Nintendo GameCube

Launched in 2001, the GameCube marked Nintendo’s shift to disc-based media. Known for its compact cube design and unique mini DVDs, the GameCube delivered colorful, creative, and challenging titles that still hold up today. With standout exclusives like Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and Resident Evil 4, it became a cult favorite despite trailing behind in sales.

Specifications:

• CPU: 485 MHz IBM PowerPC “Gekko”

• GPU: 162 MHz ATI “Flipper”

• RAM: 43 MB total (24 MB main + 3 MB embedded + 16 MB auxiliary)

• Storage: Game save data stored on memory cards

• Disc Format: Proprietary 1.5GB miniDVDs

• Backward Compatibility: No (but connects to Game Boy Advance for some features)

• Multiplayer: 4 controller ports