*There were people that would tell me that the Gamecube was for kids/shitty/dumb/etc. There was one thing all these people had in common: none of them had played a single Gamecube game before.*
In 2001 i had an agreement with 2 of my cousins- I bought the Xbox... my other cousin bought a ps2 and my younger cousin bought the GameCube. They would come over to play Halo, we would go over to the cousin with the ps2 to play twisted metal/GTA 3 and we would go over to our younger cousin's house to play Smash Bros/Luigi's mansion and wind waker. Good times! I was always in awe of the GameCube because I didn't know how a box that looked like a Mattel toy could be so fun. But the titles are what caused us to stay and play long hours. We played that thing more than our respective consoles.
I Don't know why you play GameCube more than PlayStation 2 or Xbox unless you just like little kitty fun games like smash Brothers and stuff like that. The game titles is not even a competition between Xbox PlayStation and GameCube. I only knew one person who had a GameCube and we all looked at him like why did you get a GameCube while we all had Xbox and Playstation 2.
same thing with me and my 2 cousins my one cousin had a xbox and i had a gamecube and my other one used to have a ps2 right before he passed away in 2019
The GameCube is amazing, I still have one hooked up in my living room and play it regularly. The library for it is incredible and I'll always love using that controller. It's one of their best systems!
The GameCube was amazing. I lucked out as a kid and ended up with all 3 of the consoles. GameCube logged the most hours out of the 3 and it still runs like a dream all these years later to boot.
I have 2 cubes and the disc laser won’t read the game discs. ☹️I tried using a Q-Tip with a little rubbing alcohol on it, but it still won’t run games. I have to use my Wii to play the games.
I had all 4 consoles of that gen. Dreamcast, PS2 , Xbox and GameCube. I used the Cube the least because it sucks. Worst controller ever. Most of the games suck My Cube got stolen and I replaced it with a Wii and I barely played the Wii as well. Nintendo makes junk kid consoles.
My favorite home console of all time! Arguably the greatest 1st party lineup of all time. Gamecube shined the most for local split screen play with friends and my family. Endless nights rotating Melee, Mario Kart, Day of Reckoning, Medal of Honor, Soul Calibur 2, Capcom vs SNK 2, Bloody Roar, XIII. So much fun on that system!
For me it's the backwards compatible wii, dirt cheap, absolutely an easy breeze to softmod, can play any gamecube disc game and wii disc game, can emulate just about anything nintendo prior to the wii etc.
Man, the GameCube had incredible games. I implore anyone to play RE4 with the GameCube controller; the feel of it is perfection. Capcom vs SNK 2 is another underrated gem of a game.
F-Zero GX, one of my favorite racing games was on this gem of a system...... The last one to also be released on a home console.. Even so, Metroid Prime was my favorite game for the system.
When the GameCube was first launched it was impossible to find in my area's stores for the first few months. 3 or 4 months after the launch, me and my mom were calling stores everyday to see if they had stock. One day I was in school and about an hour before we got out, I was pulled out for a "dentist appointment". When I got in the car with my mom, she told me she called Toys R Us and found that they had a few in stock. We went and bought one and it was awesome. My mom never let me skip school or leave early without a good reason so this was pretty out of the blue. One of the coolest things my mom has done for me.
This is a simply amazing video. I’ll admit I came originally for sports but LOVE your production values and can’t wait to watch all your videos!! If this is what I have to look forward to more of? I’m ALL in
I mispronounced Shigeru Miyamoto's name. I looked up how to properly pronounce it but it turns out my source was wrong (literally the first RUclips video that pops up when you search how to pronounce it says it the way I did in this video: ruclips.net/video/8xYDttFtjTA/видео.html … turns out they way I used to say his name was correct. I’m an idiot). To those of you so shocked as to how this could ever happen, I’ve only READ his name in numerous books, magazines, articles, etc. Never heard it out loud so I looked it up haha
@@SOFTDRINKTV people just don't give new stuff the chance I hope they do because your content is great no matter what you are talking about and this was an greatly edited video and it deserves way more views.
No need to apologize. No one can pronounce every name created. If you don't know how to pronounce it then he isn't very important or you would have heard it many times before. Good vid
Animal crossing came out on the n64 in japan as animal forest first then gcn with the enhanced edition. Not sure how the n64 handle the internal clock for the game
I only owned 3 games on my Nintendo Gamecube. Madden NFL 2004, MVP Baseball 2005, and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. I can still remember the countless tournaments me and my friends had after school and the countless hours I spent sailing around the ocean looking for the sunken Tri-Force shards scattered across the world lol! Touchdowns, Home Runs, and saving the world! Good times lol!
