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The '''Nintendo Gamecube''' is the home console in which [[Pikmin 1]] and [[Pikmin 2]] are played, apart from the fact that the Nintendo Wii can also be used to play these games. The Gamecube's media hardware is a specially designed disc, which is read and written in a different style as other known discs. Nintendo did this to prevent pirating of the company's videogames.
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[[File:Nintendo GameCube.jpg|thumb|A Nintendo GameCube.]]
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It's predecessor is the Nintendo 64, and the successor is the Nintendo Wii.
The '''Nintendo GameCube''' ({{j|ニンテンドーゲームキューブ|Nintendō Gēmukyūbu}}) is the home console for which {{p1}} and {{p2}} have been released. The two games have been released in 2001 and 2004 respectively. The console was released on {{date|14|September|2001}} in Japan, {{date|18|November|2001}} in North America, {{date|3|May|2002}} in Europe, and {{date|17|May|2002}} in Australia, and has sold over 21.74 million units worldwide{{cite web|https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/library/historical_data/pdf/consolidated_sales_e1603.pdf|Official Nintendo sales data|Nintendo.com}}. The console's successor, the [[Wii]], can also play GameCube games, and is the console for the re-releases of the ''Pikmin'' games in the ''[[New Play Control!]]'' range. The GameCube's controller consists of 6 buttons, 2 analog triggers, 2 analog sticks and the D-Pad. [[smashwiki:Super Smash Bros. Melee|''Super Smash Bros. Melee'']], a game in the [[Super Smash Bros. series|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] was also released for the GameCube, and makes references to ''Pikmin''. In 2004, a tie-in bundle console was released in Japan for ''Pikmin 2''.


==History==
==History==
Before being released on September 14, 2001 in Japan, the Gamecube's codename was project Dolphin. Due to this, some of the console's games have a reference to the codename, via an illustration or just a name. In Pikmin 1's case, it's the name of the ship, the [[S.S. Dolphin]]. The Gamecube sold 21.74 million units worldwide.
Before being released in Japan, the GameCube's codename was "Dolphin". Due to this, some of the console's games have a reference to the codename, via an illustration or just a name. In ''Pikmin''{{'s}} case, it is the name of [[Captain Olimar]]'s spaceship, the [[S.S. Dolphin]].
 
==Controller==
The Gamecube's controller is constituted by a total of 6 buttons, 2 analog buttons, 2 analog sticks and 1 D-Pad. On the Pikmin games, this is the general button distribution for the Pikmin series:
*'''A''': Punch/pluck Pikmin/throw Pikmin/confirm options.
*'''B''': Whistle/cancel options.
*'''X''': Dismiss Pikmin.
*'''Y''': View monitor (Pikmin 1)/change Captain (Pikmin 2).
*'''Z''': Change viewpoint.
*'''Analogue stick''':
**Lightly: Move cursor.
**Fully: Move captain.
*'''C Stick''': Move group of Pikmin.
*'''L''': Change the camera's angle to match the direction the cursor is pointing.
*'''R''': Toggle zooms.
*'''D-Pad''': Lay Olimar down (Pikmin 1)/use sprays (Pikmin 2)/change color of Pikmin (Pikmin 2).
*'''Start''': Pause the game.


==Memory Card==
==Memory Card==
Memory cards are easily purchased, and Nintendo created 3 types:
There are three official GameCube memory card varieties:
*59 blocks (grey)
*59 blocks (gray)
*251 blocks (black)
*251 blocks (black)
*1019 blocks (white)
*1019 blocks (white)
Although, third-party memory cards can be bought with different memory blocks available.


In the Pikmin series, Pikmin 1 uses 19 blocks, and Pikmin 2 uses 27.
In the ''Pikmin'' series, the first game requires 19 blocks, and the sequel 27.
 
==In-game references==
{{p4}} features two [[treasure]]s in the [[Newly Nostalgic Series]] that are related to the GameCube. These are the [[Winged Freedom Sculpture]], a GameCube controller, and the [[Glinty Circular Disc]], a Japanese disc of ''{{w|Wave Race: Blue Storm}}''.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
A gamecube with Pikmin.jpg|Artwork of some [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] with [[Captain Olimar]] on a Nintendo GameCube.
GameCube Controller Clay Art.jpg|Clay art of a GameCube controller.
Pikmin 2 GameCube Bundle Front.png|Bundle console box front.
Pikmin 2 GameCube Bundle Back.png|Bundle console box back.
Pikmin 2 GameCube Bundle Contents.png|Bundle console's contents, including the console, controller, and Purple Pikmin plush.
</gallery>


==External links==
==External links==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamecube Gamecube's article on Wikipedia]
*{{w|GameCube|Wikipedia's article on the GameCube}}
 
==References==
{{refs}}
 
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[[Category:Consoles]]

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A Nintendo GameCube.
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The Nintendo GameCube (ニンテンドーゲームキューブ?) is the home console for which Pikmin and Pikmin 2 have been released. The two games have been released in 2001 and 2004 respectively. The console was released on September 14th, 2001 in Japan, November 18th, 2001 in North America, May 3rd, 2002 in Europe, and May 17th, 2002 in Australia, and has sold over 21.74 million units worldwide[1]. The console's successor, the Wii, can also play GameCube games, and is the console for the re-releases of the Pikmin games in the New Play Control! range. The GameCube's controller consists of 6 buttons, 2 analog triggers, 2 analog sticks and the D-Pad. Super Smash Bros. Melee, a game in the Super Smash Bros. series was also released for the GameCube, and makes references to Pikmin. In 2004, a tie-in bundle console was released in Japan for Pikmin 2.

History[edit]

Before being released in Japan, the GameCube's codename was "Dolphin". Due to this, some of the console's games have a reference to the codename, via an illustration or just a name. In Pikmin's case, it is the name of Captain Olimar's spaceship, the S.S. Dolphin.

Memory Card[edit]

There are three official GameCube memory card varieties:

  • 59 blocks (gray)
  • 251 blocks (black)
  • 1019 blocks (white)

In the Pikmin series, the first game requires 19 blocks, and the sequel 27.

In-game references[edit]

Pikmin 4 features two treasures in the Newly Nostalgic Series that are related to the GameCube. These are the Winged Freedom Sculpture, a GameCube controller, and the Glinty Circular Disc, a Japanese disc of Wave Race: Blue Storm.

Gallery[edit]

  • Artwork of some Pikmin with Captain Olimar on a Nintendo GameCube.

    Artwork of some Pikmin with Captain Olimar on a Nintendo GameCube.

  • Clay art of a GameCube controller.

    Clay art of a GameCube controller.

  • Bundle console box front.

    Bundle console box front.

  • Bundle console box back.

    Bundle console box back.

  • Bundle console's contents, including the console, controller, and Purple Pikmin plush.

    Bundle console's contents, including the console, controller, and Purple Pikmin plush.

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Official Nintendo sales data on Nintendo.com
Nintendo consoles
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