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GameCube Broadband Adapter

by Nintendo
Platform:   GameCube
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Game Information

  • Platform:   GameCube
  • ELSPA Minimum Age: 3
  • Media: Video Game
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Product Features

  • High-speed broadband adapter for online play
  • Can theoretically be used for linking two or more GameCubes for network gaming
  • Requires cable modem or DSL adapter with an available Ethernet port plus 10 megabit (10Base-T) or 100 megabit (100Base-TX) network cable
  • Requires broadband internet service provider account
  • Regular Internet access and Web browsing not supported
  • Read our GameCube Online Buying Guide for more info on the Broadband and Modem Adapters

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  • ASIN: B00007DWBL
  • Release Date: 7 Mar 2003
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 17,336 in PC & Video Games (See Bestsellers in PC & Video Games)

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Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review

The GameCube Broadband adapter allows for high-speed connection through a DSL or cable modem and is purely designed for online gaming--it doesn't support regular Internet access or Web browsing. The adapter is easily installed, simply snapping into serial port 1 on the underside of the console. The Broadband adapter can also theoretically be used for linking two or more GameCube systems together, allowing for network gaming without the need for online access.

To use the Broadband adapter you'll need a 10 megabit (10Base-T) or 100 megabit (100Base-TX) network cable, a broadband connection device such as a cable modem or DSL adapter with an available Ethernet port, and a valid account with a Broadband Internet Service Provider. Please be aware that some service providers, eg. AOL, do not allow outside software to access their services without the use of a special login tool. Please contact your service provider if you're not sure whether or not they allow this.

Depending on your broadband service provider it's fairly easy to actually get online, but the various steps needed (such as registering the serial number of the adaptor with your provider and then waiting 24 hours for it to go through, in the case of our test) go completely un-hinted at by the adapter's manual.

The adapter is only intended for use in the following countries: United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, Netherlands, Greece, Spain, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Belgium, Portugal and Luxembourg.

Read our GameCube Online Buying Guide for more info on the Broadband and Modem adapters. --David Jenkins



Product Description

The Nintendo GameCube broadband Adapter allows you to connect to a broadband source (DSL or cable) for playing online-capable games and bring your videogaming experience to a new level. This adapter can only be used with 10Base-T compatible broadband connection devices. To play online games with this Broadband Adapter you will need: A Nintendo GameCube game designed for online game play A 10 megabit (10Base-T) or 100 megabit (100Base-TX) network cable (not included - purchase from an electronics supply store) compatible with your broadband connection device A broadband connection device such as a cable modem or DSL adapter with an available Ethernet port A valid account with a broadband Internet service provider (ISP) Visit Nintendo's Website for online game information and questions on compatibility This broadband adapter alone will not allow you to access the internet.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Play Mario Kart Double Dash Online!, 30 Nov 2003
By A Customer
These Broadband adaptors are essential to play the new Mario Kart Double Dash online via the warppipe site www.warppipe.com. Kirby Air Ride and 1080°: Avalanche are available to play online through warppipe too!

People have been moaning about the lack of online support, indeed the Nintendo boys have been lagging behind so thank goodness for the Warp Pipe guys to finally get this great machine online. As you already know Nintendo makes some of the best multi-player games (remember the original Mario Kart on the SNES & Goldeneye on the N64!)

Finally the Gamecube takes the leap into online gaming!
It is time to get yourself a broadband adapter (quite rare at the mo because Nintendo has withdrawn them from sale here in the UK) and fire a red shell up the crack of some of the best players around the world!

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34 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A new age of online gaming for GameCube, 13 Mar 2003
America has it, japan has it.. and now the UK has it. That's right! Online Multiplayer capabilities for the Nintendo GameCube. The UK is usually last to receive console technology but it's better late than never.

The broadband adapter also has a sister adapter called the Modem adapter for those 56k'ers but promises to offer as much stability as it can to avoid online game lag. If Nintendo suceed with this though, you'll only have to worry about being cut off at the end of your 2 hr slot on your internet connection (with thanks to freeserve).

