Nintendo GameCube Console

"Limited Editon" Platinum?! Seriously, give me a break. . .

Posted Mar 2, 2006 - Nintendo gave it the old college try during the 128-bit hardware generation. Releasing a year after the PS2, the Gamecube featured more advanced graphics and processing capabilities and all of Nintendo's exclusive first party games, but the system had a few problems as well. Given the PS2's one year headstart and huge installed user base, the Gamecube never really had a chance at winning the latest console sales war, and while Nintendo's excellent first party games delivered, many third party publishers decided not to bring their games to the Gamecube. Nintendo's proprietary mini-discs allowed for minimal load times and software piracy issues, and because Gamecube doesn't exactly use cutting edge technology, Nintendo was able to offer it for a lower price than competing systems PS2 and Xbox. If you want to play the latest console versions of Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong and Mario, you have to own a Gamecube. However, the limited third party software support means that you'll likely have to own another system (or a decent gaming-caliber PC) to play other popular titles like Burnout: Revenge, Halo or Grand Theft Auto.

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what the kids go running for

Posted Feb 20, 2008 - The Nintendo GameCube is small and portable to play in the Car or elsewhere. It doesn´t have the cool jukebox features of the XBox. It´s not meant for college students who would appreciate all of the functionality that the XBox and PlayStation 2 offers. It is good foryounger kids, and that´s where this system shines. It´s easy to use, it´s small and portable. Snap on a small screen, and the kids in the back seat can play the game. The GameCube comes along easily, plugging in to any TV set. The games on Nintendo systems are geared towards the younger set. As much as I have fun with the GameCube, it´s not what I turn on at the end of the day for my own fun but it is good for younger kids. The GameCube is truly excellent for the younger set, and it shines in that area. That is where the designers concentrate, and it shows. The GameCube is always what the kids go running for. They play it for hours without any boredom. It all depends what you, personally, are looking for in a gaming system.

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Its a great entry level gaming system for small children.

Posted Jan 12, 2007 - We bought this gaming system for our whole family which includes a 4 and 5 yr old. This is our first gaming system and we bought it because it seemed to be geared on more family type games. However, there were some games we wanted like DDR, which only is being offered as "Mario Mix", which is discontinued and can be found on online auctions for double to triple the retail price. That is seriously lame. We also were expecting more or at least the same games that can be purchased for Nintendo Gameboy and Nintendo DS. This was not the case and was a little annoyed by it. The game selection for "E" rating games that would be appropriate for small children and still fun for us grown-ups was also disapointing. Before I would recommend this gaming system or any other ones would be to make sure you look at the selection of games first to evaluate if this is the system for you.

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Nintendo GameCube Platinum Console

Posted May 10, 2008 - Nintendo GameCube Platinum Console is not very limited at all. It is just that it is available in the platinum color with a matching platinum controller. The GameCube console is a great starter for children. Not only it's cheap (well under $100), there are tons of games geared towards children, ranging from Mario themed to Sonic the Hedgehog games. One drawback for the GameCube console is that the platinum color, while it looks great, can wear off pretty easily. Another drawback is that support and products for the system is drastically shrinking due to its official replacement by Nintendo's next generation console "Wii" (which can also play GameCube games). Accessories and games are getting hard to find at stores too.

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Great for younger players

Posted Apr 14, 2008 - Bought this item for an 8 year-old. Good fit for her age group without hundreds of dollars invested. Addition of more control units is an important add-on. We are pleased with our choice.

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still the great one

Posted Apr 9, 2008 - The Nintendo Gamecube is a classic gaming system. From Paper Mario to the Sonic Games; there are games to be played for all ages. The gamecube has a great price for a brand new system. It's worth getting a gamecube now while their all gone. All of the accessories and the games are a great price too.

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Gamecube rocks

Posted Apr 1, 2008 - I bought this gamecube at sears for 49.99. I am not a big gamer and do not feel like spending $300-$500 on expensive gaming consoles. The gamecube has a lot of games that are similar to wii and I just love to play mario and just bought it for that. You do need to buy memory acrds to save games and also extra controllers. the games can be found for $5 - $10 each and are just fun to play. I must say that gamecube has a good gaming experience for fraction of the price.

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Nintendo GameCube Console (Limited Edition Platinum)

Posted Mar 24, 2008 - This console offers a tremendous value. This a great starter console for children. I have two nephews and the older one started with this system. When he graduated up to the pricier video game models, he passed it down to my younger nephew and he loves it. I am not a big gamer but I really like this console because it is easy to set up and use. It isn't flashy...just a lot of fun!

