Home video game systems, also known as consoles, are a popular form of entertainment. Game systems (sets of components that function together in multiple games,such as decks of cards) are probably almost as old as games themselves. From its fast loading, high capacity optical disk to its four controller ports, Nintendo GameCube was made to provide you with the most entertaining gaming experience possible. One look at the Nintendo GameCube hardware and you know it's different. The Nintendo GameCube was Nintendo's fourth home video game console and the first console by the company to use optical media instead of cartridges. The Nintendo GameCube did not play standard 12 cm DVDs, instead employing smaller 8 cm optical discs.
The Nintendo GameCube, code named Dolphin, was first announced at E3 in 1999 [1] but kept hidden until August 22, 2000, only one day before Nintendo's SpaceWorld trade show. The Nintendo GameCube uses a proprietary storage medium, the Nintendo GameCube Game Disc, based on Matsushita's optical-disc technology; the discs are approximately 8 centimeters (3 1/8 inches) in diameter (considerably smaller than the 12 cm CDs or DVDs used in other consoles. The Nintendo GameCube does not have DVD or audio CD support, but Matsushita's Panasonic Q (described below), only available in Japan, does. A Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance cable is required for each Game Boy Advance system that is connected to the GameCube; however, this requires a user to buy a GameCube, a Game Boy Advance, and the GameCube version of the title, along with the Game Boy Advance version. Two adaptors were released: the Nintendo GameCube Modem Adapter for dial-up and the Nintendo GameCube Broadband Adapter for broadband. One of the defining aspects of the Nintendo GameCube is the rejuvenated relationship between Nintendo and its licensees. Unlike previous generations in which Nintendo was seen by some as bullying its third-party game developers, Nintendo openly sought game-development aid on the Nintendo GameCube. This policy on Nintendo's part resulted in many exclusive third-party games for the Nintendo GameCube, and the arrival of multiformat titles on the platform. The Nintendo GameCube can also accept Mini CD-ROM discs, provided that they are formatted to the same protocols. Throw in CD-quality music and sounds, and Nintendo GameCube has the audio-visual power to send chills down your spine. GameCube Controller, Nintendo's new console features four separate controller ports for a reason -- the six-sided wonder truly comes alive when up to four players plug in a controller and enjoy the magic of Nintendo GameCube together. Modem AdaptorSlotting neatly into GameCube's Serial Port 1, the Nintendo GameCube Modem Adaptor can be used to hook the system up to a 56Kbps modem and lift the lid on a world of online functionality.
The Nintendo GameCube currently has over 700 games available in its library. And with the power beneath the bonnet married to such a low, low price tag, Nintendo GameCube represents belief-beggaring value for money. And with a huge complement of third-party developers contributing to an ever-lengthening list of tip-top titles, Nintendo GameCube is the system of choice for gamers wanting maximum merriment for their money. This competes with other more popular game systems at a fraction of the price and delivers great performance with great 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. No longer are home video game systems looked upon as inferior imitations of arcade machines.
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