The GameCube was hands down one of my favorite consoles from my childhood. I didn’t own one. However, I enjoyed playing Mario kart double dash at my childhood best friends house. Good times.
@@nathanyarymowich I actually looked it up first and that's how it was pronounced. I guess it was a bad source. So I thought it was correct, but turns out it wasn't and now I look extra stupid! Also yes this is me, just on my second channel's account for some reason
Well said! The 6th gen was and always will be the greatest console generation of all-time. The Dreamcast, PS2, Gamecube, and original Xbox collectively left behind a library of games the likes we may never see again. Heck, those titles are still getting remakes and/or sequels to this day! What a time in gaming. Glad I was there to see it. Great video. Love the channel.
This gives me christmas vibes, back when everything was playing and my dad was still here with me, thanks a lot, I really miss those times! subscribes and liked
Awesome to see you make a video about the game cube... will watch later for sure. I just wanted to say you are the only other person I know who also grew up playing the maddens on the game cube vs the ps2 or xbox... So we will always have this special bond, hahaha. Cheers mate, looking forward to seeing more general gaming videos from you. While the crapping on the new maddens and other ea games is justified and was needed, it’s time to move on to the fun stuff. So many good games out there, old and new.
The GCN I feel is the most superior Nintendo console in terms of how many games they released with their own IPs (2 Zelda games, 2 Pikmin games, 2 Metroid Primes, 4 Mario Party’s, a Wario game, Mario Sunshine, Luigi’s Mansion, Smash Melee, even an F-Zero). That’s just to name a few. Third party support was on point as well. This was also their last console with hardware that was actually on par with its competitors.
The more time that passes, the more I love this console. I had one at launch (still have it) but never really appreciated it or played it too much. Wish I had those component cables though. I play my GCN games now through my Wii with component cables connected via an OSSC.
Damn, that hit me right in the childhood ! So glad that I had the chance to grow up with that console, so many amazing memories ! Great documentary mate !
The gamecube was my first console to call my own. This box of joy over the years has given me so much joy over the years & for many years to come. It's great to see the gamecube & other consoles that were underappreciated for their time are now getting the attention they deserve. Unfortunately gamecube game prices have gone up dramatically which makes it very hard for new people to jump in as there are only so many games available.
It had the coolest controller my childhood will remember. I mean those buttons made you want to click! And playing Wind Waker in 2002 was like an ode to art!
New Series per Nintendo console: GameCube- Animal Crossing, Chibi-Robo, Custom Robo, Pikmin, Metroid Prime (5!) Wii- Wii Simulation Games (1) Wii U- Mario Maker, Splatoon, Captain Toad, Hyrule Warriors (4) Switch- Arms (1)
I bought the console the day it was released, we skipped school with a friend and spent the entire day playing Star Wars Rogue Leader. I eventually sold it. 10 years ago I bought it again and built up a collection of games of which I am very proud today. True marvel.
I was in high school when this generation came out and the issue was definitely the lack of a DVD player which was a huge Trojan horse for the PS2. Almost every family was looking to transition to the format around this time and a savvy kid had a damn good chance of convincing their parents to spend the extra $50 on a PS2. I also remember the weird launch lineup of the GameCube being genuinely baffling. No Zelda, no Mario, just seemed a bit baron right around the holiday season. They really needed something big to go up against GTA3. I can’t even explain the organic hype that was generated from that game. Online play wasn’t really a big thing back then but co-op games like Halo were huge. The GameCube controller was also unfortunately awful for navigating 3D games with two analog sticks. That yellow stick was weird and never felt good for moving the camera compared to the PS2 or Xbox. It’s funny though the GameCube is perhaps the only console from that generation that people still care about. Time is funny like that.
The GC was the last Nintendo console I spent any real time on. Enjoyed it quite a bit. But you’re right about it’s weird launch. Wound up getting a ps2 as well. While the GC wasn’t a complete kids console, it def still trailed behind its competitors in mature games. And I was already an adult when it launched so I wound up going with a ps2 as well for more third party and maturer titles. Still, I have plenty of fond memories with the GC. Also I have no clue what you guys are talking about with the controller. I remember loving the GC’s controller.
The Gamecube really is unique. It's just something that has never been seen before or since. ALso the yellow stick really is no issue with just a few hours of practice. The only real issue is the D-pad which really was too small. But as a console not only does the Gamecube look unique but it also has a huge collection of hidden gems.
Definitely the best console of the generation in my opinion. It was the only generation I had roommates and access to all 4 consoles. GameCube and Dreamcast were always the most played.
I loved my GCube. Never understood why nobody else seemed to be playing it. The games were slick and super fun. Kinda kicking myself now that I sold it and 25 of the best games for $300. Good times, though. Insta-nostalgia.
