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The '''Nintendo GameCube'''{{Note|{{Nihongo foot|ニンテンドーゲームキューブ|Nintendou Geimukyuubu}}}} (officially abbreviated as '''GCN''') is a home video game console created by [[Nintendo]] and released in 2001. It is the successor to the [[Nintendo 64]] and the predecessor to the [[Wii]]. Three of the [[First generation|first-generation ''Animal Crossing'' games]]—{{DnM+}}, {{PG}}, and {{DnMe+}}—were released on the GameCube in 2001, 2002, and 2003, respectively. Additionally, {{SSBM}}, which features three trophies of characters from {{DnM}}, was released for the console shortly before {{DnM+|nolink}} in 2001. The GameCube has the ability to connect to the [[Game Boy Advance]] to unlock features in various games, including all three ''Animal Crossing'' games.
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The '''Nintendo GameCube'''{{Note|{{Nihongo foot|ニンテンドーゲームキューブ|Nintendou Geimukyuubu}}}} (officially abbreviated as '''GCN''') is a home video game console created by [[Nintendo]]. It is the successor to the [[Nintendo 64]] and predecessor to the [[Wii]]. The Nintendo GameCube is the first Nintendo console to use discs as its game type, albeit with discs similar to mini DVDs, as they were 8cm in diameter. In addition, the GameCube also introduced a variety of connectivity options to Nintendo consoles, and was the third Nintendo console, after the [[Wikipedia:Nintendo 64DD|Nintendo 64DD]], to support online play officially, via the Nintendo GameCube Broadband Adapter and Modem Adapter, although only a few games supported it. It also enabled connectivity to the Game Boy Advance to access exclusive features of certain games or to use the portable system as a controller for the Game Boy Player.  
 
  
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{{PG}}, an expanded version of {{DnM}}, was released on the GameCube in 2001 and was later expanded and re-released in Japan as {{DnMe+}} in 2003. Additionally, {{SSBM}}, which features trophies from the {{SER}}, was released on the console in 2001 and later became the console's best-selling game.
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The GameCube sold 21.74 million units worldwide and was discontinued in mid-2007. The GameCube's games and controllers are also backward-compatible with the original model of its successor, the Wii.
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The console 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. The GameCube sold 21.74 million units worldwide, and was discontinued in mid-2007. The GameCube's games and controllers are also backwards-compatible with the original model of its successor, the Wii. Future Nintendo consoles, such as the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo Switch]], only have support for the GameCube Controllers through the use of a USB adapter, although the Wii U can only use the GameCube Controllers for {{SSB4|wiiu}}.
 
  
 
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==Game Boy Advance link cable==
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==Memory Card==
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:''"Memory Card" redirects here. For the similar accessory for the Nintendo 64, see [[Nintendo 64#Controller Pak|Nintendo 64 § Controller Pak]].''
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[[File:DnM+ Memory Card.png|thumb|right|150px|The Memory Card included with {{DnM+|nolink}}]]
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Save data for Nintendo GameCube games is stored on Memory Cards. There are three official Memory Card capacities: a gray 59-block card, a black 251-block card, and a white 1019-block card. A 59-block Memory Card featuring a unique label and special [[letter]] data was included with all copies of {{DnM+}} and {{PG}}. The letter on the card contains a welcome message and a {{I|Grab Bag|PG}} containing "[[K.K. Love Song]]" and two random [[NES game]]s.
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==Game Boy Advance compatibility==
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[[File:GameCube – Game Boy Advance link cable.png|thumb|left|200px|The Game Boy Advance link cable]]
 
[[File:GameCube – Game Boy Advance link cable.png|thumb|left|200px|The Game Boy Advance link cable]]
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The Game Boy Advance link cable is a cable manufactured by Nintendo that allows connection between the Nintendo GameCube and [[Game Boy Advance]]. It is used in {{PG|nolink}} to allow access to the [[island]]. The [[player]] can also play [[NES games]] on the GBA with it. With the cable, the player can also get [[design]]s for free, and design patterns at their house.
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A [[Game Boy Advance]] can be connected to the GameCube via Nintendo GameCube–Game Boy Advance link cable. The GBA is used in {{DnM+}}, {{PG}}, and {{DnMe+}} to unlock extra features, most notably access to [[Animal Island]] in {{DnM+|nolink}} and {{PG|nolink}}, and access to the ''[[Doubutsu no Mori e+: Doubutsu-tachi to Asobou!|Doubutsu-tachi to Asobou!]]'' minigames in {{DnMe+|nolink}}.
 
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*The Nintendo GameCube logo appears as a furniture item in {{PG}} and {{DnMe+}} known as the {{I|G Logo|Animal Crossing}}.
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The Nintendo GameCube has been featured and referenced several times in the {{SER|nolink}}:
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*The GameCube Drawer (known as the GameCube Dresser in {{CF|short|nolink}}) appears as an item in {{CF}} and {{NLWa}}. It serves as a [[storage unit|storage device]].
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*The Nintendo GameCube logo appears as a furniture item in {{DnM+}}, {{PG}} and {{DnMe+}} known as the {{I|G Logo|Animal Crossing}}.
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*The GameCube Drawer (known as the GameCube Dresser in {{CF|short|nolink}}) appears as an item in {{CF}} and {{NLWa}}. It serves as a [[storage unit]].
 
