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6.6 out of 10

Nintendo GameCube

First seen: 20 november 2001

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Great Deal: $73.78

  • User Score (301)
    8.6 8.6 from 301 reviewers
  • Expert Score (33)
    7.8 7.8 from 33 reviewers
  • Design (4)
    6.4 6.4 from 4 reviewers
  • Value for money (8)
    4.2 4.2 from 8 reviewers
  • Ease of use (4)
    7.2 7.2 from 4 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • its purple or black, very portable, innovative games, nice engine, games only console
  • memory card not included, the controller looks uncomfortable, no extras, old fashioned now, less for aging gamer

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Release Date

  • First seen
    20 November 2001

Nintendo GameCube

Nintendo GameCube is a sixth generation video game console developed by Nintendo. It is the fourth home video game console developed by Nintendo. It was released on September 14, 2001 in Japan, November 18, 2001 in North America, May 3, 2002 in Europe, and May 17, 2002 in Australia.

Features

The GameCube is developed in various colours including Indigo (its default model colour), Jet Black, Platinum (limited edition model) and Orange Spice (which is for Japan market). The CPU…

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Nintendo GameCube

Nintendo GameCube is a sixth generation video game console developed by Nintendo. It is the fourth home video game console developed by Nintendo. It was released on September 14, 2001 in Japan, November 18, 2001 in North America, May 3, 2002 in Europe, and May 17, 2002 in Australia.

Features

The GameCube is developed in various colours including Indigo (its default model colour), Jet Black, Platinum (limited edition model) and Orange Spice (which is for Japan market). The CPU of the GameCube consists of 485 MHz IBM "Gekko" PowerPC CPU, PowerPC 750CXe based core and 64-bit enhanced PowerPC. In terms of memory, it is built with 43 MB total non-unified RAM, 24 MB MoSys 1T-SRAM, 3 MB embedded 1T-SRAM and 16 MB DRAM used as buffer for DVD drive and audio. As for graphic, it is generated by 162 MHz "Flipper" LSI, 8Gflops and TEV "Texture EnVironment" engine. It provides four controller ports and two memory card slots. Besides that, it also features MultiAV analog audiovisual port as well as digital audiovisual port. Its controller has a wing grip design and includes eight buttons, two analogue sticks, and a D-pad. Among games released for the GameCube includes All-Star Baseball 2002, Batman Vengeance, Crazy Taxi, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2, Disney’s Tarzan Untamed, Luigi’s Mansion, Madden NFL 2002, NHL Hitz 20-02, Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader, Super Monkey Ball, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and Wave Race: Blue Storm.

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  1. Nintendo GameCube

    Reviewer: What Console
    30 August 2006
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    The controller has been heralded as the most ergonomically designed peripheral ever held. For some forthcoming games you can even use the GameBoy Advance as a controller, while the GBA's screen can be used to present extra features and information in the palm of your hand! GameCube's sequel, the Wii looks to be released sometime in 2006, behind Xbox 2 and PS3. Read more

  2. Reviewer: Tibesti
    3 January 2010

    Number four on the Best Value list goes to Nintendo’s GameCube, which is the predecessor to their Wii console, and despite being a discontinued product is still widely available. Even when the last new consoles are sold, you should have no trouble at all finding one on the used market. The GameCube did not offer high-definition graphics, or Dolby 5.1 sound, but it did offer reliable operation and solid game play. Games for the GameCube were more family friendly and... Read more

  1. Nintendo Gamecube

    19 December 2005
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    My children want a game system and the other systems out there are built more for teens and adults. Nintendo Game Cube has alot of games for children 12 and younger to choose from that increase their dexterity as well as confidence in their own abilities! Read more

  2. Reviewer: Epinions
    5 December 2006
    Overall 10
    10
     

    In the wake of the three big systems currently out, The Nintendo WII, The PS3, and The Xbox 360 are the three latest systems dominating the electronic market at the moment. However a look back on last generation’s consoles, the Nintendo Game Cube is ... Read more

  3. nintendo gamecube

    Reviewer: DealTime UK
    16 July 2009

    the nintendo gamecube is a great childrens console my kids still adore and play on it now, gameplay like mario sunshine and luigis mansion make this one of the timeless classic consoles, very easy to use control pads, and the compactness of the console make this one of the all time classic consoles good graphics for age of console and wide choice of games which are also compatable with the nintendo wii, all in all a timeless console that will always provide reliability... Read more

  4. The Legend Will Live On

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    8 September 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    The Nintendo Gamecube has to be one of the best consoles of all time in my opinion. It's got a cool design and a huge variety of different games - most of which were really fun and there were some great ones especially. You can get one nowadays for around £15.00 second hand as they aren't produced anymore. You can get either a purple or black one. You may think that they are consoles for children, but they appeal to adults too as they have plenty of games such as... Read more

  5. "Pretty good"

    Reviewer: CNET
    13 February 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    This is a great system. Its too bad they arent making barely any new games for it. The good news its alot cheaper and the games that are already out for it are very nice. I would very much recommend this if there were newer games for it. Read more

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