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GameCube's Hardware Crushed PS2 on Paper—So Why Did It Sell Nearly 8x Less?
From the Gekko processor to the mini-disc's capacity limits, we look back at the massive gap between specs and market performance in the sixth-gen console war—the key numbers behind GameCube and PS2 tell the whole story.
Putting Windows NT into the GameCube console, what are these modders trying to do?
The Entii for Workcubes project allowed the original GameCube to run Windows NT in 1996. YouTubers Jiga Tech and Michael MJD successively disassembled the machine and demonstrated it. The process was more interesting than the result.
Why GameCube failed: Nintendo’s own four levels
This Nintendo console, with a total sales volume of 21.74 million units, second only to Wii U, was defeated by the optical disc format, the departure of third-party camps and belated online services. Nowadays, it has become a rare collection in the second-hand market.
The GameCube That Could Play DVDs: Why the Panasonic Q Now Fetches Over $1,000
Released exclusively in Japan in 2001, the Panasonic Q crammed a GameCube and a DVD player into a single case—but switching between the two systems required a manual button press and a full reboot. Today, it's selling better on the collector's market than it ever did when new.
Buying a Used GameCube? The Model Number on the Bottom Determines What You Can Actually Play
Nearly two decades after being discontinued, GameCube prices keep climbing—but region locking and the Digital AV Out port that was dropped after 2004 are two details Engadget says buyers must check before pulling the trigger.
How Much Is That Retired Cartridge Worth? Decoding Rarity Value Through a Gold NES Cart
Not every old game buried in your closet can be cashed in—it all comes down to release year, print run, whether the box survived, and nostalgia factor. From GameCube to Pokémon, here's how to break down what actually determines a game's worth.
GameCube's Mini Disc Wasn't Retro Charm—It Was Nintendo's Calculated Cost Gamble
At just 3.15 inches in diameter, the proprietary disc made GameCube read faster and lighter, but it also meant no DVD playback. That design choice tied together console pricing, piracy prevention, and final sales numbers.
Asked What Gecko Does Better Than Dolphin, the Dev Just Says "Probably None"
A new face has entered the GameCube emulator scene: Gecko, built by a developer who just wanted to play one specific Wii game. He's candid that it can't beat the veteran Dolphin emulator yet, and the buzz also reignites Nintendo's long-standing hardline stance on emulators.
GameCube Turns 25: One Little Port on the Back Decides How Hard It Is to Hook Up to Your TV
GameCube is hitting its 25th anniversary, and replaying "The Wind Waker" is no problem — the hard part is that it only speaks analog. Whether there's a Digital AV Out port on the back determines how much work you're in for.