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Thoughts from a GameCube Newbie

Posted Feb 20, 2008 - I'm like, what, six years or more behind, but I finally purchased a GameCube! My review won't be in depth compared to others who have experience with the older models, so I can't really point out many weaknesses. Only other console I have to compare the GameCube against would be the Playstation or Playstation 2. From my limited experience, I think the GameCube is rather impressive. I'm a little disappointed that the component cable feature has been removed since we got an HDTV prior to purchase, but it's no big deal since Nintendo mentioned that less than maybe 10% used the port in the first place. Component cables are rather expensive anyway. But for anyone who wants a slightly sharper image (or was it smoother?), they should look elsewhere. >>> As another reviewer mentioned, the system is hardly a limited edition. If anything, there are probably too many. Amazon has been dropping its price by 50-60% in the past couple of months as if they want to get rid of it. There probably isn't anything about the console that is worthy of the status besides its colors. Nonetheless, it's not too big a deal if you're interested in getting a new GameCube. It might be safer in the long run since the older versions might be unavailable unless used. >>> Also, yes, there's only one controller and no games included. The GameCube is more of a family console, so I think it would've been good to include at least one other controller. Though I only have a PS2 to compare against the GameCube, the PS2 isn't as multi-player centered and can function as a loner console in my opinion. The GameCube, on the other hand, has four rather than two controller ports, so it'd make more sense to include another controller. However, I wouldn't expect extras since the Wii is out and the GameCube is virtually extinct in comparison due to the Wii's backward compatibility. If I'm not mistaken, "newer" systems don't seem to include more than one controller. I suppose a 6th generation console should have controllers included so we don't have to spend more money, but I don't think it's much of a problem, and has little to do with the quality of the product. Unless older GameCubes like the Indigo or Black have more than one controller. If so...well, yes, I can understand the complaints. Unfortunately, this reviewer doesn't know. >>> That reminds me. The GameCube controller...is weird. This doesn't change regardless of the GameCube you get, but it might be weird for anyone who hasn't handled a GameCube controller before. The placement of the Z button is awkward since there's no button on the left that balances it. I have issue with the c-pad too since it's all the way on the bottom right compared to the joystick on the upper left. I wonder if moving switching the joystick with the d-pad would be any good. *touches controller* Okay, maybe not. Considering its design, I think keeping the joystick where it is is fine. The c-pad however... Well, I haven't had the pleasure of playing games that utilized all all of the buttons, so I wonder about the necessity of some buttons. I kind of like the toughness of the shoulder buttons, but that might make some people paranoid. >>> Overall, I rather like the GameCube, especially for its emphasis on multiplayer games. I think it's lacking in the RPG department, but I wouldn't be surprised if there are more story-oriented games that I'm not aware of. Something I really like about the design would have to be the little handle on the back. It's nice that I can just carry it around. I'm not sure how to rate a console overall since I'd probably have to play all the GameCube games in the world to decide its value, but I'm pretty satisfied with the product itself. It's kind of dated, but impressive nonetheless.

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Gamecube is Awesome

Posted Jan 6, 2008 - I love the Nintendo GameCube and the fun games it offers. Unlike Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo still tries to engage the gamer with good games - it's not just about graphics (not to say the graphics on the 'Cube aren't good, they are awesome!). I also bought a coupl Wave Birds and couldn't be happier. They work perfectly from anywhere I am standing and are definitely worht the money if you don't want to be leashed to your system. The controllers have a nice contour to them and fit perfectly in my hands.

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A Classic system

Posted Dec 31, 2007 - IF you don't have a GameCube already, now is the time to buy! You can pick it up online for $49.99 NEW now. A huge library of games. Even if you already own a backward compatible Wii, this one is nice to have as a spare or in the bedroom. The best games for GameCube include Mario Kart Double Dash, Super Smash Brothers Melee, and Zelda series. Great system for any age.

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Great Little System!

Posted Dec 27, 2007 - This is a great beginning game system. I do wish they would have included more than one controller. Even a demo game would be good to have so it can be played right out of the box since the games are now hard to find in the big retail outlets.

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A good console for a big audience

Posted Sep 30, 2007 - The GameCube is a good family-oriented console (but that doesn't mean all of its games are Dora the Explorer). Keep in mind the new Wii also plays GameCube games, so you might want to hold out on buying one. If you don't want a Wii, the GameCube is an affordable source of entertainment for all.

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