Nintendo GameCube DOL-001 Gaming System - Indigo Tested
Bottom line: The Nintendo GameCube DOL-001 Gaming System is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro consoles category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Nintendo GameCube tested. Comes with one 3rd party controller. Controller does have some exposed wiring as pictured. Comes with av cord and power cord.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo GameCube DOL-001 Gaming System 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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Full Specifications
| cpu | IBM Gekko 485MHz |
|---|---|
| gpu | ATI Flipper 162MHz |
| color | Indigo |
| ram_mb | 40 |
| region | NTSC-U/C |
Hardware benchmark data
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