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Nintendo GameCube vs Nintendo Wii

    4.3 in
    5.9 in
    Nintendo GameCube Game Console
    Nintendo GameCube
      6.18 in
      1.73 in
      Nintendo Wii Game Console
      Nintendo Wii
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      9
      9 editorial reviews
      Classic Game Room reviews GAUNTLET: DARK LEGACY for Nintendo Gamecube from Midway, also available on Playstation 2 PS2 and original Xbox (played for this review using a Nintendo Wii with Gamecube controller). This CGR review of Gauntlet Dark Legacy has Gauntlet Dark Legacy game play from Nintendo Gamecube showing Gauntlet game play in HD action.Read more
      The GameCube looked like a lunch box and even had a handle, but it was home to plenty of great (delicious) games.Read more
      Kururin Squash review! http://classicgameroom.com/vaultpages/vaultpage/kururin-squash-nintendo-gamecube Classic Game Room reviews KURURIN SQUASH! for GameCube from Eighting and Nintendo released in 2004. This incredible puzzle / arcade game is the third in the Kururin series and first on the Nintendo GameCube with advanced graphics, lasers and flamethrowers! Pilot your blue duck in a helicopter through tight levels filled with enemies, fire, spinning fans and destruction doom walls! CGR Kururin Squash video review features Kururin Squash Nintendo GameCube gameplay. For whatever reason this was never released outside of Japan and must be played on either a Japanese Game Cube or a GameCube that can somehow play Japanese games.Read more
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      3.9 out of 5
      4 user ratings
      5 stars
      		25 %
      4 stars
      		75 %
      3 stars
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      User rating
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      4.2 out of 5
      47 user ratings
      5 stars
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Hardware

      Nintendo GameCubeNintendo GameCube
      Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
      StorageNone512MB
      CPU cores11
      CPU speed0.49 GHz0.73 GHz
      CPU model1 Core 485 MHz PowerPC "Gekko"IBM PowerPC
      GPU nameATI "Flipper"ATI "Hollywood"
      RAM memory43MB512MB

      Screen

      Nintendo GameCubeNintendo GameCube
      Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
      HDRnono
      Resolutions supported
      • 480p
      • 576p
      • 480i
      • 480p
      • 576i
      • 576p

      Controller

      Nintendo GameCubeNintendo GameCube
      Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
      FeaturesVibration
      • Audio/Microphone Input
      • Power Console On/Off
      • Vibration
      Connection MethodWiredBluetooth
      Directional Padyesyes
      Alternative Controller Includednono
      Number of supported wireless controllers44
      Weight84.66 oz39.75 oz

      Audio properties

      Nintendo GameCubeNintendo GameCube
      Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
      Audio formatDolby Pro Logic IIDolby Pro Logic II

      Features

      Nintendo GameCubeNintendo GameCube
      Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
      Backward compatibilitynoyes
      Type of media supportedMini-DVDDVD
      Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yesyes
      Video formats supported
      • 480p
      • 576p
      • 480p
      • 576p

      Dimensions

      Nintendo GameCubeNintendo GameCube
      Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
      Depth6.3 in8.48 in
      Width4.3 in6.18 in
      Height5.9 in1.73 in
      Weight84.66 oz39.75 oz
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Blue
      • Violet
      • White
      • Black
      • Blue
      • Red
      • White

      Connectivity

      Nintendo GameCubeNintendo GameCube
      Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
      Ethernetyesno
      Ethernet connection speed10/100Mbit/s10/100Mbit/s
      WiFinoyes
      USBnoyes
      Number of USB Inputs22
      HDMInono
      Component outputyesyes
      Composite outputyesyes
      SCART outyesno
      Number of connection ports44
      S-video outputyesno
      VGA outputsnono
      Digital optical input nono
      Digital optical outputnono

      Network

      Nintendo GameCubeNintendo GameCube
      Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
      Online serviceSegaWii "Shop"

      Pros & Cons

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              Nintendo GameCube vs Nintendo Wii - User Opinions

              • shane
                over 1 year ago
                The Gamecube is a much older console than the Wii and has since been discontinued. The Gamecube uses the standard controllers while the Wii uses motion controllers. The Wii is more user friendly than the Gamecube. The Wii is sleeker and smaller compared to the Gamecube.
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