GameCube Created by Nintendo

Nintendo developed and released the GameCube (2001).

Key Facts

• Codename: "Dolphin" (development).
• Launch: Japan Sep 2001, NA Nov 2001, EU May 2002.
• Media: 8 cm miniDVD (1.5 GB) — anti-piracy, no DVD movie playback.
• Controller: Iconic handle, analog triggers, WaveBird wireless.
• Specs: IBM PowerPC "Gekko" 486 MHz, ATI "Flipper" 162 MHz, 24 MB RAM.
• Sales: 21.74M units — 3rd of generation (PS2 155M, Xbox 24M).

Legacy

• Critically acclaimed library: Metroid Prime, Smash Bros. Melee, Wind Waker, RE4, Eternal Darkness.
• Backward compatible on Wii (full), Wii U (virtual), Switch (select via NSO).
• Homebrew scene active (Swiss, GCMM, Ports).

Nintendo's last proprietary-disc console before standardizing on Wii/Blu-ray.