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Title : GameCube Jet Black
Author : Nintendo
Release Date : 20030212
Binding : Electronics
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Editorial Reviews :
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.

Buyer Reviews :
Nintendo did it again! When the original Nintendo was revolutionary when it came out. Then Super NES came out, then N64. Now Gamecube! I know there is Xbox and PS2. Xbox overheats and freezes up, and its Microsofts first gameconsole. PS2 can Play DVDs and CDs but computers can play CDs and if you can install a comp DVD player for that. If you have a PS1 and have tons of games for that you can buy a PS2 and play the games there too. but Gamecube is really easy to use and has tons of features. if you had a PS1 and you liked their controllers better buy an adapter. Game cube is also better for your money if you are not extremely rich. WARNING: do not buy pikmin as your only game. The game ends way to quickly, especially if your short on money and can't but a new game for a while

(by dragon2439)

Features/Technical Specs :
* Nintendo video game system
* Includes one controller, manuals, and cables to connect to the TV
* 4 game controller ports built in
* Compact design
* Plays a wide variety of games for all ages

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