Features

• Fast-paced racing game
• Enter six different rallies
• 29 licensed vehicles
• Highly realistic weather and track conditions
• For 1 to 4 players

Amazon.com Product Description

To help you start your GameCube collection, we've created this special bundle, which includes the adventure game Luigi's Mansion, the football simulation Madden NFL 2002, and Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II, a space-combat game. This value pack also comes with an additional controller so you can challenge a friend, a memory card to save your progress through the games, and a six-month trial subscription to Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine to help you keep track of all the latest games.

Though it looks like a toy, don't be fooled: the Nintendo GameCube is a powerful video game console that rightly deserves its place among the other next-generation game systems. In fact, its playful, appealing design and small size (the unit is a not-quite-cubed 6 inches) aren't the only features that set it apart from the others.

For starters, Nintendo has quite clearly made this a game-only machine. It doesn't try to play your CD collection, run your movies, read your e-mail, or store your MP3 files. The company has concentrated its efforts on games. The prelaunch titles we've seen play uniformly smooth, with bright, fast graphics and great sound. Nintendo says its engineers have removed traditional "bottlenecks" that have, in the past, slowed down processing. New components designed by IBM and MoSys, as well as a large-capacity secondary memory cache, keep instructions moving through the system's microprocessor (MPU) at peak levels. In English: the GameCube is optimized 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 rather than cartridges for its games. Moving the software to disc media generally means lower development costs for the publishers, which, in turn, trickles down to the consumer not only in price, but also in availability and quality, as it's then easier to try out untested game ideas (Pikmin, anyone?). While most other systems likewise have their games stored on discs, the GameCube's 3-inch format is smaller than everyone else's, and is so designed to fit in a shirt pocket as much as it is to deter would-be software pirates.

Of course, the main advantage of the GameCube is that it's the home field 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, has been hitting them out of the park since it 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, Perfect Dark, Metroid, Kirby, and, of course, Pokémon. A few names that the GameCube will share with the other guys: Madden, Tony Hawk, Sonic, Batman, and Star Wars.

The system also comes with four built-in controller ports, so you can easily plug in extra controllers and let friends join in for the multiplayer games--it's even got a built-in handle so you can easily move it to a friend's house. It comes with two memory card slots for saving your progress through games, and there's the capacity for future expansion into the world of online gaming.

In short, the GameCube isn't an all-in-one entertainment system, and neither is it the most powerful of the modern video game consoles. But for video game enthusiasts who want to stick with their favorite characters, its value cannot be beat. --Porter B. Hall

Unit Specifications

• MPU (Microprocessor Unit): 485 MHz custom IBM PowerPC "Gekko"
• Graphics Processor: 162 MHz custom ATI/Nintendo "Flipper"
• Texture-Read Bandwidth: 10.4 GB per second (peak)
• Main Memory Bandwidth: 2.6 GB per second (peak)
• Pixel Depth: 24-bit color, 24-bit Z buffer
• Sound Processor: 81 MHz custom Macronix 16-bit DSP
• Sound Performance: 64 simultaneous channels, ADPCM encoding
• Polygon Performance: 6 to 12 million polygons per second (peak)
• System Memory: 40 MB
• Main Memory: 24 MB MoSys 1T-SRAM
• Disc Drive: 128 ms CAV (Constant Angular Velocity) system
• Data Transfer Speed: 16 Mbps to 25 Mbps
• Media: 3-inch, 1.5 GB capacity disc
• Controller Ports: Four
• Memory Card Slots: Two
• Audio-Video Output: Analog and digital
• Dimensions: 4.3 by 5.9 by 6.3 inches (height by width by depth)

Reviews (100)

games please
is this the forgotten nintendo?i spent a fortune on this, the accessories and stuff.Are they going to release any new games for this???

