Everything you need to know about GameCube consoles and games

The Nintendo GameCube marked a whole generation, alongside other video game consoles such as the PlayStation 2, Xbox or Dreamcast, with which it was in competition. Although many other generations of consoles have followed the GameCube, we still remember the great quality of the graphics of GameCube games.

Some gamers were even surprised when they mistook the gameplay for the game's cinematography. In this article, Neokyo takes a look at GameCube, GameCube games and the history of the console.

The GameCube: a profile

The GameCube video game console is, as its name suggests, a cube with a handle. The developers of this console have admitted that they designed the console in this shape to make it easier to carry. This way, when it was released, the Game Cube was simply the smallest console of its generation. The system is designed to play a very special game format: the Nintendo GameCube Optical Disc. This is a mini DVD disc, designed to reduce the latency and loading times found in competing consoles.

The Game Cube has a great advantage: it can be connected to a Game Boy Advance thanks to a special cable. This allows for the exchange of certain types of information between the consoles, but also allows you to enjoy a secondary screen by connecting the GBA. You can even start a game on a GameCube and then continue it on your Game Boy Advance by transferring the data.

Limited Editions of the GameCube

The GameCube is most commonly available in a purple color. However, some limited editions in other colors have been released in Japan to tie in with . For example, a white limited edition was released for Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles, a black limited edition for Resident Evil 4, and a green limited edition for Tales of Symphonia.

There is also a version of the GameCube that can play DVDs. This is the Panasonic Q, developed by Panasonic.

GameCube Games

The Nintendo GameCube very quickly built a catalogue of high quality games, thanks to the graphic prowess of the console. At the time, no other console could match the level of graphical fidelity offered by the GameCube.

For this reason, at that time, GameCube had many exclusive titles, such as Rogue Squadron, Zelda or Resident Evil.The Game Cube was also known for its first party titles such as the Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, Mario Kart, Naruto, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings or Pokémon Colosseum. You'll also find all the titles that have made Nintendo successful, such as Animal Crossing, The Sims or Metroid Prime.

Buy your Game Cube console and games from Japan

Despite its performance, GameCube was a commercial failure, and little inventory was exported to Europe and the United States. For this reason, many games and limited series can only be found in Japan. For this reason, it is sometimes necessary to import GameCube games from the land of the rising sun. To do this, you can contact Neokyo. You can make a purchase request to the team who will then send you a quote. Once accepted, the product is purchased in Japan and imported. You also have the option of bidding on Neokyo via auction sites like Yahoo Auctions.