Actually, Super Mario Sunshine wasnt necessarily praised. In fact, it was quite polarizing and was received generally negative when it first came out. Its still quite a divisive game to say the least.
The gamecube controller was one of the most precise and comfortable ever created... for non-disabled gamers. As someone with a disability in my right hand the GC pad is simply not an option. I can't even rate it myself, it is simply impossible for me to use. The wonderful thing about the Dualshock design was that it was symmetrical on both the right and left sides of the pad, that allows for flexibility in positioning and finger placement for ppl whose hands are not fully functional.
Gamecube was an amazing console with so many incredible games. If it had DVD capabilities, it would have blown PS2 out of the water. I remember every kid wanting a PS2 because it could play DVD's even though it had awful launch titles.
Get the E.O.N hdmi adaptor and combine it with the MClassic and the gamecube looks jawdropping on any modern tv. This will run you about $250 plus tax but if you have a good games library and a gamecube that has the port on the back, it's worth it.
Man, such a great console. I remember loving many games on the gamecube (The Wind Waker, Mario Sunshine and SMB Melee above all else) And growing up, I am still amazed at how many critically acclaimed games there was. But I can also appreciate something more about the gamecube. It was risky. No mario game for the launch, Zelda Wind Waker and it's graphics, Metroid Prime... While Nintendo nowadays still does great games (I mean, BotW and SMO are insanely good), Nintendo no longer take much risks. This is why I consider the gamecube as one of the greatest console. As much nostalgy as I have tho, I consider Nintendo's focus on accessibility with the Wii and DS as the peak of Nintendo tho. I wish Nintendo took more risks nowadays.
I worked in retail during Christmas of 2001-2002. The PS2 cost way more, only supposted 2 controllers (multi-tap extra) and memory cards were expensive. The number of defective PS2 units that came back was way higher than Xbox and GCN (I only saw 2 defective Xboxes and no Gamecubes compared to countless PS2s) so this was the only console I could recommended the extended warranty for. We still sold way more PS2s despite being the least powerful and most expensive. Even the Xbox's power, DVD player, built in HDD and network capabilities didn't stand a chance against everyone's loyalty to the Playstation brand. Nintendo lost that generation's console war before it even started. I'm glad that all these retro gaming channels are looking back and seeing how great the Gamecube was.
I was personally a PS2 guy growing up but I have a soft spot for the GameCube. After all every kid in my neighborhood had a GameCube back in the day. I remember playing games like Melee and Mario Allstar Baseball with my best friends.
Nintendo 64 and gamecube were both essential parts of my childhood, even today i go back and play some of my favorite games, and theres a lot of them! Some of the most fond memories I have are with them. Sounds a little crazy but it is true!! Love the video, thank you :D
Fun Fact: The GameCube was originally planned to have motion controls, a gamepad controller with a screen, and even a portable hybrid version. So yeah the GameCube basically predicted the Wii, Wii U, and Switch.
GameCube has some games I still consider being in my personal top 5 all time. Paper mario the thousand year door and ocarina of time, but there are so many high quality games. I'm just now playing fire emblem and pikmin through emulation since I never got a chance as a kid, and man. Nintendo was on fire with this console
Such an underrated console. There are so many misconceptions about it. But for me it had the best controller ever and is right up there as one of my top consoles of all time.
Hey man. I'm only 8 minutes into the video and I already want to throw some praise your way for the awesome job you've done with your take on the Gamecube. Love the console and great job reminding us why it is great. Hype I found your channel and keep up the good work!
as a big nintendo fan who loved the gamecube, the fact that only 2 to maybe 3 games came out a year that were awesome with no online support made it feel like not shit came out because even all those classic games could be completed in 20-30 hours
The Gamecube was so underrated early in it's life I absolutely loved it Enternal Darkness, Meteoroid Prime, Zelda, Super Smash Bros anything Mario especially Mario Sunshine so many games to list and the wave bird controller was comfortable and well built I opted to get the GameCube over the others cause Nintendo has always been dear to my childhood memories from the mid 80's I decided on the GC and have not regrets on my decision... Great upload #NintendoPower
The GAMECUBE, the Dreamcast and Saturn were very underrated and unappreciated in their time. Oddly enough all three of those consoles are now enjoying quite a renaissance with the GAMECUBE leading the way .