*A Nintendo GameCube furniture item appears in {{PC}}.
 
*A Nintendo GameCube furniture item appears in {{PC}}.
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*The Nintendo GameCube makes a cameo in {{WW}}, {{CF|nolink}}, and {{NL}}. It appears in the Game Shelf (known as the Pink Box prior to {{NL|short|nolink}}) furniture item alongside a controller and game. In {{NL|nolink}}, [[furniture customization|customizing]] the Game Shelf produces the four different types of GameCube color variations released during its lifetime.
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*The Nintendo GameCube makes a cameo in {{WW}}, {{CF}}, and {{NL}}. It appears in the Game Shelf (known as the Pink Box prior to {{NL|short|nolink}}) furniture item alongside a controller and game. In {{NL|nolink}}, [[furniture customization|customizing]] the Game Shelf produces the four different types of GameCube color variations released during its lifetime.
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*In {{PG|nolink}}, [[villager]]s (especially [[peppy]] villagers) may sometimes mention the Game Boy Advance link cable and its function, and will tell the player that they wish they had one.
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*In {{PG|nolink}}, [[villager]]s (especially [[peppy]] villagers) may sometimes mention the Nintendo GameCube–Game Boy Advance link cable and its function, and will tell the player that they wish they had one.
  
 
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Manufacturer Nintendo
Type Home console
Release date(s) Japan September 14, 2001
United States of America November 18, 2001
Europe May 3, 2002
Australia May 17, 2002
Media GameCube Game Disc, Game Pak (Game Boy Player required)
Input Nintendo GameCube Controller
WaveBird Controller
Game Boy Advance
Predecessor Nintendo 64
Successor Wii

The Nintendo GameCube[nb 1] (officially abbreviated as GCN) is a home video game console created by Nintendo and released in 2001. It is the successor to the Nintendo 64 and the predecessor to the Wii. Three of the first-generation Animal Crossing games—Doubutsu no Mori+, Animal Crossing, and Doubutsu no Mori e+—were released on the GameCube in 2001, 2002, and 2003, respectively. Additionally, Super Smash Bros. Melee, which features three trophies of characters from Doubutsu no Mori, was released for the console shortly before Doubutsu no Mori+ in 2001. The GameCube has the ability to connect to the Game Boy Advance to unlock features in various games, including all three Animal Crossing games.

The GameCube sold 21.74 million units worldwide and was discontinued in mid-2007. The GameCube's games and controllers are also backward-compatible with the original model of its successor, the Wii.

Animal Crossing-related games

The following titles can also be played on the first model of the Wii through backward compatibility.

Game Image Release date(s)
Super Smash Bros. Melee SSBM Box.jpg Japan November 21, 2001
United States of America December 3, 2001
Europe May 24, 2002
Australia May 31, 2002
Doubutsu no Mori+ DnM+ Box.png Japan December 14, 2001
Animal Crossing PG Box NA.png United States of America September 16, 2002
Australia October 17, 2003
Europe September 24, 2004
Doubutsu no Mori e+ DnMe+ Outer Box.png Japan June 27, 2003

Memory Card

"Memory Card" redirects here. For the similar accessory for the Nintendo 64, see Nintendo 64 § Controller Pak.
The Memory Card included with Doubutsu no Mori+

Save data for Nintendo GameCube games is stored on Memory Cards. There are three official Memory Card capacities: a gray 59-block card, a black 251-block card, and a white 1019-block card. A 59-block Memory Card featuring a unique label and special letter data was included with all copies of Doubutsu no Mori+ and Animal Crossing. The letter on the card contains a welcome message and a Grab Bag containing "K.K. Love Song" and two random NES games.

Game Boy Advance compatibility

Main article: Game Boy Advance
The Game Boy Advance link cable

A Game Boy Advance can be connected to the GameCube via Nintendo GameCube–Game Boy Advance link cable. The GBA is used in Doubutsu no Mori+, Animal Crossing, and Doubutsu no Mori e+ to unlock extra features, most notably access to Animal Island in Doubutsu no Mori+ and Animal Crossing, and access to the Doubutsu-tachi to Asobou! minigames in Doubutsu no Mori e+.

Appearances in the Animal Crossing series

The Nintendo GameCube has been featured and referenced several times in the Animal Crossing series:

  • The GameCube Dresser in City Folk

  • The GameCube Drawer in Welcome amiibo

  • The Nintendo GameCube in Pocket Camp

  • The Pink Box in City Folk

  • The Pink variation of the Game Shelf in New Leaf, showing the Indigo GameCube

  • The Blue variation of the Game Shelf in New Leaf, showing the Jet Black GameCube

  • The Beige variation of the Game Shelf in New Leaf, showing the Spice GameCube

  • The Black variation of the Game Shelf in New Leaf, showing the Platinum GameCube

Notes

  1. ↑ Japanese: ニンテンドーゲームキューブ Hepburn: Nintendou Geimukyuubu

External links

Nintendo GameCube on other wikis


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