Hmmmm.................
well first i want to clairify somthing, the person whos review titled x-box,ps2 and GC. Which will you buy? is a sad lier, go to nintendo.com under n64 they state that 64 has over 200 titles, how long was it out...4-5 YEARS! xbox will have OVER 200 games by christmas...in how long...13 MONTHS. dont get me wrong i love N64...ALOT!! but nintendo arn't the ppl u want if you want a wide selection. granted it has some of my fav games such as metroid, super smash bros, and my all time fav rpg zelda, but look at the screens for the new zelda it had the WORST!!!!!!graphics since atari. now cube(2.8 stars) Pros lowest price tag..., faster than ps2 404 mhz at 293, compact which in my opinion donsnt matter unless you buy a [price] flip up screen and have an ac outlet in the car, good titles Zelda,Metroid,ssbm,Star Wars.Cons, not enough games coming out, contoller is to...weak i feel like ill break it if i squeze to hard,memory cards add up now for the ps2(2.5 stars)pros,many games(games NOT!! GOOD games),uhhhh i cant think of any more. cons only 2 controller slots, MUST buy a mem card to save games, MAY!! may die sooner than xbox and gcube. now Xbox(4.7 stars)pros no need whatsoever for mem card unless u want to take ur saved game to a friends house,faster that cube or ps2 by ALOT(xbox 733 mhz cube 404 mhz ps2 293 mhz),lots of GREAT games(Halo, Project Ego, Project gothem, morrowind, Gauntlet, nascar thunder 2002, Max payne, Jet set radio future, Star Wars Obi Wan, Jedi Starfighter,MechAssault,Shawn Murrays Pro Wake Boarder. the list goes on and on), The "S" controller is the best controller out i dont care what u say,DVD player,can store music,broadband. Cons, Big controller(like i said the S contoller is da bomb), Big(which for me is not a problem), more expensive that cube. over all cuube is a AWSOME little thing but i like more mature game and cubeonly has a few T and 1 M cube to me is designed for ppl 14 and under and thats fine but although in only 13 i like more 1st person shooters but i also like action and rpg so if you want a console for your kids get cube if you want one for you buy an Xbox if ur strange get a Ps2 i like xbox regardless of what they may say. i want to make it clear that i am not an xbox fanboy and im ditching cube but i do think xbox is better

A MUST
The nintendo game cube is far the best so far! Of course Nintendo will come out with an even better one later to [get] another few hundred dollars out of my pocket. BUT, I have to have it. The game cube has provided hours of fun and enjoyment. I really hope when you buy this it doesnt just stay in the kids room, there are plenty of games for us adults to enjoy and the kids games are also fun. Easy to use, the disc's are small, and not as delicate as they look, they can take some abuse. You must invest in the pack that includes the cube and three games.

!!!!!!!!GAMECUBE KICKS BUTT!!!!!!!!
come on now people its time for the N64 in the closet! Now we're bringin the future in our own hands! Nintendo Gamecube is worth the money, it is the best consle that you can imagine! This bundle is great for an action gamer! Hey Bill Gates know what why dont you x out the xbox because we dont need know microsoft in the video game business! What now are you going to do make an xbox 2 but have a pentium 4 processor and 2500 mhz!!!Who cares! Its an easy answer !!!NINTENDO GAMECUBE!!!!!

OH YEAH!
The important of a video game system are the games. Nintendo always had the best games, ZELDA, MARIO... If you like CG see FINAL FANTASIE, the movie and the games are the best in CG, but Nintendo will always rule! I still have my NES, SNES, GAME BOY,
GB color and ATARI 2600, because the graphics or speed in a console aren't the important, the important are the games.
Buy the NINTENDO GAMECUBE ! ... Read more

Features

• Pull off the ultimate heist in this arcade racer based on the blockbuster movie
• Race through LA driving 10 different vehicles from MINI Coopers to muscle cars
• Take on four action-packed modes including stunt driving, circuit racing, story mode, and multiplayer
• Realistic car handling and damage including body deformation and part removal
• For 1 or 2 players

Amazon.com Product Description

This controller features built-in rumble, two analog control sticks, ergonomic design, and an intuitive button layout. ... Read more

Reviews (30)

THE BEST CONTROLLER
made for human hands, unbelievably comfortable.not like holding a big rock like the ridiculous xbox controller.

BEST CONTROLLER
this is the best cont. ever!!!

I thought the PS2 rumble was good.....this one is the best.
The controls are usually easier to access depending on the Game you are playing.

The Nintendo controllers are too big and bulky-- the PS2 are too small (I have both PS2 AND GC)

The GC are a perfect size...
I definantly recomend this!

Nintendo GameCube Controller Review
This is the best little controller I have ever played with and that includes other systems. It is comfortable and doesnt cramp your hands and it is good looking because it matches my system.

good could be better
This new controller has a great layout but like many controllers it does not feel right in the hands. the handles are way to skinny and so you fingers can get cramped after playing for a while. the normal xbox controler has the same problem, its too big, i think the best controller on the market is the xbox controller S (s for smaller than the huge one).
Over all:
Pros: good button layout
cons: doesnt feel right in the hands.

A great console controller
When Nintendo was designing the Gamecube, they had the game's player in mind - not just the system. And because of that, they strived to create a controller that was both easy to use and easy on the hands. This is the final result. Read on for my review of the controller for the Nintendo Gamecube.

PROS:
-Unlike the oversized XBOX controller, this one fills like it was made for HUMAN hands!
-It's not just comfortable - it's easy to use, too.

CONS:
-Using the Y, X, and L buttons is very strange at first.

