Do GameCube games rot?

Disc Rotting is a real thing for Gamecube discs!
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How durable are GameCube discs?

Not only are discs easily scratched and far less robust that cartridges, but some of the older examples are also experiencing an unpleasant phenomenon known as 'bit rot', rendering them unplayable – even when kept in mint condition.
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Is it OK to leave disc in GameCube?

Leaving a disc in a console doesn't cause any damage to the console. In fact, you generally want to play a game for a long period of time as removing the disk too much might cause it to get scratched.
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Can game discs rot?

Poor adhesives separate over time, which allows oxygen in the air to corrode the thin aluminum layer into aluminum oxide, visible as transparent patches or small dots in the disc.
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Can disc rot be fixed?

However, this damage is progressive and irreversible, and there will come a point where it's no longer reflective enough for any drive to be able to read it without errors. A disc affected by CD rot cannot be repaired, it must be replaced.
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What does disc rot look like?

DVD Disc Rot

On the disc, delamination can look like a coffee stain. Poor case design has been blamed by some as the case for DVD disc rot. During playback, DVD disc rot appears as the picture pixelating or freezing in a specific spot, skipping, or again, becoming unplayable.
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How do you take care of a GameCube disc?

Important
  1. Only use a clean, soft, cotton cloth (not paper towels, facial tissue, etc.)
  2. Only use water (not soap or any other cleaning solution)
  3. Do not use solvents such as: benzine, window cleaner, paint thinner, anti-static aerosol spray or abrasive cleaners to clean the disc.
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Do GameCube games look worse on Wii?

Therefore, if your Wii seems to look clearer on your TV than your Gamecube, then it's because you're using superior video cables. A Wii will look worse than a Gamecube if the Gamecube is using Component/RGB and the Wii is using Composite, so it's nothing to do with extra processing power.
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Why did GameCube use such small discs?

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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Is GameCube weaker than PS2?

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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Why did the GameCube do so poorly?

The GameCube used mini disks so obviously couldn't play DVDs. The Xbox could play them but needed an extra accessory to do so. Obviously it wouldn't have been such a big success without good games as well but the DVD thing really kicked it off.
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Does Nintendo still replace GameCube discs?

We no longer offer replacement or repair for Wii or Nintendo GameCube game discs. We recommend purchasing a replacement copy of the game at a retailer.
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What's the longest GameCube game?

1 Animal Crossing (205h 59m)

That applies to every game in the series. The only game that sits below this entry is New Horizons. The GameCube original, with all of the weirdness fans adore, is the longest at an average of 205 hours and 59 minutes. Animal Crossing is a game that players take a day at a time.
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What was the last GameCube game ever made?

The last game officially released for the system was the North American exclusive Madden NFL 08 on August 2007. There are 651 games on this list. It is organized alphabetically by the games' localized English titles, or by rōmaji transliterations when exclusive to Japan.
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Is GameCube still selling?

How hard is it to find a GameCube for sale? Since the GameCube was discontinued more than 10 years ago, finding a console in good condition is difficult.
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Is Wii powerful than GameCube?

Is the Wii a true successor to the GameCube? Of course! The Wii far outsold the 'cube despite being only about 1.5 times as powerful. The architecture both systems were built on is very similar, so on a technological level, the Wii is basically a more powerful Gamecube.
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Is the GameCube more powerful than the PS2?

And when you look at the specs, the GameCube has a CPU clock speed of 485MHZ compared to the PS2s 295MHZ, making the GameCube process things faster than the PS2 and load more stuff up, and the Gamecube's GPU has a clockspeed of 162MHZ compared to the PS2s 147MHZ. Making the Gamecube more powerful graphically.
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Did the GameCube underperform?

The reason it stopped at 24 million was because Microsoft killed it early by releasing the 360 early. The GameCube continued the downward slope of Nintendo's console sales and up until the Wii U, was Nintendo's least successful home console.
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Does toothpaste work on GameCube discs?

No matter what type of optical disk you have, scratches can make the data inaccessible. Luckily, "sanding" down the scratches with toothpaste is a cheap, quick, and effective home remedy, as long as the scratches are small.
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Does GameStop resurface discs?

GameStop do not have a resurfacer on site. When they take in a disk with heavy scratches they “defect' it and send it off to the refurbishing center. If the disk is actually cracked, it's done there is no fixing a crack. What I did is if the scratch can be felt or catch your fingernail, it's most likely dead.
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Why can't GameCube read discs?

As GameCubes get older their ability to read discs decreases. You will have to follow The Turning Up the Laser Power Guide, to open your GameCube up and turn up the laser's power, which will increase its ability to read discs.
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How long does it take for a disc to rot?

If your discs are already in good condition and free from lots of scratches, you will be fine so long as you keep them stored safely. With proper cleaning, storage, and handling of your game disc they should last about 25+ years for the disc to naturally rot.
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Do ps1 discs rot?

As long as your storage area is clean and dry there should be no need to panic about disc “rot” spreading. It is usually caused because of the incorrect or poorly applied adhesive that keeps the aluminium reflect layer properly encased in plastic.
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How long does CD rot take?

As of right now, testing shows the average time for discs to start rotting is 20-25 years. DVDs and Blu-Rays are supposed to be made better and less susceptible. But CD based media stored in average conditions should begin to rot in 20-25 years.
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