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Nintendo Gamecube System Console - Jet Black (Renewed)
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Nintendo Gamecube System Console - Jet Black (Renewed)

Bottom line: The Nintendo Gamecube System Console ($165.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-30 22:17 UTC): Complete bundle: console, jet black controller, power cable, and AV cable included; main trade-off: renewed unit, not new; minor cosmetic wear possible.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-30. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Complete bundle: console, jet black controller, power cable, and AV cable included
  • ✓ 485MHz processor speeds up game loading and startup
  • ✓ Pushes 6-12 million polygons/sec for slowdown-free gameplay
  • ✓ Compact 6-inch chassis fits any shelf or travel bag

Cons

  • ✗ Renewed unit, not new; minor cosmetic wear possible
  • ✗ Ships with only one controller for out-of-box single-player
  • ✗ Analog AV output only; no HDMI for modern TVs
  • ✗ No memory card included; game saves need a separate buy

Manufacturer description

Includes Nintendo GameCube Jet Black Console, Power Cable, AV Cable, and Nintendo Jet Black Controller for Nintendo GameCube The 485MHz processor makes loading & starting the games faster than ever -- no more long load times The processor creates 6 to 12 million ploygons per second -- no more slowdowns in the middle of the game

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Nintendo Gamecube System Console using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Nintendo's retro consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • Includes Nintendo GameCube Jet Black Console, Power Cable, AV Cable, and Nintendo Jet Black Controller for Nintendo GameCube
  • The 485MHz processor makes loading & starting the games faster than ever -- no more long load times
  • The processor creates 6 to 12 million ploygons per second -- no more slowdowns in the middle of the game
  • Supports instructions for incredible effects -- your games will be brighter, faster, and more dramatic

Full Specifications

BrandNintendo
ColorBlack
Warranty90 days limited warranty
ManufacturerNintendo
ItemPartNumber2GB Silver-cr

Hardware benchmark data

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-30. Price and availability subject to change.

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