OVERALL:
Though the controller may take a little getting used to due to the fact that some buttons are a little tricky to reach, overall this is the controller gamers have dreamed of for so many years. Comfortable controllers are one of the reasons the Gamecube is a highly recommended gaming console. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

NFL QB Club 2002 delivers a super-realistic football simulation, with state-of-the-art graphics, fluid gameplay, and intuitive controls. It features the exclusive QB Challenge mode, which includes four head-to-head events: speed and mobility, accuracy, long-distance throw, and read and recognition. The game also allows players to access current and retired members, such as John Elway, Dan Marino, Steve Young, Jim Kelly, and Phil Simms. It features all 31 NFL clubs, uniforms and stadiums, more than 1,500 NFL players, more than 300 different play combinations, play-by-play from Kevin Harlan and color commentary from Bill Maas, and more than 1,500 all-new, motion-captured animations for seamless action. NFL QB Club 2002 includes real-life player facial textures for more than 350 starting NFL players, realistic player models--featuring blinking eyes, jaw motions, and facial expressions--and five modes of play: practice, exhibition, season, playoffs, and Quarterback Challenge. ... Read more

Reviews (7)

The best game in the univerese
This game is the coolest! you can call really neat defensive plays and also make your own plays! there's even ablilty to unlock retired QB's like Steve Young and Dan Marino and the graphics are unreal! this game is awesome

horiible game!
I hated this game evrything u can possibly imagine bad in a football game it has. A horrible game do not buy!

Touchdown for Acclaim Entertainment!!!
I have QB Club 99 for the N64 and that's great. But here comes QB Club 2002 for the gamecube and i didn't hesitate to buy it. With it's all new game play, more recivers (A, B, X, Y, and R)and better graphics. I only have three minor complaints
1. The anouncers sometimes say the wrong player or team.
2. The normal camera view is a little far away.
3. You can't create a team. (maybe you can I not sure)
But trust me this is a great game and has a great season gameplay. The quarterback challenge is a major up point and the create a player is fabulous. The only thing I haven't done is go to the Super Bowl in New Orleans with the Jaquars....

This game sucks
This game is a terrible excuse for a GameCube game.The graffics are just a bit better than PS One.

There are so many glitches with it also.The announcers continually say the wrong player names, and sometimes say the team names wrong.

The gameplay is also very below par.You can score on every play using the hail mary with a fast receiver.When players don't catch the ball, the ball bounces off of them like it was flubber.

Get Madden 2002 instead.It looks better, has a franchise mode, has a better create a player option,and is overall a lot funner (which is what really matters).

I Own QB Club and It's Great!
In a strange sequence of events, I found this game a few days ago at the bottom of an N64 clearence bin.I don't know why it's there, but I love it!The graphics in QB Club are slightly better than Madden, and are a huge improvment over past N64 QB Club games.The sound is also great (you can hear the play-by-play, the quarterback calling audibles, etc.).All 31 NFL stadiums (plus 2 bonus stadiums) are beautifully reproduced and it feels as if you're in the stadium.In addition, QB Club has create-a-player and free agents which allow you to customize and improve teams.Also, QB Club's QB Challenge mode is a fun test for when you dont want to play a full game.In summary, if you're a football fan, or if you're looking for a great Gamecube game buy NFL QB Club 2002.It's a great game! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2 challenges players to perform hundreds oftricks and signature moves in a variety of realistic, obstacle-filled street,vert, and dirt freestyle courses. Using an intuitive and solid control scheme,the game features two-player H-O-R-S-E, split-screen demolition derby, andgraffiti for all three types of courses. Gamers can also play in the careermode, moving up the ranks to win the ultimate BMX crown by unlocking new coursesand upgrading their bikes and rider abilities. Players can also create their owncustom BMX courses in real-time 3-D, with more than 100 different variations oframps, rails, fun boxes, and other obstacles. ... Read more

Product Description

Digimon Rumble Arena leaps onto the GameCube with a flourish! Play as one of over 40 characters in this fast and furious fighter. Battle your way through icy glaciers and across fields of fire in this digvolving contest of skills. ... Read more

Features

• Play as any of your favorite Digimon characters from past seasons of the show -- 49 playable characters
• Easy pick-up-and-play controls as you jump into the free-for-all battles
• Fight your way up the ranks & face deadly bosses in single-player mode, or engage in wild two-player tournament play
• Gain Digi-Points by knocking out your opponents with special moves -- then use them to Digivolve into more powerful forms
• Unlock secret new Digimon for a new level for fighting fun!

Amazon.co.uk Review

With a title like Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO, this can be nothing more or less than an old-school, two-dimensional Capcom beat-'em-up. Love it or hate it, this is just the ticket for hard-core fighting fans. And boy, is this hard-core. Capcom is the company responsible for Street Fighter, and is the most famous Japanese developer of 2-D beat-'em-ups. SNK, on the other hand, is so old school it went bust in 2001.