Got back on my GameCube in 2021 after so many years. Such a nostalgia trip. Opening the disk trap and launching the games feels great. In order to get her back on track, I decided to improve my PAL console by unlocking the 480p via Swiss and purchasing an HDMI adapter. Now I can play on modern screen with a much sharper image ( even though the aliasing is more visible). My gearing journey is on its way, I have now 3 controlers, the GBA link cable, and I'll soon get the gameboy player and the microphone. I am also trying to get some games back in my library like F-Zero or Mario Smash Football. I'm also getting games I couldn't had as a teenager like Tales of Symphonia, Eternal Darkness, Mario RPG and so much more. The only downside are the prices that are skyrocketing for some games, but I'm confident I will complete my dreamlist. Such a great system alongside its sister the GBA (that I'm modding and also collecting right now).
Proud owner of a GameCube I bought new back in 2004 when the Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition came out. Was lucky to get one of the last GameCube DOL-001s with compatibility for the GameCube component cables. Got a Game Boy Player that matched its color scheme (the Jet Black model) too a year or so later.
I had a GameCube as a kid and I loved it, I always played super monkey ball and a wolverine game that I can’t remember the name of but it always scared me . idk what happened 2 it tho :/
The GameCube was so underrated. Even after moving to PC, most of my playtime is still on Dolphin
I got the Dolphin emulator too only game I got for it Melee tho lol
I got dolphin on my phone
How are you enjoying Dolphin?
I wish the GameCube allowed at least 720p.
Nah
*There were people that would tell me that the Gamecube was for kids/shitty/dumb/etc. There was one thing all these people had in common: none of them had played a single Gamecube game before.*
My dad got his old GameCube back out in May and we love it
In 2001 i had an agreement with 2 of my cousins- I bought the Xbox... my other cousin bought a ps2 and my younger cousin bought the GameCube. They would come over to play Halo, we would go over to the cousin with the ps2 to play twisted metal/GTA 3 and we would go over to our younger cousin's house to play Smash Bros/Luigi's mansion and wind waker. Good times! I was always in awe of the GameCube because I didn't know how a box that looked like a Mattel toy could be so fun. But the titles are what caused us to stay and play long hours. We played that thing more than our respective consoles.
I had a cousin like that....
We sort of drifted apart..
I Don't know why you play GameCube more than PlayStation 2 or Xbox unless you just like little kitty fun games like smash Brothers and stuff like that.
The game titles is not even a competition between Xbox PlayStation and GameCube.
I only knew one person who had a GameCube and we all looked at him like why did you get a GameCube while we all had Xbox and Playstation 2.
same thing with me and my 2 cousins my one cousin had a xbox and i had a gamecube and my other one used to have a ps2 right before he passed away in 2019
I like each for different reasons but i choose Xbox also... Superior hardware and of course HALO
@@pp3k3jamail you just don’t get it I guess
The GameCube is amazing, I still have one hooked up in my living room and play it regularly. The library for it is incredible and I'll always love using that controller. It's one of their best systems!
The GameCube was amazing. I lucked out as a kid and ended up with all 3 of the consoles. GameCube logged the most hours out of the 3 and it still runs like a dream all these years later to boot.
Not to mention it has the best boot up music and animation!
the Gamecube was my first ever console and I soon got a playstation 2 after. They both hold a special place in my heart.
I have 2 cubes and the disc laser won’t read the game discs. ☹️I tried using a Q-Tip with a little rubbing alcohol on it, but it still won’t run games. I have to use my Wii to play the games.
I had all 4 consoles of that gen. Dreamcast, PS2 , Xbox and GameCube.
I used the Cube the least because it sucks.
Worst controller ever.
Most of the games suck
My Cube got stolen and I replaced it with a Wii and I barely played the Wii as well.
Nintendo makes junk kid consoles.
@2005 Cool Year yeah just try to convince yourself you might make it.
My favorite home console of all time! Arguably the greatest 1st party lineup of all time. Gamecube shined the most for local split screen play with friends and my family. Endless nights rotating Melee, Mario Kart, Day of Reckoning, Medal of Honor, Soul Calibur 2, Capcom vs SNK 2, Bloody Roar, XIII. So much fun on that system!
The GameCube will always be my favorite video game console as it has produced some of my favorite games of all time and gives me so much nostalgia
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For me it's the backwards compatible wii, dirt cheap, absolutely an easy breeze to softmod, can play any gamecube disc game and wii disc game, can emulate just about anything nintendo prior to the wii etc.
Man, the GameCube had incredible games. I implore anyone to play RE4 with the GameCube controller; the feel of it is perfection. Capcom vs SNK 2 is another underrated gem of a game.
Resident evil 4 on the gamecube is for me one of the greatest game of all time
This video is severely underrated... just like the GameCube. How does it only have 13k views??
