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Is PS2 more powerful than GameCube?

The GameCube was factually more powerful than the PS2, and it's easily noticable when you compare the same game on the two systems. The GameCube version of the game usually would look sharper, clearer than the PS2 versions of the games.
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Was the GameCube underpowered?

The Longevity of The GameCube's Graphics

One of the frequent sticking points in criticism toward the GameCube has been that the console was underpowered. While this may be true in some cases, especially compared to the PS2, the GameCube's graphical output still holds up rather well to this day.
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Is The GameCube more powerful than the Xbox?

Was the GameCube the most powerful console? The GameCube was not the most powerful console. It came with less powerful hardware due to its small size. However, it still managed to be neck to neck with the higher-spec Xbox.
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Is GameCube more powerful than Dreamcast?

The T&L geometry performance of the Dreamcast's SH-4 CPU is faster than the Xbox's Pentium III CPU but slower than the GameCube's PowerPC CPU; however, the GameCube and Xbox have T&L GPU, each with faster geometry performance than the Dreamcast.
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Was PS2 more powerful than Xbox?

The Xbox and PS2 were direct competitors, but Microsoft's console was technically more powerful. These games just couldn't cut it on PS2. Despite the PS2 being far and away the most popular console of its generation, it was actually the weaker hardware when compared to the GameCube and Xbox.
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PS2 Vs Nintendo Gamecube

How was the PS2 so powerful?

The key reason the PS2 was so successful was due to Sony's ability to initially brand it as the console of the future — and when everyone eventually found out that the PS2's technical abilities were grossly overhyped post-launch — the ability to transition and brand the console as the gaming destination for adults.
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Why is PS2 better than GameCube?

In raw specifications the Gamecube had better hardware, however the PS2 has the advantage of using higher capacity optical discs. In sales the PS2 easily beat the Gamecube because it could play old PS1 games and DVD movies.
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What GameCube game has best graphics?

Here are the ten Nintendo GameCube games with the best graphics.
  • 8 Star Wars Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike.
  • 7 Star Fox Adventures.
  • 6 Pikmin 2.
  • 5 The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
  • 4 Resident Evil 4.
  • 3 F-Zero GX.
  • 2 Metroid Prime.
  • 1 Metroid Prime 2: Echoes.
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Which console is more powerful?

The Xbox Series X is the most powerful game console currently available, featuring detailed graphics, fluid frame rates and rapid load times. The device also sports a fantastic game library, with backwards compatibility going all the way back to the original Xbox.
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Why are GameCube games so small?

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.
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What is the most powerful gaming console?

The Playstation 5 is ranked as one of the most powerful consoles on the market. As proof, the console processor has the third generation Ryzen chip.
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To go further, here are the characteristics of the PS5 console:
  • 10.28 TeraFlops;
  • 36 CUs and 2.26 GHz;
  • 16 GB of RAM in GDDR6;
  • 825GB SSD card that runs at 5.5GB/second.
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Is the GameCube a failed console?

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.
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Is the GameCube 128bit?

Notes: The term 128 bit era refers to the sixth generation in the history of the video games and video game consoles. This started in 1998 by Japanese Sega Dreamcast (DC). Other companies that joined the bandwagon of 128 bit era include Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2), Nintendo GameCube (GC), and Microsoft Xbox.
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Does the GameCube run at 60 fps?

The Gamecube was such a little beast. Putting how visuals like Metroid Prime 1 and 2 at 60fps, running some multiplats at 60 while the PS2 only did 30.
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Is Spider Man 2 better on PS2 or GameCube?

Between PlayStation 2 and GameCube, they both have their issues, but GameCube performs better overall. Spider-Man 2 features full-motion video sequences. They're not directly from the movie, but pre-rendered CG scenes that were made for the videogame.
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Is PS2 good for gaming?

Sony's PlayStation 2 is one of the greatest gaming systems of all time. Not only has it sold more units than any other home or handheld console ever since it came out in the year 2000, but it also supports thousands of titles and arrived at a time when video games were becoming more complex, artistic, and immersive.
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Is Ultimate Spiderman better on PS2 or GameCube?

Among the consoles: GameCube users will notice a brighter picture than PS2 or Xbox, counteracted by the Microsoft system's deeper blacks and stronger frame rate.
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Is GameCube 32 or 64 bit?

On your Nintendo 64 article, you explained that the system has a 64-bit CPU, but the Gamecube one is 32-bit.
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What CPU did GameCube use?

Gekko is a superscalar out-of-order 32-bit PowerPC microprocessor custom-made by IBM in 2000 for Nintendo to use as the CPU in their sixth generation game console, the GameCube, and later the Triforce Arcade Board.
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What is the GPU of GameCube?

The GameCube GPU was a performance-segment gaming console graphics solution by ATI, launched on August 24th, 2000. Built on the 180 nm process, and based on the Flipper graphics processor, the device supports DirectX 6.0+.
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What is the max FPS on PS2?

60 is the go-to FPS cap for most games.
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What FPS did the PS2 have?

PS1 launched with 12 games in NA, 5 are 60 fps. PS2 launched with 26 games in NA, 21 of those games are 60 fps PS3 launched with 13 in NA, 2 are 60 fps. PS4 launched with 17 in NA, 8 or 9 are 60 fps (must double check) Where will PS5 land?
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What is the biggest PS2 game ever?

10 Longest PS2 Games (According To HowLongToBeat)
  1. 1 Persona 3 - 81.5 Hours.
  2. 2 Gran Turismo 4 - 76.5 Hours. ...
  3. 3 Persona 4 - 72.5 Hours. ...
  4. 4 Suikoden III - 62.5 Hours. ...
  5. 5 Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King - 62.5 Hours. ...
  6. 6 Fate/stay night - 61.5 Hours. ...
  7. 7 Final Fantasy XII - 61 Hours. ...
  8. 8 Little Busters! ...
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