Anyone who’s ever played a beat-'em-up will know the basic rules of the genre--hit your opponent until they fall down--but Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO adds additional options that will keep fans happy for months. There are six different fighting styles (or grooves), a terribly complex ratio system for choosing a team of up to three fighters (although oddly there’s no tag option), and a veritable feast of minor options and game modes.

Basically, if you like this sort of thing, you’ll absolutely love Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO--except there’s a rather big "but" coming up. As you may have noticed, the GameCube’s controller isn’t really very well suited to this sort of game, so Capcom has created a rather odd alternative control system that puts all the special moves within easy reach on the C-stick. Hard-core fans are likely to upchuck at the very thought, but it is relatively playable in a shallow, Mortal Kombat kind of way. The normal six-button control method is still included, but it really only works if you can use a proper arcade-style joystick with it. --David Jenkins ... Read more

Features

• Platform: Nintendo GameCube
• ESRB Rating: Teen
• Genre: Fighting

Features

• Purple in color; protective case included
• 2x more memory: double the amount of space as a standard memory card
• Saves game positions, scores, and more
• 118 blocks
• Use only with GameCube software and Console

Reviews (7)

Great for the first few months
I bought this card in January, and used it off an on for several months. It worked great, my data was always intact. Now, I've been using the card with my GameCube on an almost daily basis, and nearly everytime I start the GameCube up, whatever game I have in there informs me that the memory card is corrupt and must be formatted.

I have not found a solution, and the card has rendered itself useless. I regret saving a few dollars on a subpar memory card. I have not had any issues of this nature with genuine Nintendo cards.

What IS the point???
You spend 30 hours playing Skies or Arcadia and over 100 hours on Super Smash Brothers Melee....then get this memory card and transfer the saves to it then go to bed.
Come down in the morning and the damned this is corrupt so you have to format it.
Play a game....reboot the Gamecube and it is corrupt again.
Not worth the money....avoid at ALL costs!

Card goes corrupt every 2-3 days
Good price for the card, unfortunately it goes corrupt every 2-3 days.. I would reccommend you spend a few extra dollars and go with the actual Nintendo card. This one just doesnt cut it. We are buying the memory card 251!!I would reccomend you do the same.

Already Out-of-date
There is pretty much no reason to buy this memory card at this point.Nintendo (whose products are always incredibly reliable) has already released their Memory Card 251, which has more than twice the storage space for only $5 more than this card.First-party memory cards are virtually ALWAYS more reliable and stable than products from other companies.Plus, the Memory Card 251 is the same shape and size as the Memory Card 59, which is smaller than this InterAct memory card.There is basically NO REASON to buy this memory card.Just spend the extra $5 on a card that is better in every respect.

Great Alternative to Nintendo's Memory Card 59
I had considered buying Nintendo's memory card before I saw Interact's 2X memory card. Generally Nintendo's products are of higher quality, but I found that this product makes the grade. When comparing the two memory cards, would you rather pay for 59 blocks (on Nintendo's memory card) or pay the same price for 118 blocks? I think the answer is pretty clear. Relying on Nintendo's memory cards can become pretty expensive. This product is slightly larger than Nintendo's own memory card so it will not fit in the game cases. But other than that, this card is an excellent choice when it comes to price and storage capacity. ... Read more

Reviews (16)

GameCube Carrier
I received this case as a gift about a year ago, and have been using it ever since.At first I thought it was perfect, with enough space for everything I wanted to carry with me.In the main pocket, you can fit around 5 instruction manuals (probably more if you tried), two controllers, the GCN console, and the AC adapter and S-video cables (Hint: pack the console in first, and the cables can rest on top).The game disc slots in the front are enough to hold 6 games comfortably, and if you stacked them label-to-label you could fit up to 12.I also carry my wavebird controller and three memory cards in the pocket on the back.However, if I wanted to carry another controller to bring my total to four, I would be out of luck.I would like to point out though that I have yet to see a case with enough space for four controllers.The only reason this gets a four and not a five is that all of the padding is pretty thin, so it offers very little protection.

Good medium sized case
When I was shopping for a gamecube case I was looking for something that could hold my entire system.This entailed at the very least a gamecube, 4 controllers, power brick, component cables, a couple games and a couple memory cards.After a little trial and error and an extra clip on bag for the power brick I found that I could fit all this into this case. Note that I did require and extra bag for the power connection as this case is definately not designed for this much hardware.

On the positive side the slots on the front inner surface of the case for games are very handy. Padding is acceptable throughout although you better not drop it. It can comfortably hold a system with two controllers although you can pack more if you try hard.The overall look compliments the gamecube nicely.

On the negative this bag cannot hold a complete 4 controller system without some extra containers.

