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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 [[Nintendo|Nintendo]]'s fourth home video game console. 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 (mini DVDs, 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. 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. {{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, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', which features trophies from the {{SER}}, was released on the console in 2001 and later became the console's best-selling game. | 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 [[Nintendo|Nintendo]]'s fourth home video game console. 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 (mini DVDs, 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. 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. {{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, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', which features trophies from the {{SER}}, was released on the console in 2001 and later became the console's best-selling game. | ||
− | 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 | + | 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 was not very successful when compared to its competitors, {{wp|Sony}}'s {{wp|PlayStation 2}} and newcomer {{wp|Microsoft}}'s {{wp|Xbox (console)|Xbox}}, only outselling former rival {{wp|Sega}}'s {{wp|Dreamcast}} which was discontinued in March 2001 (due to Sega's {{wp|Sega#Shift to third-party software development (2001–2003)|exit from the console market due to losses from multiple system failures}}). The Wii outsold the GameCube's lifetime sales of 21.74 million in only 16 months. The GameCube also held the title of being Nintendo's least successful home console, up until the [[Wii U]] surpassed it in 2017 with its lifetime sales of 13.56 million units. Commonly cited reasons for the GameCube's lacklustre sales include lack of third-party titles, lack of online support for major third party titles (even though the system supported it through the Broadband and Modem Adapter), loss of {{wp|Rare Ltd.}} (due to Microsoft buying them out after the release of ''[[lylatwiki:Star Fox Adventures|Star Fox Adventures]]''), using smaller sized proprietary discs instead of normal-sized DVD discs, missing genres within its library that rose to popularity during the 2000s, and a lack of DVD-Video playback (the latter of which was a major selling point for the PlayStation 2).<ref>Anderson, C. [https://www.goliath.com/gaming/10-reasons-why-the-nintendo-gamecube-failed/ Here’s Why The Nintendo GameCube Failed]. ''Goliath''. Retrieved June 2, 2020.</ref> However, the GameCube's release was accompanied by that of the {{wp|Panasonic Q}}; the result of a collaborative project between Nintendo and former rival Panasonic, the Q was capable of playing both GameCube games and DVD movies. It ended up failing due to the price of a Q being noticeably higher than that of a standard GameCube and separate DVD player combined, and as a result, was never released outside of Japan. |
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Manufacturer | Nintendo | ||||||||||||
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Type | Home console | ||||||||||||
Release date(s) | September 14, 2001 November 18, 2001 May 3, 2002 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 Nintendo's fourth home video game console. 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 (mini DVDs, 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 Nintendo 64DD, to support online play officially, via the Nintendo GameCube Broadband Adapter and Modem Adapter. 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. Animal Crossing, an expanded version of Doubutsu no Mori, was released on the GameCube in 2001 and was later expanded and re-released in Japan as Doubutsu no Mori e+ in 2003. Additionally, Super Smash Bros. Melee, which features trophies from the Animal Crossing series, was released on the console in 2001 and later became the console's best-selling game.
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 was not very successful when compared to its competitors, Sony's PlayStation 2 and newcomer Microsoft's Xbox, only outselling former rival Sega's Dreamcast which was discontinued in March 2001 (due to Sega's exit from the console market due to losses from multiple system failures). The Wii outsold the GameCube's lifetime sales of 21.74 million in only 16 months. The GameCube also held the title of being Nintendo's least successful home console, up until the Wii U surpassed it in 2017 with its lifetime sales of 13.56 million units. Commonly cited reasons for the GameCube's lacklustre sales include lack of third-party titles, lack of online support for major third party titles (even though the system supported it through the Broadband and Modem Adapter), loss of Rare Ltd. (due to Microsoft buying them out after the release of Star Fox Adventures), using smaller sized proprietary discs instead of normal-sized DVD discs, missing genres within its library that rose to popularity during the 2000s, and a lack of DVD-Video playback (the latter of which was a major selling point for the PlayStation 2).[1] However, the GameCube's release was accompanied by that of the Panasonic Q; the result of a collaborative project between Nintendo and former rival Panasonic, the Q was capable of playing both GameCube games and DVD movies. It ended up failing due to the price of a Q being noticeably higher than that of a standard GameCube and separate DVD player combined, and as a result, was never released outside of Japan.
Game | Image | Release date(s) |
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Super Smash Bros. Melee | November 21, 2001 December 3, 2001 May 24, 2002 May 31, 2002 | |
Animal Crossing | December 14, 2001 September 16, 2002 October 17, 2003 September 24, 2004 | |
Doubutsu no Mori e+ | June 27, 2003 |
Game Boy Advance link cable
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 Animal Crossing 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 designs for free, and design patterns at their house.
Appearances in the Animal Crossing series
- The Nintendo GameCube makes a cameo in Animal Crossing: City Folk, Animal Crossing: Wild World, and Animal Crossing: New Leaf. It appears in the Pink Box item sold in Tom Nook's Store. It is also available to be downloaded via Wi-Fi within the game as a special item from Nintendo, serving as a storage device.
- In Animal Crossing, villagers (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.
- A Nintendo GameCube furniture item appears in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp.
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- ↑ Anderson, C. Here’s Why The Nintendo GameCube Failed. Goliath. Retrieved June 2, 2020.