How much did the GameCube originally sell for?

On May 21, 2001, the console's launch price of US$199 was announced, $100 lower than that of the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Nintendo spent $76 million marketing the GameCube.

How much did the GameCube sell?

The GameCube sold a total of 21.74 million units worldwide, coming in third place in the so-called "console war" slightly behind Microsoft's Xbox, but far behind Sony's PlayStation 2. The console is officially abbreviated to the acronym "GCN" ("GameCube by Nintendo").

Why did the GameCube sell poorly?

It may seem trivial today, but the Gamecube's lack of a built-in DVD player caused the console to take a huge hit in sales.

Did the GameCube sell poorly?

Despite making a small profit for Nintendo, the GameCube lost Nintendo sizable market share, finishing in third place in terms of hardware sales, which has led to it being characterized as a commercial failure.

What is the rarest GameCube color?

The most expensive is the Crystal Chronicles gamecube (white) only 150 made.

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How much was the GameCube in 2002?

"We were the first manufacturer to reach the $199 price level and now we're leading the industry to $149," commented Peter MacDougall, executive vice president, sales and marketing, Nintendo of America.

Is GameCube worth collecting for?

A used GameCube is worth anywhere between $59 -$405 depending on size and whether it comes boxed with additional peripherals. The GameCube remains one of my most used Nintendo consoles of all time.

Why was GTA not on GameCube?

There were no GTA games for the GameCube; GameCube ports for Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City were planned, but were cancelled for unknown reasons. The likely reason would be due to the games' violence, or maybe due to disc space. Reproduction carts do exist however.

Why didn't GameCube use dvds?

The GameCube Game Disc is a 1.46 GB, 8 cm miniDVD-based technology which reads at a constant angular velocity (CAV). It was chosen by Nintendo to prevent copyright infringement of its games, to reduce manufacturing costs compared to Nintendo 64 Game Paks, and to avoid licensing fees to the DVD Forum.

Did rare make any GameCube games?

The game received positive reviews upon its launch in 2002. Star Fox Adventures was the only game developed by Rare for the GameCube.

Is GameCube vintage?

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What is the GameCube called in Japan?

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.

What year did GameCube end?

The GameCube sold 21.74 million units worldwide was discontinued in early 2009 to focus production on the Wii and DS.

What can I sell my GameCube for?

A used GameCube is worth anywhere between $59 -$405 depending on size and whether it comes boxed with additional peripherals. The GameCube remains one of my most used Nintendo consoles of all time.

Why is GameCube a failed console?

The reason behind the GameCube failure was its limited features because there was no online gaming or third-party support during the early 2000s. According to Martin Hollis, the console was not unique enough as compared to its competitors, like PlayStation 2 and Xbox.

Why was the GameCube hated?

The GameCube during its life was constantly mocked for being a kids-toy, due to its purple color, and weird controller layout. It didn't help that its flagship titles were an eco-friendly Mario with a weird commercial, a cartoonified Zelda game, and a strategy game about harvesting plant things to collect toys.

Why is GameCube stuff so expensive?

Because Nintendo (yeah, that huge console manufacturer) decided to bring out a new console by way of the Nintendo Wii. Much like the other manufacturers, eventually the old consoles are outdated and production of games for them is discontinued.

Do GameCube games suffer from disc rot?

Some batches of discs are far more susceptible to disc rot than others. For instance, the Gamecube game Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes suffers far more disc rot problems than other games of the era.

What year did Gamestop stop selling GameCube games?

Starting April 2, 2012, the retailer will no longer accept the trade-in of GameCube consoles, games, and accessories.

How much did GameCube games cost back in the day?

Games for the system will retail for a more standard $49.90 each. Set to release Nov. 5, the GameCube will reach U.S. stores three days before Microsoft's Xbox console system.

Why did the GameCube have a handle?

And the GameCube had a handle because Nintendo wanted us to carry it around. The console, now 20 years old, released in North America two months after its Japanese debut and had a lavish launch party.