This thing is to small
When you have something as small as a Game Cube, you would think you need a small case... Wrong! I have a large case about three times the size of this one and it's still hard to fit the Game Cube, all the cords, the screen, and not to mention the controlers and the games! It's worth the extra cash to get a larger case if it means your stuff wont get droped and you have to buy a new one.

Need more room
I bought this case for my son.I was hoping that the portable monitor would fit, but it doesn't.The monitor truly makes Gamecube a portable system, but without protection for the monitor, it will not be traveling far.

Works as advertised.
Nice looking carrier but still a little too small.Just a couple of inches larger on each dimension and it would have been nicer for carrying things.As it is you really have to pack it tight to get two controllers plus the AC adaptor in it. ... Read more

Features

• Keep the drug dealers, cyborg gangs and renegade robots in check -- while chasing after the crooked executives of OCP and MIND, the conscious central computer
• Travel through 8 massive levels with fully destructible environments
• Work with seven different weapons as you arrest & interrogate crooks, and assist & rescue civilians
• Enhanced vision helps you gun down the bad guys - Radar, Zoom & Infrared modes
• Multiple difficulty levels keep the challenge sharp

Features

• Camera stick for adjustable camera control
• Advanced controller for Nintendo Game Cube system
• Analog action buttons and Z trigger
• Turbo function for auto fire capability
• Dual vibration motors

Reviews (5)

Employees point of view!
Ok so I am an employee for Toys R Us and I am suposed to know a lot about the products that I am selling.It appears that I didn't know enough about the G Force when I baught it.I baught my first one and found that it didn't work at all.I believed it was just a bad controler.So I told my self that this can happen.So I got it traded in and brought my new one home.I found out that it only works with certain games.I now am going to try to talk to someone to get these products off the shelves because all it is doing is causeing people to waist there money. If I wanted to spend money on something like this, I would rather buy a giant piece of plastic because that is pretty much what it is

Awful!!
Don't buy this controller.I just bought the entire game cube system and an extra controller, this one, and it doesn't work.I wish I had looked at the other reviews before I bought this.Now Toysrus will not give me my money back because it has been opened.How are you supposed to know if the controller works or not if you don't open it up!Lousy policy.

waste of money!
I wish I would have looked into this controller before I bought it.Its horrible.I've already exchanged 2 of them.Unfortunately Toys R Us wont let me exchange it for the original nintendo controller so it looks like I'm stuck with it.I'll just keep exchanging it until they give in I guess.None of them have worked out of the box so far....

no quality
Bought Three of the controllers, one was bad out of the box, the other two went bad within two weeks.The only one still working is the original Game Cube controller.I am returning these three and buying Nitendo brand contollers.

WARNING!!! READ THIS FIRST!!!
This controller [stinks]... It is nothing like the real Nintendo Controller and is a very cheap controller.

First of all, the shape is horrible. It is a struggle to keep in your hand, and it dosn't "fit" into your hand like the real Nintendo one.

Next, the buttons are too small and hard to reach.

Don't come near this controller, no matter what the package looks like. This is not a controller, it is just a huge

WASTE OF MONEY!!!

Buy the real deal, the Nintendo Controller made by Nintendo.

THIS REALLY DESERVES A ZERO OR NEGATIVE NUMBER OF STARS

DO NOT BUY THIS ...!!! ... Read more

Reviews (10)

Not Really Worth The Money
I bought this for my son for Christmas and when he hooked it up to his gamecube, one speaker didn't work at all and the other one the sound was so low you had to put your ear next to the speaker to hear it and that was with the sound turned all the way up!
I returned it right away for refund.

AH! Too much sound!
Don't underestimate these little speakers. They can really fill a room with sound, hence the price. The volume control has no remote, but thats okay, considering how good a deal this is. The LED lights, which light up to the sounds going through it, are a nice touch, giving it the "high-end" feel. Though they really only react to bass, not treble. There is no equalizer, so you're going to have to live with that. But, in a loud game like, say, Extreme G, you won't care. This is a great budget sound system, if you ask me. The cool part is, also, that you can connect 3 other A/V devices to it. I have my PS2, N64, and satellite television reciever in stereo now! A great deal.

Just avoid Intec...
I bought some intec products before...they all suck.
Intec is one of the worst third party video game accessary company out there. A lot worse than Madcatz, Pelican, etc.
Avoid this company. Never buy their products unless you want to waste your money.
When you want a speaker, go after a decent brand, such as logitech. Their Z340 is 20 bucks and Z640 is arount 50 if you search the net careful enough. Those speaks will be at least 100 times better than this one.
I guess all the other reviewers who gave this high scores must all came from Intec. Be careful, people.

help
oh my gosh this is the best thing u can get worth every penny!!!!!!

