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GameCube

Part of the sixth-generation console wars, the Nintendo GameCube was the company's upgrade from the Nintendo 64 and saw them changing from a cartridge-based system to small discs. It battled against the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.

Brand
Nintendo
Original Release Date
November 18, 2001
Hardware Versions
GameCube
Original MSRP (USD)
$199, £129, €199
Weight
3 lbs.

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