is the most portable, cheapest, and has the best games on the market. In the end, the choice is up to you. If you are just not a fan of platform / adventure games, then this might not be the one for you. For those who want a fantastic machine for a great price, or if you are looking for a machine for your kids, then this is the one to get. Personally, I suggest you to buy this machine RIGHT NOW!!!!!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely fantastic gaming!!,
By A Customer
This review is from: GameCube Console - Black (Video Game)
Like many people, I thought hard on which next-gen console to get. I eventually plumped for the Gamecube, and I have not been disappointed. It may not have the fastest processor or the nifties looking Gfx, but in it's favour it does offer amazing gameplay. From the word go I have been amazed at how fast this machine loads games. The longest I have ever had to wait is about 8 seconds. There has been a lot said about the Gamecube including that it's a kiddies console and it's only got cutesy games. I can honestly say that some of these so called kiddies games do offer quite a good challenge to your games-playing skills. But it's all about the games, and I'm not disappointed with the lineup. Odds are if its on the PS2 or Xbox it will be on the Gamecube at some point. That's not to say that it's a machine for cast-offs from other consoles. it's got Mario, Zelda, Sonic, Resident Evil, Metroid Prime, Eternal Darkness. Not all of these games are for kids. I would recommend the Gamecube to anyone who likes videogames and who doesn't really need fancy gimmicks like a built in DVD player. It's all about gaming. I recommend the Gamecube wholeheartedly as a fantastic gaming machine. One thing. If you do get a Gamecube get an official RGB cable at the same time as the cable that comes with the machine offers second rate picture quality. Overall, 5 stars!
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