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− | |manufacturer | + | | manufacturer = [[Nintendo]] |
− | |type | + | | type = Home console |
− | |released | + | | released = {{Flag|JPN}} September 14, 2001<br>{{Flag|USA}} November 18, 2001<br>{{Flag|EUR}} May 3, 2002<br>{{Flag|AUS}} May 17, 2002 |
− | |media | + | | media = GameCube Game Disc, Game Pak <small>({{wp|Game Boy Player}} required)</small> |
− | | | + | | input = Nintendo GameCube Controller<br>WaveBird Controller<br>Game Boy Advance |
− | |input | + | | predecessor = [[Nintendo 64]] |
− | |predecessor | + | | successor = [[Wii]] |
− | |successor | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | [[File: | + | [[File:GameCube Square Logo.jpg|left|100px]] |
− | The '''Nintendo GameCube''' ( | + | 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, 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. {{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. |
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− | {| class=" | + | 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 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. Nintendo discontinued the Nintendo GameCube in mid-2007. The GameCube's games and controllers are also backwards-compatible with the original model of its successor, the Wii. Later models of the Wii, as well as the Wii U, are incompatible with GameCube software and peripherals, although the Wii U can use GameCube Controllers through the use of a USB adapter which only works with ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. |
+ | ==''Animal Crossing''-related games== | ||
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+ | ! style="width: 20%; border-bottom:#b3b3b3; border-right: #b3b3b3; border-left: #b3b3b3; background-color:#d9d9d9; color:#666;"| Release date(s) | ||
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− | | {{ | + | | ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' || [[File:SSBM Box.jpg|100px]] || {{Flag|JPN}} November 21, 2001<br>{{Flag|USA}} December 3, 2001<br>{{Flag|EUR}} May 24, 2002<br>{{Flag|AUS}} May 31, 2002 |
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− | | {{PG}} || | + | | {{PG}} || [[File:PG Box NA.png|100px]] || {{Flag|JPN}} December 14, 2001<br>{{Flag|USA}} September 16, 2002<br>{{Flag|AUS}} October 17, 2003<br>{{Flag|EUR}} September 24, 2004 |
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− | | {{DnMe+}} || | + | | {{DnMe+}} || [[File:DnMe+ Box.png|100px]] || {{Flag|JPN}} June 27, 2003 |
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− | == | + | ==Game Boy Advance link cable== |
− | *The Nintendo GameCube | + | [[File:GameCube – Game Boy Advance link cable.png|thumb|left|200px|The 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 {{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. | ||
+ | {{Clear}} | ||
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+ | ==Appearances in the {{SER|nolink}}== | ||
+ | [[File:Game Shelf NL Model.png|thumb|right|The Game Shelf in {{NL|short|nolink}}]] | ||
+ | [[File:Nintendo GameCube PC Icon.png|thumb|right|The Nintendo GameCube furniture item in {{PC|short|nolink}}]] | ||
+ | *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 games. | ||
+ | *A Nintendo GameCube furniture item appears in {{PC}}. | ||
+ | *The GameCube Drawer (known as the GameCube Dresser in {{CF|short|nolink}}) appears as an item in {{CF|nolink}} and {{NLWa}}. | ||
+ | *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 {{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. | ||
− | + | ==Notes== | |
+ | {{Note list}} | ||
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+ | ==External links== | ||
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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, 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. 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 sold 21.74 million units worldwide and 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. Nintendo discontinued the Nintendo GameCube in mid-2007. The GameCube's games and controllers are also backwards-compatible with the original model of its successor, the Wii. Later models of the Wii, as well as the Wii U, are incompatible with GameCube software and peripherals, although the Wii U can use GameCube Controllers through the use of a USB adapter which only works with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
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: Wild World, Animal Crossing: City Folk, and Animal Crossing: New Leaf. It appears in the Game Shelf (known as the Pink Box prior to New Leaf) furniture item alongside a controller and games.
- A Nintendo GameCube furniture item appears in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp.
- The GameCube Drawer (known as the GameCube Dresser in City Folk) appears as an item in Animal Crossing: City Folk and Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo.
- 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.
Notes
External links
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