Nintendo Game Cube Console System Manual Support Features Review Guide

Nintendo GameCube is focused on fun. With a game library of hundreds of titles in all possible genres, powerful technical specs, and a cast of exclusive characters unrivalled by any other system, players in search of a great gaming experience need look no farther.

One look at the Nintendo GameCube hardware and you know it's different. The compact shape is not only practical -- the unique design is symbolic of Nintendo's commitment to focus on creating the world's most original and innovative video games.

The Nintendo GameCube Controller provides the crucial connection between the player and the game. Two analog Control Sticks, a built-in rumble feature and flawless ergonomic design ensure that the Controller feels and plays perfectly. The WaveBird Wireless Controller accessory allows players to feel the freedom of cord-free gaming!

The Nintendo GameCube Game Disc holds an incredible 1.5 Gigabytes of information, but it has a diameter of only three inches. The disc drive and processor work together with awesome speed, which makes load times hardly noticeable.

A gaming system is only as good as the games it plays. Nintendo GameCube offers an ever-growing game library which caters to fans of all genres. Exclusive games and characters like Mario, Metroid, Zelda, Pokémon and more are only available on Nintendo consoles. It's simple: Nintendo GameCube delivers the games you want to play.

On their own, Game Boy Advance and Nintendo GameCube are each powerhouse game systems. Together, they make an awesome team. Using the Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance Cable, the Game Boy Advance can be connected directly to the Nintendo GameCube.

Accessories for Nintendo GameCube include a 56K Modem Adapter and a Broadband Adapter. With these accessories, Nintendo GameCube is fully capable of supporting online game play. The Broadband Adapter can also be used for LAN Play in games that have been developed to take advantage of that feature.

Bringing Game Boy games to the big screen, the Game Boy Player lets you play more than 1,200 Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance games on your television through the Nintendo GameCube. The GBP is a one-inch platform that connects to the bottom of the Nintendo GameCube, matching the Nintendo GameCube footprint and allowing players to use either their console controller or Game Boy Advance to control the action.

Connectivity brings a new dimension to your Nintendo gaming experience. Multi-player action, data transfers and secret level unlocks are just a few examples of innovative ways developers have used connectivity.

In The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, a second player can connect a Game Boy Advance to drop bombs, dispense items, and get hints from Tingle the mapmaker.

All four party members must use their Game Boy Advance systems to control weapons, magic, and more as their group fights and explores on the screen.

Built-in wireless communication allows you to experience real-time multiplayer gameplay. With Pictochat built-in, you can connect wirelessly out of the box!

As many as five friends can play specially designed GBA games without cables! Both Single- and Multi-Pak options are available. Wireless adapters work with any combination of the following systems: the Game Boy Advance, the Game Boy Advance SP and the Game Boy Player. No more cables to trip over? Now that's what we call a good thing.

Specially designed games can use the Nintendo GameCube Broadband Adapter to allow for LAN play.

Ever since the Game Boy Advance launched, portable gamers have been linking their systems to play awesome multiplayer games. Whether you're playing with one, two, or three pals, there's plenty of portable fun to be had!

The Nintendo GameCube is a magical machine ... and it's only the beginning. Plug in Memory Cards to save game data, Modem and Broadband Adapters to go online, or the Game Boy Player to enjoy Game Boy, Game Boy Advance and e-Reader games on your TV!

Link Game Boy Advance to a Nintendo GameCube for incredible gameplay that's unique to Nintendo. To take advantage of this kind of Connectivity, you'll need a Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance Cable and a Game Boy Advance or Game Boy Advance SP. In some cases you will need both the Nintendo GameCube game and a specific Game Boy Advance game.

Developers are finding all kinds of cool ways to connect the Nintendo GameCube and the Game Boy Advance. Whether you're uploading your stable of Pokémon into Pokémon Colosseum or expanding your football strategy in EA's Madden 2004, you'll soon find the Game Boy Advance to be an indispensable tool!

With specially-designed Nintendo GameCube games, the Nintendo GameCube Broadband Adapter can be used to create a LAN (Local Area Network) connection. By using a LAN to connect multiple Nintendo GameCubes together, you can enjoy multiplayer gaming without having to share a TV screen with your opponent.

You do not need an internet connection, as the games are not played online. Please note that currently there are three games that use this feature: Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, Kirby's Air Ride, and 1080: Avalanche. Please use the links below for more detailed information.