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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Is The GameCube a perfect cube?

- The Nintendo Gamecube is not a perfect cube.
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Is the GameCube logo a cube?

The GameCube logo is a work of art. It's a cube, inside another cube, that together form an abbreviated "GameCube" with "G" in the body and and "C" in the negative space.
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Why is it GCN and not GC?

Nintendo's official abbreviation for the console is GCN. Additionally, Nintendo stated when referring to the console by name in print, the official name for the console is, "NINTENDO GAMECUBE", in all caps. While the GCN abbreviation got widely used, "NINTENDO GAMECUBE" in all caps did not.
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Why do people hate the GameCube?

The GameCube during its life was constantly mocked for being a kids-toy, due to its purple color, and weird controller layout. It didn't help that its flagship titles were an eco-friendly Mario with a weird commercial, a cartoonified Zelda game, and a strategy game about harvesting plant things to collect toys.
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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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Was the GameCube a flop?

Its not so much that the Gamecube failed, its more of a case that the PS2 succeeded beyond all reasonable expectation, much like the Wii did a bit later on. There's a variety of reasons the GameCube failed. But some of the biggest ones were it's lack of 3rd party support, which was caused by a limiting mini-DVD format.
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What does GBA mean in Mario Kart?

Mario Kart: Super Circuit is a 2001 kart racing game for the Game Boy Advance (GBA).
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What is the acronym for GameCube?

...it turns out that Nintendo of Japan is referring to the GameCube in abbreviated form as "GC." So Nintendo of America (and Europe) have had to turn around and register yet another abbreviation: GCN.
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What are the initials for GameCube?

The console was announced as the GameCube at a press conference in Japan on August 25, 2000, abbreviated as both "NGC" and "GC" in Japan and "GCN" in Europe and North America.
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Is GameCube purple or blue?

While Nintendo would eventually roll out white, black, silver, and orange versions, purple remains the iconic GameCube color.
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Is GameCube vintage?

PS2 And GameCube Are Now Considered Retro Consoles.
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What were GameCube discs called?

The GameCube Game Disc (DOL-006) is the game medium for the GameCube, created by Matsushita/Panasonic, one of the ten founders of the DVD Forum, and later extended for use in the backward compatibility mode of the first model of Wii.
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Is GameCube more powerful than Xbox?

Strictly speaking, GameCube was the most powerful of the 3. Xbox sounded good on paper, but for a variety of reasons it was slow in practice.
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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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Was GameCube 64 bit?

On your Nintendo 64 article, you explained that the system has a 64-bit CPU, but the GameCube one is 32-bit. Did Nintendo downgrade their console? Indeed Gekko implements a 32-bit PowerPC specification, while the MIPS R4300i can switch between 32-bit and 64-bit mode.
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Why was GameCube a failure?

The reason behind the GameCube failure was its limited features because there was no online gaming or third-party support during the early 2000s. According to Martin Hollis, the console was not unique enough as compared to its competitors, like PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
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Why were GameCube games so small?

It was to combat piracy, reduce costs, avoid licensing to the DVD Forum, and reduce load times.
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What does SNES stand for?

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System, commonly shortened to Super Nintendo, Super NES or SNES, is a 16-bit home video game console developed by Nintendo that was released in 1990 in Japan and South Korea, 1991 in North America, 1992 in Europe and Oceania and 1993 in South America.
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What does 50cc mean in Mario Kart?

You have different types of racing, from 50cc to 200cc (the “cc” means the Cubic Centimeters, when the cc is higher, the motor is more voluminous and the speed is even higher) each one has their own difficulty.
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What does the L mean in Mario Kart?

Discussion. After you choose your character the L button toggles the antenna n the back of your kart or bike.
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What does SNES stand for in Mario Kart?

Super Mario Kart is a kart racing game developed and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). The first game in the Mario Kart series, it was released in Japan and North America in 1992, and in Europe the following year in 1993.
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Are GameCube games rotting?

Disc Rotting is a real thing for Gamecube discs!
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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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Was the n64 a failure?

Nintendo 64 sold 33 million units and is considered Nintendo's 1st commercial failure. Yet Sega Genesis sold 35 million units and it's considered a blockbuster success. GameCube sold 22 million units and is also considered a commercial failure by Nintendo.
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