When it has 1 mil in a year this comment will blow up
Edit: as of 6-28-22 it has 90k views. Oh well! Satisfied enough
@@SOFTDRINKTV Sounds good to me
Don't mind me, just leaving my obligatory comment before that happens lol
@@SOFTDRINKTV YOU PRONOUNCED MIYAMOTO AWFULLY DONT ASK FOR A MILLION VIEWS
@@yperokeanios it aint that deep bud
When Scott the Woz is taking a break, I can now look forward to SOFTDRINKTV with sports and now...retro gaming.
Fumble taken into the end zone
He’s back tho😈
@2005 Cool Year The product barely matters to these people, as long as it has the Nintendo logo on it.
Triplejump is also great with Retro Gaming and game console ranks
WWE Day of reckoning was my game to play on the gamecube
I STILL play it!😎
Same, that and Resi 4 for me.
I’m still playing wrestlemania xix today
So many hours playing Wind Waker and Metroid Prime 1 and 2.
Metroid Prime 2 is still one of the best games I have ever played
YOU FUCKING WENT OFFFF SOFTDRINK!!! I LOVE THE NEW INTRO TOOO
damn those early 2000s commercials. amazing. i remember the first time playing a gamecube. totally blew me away . mortal kombat looked amazing on it.
I remember getting MK Deadly Alliance on the day of release. Blew me away at the time!
F-Zero GX, one of my favorite racing games was on this gem of a system...... The last one to also be released on a home console..
Even so, Metroid Prime was my favorite game for the system.
When the GameCube was first launched it was impossible to find in my area's stores for the first few months. 3 or 4 months after the launch, me and my mom were calling stores everyday to see if they had stock. One day I was in school and about an hour before we got out, I was pulled out for a "dentist appointment". When I got in the car with my mom, she told me she called Toys R Us and found that they had a few in stock. We went and bought one and it was awesome. My mom never let me skip school or leave early without a good reason so this was pretty out of the blue. One of the coolest things my mom has done for me.
This is a simply amazing video. I’ll admit I came originally for sports but LOVE your production values and can’t wait to watch all your videos!! If this is what I have to look forward to more of? I’m ALL in
I mispronounced Shigeru Miyamoto's name. I looked up how to properly pronounce it but it turns out my source was wrong (literally the first RUclips video that pops up when you search how to pronounce it says it the way I did in this video: ruclips.net/video/8xYDttFtjTA/видео.html … turns out they way I used to say his name was correct. I’m an idiot). To those of you so shocked as to how this could ever happen, I’ve only READ his name in numerous books, magazines, articles, etc. Never heard it out loud so I looked it up haha
@@SOFTDRINKTV people just don't give new stuff the chance I hope they do because your content is great no matter what you are talking about and this was an greatly edited video and it deserves way more views.
Can you do an episode on Dreamcast? That system is overlooked too
No need to apologize. No one can pronounce every name created. If you don't know how to pronounce it then he isn't very important or you would have heard it many times before. Good vid
Animal crossing came out on the n64 in japan as animal forest first then gcn with the enhanced edition. Not sure how the n64 handle the internal clock for the game
@2005 Cool Year lol
I only owned 3 games on my Nintendo Gamecube. Madden NFL 2004, MVP Baseball 2005, and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. I can still remember the countless tournaments me and my friends had after school and the countless hours I spent sailing around the ocean looking for the sunken Tri-Force shards scattered across the world lol! Touchdowns, Home Runs, and saving the world! Good times lol!
The GameCube was hands down one of my favorite consoles from my childhood. I didn’t own one. However, I enjoyed playing Mario kart double dash at my childhood best friends house. Good times.
Game cube was like having a sports car or a mistress it wasn’t your main squeeze but it was a perfect getaway
solid vid but the absolute butchering of miyamoto’s name was funny asf
It killed me because he insisted that he is correct!
@@nathanyarymowich I actually looked it up first and that's how it was pronounced. I guess it was a bad source. So I thought it was correct, but turns out it wasn't and now I look extra stupid! Also yes this is me, just on my second channel's account for some reason
“Sigaroo Mye-ah-moto”
I was thinking the same thing, he’s gonna catch hell for butchering Shigeru’s name, but it’s a great video.
Loved this video! I love the GameCube. I just have to mention: your pronunciation of Miyamoto’s full name was precious.
gamecube has aged better than the other two consoles because nintendo focused more on gameplay and the other two focused on graphics.
Well said! The 6th gen was and always will be the greatest console generation of all-time. The Dreamcast, PS2, Gamecube, and original Xbox collectively left behind a library of games the likes we may never see again. Heck, those titles are still getting remakes and/or sequels to this day! What a time in gaming. Glad I was there to see it. Great video. Love the channel.
Well made documentary! The Gamecube was one of my favorite consoles growing up.
I really like the new intro. What software did you use to make it?
