- Includes one controller, power cable, AV cable, and T 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.
Product Description
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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
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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.