The History of Consoles

Nintendo GameCube


A Nintendo GameCube console shown with memory card and a standard controller.

Photo: Evan-Amos


Released: September 14, 2001

The Nintendo GameCube is a home video game console developed by Nintendo. (wikipedia)

Details:

  • Name for Console: Nintendo GameCube
  • Alias: GameCube
  • Year Released: 2001
  • Discontinued: 2007
  • Developer: Nintendo
  • Product Family: Nintendo
  • Generation Number: 6th Generation
  • Backward Compatibility: Yes
  • Specifications:
    • CPU: IBM Gekko
    • GPU: ATI Hollywood
    • Memory: 40 MB RAM
    • Storage: MiniDVD discs
    • Display Formats: 480i, 480p
    • Sound: Stereo
    • Controller Input: Nintendo GameCube Controller
    • Extra: Handle for portability, Broadband Adapter
  • Units Sold: 21.74 million units (As of September 2011)
  • Predecessor: Nintendo 64
  • Successor: Wii
  • Company Website: Nintendo GameCube