Adobe After Effects
@@SOFTDRINKTV it’s super nicee
@@SOFTDRINKTV thx I’m looking for a way to make a good intro for when I start making actual vids rather than what I do rn.
This gives me christmas vibes, back when everything was playing and my dad was still here with me, thanks a lot, I really miss those times! subscribes and liked
Awesome to see you make a video about the game cube... will watch later for sure. I just wanted to say you are the only other person I know who also grew up playing the maddens on the game cube vs the ps2 or xbox... So we will always have this special bond, hahaha.
Cheers mate, looking forward to seeing more general gaming videos from you. While the crapping on the new maddens and other ea games is justified and was needed, it’s time to move on to the fun stuff. So many good games out there, old and new.
I feel like I missed out. I had a PS2 which was amazing and all but there are so many Gamecube games I missed out on as a kid.
Never too late to catch up. I’m the reverse. Missed out on a lot of PS2 stuff
@@JonCom3dy The ps2 has an "endless" library. The only good thing about catchup today is it's far cheaper than buying gc stuff
Good job Softdrink! Love your videos when you put depth into them.
Wow. you put so much work into this video. KEEP IT UP. I know you may be discouraged about the views, but YOU GOT THIS!
Y'know my family bought a gamecube not knowing that the Wii we already owned could play gamecube games.
The GCN I feel is the most superior Nintendo console in terms of how many games they released with their own IPs (2 Zelda games, 2 Pikmin games, 2 Metroid Primes, 4 Mario Party’s, a Wario game, Mario Sunshine, Luigi’s Mansion, Smash Melee, even an F-Zero). That’s just to name a few. Third party support was on point as well. This was also their last console with hardware that was actually on par with its competitors.
The more time that passes, the more I love this console. I had one at launch (still have it) but never really appreciated it or played it too much. Wish I had those component cables though. I play my GCN games now through my Wii with component cables connected via an OSSC.
Damn, that hit me right in the childhood ! So glad that I had the chance to grow up with that console, so many amazing memories !
Great documentary mate !
The gamecube was my first console to call my own. This box of joy over the years has given me so much joy over the years & for many years to come. It's great to see the gamecube & other consoles that were underappreciated for their time are now getting the attention they deserve. Unfortunately gamecube game prices have gone up dramatically which makes it very hard for new people to jump in as there are only so many games available.
It had the coolest controller my childhood will remember. I mean those buttons made you want to click! And playing Wind Waker in 2002 was like an ode to art!
The intro was gas 🔥
Great video as usual.
I remember seeing these in gaming and toy stores when I was a kid thinking they looked so cool.
New Series per Nintendo console:
GameCube- Animal Crossing, Chibi-Robo, Custom Robo, Pikmin, Metroid Prime (5!)
Wii- Wii Simulation Games (1)
Wii U- Mario Maker, Splatoon, Captain Toad, Hyrule Warriors (4)
Switch- Arms (1)
Great video! Bring back memories 😁
what craftsmanship for the intro, great content as always
Loved the GC! I just started watching this video and already know its gonna be great. Your documentaries are professional level.
I also gave years of my life playing Melee with friends, then 100%ed Twilight Princess 3 times in one year...
What a beast of a console.
Did you use a guide to 100% Twilight Princess?
@@TheUltimateNatural No. Midna and the fortune teller for 100%
@@TheUltimateNatural Using a guide outside of a game is bad game design in my opinion. Twilight Princess is an anomaly.
Congrats on 100K!!! Well deserved!
I bought the console the day it was released, we skipped school with a friend and spent the entire day playing Star Wars Rogue Leader.
I eventually sold it. 10 years ago I bought it again and built up a collection of games of which I am very proud today. True marvel.
Bro the gamecube controller was probably the best controller I've ever laid my hands on. Everything about it is perfect.
Baten Kaitos and Tales of symphonia are the two games I remember most on the GC. Loved this system.
I was in high school when this generation came out and the issue was definitely the lack of a DVD player which was a huge Trojan horse for the PS2. Almost every family was looking to transition to the format around this time and a savvy kid had a damn good chance of convincing their parents to spend the extra $50 on a PS2. I also remember the weird launch lineup of the GameCube being genuinely baffling. No Zelda, no Mario, just seemed a bit baron right around the holiday season. They really needed something big to go up against GTA3. I can’t even explain the organic hype that was generated from that game. Online play wasn’t really a big thing back then but co-op games like Halo were huge. The GameCube controller was also unfortunately awful for navigating 3D games with two analog sticks. That yellow stick was weird and never felt good for moving the camera compared to the PS2 or Xbox. It’s funny though the GameCube is perhaps the only console from that generation that people still care about. Time is funny like that.
The GC was the last Nintendo console I spent any real time on. Enjoyed it quite a bit. But you’re right about it’s weird launch.
