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Nintendo Gamecube

The Nintendo GameCube (Japanese: ニンテンドーゲームキューブ, Nintendō Gēmukyūbu) is Nintendo's fourth home video game console and was part of the sixth generation console era. The console was released on September 14, 2001 in Japan, November 18, 2001 in North America, May 3, 2002 in Europe, and May 17, 2002 in Australia. It was the successor to the Nintendo 64 and predecessor to the Wii.

[collapse collapsed title=read more...] The Nintendo GameCube was the first Nintendo console to use optical discs as its primary storage medium, after several aborted projects from Nintendo and its partners to utilize optical-based storage media.In contrast with the GameCube's contemporary competitors, the PlayStation 2 and Xbox, the GameCube uses miniDVD-based discs instead of full-size DVDs.  Panasonic made a licensed version of the GameCube with DVD playback, called the Panasonic Q.

In addition, the GameCube introduced a variety of connectivity options to Nintendo consoles, and was the fourth Nintendo console, after the Nintendo 64DD, Famicom Modem and Satellaview, to support online play, via the Nintendo GameCube Broadband Adapter and Modem Adapter. It also enabled connectivity to the Game Boy Advance to access exclusive features of certain games or to use the portable system as a controller for the Game Boy Player.

All Nintendo GameCube systems support the display of stereoscopic 3D, however this was only ever utilised for the launch title Luigi's Mansion, and the feature was never enabled outside of development. 3D televisions were not widespread at the time, and it was deemed that compatible displays would be too cost-prohibitive for the consumer.

The Nintendo GameCube was available in many colors. The two most common, released during the console's launch, were "Indigo" (the standard color used in most early advertising) and "Jet Black." "Spice" (Orange) GameCubes were also offered as standard models, but only in Japan. However, the standard controller was widely available in this color outside of Japan as well.

One of the defining aspects of the Nintendo GameCube was the rejuvenated relationship between Nintendo and its licensees. Unlike previous generations in which Nintendo was seen by some as bullying its third-party game developers, Nintendo openly sought game-development aid on the Nintendo GameCube. Sometimes, Nintendo would merely request that a third-party developer produce a game based on the third-party's own game franchises; other times, Nintendo would request that the third-party developer produce a game based on Nintendo's own game franchises.

The GameCube sold 21.74 million units worldwide, but despite Nintendo's efforts, the GameCube failed to reclaim the market share lost by its predecessor, the Nintendo 64. It was in third place compared to its competitors, Sony's PlayStation 2 and Microsoft's Xbox. The console's "family-friendly" appeal and lack of support from certain third-party developers skewed the GameCube toward a younger market, which represented a minority of the gaming population during the sixth generation.

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Freedom Fighters

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In Manhattan's darkest hour, citizens cry out for a hero to free their war-torn city from invading forces. Rise through the ranks of the resistance and recruit an army of Freedom Fighters to take the war to the streets. A revolutionary "Recruit and Command" system lets you lead up to 12 freedom fighters into battle. Intense 3rd person action in the streets and alleys of New York. Fight the enemy with guerrilla tactics and weapons. Interconnected missions mean the war waged in one level affects the battles in another.

Franklin - An Anniversaire Surprise

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Franklin wants to give his best friend, Bear, a surprise birthday party. Franklin is going to be very busy preparing for the party: he has to prepare the food, send out invitations, get the decorations and do some errands. He also wants top play hide-and-seek, making it mroe difficult for Franklin to concentrate on his duties.

Flushed Away

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Someone's Going Down! Join Roddy and Rita as they fight to save the Underworld Metropolis from the Toad's evil plans of amphibian domination!

Fireblade

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In the cockpit of FireBlade there is one goal: use whatever means available to annihilate the enemies around the globe. Unleash multiple deadly, tri-tech weapons, including Sniper Cannon, Swarming Missiles, EMP cannon, Rail Gun and Homing Missiles. Battle through 18 missions in four campaigns at the help of the carrier chopper or the Vendetta attack copter. Feel the rush of turbo upgrades as your helicopter partially transforms and exhibits its blinding jet aircraft speed.

Fire Emblem - Path of Radiance

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Dark days are rising... War has engulfed the land of Ellius where human beorc and half-human laguz view each other each with mistrust. When a surprise invasion triggers a worldwide conflict, a sinister force emerges from the shadows and pits the two against each other. Only a young mercenary named Ike and his small band of soldiers-for-hire stand between Tellius and madness.

Finding Nemo

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Grab Shell Dudes! Guide Marlin, Dory and Nemo through the ultimate under-water adventure. Meet all of the great characters from the Disney/Pixar movie, Finding Nemo, as you live all the excitement of the film's storyline. The search for Nemo is on, and it's up to you to find him. Dive in !

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles

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Join a Crystal Caravan! A deadly miasma has swallowed the land, and it's up to you to hold it at bay! Many dangers await you on your journey, but you need not face them alone. Enlist your friends in a crystal caravan and make your mark together in the Crystal Chronciles!

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles

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Join a Crystal Caravan! A deadly miasma has swallowed the land, and it's up to you to hold it at bay! Many dangers await you on your journey, but you need not face them alone. Enlist your friends in a crystal caravan and make your mark together in the Crystal Chronciles!

Fight Night Round 2

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All-New EA Sports Haymaker. Control the power of your punch and end the fight with a one-punch knockout. Block and punch on the move using EA Sports Fight Night's revolutionary analog control system. Counter the effects of damage using the EA Sports Cutman's bucket of tools. Create a fighter who looks like you with the new analog body and facial sculpting controls. Relive your greatest moments in boxing with a retro boxing classic.

FIFA Street 2

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In FIFA 2, your arsenal of tricks become the ultimate humiliation weapon that you use to dominate and obliterate your rivals. Your skill with the trick stick will determine your survival as you compete in 4 vs 4 showdowns against the best the streets have to offer.

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