The broadband adapter works much the same as a PC. The adapter has a MAC address, it has settings for username and password (if needed) and can also work with a router. The Broadband adapter fits snuggly into the bottom of your GameCube then connects with RJ45 to your Cable Modem or router. All you need to do now is sort out your settings ang your away.

The strong points to the broadband adapter are:
> High speed connectivity to online games
> Local Area Network Connectivity
> Router enabled
> Massive online gaming capability

The bad points to the broadband adapter are:
> No surfing or e-mail capabilities
> You've still got wires running around your house
> Alot of games need subscriptions to play them online

Minimum Requirements for a broadband Adapter for GameCube::

> Nintendo GameCube

> Broadband connection equipment, such as a DSL modem or cable modem. This connection should be located near the Nintendo GameCube. Otherwise, you will require a longer connection cable.
Please note that the Broadband Adapter is not compatible with an ISDN connection or satellite modem!

> A 10BaseT network cable with RJ45 connection plug for connecting the Nintendo GameCube Broadband Adapter to broadband connection equipment. The network cable is generally provided by the operator of the broadband connection. If you do not own one of these cables, you will need to purchase one from a specialist outlet.

> A Nintendo GameCube game which is online-capable. The symbol on the right appears on Nintendo GameCube game packaging to indicate that the game makes use of the Broadband Adapter...

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17 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Online Nintendo - what more do you want?!!!, 11 Mar 2003
Ok everyone knows that Nintendo cant be beat when it comes to making games or great innovations, and then they go and surprise you again - Gameboy advance SP anyone?. Preparing for the online war raging on nearly all consoles now, with PS2 having online trials, and Xbox live coming out its only natural that Nintendo join as well and so they have in 2 forms; the Broadband adaptor (this one) and the 56kModem adaptor.

This is fair play on Nintendos part, because to play on Xbox or PS2 online in europe YOU NEED BROADBAND - NO BUTS, OTHERWISE YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED ON!!
But thankfully Nintendo have made a choice for slower internet speeds(-56K modem) and faster internet speeds(-Broadband adaptor) giving players the choice.

As the Broadband adaptor and 56kmodem adaptor can be fit EVER SO EASILY into the bottom of your gamecube-(takes 5 seconds if that!!!)-its plug and play, but you need to sort out the IP addresses and etc for yourself, this isnt done for you at least i dont think it is. This can take a little bit of time, and sorting out...but then what doesnt

I bought this for many reasons,
1. the friendly chat and play you get in the games (especially with nintendo as theres less "vandals" that may ruin what may be a good experience)
2.The online games that are coming out...Mario kart (surely its online with the demand for it), and Phantasy star online which is already out, and Nintendo plan to make a few games themselves when, Super Smash Melee Online anyone?:)
3.With the broadband adaptor ONLY theres the possibility that there can be a number of gamecubes playing together for upto 8players or even more!!!!!:) (a LAN of gamecubes using hubs etc.....the equipment is available its up to the developers to make a games that supports this though, THIS CANT BE DONE ON THE 56K MODEM.

Ok so thats the good points and the bad are that some ISP's might not support the online functions YET!, for example AOL does not, not yet anyway...

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5.0 out of 5 stars STOP THE PRESS
Effortless to set up LAN games between multiple consoles with Mario Kart and 1080 Avalanche (never tried Kirby's Air Ride, not under consideration due to bad reviews). Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2004 by K. Ford

1.0 out of 5 stars Whats the point?
There are barely any games for online multi player action, I mean why have an adapter and not even bother making games to use it?

Totally useless IMO.

Published on 17 Nov 2003 by oth3rsid3

3.0 out of 5 stars where are they?
I must admit that this seems like ag good thing, nintendo online, what more do you want? BUT there seems to be a massive shortage of broadband adapters, they are great but tehy... Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2003

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