Wound up getting a ps2 as well. While the GC wasn’t a complete kids console, it def still trailed behind its competitors in mature games. And I was already an adult when it launched so I wound up going with a ps2 as well for more third party and maturer titles.
Still, I have plenty of fond memories with the GC. Also I have no clue what you guys are talking about with the controller. I remember loving the GC’s controller.
The Gamecube really is unique. It's just something that has never been seen before or since. ALso the yellow stick really is no issue with just a few hours of practice. The only real issue is the D-pad which really was too small.
But as a console not only does the Gamecube look unique but it also has a huge collection of hidden gems.
Definitely the best console of the generation in my opinion. It was the only generation I had roommates and access to all 4 consoles. GameCube and Dreamcast were always the most played.
I loved my GCube. Never understood why nobody else seemed to be playing it. The games were slick and super fun. Kinda kicking myself now that I sold it and 25 of the best games for $300. Good times, though. Insta-nostalgia.
Really great video man!
Actually, Super Mario Sunshine wasnt necessarily praised. In fact, it was quite polarizing and was received generally negative when it first came out. Its still quite a divisive game to say the least.
Wind Waker and Super Mario Sunshine:
"7.8/10 Too much water"
The gamecube controller was one of the most precise and comfortable ever created... for non-disabled gamers. As someone with a disability in my right hand the GC pad is simply not an option. I can't even rate it myself, it is simply impossible for me to use. The wonderful thing about the Dualshock design was that it was symmetrical on both the right and left sides of the pad, that allows for flexibility in positioning and finger placement for ppl whose hands are not fully functional.
Hello There,disabled gamer as well.
Stay strong
Gamecube was an amazing console with so many incredible games. If it had DVD capabilities, it would have blown PS2 out of the water. I remember every kid wanting a PS2 because it could play DVD's even though it had awful launch titles.
Great Video!
Get the E.O.N hdmi adaptor and combine it with the MClassic and the gamecube looks jawdropping on any modern tv. This will run you about $250 plus tax but if you have a good games library and a gamecube that has the port on the back, it's worth it.
Man, such a great console.
I remember loving many games on the gamecube (The Wind Waker, Mario Sunshine and SMB Melee above all else)
And growing up, I am still amazed at how many critically acclaimed games there was.
But I can also appreciate something more about the gamecube.
It was risky.
No mario game for the launch, Zelda Wind Waker and it's graphics, Metroid Prime...
While Nintendo nowadays still does great games (I mean, BotW and SMO are insanely good), Nintendo no longer take much risks.
This is why I consider the gamecube as one of the greatest console.
As much nostalgy as I have tho, I consider Nintendo's focus on accessibility with the Wii and DS as the peak of Nintendo tho.
I wish Nintendo took more risks nowadays.
I worked in retail during Christmas of 2001-2002. The PS2 cost way more, only supposted 2 controllers (multi-tap extra) and memory cards were expensive. The number of defective PS2 units that came back was way higher than Xbox and GCN (I only saw 2 defective Xboxes and no Gamecubes compared to countless PS2s) so this was the only console I could recommended the extended warranty for. We still sold way more PS2s despite being the least powerful and most expensive. Even the Xbox's power, DVD player, built in HDD and network capabilities didn't stand a chance against everyone's loyalty to the Playstation brand. Nintendo lost that generation's console war before it even started. I'm glad that all these retro gaming channels are looking back and seeing how great the Gamecube was.
The GameCube Nintendo is probably one of my all-time favorite home console besides the SONY PS3 and Super Nintendo!
I was personally a PS2 guy growing up but I have a soft spot for the GameCube. After all every kid in my neighborhood had a GameCube back in the day. I remember playing games like Melee and Mario Allstar Baseball with my best friends.
RUclips algo sent me here and to your channel! Good video, I loved my Gamecube. I was 8 or 9 and ran circles in my house when I got one for Christmas.
Nintendo 64 and gamecube were both essential parts of my childhood, even today i go back and play some of my favorite games, and theres a lot of them! Some of the most fond memories I have are with them. Sounds a little crazy but it is true!! Love the video, thank you :D
Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour is so insanely fun. I put a lot of hours in that game and I bought it on a whim not expecting much. Lots of fun.
2 years ago I know but you also reminded me of the GBA game. That was so fun, you could walk around and explore the map like an RPG.
Whats the music playing at 4:58 please?
It's called "Darude Sandstorm"
@@Gameboy-Unboxings it's not that...
Fun Fact: The GameCube was originally planned to have motion controls, a gamepad controller with a screen, and even a portable hybrid version. So yeah the GameCube basically predicted the Wii, Wii U, and Switch.
