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|image=Gamecube.jpg
|image=GameCube.png
|caption=A Platinum Nintendo GameCube
|caption=An Indigo Nintendo GameCube
|jprelease=September 14, 2001
|jprelease=September 14, 2001
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|narelease=November 18, 2001
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|eurelease=May 3, 2002
|aurelease=May 17, 2002
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*Custom 485 Mhz IBM CPU
*Custom 485 Mhz IBM CPU
*Custom 162 MHz ATI graphics chip
*Custom 162 MHz ATI graphics chip
*40MB total memory
*40 MB total memory
*2.6 GB per second memory bandwidth  
*2.6 GB per second memory bandwidth  
*12M polygons per second
*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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The '''Nintendo GameCube''' (officially abbreviated GCN, NGC in Japan) 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, 4 controller ports, a controller with an ergonomic design, small but large-capacity discs, a large game library, connectivity with the [[Game Boy Advance]] and a form of online play. In 2006, it was succeeded by [[Wii]], which also features ports for most GameCube hardware as well as compatibility for its software.
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]] and a form of 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.


==Controller==
==Controller==
[[File:Gamecube disc.jpg|thumb|left|130px|GameCube disc]]
[[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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==Pokémon games==
==Pokémon games==
{{consolegames}}
{{consolegames}}
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]
| [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]
| Versus fighting
| Versus fighting
| 2001
| 2001
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]]
| [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]]
| Utility
| Utility
| 2003
| 2003
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon Channel]]
| [[Pokémon Channel]]
| Virtual pet
| Virtual pet
| 2003
| 2003
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon Colosseum]]
| [[Pokémon Colosseum]]
| RPG
| RPG
| 2003
| 2003
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|-
| [[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
|}<br clear="left">
|}{{left clear}}


===With [[Game Boy Player]]===
===With [[Game Boy Player]]===
{{consolegames}}
{{consolegames}}
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{game|Red and Green|s}}
| {{game|Red and Green|s}}
| Main series RPG
| Main series RPG
| 1996
| 1996
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{game|Blue| (Japanese)}}
| {{game|Blue| (Japanese)}}
| Main series RPG
| Main series RPG
| 1996
| 1996
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- 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:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{game|Yellow}}
| {{game|Yellow}}
| Main series RPG
| Main series RPG
| 1998
| 1998
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}
| {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}
| Card game
| Card game
| 1998
| 1998
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon Pinball]]
| [[Pokémon Pinball]]
| Pinball
| Pinball
| 1999
| 1999
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}
| {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}
| Main series RPG
| Main series RPG
| 1999
| 1999
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]
| [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]
| Puzzle
| Puzzle
| 2000
| 2000
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{game|Crystal}}
| {{game|Crystal}}
| Main series RPG
| Main series RPG
| 2000
| 2000
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]]
| [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]]
| Card game
| Card game
| 2001
| 2001
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}
| {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}
| Main series RPG
| Main series RPG
| 2002
| 2003
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]
| [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]
| Pinball
| Pinball
| 2003
| 2003
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}
| {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}
| Main series RPG
| Main series RPG
| 2004
| 2004
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{game|Emerald}}
| {{game|Emerald}}
| Main series RPG
| Main series RPG
| 2004
| 2004
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|-
| [[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
| 2005
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 2005
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Picross]]
| Picross
| Unreleased
|}{{left clear}}
|}{{left clear}}


==Pokémon specials==
==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 preordering Pokémon XD.
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>


==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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==References==
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Revision as of 22:59, 25 December 2015

Nintendo GameCube
ニンテンドーゲームキューブ Nintendo GameCube
GameCube.png
An Indigo Nintendo GameCube
Release dates
Japan: September 14, 2001
North America: November 18, 2001
Europe: May 3, 2002
Australia: May 17, 2002[1]
South Korea: N/A
China: N/A
Hong Kong: N/A
Taiwan: N/A
Technical specs
  • Custom 485 Mhz IBM CPU
  • Custom 162 MHz ATI graphics chip
  • 40 MB total memory
  • 2.6 GB per second memory bandwidth
  • 12 M polygons per second
  • Texture read bandwidth 10.4 GB per second
  • 64 audio channels
  • 3-inch Optical Disc Technology (1.5 GB)
Related information
Console generation: Sixth generation
Pokémon generations: I*, II*, III
Console type: Home
Colors:
Indigo
Jet Black
Spice*
Indigo/Clear*
Platinum*
Emerald Blue*
White*
External links

The Nintendo GameCube (Japanese: ニンテンドーゲームキューブ Nintendo GameCube), officially abbreviated GCN (Japanese: 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 and a form of 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.

Controller

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.

Memory

The GameCube does not have built in memory. Instead, it uses memory cards that hold the saved data in a "block" format. The user can move, copy, and delete data from the memory cards. These memory cards are needed to play GameCube games on Wii. The memory cards come with different memory capacities and are mainly made by third-party companies.

Pokémon games

Title Genre Release
Super Smash Bros. Melee Versus fighting 2001
Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire Utility 2003
Pokémon Channel Virtual pet 2003
Pokémon Colosseum RPG 2003
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness RPG 2005


With Game Boy Player

Title Genre Release
Pokémon Red and Green Main series RPG 1996
Pokémon Blue Main series RPG 1996
Pokémon Red and Blue Main series RPG 1998
Pokémon Yellow Main series RPG 1998
Pokémon Trading Card Game Card game 1998
Pokémon Pinball Pinball 1999
Pokémon Gold and Silver Main series RPG 1999
Pokémon Puzzle Challenge Puzzle 2000
Pokémon Crystal Main series RPG 2000
Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR! Card game 2001
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Main series RPG 2003
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire Pinball 2003
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Main series RPG 2004
Pokémon Emerald Main series RPG 2004
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team Dungeon crawler 2005


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.

In addition, a set of Pokémon XD-themed decals were available as a pre-order bonus for Pokémon XD.

External links

References


Game systems with Pokémon games
Nintendo handheld consoles
GB (Pocket · GBL · SGB · SGB2) • GBCminiGBA (SP · GBm · GBP)
DS (Lite · DSi · DSi XL) • 3DS (XL · 2DS · New 3DS · New 3DS XL · New 2DS XL)
Switch (Lite · OLED)
Nintendo home consoles
SNES (BS-X · SGB · NP · SGB2) • N64 (DD) • GCN (GBP)
Wii (Family Edition · mini) • Wii U
Switch (OLED)
Sega consoles
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