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|jname=ニンテンドーゲームキューブ | |jname=ニンテンドーゲームキューブ | ||
|jtrans=Nintendo GameCube | |jtrans=Nintendo GameCube | ||
|image= | |image=GameCube.png | ||
|caption= | |caption=An Indigo Nintendo GameCube | ||
|jprelease=September 14, 2001 | |jprelease=September 14, 2001 | ||
|narelease=November 18, 2001 | |narelease=November 18, 2001 | ||
|eurelease=May 3, 2002 | |eurelease=May 3, 2002 | ||
|aurelease=May 17, 2002 | |aurelease=May 17, 2002<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20060819134846/http://www.nintendo.com.au/gamecube/system/index.php Nintendo of Australia (archive)]</ref> | ||
|twrelease=November 21, 2002 | |||
|korelease=December 14, 2002 | |||
|hkrelease=2002 | |||
|specs= | |specs= | ||
*Custom 485 Mhz IBM CPU | *Custom 485 Mhz IBM CPU | ||
*Custom 162 MHz ATI graphics chip | *Custom 162 MHz ATI graphics chip | ||
* | *40 MB total memory (24 MB 1T-SRAM, 16 MB DRAM) | ||
*2.6 GB per second memory bandwidth | *2.6 GB per second memory bandwidth | ||
* | *12 M polygons per second | ||
*Texture read bandwidth 10.4 GB per second | *Texture read bandwidth 10.4 GB per second | ||
*64 audio channels | *64 audio channels | ||
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|pokegen={{gen|I}}{{tt|*|with Game Boy Player}}, {{gen|II}}{{tt|*|with Game Boy Player}}, {{gen|III}} | |pokegen={{gen|I}}{{tt|*|with Game Boy Player}}, {{gen|II}}{{tt|*|with Game Boy Player}}, {{gen|III}} | ||
|type=Home | |type=Home | ||
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The '''Nintendo GameCube''' (officially abbreviated GCN | The '''Nintendo GameCube''' (Japanese: '''ニンテンドーゲームキューブ''' ''Nintendo GameCube''), officially abbreviated '''GCN''' (Japanese: '''{{j|NGC}}'''), is [[Nintendo]]'s sixth-generation console. 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. It is a powerful system, with a compact design, four controller ports, a controller with an ergonomic design, small but large-capacity discs, a large game library, connectivity with the [[Game Boy Advance]] with a special [[Game Link Cable]], and a form of [[wikipedia:GameCube online functionality|online play]]. In 2006, it was succeeded by [[Wii]], which also features ports for most GameCube hardware as well as compatibility for its software. | ||
A special version of the GameCube was released by Panasonic with the ability to play DVDs and audio CDs as well as GameCube games. It was named the Panasonic Q and was only available in Japan. | A special version of the GameCube was released by Panasonic with the ability to play DVDs and audio CDs as well as GameCube games. It was named the Panasonic Q and was only available in Japan. A special GameCube edition calculator was given out to store employees at various locations selling GameCube consoles for retail use during the release of the Nintendo GameCube. | ||
==Controller== | ==Controller== | ||
[[File: | [[File:GameCube disc.png|thumb|left|130px|GameCube disc]] | ||
The controller for the GameCube is designed with four main buttons (A, B, X, Y, a control stick, the start button, an L and R button, Z button, a D-Pad, and a C Stick). Many versions of the controller have been released including a miniature version, one with a built-in fan, and a wireless version. | The controller for the GameCube is designed with four main buttons (A, B, X, Y, a control stick, the start button, an L and R button, Z button, a D-Pad, and a C Stick). Many versions of the controller have been released including a miniature version, one with a built-in fan, and a wireless version. | ||
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==Memory== | ==Memory== | ||
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==Pokémon games== | ==Pokémon games== | ||
{{consolegames}} | {{consolegames}} | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]] | | [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]] | ||
| Utility | | Utility | ||
| 2003 | | 2003 | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[Pokémon Channel]] | | [[Pokémon Channel]] | ||
| Virtual pet | | Virtual pet | ||
| 2003 | | 2003 | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[Pokémon Colosseum]] | | [[Pokémon Colosseum]] | ||
| RPG | | RPG | ||
| 2003 | | 2003 | ||
|- style="background:# | |- | ||
| [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] | | style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] | ||
| RPG | | style="background:#fff" | RPG | ||
| 2005 | | style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 2005 | ||
|} | |}{{left clear}} | ||
===With [[Game Boy Player]]=== | ===With [[Game Boy Player]]=== | ||