Great video man, very interesting!
GameCube has some games I still consider being in my personal top 5 all time. Paper mario the thousand year door and ocarina of time, but there are so many high quality games. I'm just now playing fire emblem and pikmin through emulation since I never got a chance as a kid, and man. Nintendo was on fire with this console
I adore my GCN. It was my first console I bought for myself and I put a bunch of time into it.
Your pronunciation of Shigeru Miyamoto’s name is… unusual.
Such an underrated console. There are so many misconceptions about it. But for me it had the best controller ever and is right up there as one of my top consoles of all time.
26:25 what is this???? :p
Hey man. I'm only 8 minutes into the video and I already want to throw some praise your way for the awesome job you've done with your take on the Gamecube. Love the console and great job reminding us why it is great. Hype I found your channel and keep up the good work!
as a big nintendo fan who loved the gamecube, the fact that only 2 to maybe 3 games came out a year that were awesome with no online support made it feel like not shit came out because even all those classic games could be completed in 20-30 hours
The Gamecube was so underrated early in it's life I absolutely loved it Enternal Darkness, Meteoroid Prime, Zelda, Super Smash Bros anything Mario especially Mario Sunshine so many games to list and the wave bird controller was comfortable and well built I opted to get the GameCube over the others cause Nintendo has always been dear to my childhood memories from the mid 80's I decided on the GC and have not regrets on my decision... Great upload #NintendoPower
Ah man the Pokémon colosseum music brought all the nostalgia
Ennit. Takes you to another place
2:50 didn't Animal Crossing actually start on the N64?
What is the song / jingle beat that starts at 17:57 called? It’s on the tip of my tongue but my memory is so garbage right now
The GAMECUBE, the Dreamcast and Saturn were very underrated and unappreciated in their time.
Oddly enough all three of those consoles are now enjoying quite a renaissance with the GAMECUBE leading the way .
Got back on my GameCube in 2021 after so many years. Such a nostalgia trip. Opening the disk trap and launching the games feels great.
In order to get her back on track, I decided to improve my PAL console by unlocking the 480p via Swiss and purchasing an HDMI adapter. Now I can play on modern screen with a much sharper image ( even though the aliasing is more visible).
My gearing journey is on its way, I have now 3 controlers, the GBA link cable, and I'll soon get the gameboy player and the microphone.
I am also trying to get some games back in my library like F-Zero or Mario Smash Football. I'm also getting games I couldn't had as a teenager like Tales of Symphonia, Eternal Darkness, Mario RPG and so much more.
The only downside are the prices that are skyrocketing for some games, but I'm confident I will complete my dreamlist. Such a great system alongside its sister the GBA (that I'm modding and also collecting right now).
10:25 I can’t explain why your pronunciation of miyamoto pissed me off so much💀
Proud owner of a GameCube I bought new back in 2004 when the Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition came out. Was lucky to get one of the last GameCube DOL-001s with compatibility for the GameCube component cables. Got a Game Boy Player that matched its color scheme (the Jet Black model) too a year or so later.
My favourite console ever. Got it hooked up with 4 wavebirds, gameboy player and network adapter. Beautiful machine.
Absolutely love your videos! Keep up the great work
I had a GameCube as a kid and I loved it, I always played super monkey ball and a wolverine game that I can’t remember the name of but it always scared me . idk what happened 2 it tho :/
Hyped. Commenting to help with the algorithm lol
My favorite game designer is the creator of Mario and Zelda. SIGERIU MIANOMO
She-guru my Yamo dough
3:10 Why did he hit reset after putting the disc in? Can someone explain? It would have just played it had he done nothing
Gamecube is my all time favorite console. Came out when I was 12. It was my primary system. Nothing will ever compare.
22:55 The music that starts is Metroid Prime?
Man this is amazing i was hoping for this kind of content when u said you would be trying something new 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Button layout FTW. With the GCN controller I could nail a 1 million point combo in THUG, while with a dual shock I struggle to even hit 400k.
Thank you for this :)
Can you do a story video on the life of sega Dreamcast
I've almost fully modded my DC - The only thing left is the HDMI mod. What an awesome little system it was for its time.
When that Mario Cosplayer started to juggle those vintage consoles it gave me a heartattack O.O
this is one of the best console analysis videos i have ever seen
Gamecube was so ahead of its time it is barely being appreciated now ... GameCube is the greatest console of all time!
Best console of all time is PC.
Thanks for the video. I agree with the many sentiments from your video to the comments that the Gamecube doesn't get the love it deserves.
I'm so happy I have a GameCube! I got it from my grandmother when the Wii was coming out and I got smash melee with it.
10:02 i think this Re4 isnt the gamecube version, am i wrong?