Good Sound Quality
For two speakers they produce a nice sound. Intec always finds a way to make decent products and these speakers are no exception. If you own a Gamecube you won't be sorry with this system. They are cost effective and they produce sound like higher end speakers. They also make speakers for other gaming platforms. PS2 AND XBOX. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

To help you start your GameCube collection, we've created this special bundle, which includes the adventure game Luigi's Mansion, the football simulation Madden NFL 2002, and Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II, a space-combat game. This value pack also comes with an additional controller so you can challenge a friend, a memory card to save your progress through the games, and a six-month trial subscription to Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine to help you keep track of all the latest games.

Though it looks like a toy, don't be fooled: the Nintendo GameCube is a powerful video game console that rightly deserves its place among the other next-generation game systems. In fact, its playful, appealing design and small size (the unit is a not-quite-cubed 6 inches) aren't the only features that set it apart from the others.

For starters, Nintendo has quite clearly made this a game-only machine. It doesn't try to play your CD collection, run your movies, read your e-mail, or store your MP3 files. The company has concentrated its efforts on games. The prelaunch titles we've seen play uniformly smooth, with bright, fast graphics and great sound. Nintendo says its engineers have removed traditional "bottlenecks" that have, in the past, slowed down processing. New components designed by IBM and MoSys, as well as a large-capacity secondary memory cache, keep instructions moving through the system's microprocessor (MPU) at peak levels. In English: the GameCube is optimized 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 rather than cartridges for its games. Moving the software to disc media generally means lower development costs for the publishers, which, in turn, trickles down to the consumer not only in price, but also in availability and quality, as it's then easier to try out untested game ideas (Pikmin, anyone?). While most other systems likewise have their games stored on discs, the GameCube's 3-inch format is smaller than everyone else's, and is so designed to fit in a shirt pocket as much as it is to deter would-be software pirates.

Of course, the main advantage of the GameCube is that it's the home field 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, has been hitting them out of the park since it 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, Perfect Dark, Metroid, Kirby, and, of course, Pokémon. A few names that the GameCube will share with the other guys: Madden, Tony Hawk, Sonic, Batman, and Star Wars.

The system also comes with four built-in controller ports, so you can easily plug in extra controllers and let friends join in for the multiplayer games--it's even got a built-in handle so you can easily move it to a friend's house. It comes with two memory card slots for saving your progress through games, and there's the capacity for future expansion into the world of online gaming.

In short, the GameCube isn't an all-in-one entertainment system, and neither is it the most powerful of the modern video game consoles. But for video game enthusiasts who want to stick with their favorite characters, its value cannot be beat. --Porter B. Hall

Unit Specifications

• MPU (Microprocessor Unit): 485 MHz custom IBM PowerPC "Gekko"
• Graphics Processor: 162 MHz custom ATI/Nintendo "Flipper"
• Texture-Read Bandwidth: 10.4 GB per second (peak)
• Main Memory Bandwidth: 2.6 GB per second (peak)
• Pixel Depth: 24-bit color, 24-bit Z buffer
• Sound Processor: 81 MHz custom Macronix 16-bit DSP
• Sound Performance: 64 simultaneous channels, ADPCM encoding
• Polygon Performance: 6 to 12 million polygons per second (peak)
• System Memory: 40 MB
• Main Memory: 24 MB MoSys 1T-SRAM
• Disc Drive: 128 ms CAV (Constant Angular Velocity) system
• Data Transfer Speed: 16 Mbps to 25 Mbps
• Media: 3-inch, 1.5 GB capacity disc
• Controller Ports: Four
• Memory Card Slots: Two
• Audio-Video Output: Analog and digital
• Dimensions: 4.3 by 5.9 by 6.3 inches (height by width by depth)

Reviews (132)

Nintendo, I LOVE YOU
Well i got the gamecube in summer 2003. i got a free Legend of Zelda: The Windwaker+ a free The Legend of Zelda:The Ocarina of Time and bought Super Monkey Ball 2. The gamecube has been a very good friend. nothing went wrong. And this system is just for GAMES(i wish i could underline games). The controller isvery comfortable. And you can't compare gamecube with ps2 or xbox.A gamecube is in a different category. It is a gaming device ONLY.PS2 and XBox are multimedia devices. THe gamecube is a lower price because, well, uuhhhh, just read the editorial review. And besides Gameboy Advance,N64,and Dreamcast where else can you play with 3D Sonic the Hedgehog* ,Mario,Link,Samus,
Luigi,Pokemon,Kirby,and DK. Besides the cube has the best games including the best multiplayer game known to mankind( Hey somewhere in the world supersmart apes could be making video games lol)Super Smash Bros. Melee.This has a whole buncha adventure games that involve puzzles-great for the mind(i think) parents.Overall the gamecube is great for sonic lovers,nintendo fans,and adventure fans.

