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| | | The Nintendo GameCube is Nintendo's first game console to use discs rather than cartridges for its games. The small size and wide variety of kid-friendly games featuring popular Nintendo-only characters such as Mario, Donkey Kong, and Zelda attracts many players to this console. | | |
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| What should be included: | - Game console, one game controller, an A/V cable, an AC adapter, an owner's manual and a 12 month basic warranty.
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| Additional costs: | - Games range from $10 to $50, new. Older titles are usually $20 and under and newer releases start at $30 and up. Top-rated games include "The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess" ($50), "The Sims 2: Pets" ($30) and "Resident Evil 4" ($20) according to Gamespot.com. Get more information on the latest game releases at Nintendo.com.
- The GameCube comes with four built-in game controller ports, allowing you to participate in multiplayer games such as "Super Smash Bros Melee" and "Super Monkey Ball 2". To participate in multiplayer games, you will need additional game controllers. Available in platinum or black, Nintendo GameCube controllers are around $20 each, and can be purchased from Amazon.com. Game controllers made by other manufacturers are available for less.
- Purchase additional GameCube Memory Cards to ensure you have enough space to save your games. Memory cards differ in price depending on the amount of game information they hold. The Memory Card 251 is around $20 from Amazon.com.
- To connect your GameCube to a Game Boy Advance (to use as a game controller or to link games between the two systems), you'll need a Link Cable. Available for around $10 from Amazon.com.
- $35 for a GameCube Broadband Adapter from Amazon.com which allows you to play games online such as the "Sega Phantasy Star Online" series. Requires broadband internet access. The adapter can also be used to network two consoles together for LAN play.
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| Shopping for a nintendo gamecube: | - Try out a demo of the console at local game stores such as GameStop or EB Games. Rent games from rental stores such as Blockbuster or online from GameFly.
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Article updated April 2007 |
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