{{consolegames}} | {{consolegames}} | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| {{game|Red and Green|s}} | | {{game|Red and Green|s}} | ||
| Main series RPG | | Main series RPG | ||
| 1996 | | 1996 | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| {{game|Blue| (Japanese)}} | | {{game|Blue| (Japanese)}} | ||
| Main series RPG | | Main series RPG | ||
| 1996 | | 1996 | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| {{game|Red and Blue|s}} | | {{game|Red and Blue|s}} | ||
| Main series RPG | | Main series RPG | ||
| {{tt|1998|Based on the North American release date, as the games were released under different names in Japan}} | | {{tt|1998|Based on the North American release date, as the games were released under different names in Japan}} | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| {{game|Yellow}} | | {{game|Yellow}} | ||
| Main series RPG | | Main series RPG | ||
| 1998 | | 1998 | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| {{ | | {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} | ||
| Card game | | Card game | ||
| 1998 | | 1998 | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[Pokémon Pinball]] | | [[Pokémon Pinball]] | ||
| Pinball | | Pinball | ||
| 1999 | | 1999 | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} | | {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} | ||
| Main series RPG | | Main series RPG | ||
| 1999 | | 1999 | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]] | | [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]] | ||
| Puzzle | | Puzzle | ||
| 2000 | | 2000 | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| {{game|Crystal}} | | {{game|Crystal}} | ||
| Main series RPG | | Main series RPG | ||
| 2000 | | 2000 | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[Pokémon Card | | [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]] | ||
| Card game | | Card game | ||
| 2001 | | 2001 | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} | | {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} | ||
| Main series RPG | | Main series RPG | ||
| 2003 | | 2003 | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]] | | [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]] | ||
| Pinball | | Pinball | ||
| 2003 | | 2003 | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} | | {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} | ||
| Main series RPG | | Main series RPG | ||
| 2004 | | 2004 | ||
|- style="background:# | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| {{game|Emerald}} | | {{game|Emerald}} | ||
| Main series RPG | | Main series RPG | ||
| 2004 | | 2004 | ||
|- style="background:# | |- | ||
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team]] | | style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team]] | ||
| Dungeon crawler | | style="background:#fff" | Dungeon crawler | ||
| | | style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 2005 | ||
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==Pokémon | ==Special Pokémon editions== | ||
A special GameCube was manufactured for [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. It is silver in color and features the XD logo and [[Shadow Lugia]] in place of the Nintendo GameCube logo. | A special GameCube was manufactured for [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. It is silver in color and features the XD logo and [[Shadow Lugia]] in place of the Nintendo GameCube logo. | ||
In addition, a set of Pokémon XD-themed decals were available as a bonus for | In addition, a set of Pokémon XD-themed decals were available as a [[pre-order bonus]] for Pokémon XD. | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:Pokémon XD Nintendo GameCube.png|Pokémon XD GameCube | |||
File:XD decal Nintendo GameCube.png|Pokémon XD decals on a GameCube | |||
File:Pokémon Channel Nintendo GameCube.jpg|Pokémon Channel GameCube | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Cameos== | |||
[[File:Meowth GameCube Controller.png|thumb|right|200px|GameCube controller look-alike in ''Pichu Bros. in Party Panic!'']] | |||
At the beginning of the 3D animated part of ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic|Pichu Bros. in Party Panic!]]'' (at the end of Part 4), [[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Meowth]] is holding what appears to be a GameCube controller while at the computer. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ngc/index.html Nintendo] (Japanese) | *[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ngc/index.html Nintendo] (Japanese) | ||
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