*Not including Sonic Heroes

ARE U GUYS CRAZY ,THAT 2 HIGH
I WAS WONDERING IF U GUYS KNEW THAT GAMESTOP OFFER THE SAME DEAL CHEAPER, PLUS WITH A GAMEBOYADVANCE AND THE CORD 2 HOOK IT UP 2 THE GAMECUBE PLUS,METROID PRIME AND METROID FUSION.U GUYS HAS TOO BE CRAZY.PLEASE FIX THAT BECAUSE I THINK I'D BETTER GO WITH GAMESTOP.BYE

Great System
This is a great system and a good starter pack.Th only game thats not so hot is Luigis but the other 2 make up for it.

Just imagine...........
That no more tangle wires and no more holing them up when your mom vacuming in the room. That I thought when I just got it and it been awesome because u can be more than 25 feet and be standing behine seavrul bricks walls and still play! And that's why you have to get a Wavebird! And thankyou Nintendo for makeing that awesome controll!

Just imagine...........
That no more tangle wires and no more holing them up when your mom vacuming in the room. That I thought when I just got it and it been awesome because u can be more than 25 feet and be standing behine seavrul bricks walls and still play! And that's why you have to get a Wavebird! And thankyou Nintendo for makeing that awesome controll! ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

This special Nintendo GameCube bundle includes the 3-D adventure game Super Mario Sunshine. In Super Mario Sunshine, players chase a vandal who has been spreading graffiti around an island paradise and framing Mario for the misdeeds. The bundle also includes a Memory Card 59 so you can save your progress through the game.

Though it looks like a toy, don't be fooled: the Nintendo GameCube is a powerful video game console that rightly deserves its place among the other next-generation game systems. In fact, its playful, appealing design and small size (the unit is a not-quite-cubed 6 inches) aren't the only features that set it apart from the others.

For starters, Nintendo has quite clearly made this a game-only machine. It doesn't try to play your CD collection, run your movies, read your e-mail, or store your MP3 files. The company has concentrated its efforts on games. All the prelaunch titles we've seen play smoothly, with bright, fast graphics and great sound. Nintendo says its engineers have removed traditional bottlenecks that have, in the past, slowed down processing. New components designed by IBM and MoSys, as well as a large-capacity secondary memory cache, keep instructions moving through the system's microprocessor (MPU) at peak levels. In English: the GameCube is optimized 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 medium rather than cartridges for its games. Moving the software to disc media generally means lower development costs for the publishers, which, in turn, trickles down to the consumer not only in price, but also in availability and quality, as it's then easier to try out untested game ideas (Pikmin, anyone?). While most other systems likewise have their games stored on discs, the GameCube's 3-inch format is smaller than everyone else's, and is so designed to fit in a shirt pocket as much as to deter would-be software pirates.

Of course, the main advantage of the GameCube is that it's the home field 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 play Nintendo games only on a Nintendo system. And Nintendo, you might recall, has been hitting them out of the park since it 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, Perfect Dark, Metroid, Kirby, and, of course, Pokémon. A few names that the GameCube will share with the other guys: Madden, Tony Hawk, Sonic, Batman, and Star Wars.

The system also comes with four built-in controller ports, so you can easily plug in extra controllers and let friends join in for the multiplayer games--it's even got a built-in handle so you can easily move it to a friend's house. It comes with two memory card slots for saving your progress through games, and there's the capacity for future expansion into the world of online gaming.

In short, the GameCube isn't an all-in-one entertainment system, and neither is it the most powerful of the modern video game consoles. But for video game enthusiasts who want to stick with their favorite characters, its value cannot be beat. --Porter B. Hall

Unit Specifications

• MPU (Microprocessor Unit): 485 MHz custom IBM PowerPC Gekko
• Graphics Processor: 162 MHz custom ATI/Nintendo Flipper
• Texture-Read Bandwidth: 10.4 GB per second (peak)
• Main Memory Bandwidth: 2.6 GB per second (peak)
• Pixel Depth: 24-bit color, 24-bit Z buffer
• Sound Processor: 81 MHz custom Macronix 16-bit DSP
• Sound Performance: 64 simultaneous channels, ADPCM encoding
• Polygon Performance: 6 to 12 million polygons per second (peak)
• System Memory: 40 MB
• Main Memory: 24 MB MoSys 1T-SRAM
• Disc Drive: 128 ms CAV (Constant Angular Velocity) system
• Data Transfer Speed: 16 Mbps to 25 Mbps
• Media: 3-inch, 1.5 GB capacity disc
• Controller Ports: Four
• Memory Card Slots: Two
• Audio-Video Output: Analog and digital
• Dimensions: 4.3 by 5.9 by 6.3 inches (height by width by depth)

Reviews (41)

Boooo to you
Every GameCube System you have is out of stock. I checked about a two months ago and still out of stock. You never get'em no more. When you will get some then your cool,but for now boooo to you

Mario Sunshine Nintendo GameCube Bundle Review
Absolutely fabulous system.It has great graphics and the game included was very fun.If you can get this system, do so right away.Or if Mario isn't your thing then they have a great Zelda bundle also.Overall great system.

