Why do GameCube games have 2 discs?

Accepted Answer Simply because the GameCube disc's don't hold as much data as a regular DVD's. So the game had to be spread across two disc's.
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Why does re4 GameCube have 2 discs?

Fun fact: the GameCube discs are so small resident evil 4 had to have 2 discs to complete the game, whereas the ps2 wasn't as graphically powerful but had higher storage capacity! Showing how big re4 really is compared to games such as wind waked. Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast.
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Why does my game have two discs?

In most modern cases, additional discs are used for Bonus Material that came in an Updated Re-release. The following section is a history of this trope's usage in video games.
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Why did GameCube have small discs?

Its an anti piracy measure. Nintendo was scared of piracy throughout their entire life up to that point. Most notably, they used cartridges on the N64, despite the Playstation and Sega Saturn using CDs, giving them much more space. Gamecube games are extremely hard to pirate due to to their much smaller form factor.
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Do GameCube games suffer from disc rot?

Disc Rotting is a real thing for Gamecube discs!
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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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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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Can Wii play GameCube discs?

Gamecube games only work on some versions of the Wii. The original RVL-001 model from 2006 accepts Gamecube games, and has memory card slots and ports for Gamecube controllers (you still need at least one Gamecube controller and probably one or more memory cards). The RVL-101, released in 2011, removed support.
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Why is the GameCube not a cube?

In order for a cube to be a cube, all of its faces have to have the same square dimensions, otherwise it becomes a rectangular prism or some other cuboid. Even GameCubes found in mint condition are soiled by their incorrect proportions.
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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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What PS1 game has the most discs?

Every PS1 Adventure Game with More than One Disc

Even so, that didn't stop Riven: The Sequel to Myst from becoming the PS1 game with the most discs (five), with Juggernaut (three), Chronicles of the Sword (two), and In Cold Blood (two) also requiring more than one 700MB disc.
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Do game discs degrade over time?

The organic dye used in the data layer of R discs degrades naturally but slowly over time. High temperatures and humidity will accelerate the process. Prolonged exposure to UV light can degrade the dye properties and eventually make the data unreadable.
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Is RE4 better on GameCube or Wii?

Definately the Wii version. It has better graphics, more extra content (compared to the gamecube version), Wiimote aiming. you can also use your gamecube controller to play the game, if you prefer it of course.
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What GameCube games have 2 discs?

CAGiversary!
  • Resident Evil - aka REmake.
  • Resident Evil Zero.
  • Resident Evil 4.
  • Resident Evil Code: Veronica X.
  • Enter the Matrix.
  • Tales of Symphonia.
  • Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean.
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus.
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Why are PS2 games so big?

Beside the most obvious thing, which is due to the fact that a PS2 game is distributed on a support that can contain more data (about 4.3 GB max versus the 1.4 GB of the mini disks used by the Gamecube), there are few more factors. I think a part of it was the storage capacity of the smaller Gamecube discs.
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Does the Wii make GameCube games look better?

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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Is the black Wii play GameCube games?

If the Model No. starts with RVL, the Wii system IS compatible with Nintendo GameCube software and accessories. If the Model No. starts with RVK, the Wii system IS NOT compatible with Nintendo GameCube software and accessories.
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Does the Wii run GameCube games better?

The Wii accepts GameCube discs. In that sense the Wii is better. If you are looking for the best picture from GameCube games, the GameCube actually has a better picture with its component cable vs the Wii's component output. The picture is sharper and more vibrant from a GameCube vs Wii for GameCube games.
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Can a GameCube play dvds?

DVD films cannot be played with the Nintendo GameCube.
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Why does my GameCube has no color?

If you're only finding the image in black and white, you may need to switch the setting of the input select from a component signal to a standard AV signal. This can be done by: An on screen menu option. This is often accessed by using the Menu Button on the remote.
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Why is PS5 not reading discs?

Clean the disc with a soft, clean cloth to remove any dirt or prints. Try inserting another game, Blu-Ray disc, or DVD. PS5 consoles can't play burned discs or audio CDs. Access Safe Mode and select Clear Cache and Rebuild Database.
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What is the rarest game on GameCube?

The Rarest GameCube Games (& How Much They're Worth)
  1. 1 Sonic Heroes & Super Monkey Ball Duo Pack ($4,350)
  2. 2 Pokemon Box Ruby & Sapphire ($2,027) ...
  3. 3 Disney Sports Basketball ($1,050) ...
  4. 4 Super Monkey Ball 2 Pack ($926) ...
  5. 5 Metroid Prime & Zelda: The Wind Waker Combo ($750) ...
  6. 6 Sonic Adventure 2 Pack ($720) ...
  7. 7 Gotcha Force ($622) ...
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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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What is the longest GameCube game to beat?

1 Animal Crossing (205h 59m)

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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