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Video Games : GameCube Console - Black
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GameCube Console - Black from: Nintendo |
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Binding: Video Game Brand: Nintendo EAN: 0045496370022 Label: Nintendo Manufacturer: Nintendo Number Of Items: 1 Platform: GameCube Publisher: Nintendo Release Date: October 10, 2003 Studio: Nintendo Sales Rank: 706 Accessories:
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Editorial Review: 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. Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - Best of the last gen!The GCN is a awesome console...in groups! Nintendo have always been AND always will be party game based company. As they're are games such as Super Smash Bros Melee, Super Monkey Ball, F Zero GX, Soulcalibur 2(yes I know multi format but controls best on Gamecube) and Wave Race; Blue Storm too name but a few and honest to god the best PS2 has to offer is they're try at GTA SA multiplayer which was fun for awhile oh and Soulcalibur 3 which is pretty good and Rockstar were probably smiling about they're take on the multi player on GTA SA well woopty frickin doo! Ok the antics of Mario saving Peach for the Umptenth is getting tedious but I think in the Mario games it's more about the journey that counts. Another reason I think the ... Read More: Rating: - Grab it at every opportunityThe Gamecube consoel is a seriously powerful console that delivers and delivers all the time you have it. With its amazing graphics powered by ATI, small, cute look as well as the discs and the sheer reliability and amazement this console has to offer, you should not miss it. Sadly, this console is the most underrated and will not last long in the market. But hey, maybe in a few years time this console will be a relic and will cost fortunes :) .I wonder how such an amazing system could get such negative feedback and get panned like the way it did. If it is because it has no CD Drive, get a cd player. If it is because it cant play dvds, get a DVD player. Its sad that so much people have missed out on the experience of gamecube. Read More: Rating: - GET IT GET IT GET IT!This is the most underratted console ever! It has fantastic games and at that price is a complete steal! Of course the Wii is fully compatable with Game Cube games but if you don't want a Wii (for some reason) then get this. This is a bargain, get it before they run out! (Also get Super Smash Bros. Melee, the best multiplayer game I've ever played) Rating: - One of the best consoles ever!I have all three sixth generation consoles, PS2, Xbox and GameCube. I bought my GameCube in early 2003 and have had no trouble with it, the games are absolutely fantastic. Nearly all the games I own are exclusive to the GameCube. In my opinion the GameCube and PlayStation 2 are equally the best of their generation, I have played on both these consoles many hours more than on my Xbox. Sadly, third party support was limited on the GameCube although Sega stayed quite faithful, releasing some excellent games such as Super Monkey Ball and Sonic the Hedgehog. Nintendo of course delivered the best first-party line up of all three consoles with Legend of Zelda, Super Mario and Metroid Prime. Read More: Rating: - Seriously underrated, brilliant console, buy it for Christmas!Hi, first of all I'd just like to say that I strongly agree with those other reviewers who feel that Nintendo as a company and their consoles (including the Gamecube) are unbelievably underrated. I have had the Gamecube for a while now and I still really enjoy playing games on it, I have The Legend of Zelda: Windwaker, Mario Kart, Soul Calibur and I'm getting Zelda: Twilight Princess for it too! I play all of these games and some other games quite regularly, I've been once again addicted to it recently, more than I have the PS2, it's true what another reviewer has said about the fact that Nintendo are original and produce addictive games! To keep things short and sweet, this console is very good and is better than PS2 and XBOX in numerous ... Read More: |
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