Cool system
[This review is ONLY for the Gamecube console. For my review of Super Mario Sunshine, check out the item's respective page.]

In late 2001, Nintendo released its latest console - The Gamecube (or GCN.) The new console would be doing battle with the other two big consoles - The Playstation 2, and the XBOX. To this day the battles for sales continue. Read on for pros and cons on this system.

PROS:
-Nintendo's first 128-bit system
-More affordable than other next-gen consoles
-Small size makes it easy to transport
-Features the most comfortable controller ever made for any system
-Large variety of games (this ISN'T just a kid's system)
-Can be connected to Game Boy Advance with some games
-Many games are available on this system only
-More powerful than the PS2
-Nintendo is the most trusted name in gaming
-With an LCD screen (sold separately,) you can make the system portable
-A reliable wireless controller is available

CONS:
-It uses discs, not cartridges. Discs can't save data, so you need a memory card. Likewise, it doesn't have a hard drive like the XBOX.
-No DVD or CDplayer. These are features considered standard on most modern consoles.
-Variety of games pales in comparison to the PS2
-Not quite as powerful a system as the XBOX
-Only includes one controller, and NO game
-Not enough "anthology" games (collections of games from past Nintendo systems)

Overall this is an excellent systems, but you may want to look the shortcomings over before you make the purchase. Still, Nintendo is the most trusted name in video gaming, and this console, in many ways, shows you why.

I Love This Cmobination Pack
I just got mine in the mail today that I ordered on Thursday from Amazon. I love this combination pack. Mario Sunshine is really a neat game. I also have the Nintendo 64. And I like the game cube better because it is smaller and more compact. The game is a great game. I am glad that they put in a good game instead of one of those stuped cheap ones. I have always been into the the electronic toys. And i have a Sega Genesis, A Sega Game Core System, A Nintendo 64, a Game-Boy Advance,and now a Nintendo Game Cube. I personally prefer the Nintendo Products any day of the week.

GameCube
I am relatively new to console gaming.I've been using my Mac for most gaming.I recently came across some extra money and decided to get a console.The decision to get a GameCube was pretty simple.Nintendo has been in the console business longer than the other two.They have the past performance.I don't rely on Micro$oft for anything.I'm certainly not going to spend my spare time on one of their products.

As far as the cube itself, I couldn't be happier.The graphics are great, the system is easy to use.For the amount of gaming I do (three to five hours a week) it's perfect.I like that's it's built for four players.I would definatly recommend it to anyone. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

This GameCube starter kit comes with one indigo GameCube, two indigo controllers, and one memory card Though it looks like a toy, don't be fooled: the Nintendo GameCube is a powerful video game console that rightly deserves its place among the other next-generation game systems. In fact, its playful, appealing design and small size (the unit is a not-quite-cubed 6 inches) aren't the only features that set it apart from the others.

For starters, Nintendo has quite clearly made this a game-only machine. It doesn't try to play your CD collection, run your movies, read your e-mail, or store your MP3 files; the company has concentrated its efforts on games. The prelaunch titles we've seen play uniformly smooth, with bright, fast graphics and great sound. Nintendo says its engineers have removed traditional "bottlenecks" that have, in the past, slowed down processing. New components designed by IBM and MoSys, as well as a large-capacity secondary memory cache, keep instructions moving through the system's microprocessor (MPU) at peak levels. In English: the GameCube is optimized 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 rather than cartridges for its games. Moving the software to disc media generally means lower development costs for the publishers, which, in turn, trickles down to the consumer not only in price, but also in availability and quality, as it's then easier to try out untested game ideas. While most other systems likewise store their games on discs, the GameCube's 3-inch format is smaller than everyone else's, and is so designed to fit in a shirt pocket as much as it is to deter would-be software pirates.

Of course, the main advantage of the GameCube is that it's the home field 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, has been hitting them out of the park since it 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, Perfect Dark, Metroid, Kirby, and, of course, Pokémon. A few names that the GameCube will share with the other guys: Madden, Tony Hawk, Sonic, Batman, and Star Wars.

The system also comes with four built-in controller ports, so you can easily plug in extra controllers and let friends join in for the multiplayer games. It even has a built-in handle so you can easily move it to a friend's house. It comes with two memory card slots for saving your progress through games, and there's the capacity for future expansion into the world of online gaming. ... Read more