Nintendo GameCube Black DOL-001 Console System Complete in Box, Tested
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Manufacturer description
Fully Tested. The product is a complete in box (CIB) Nintendo GameCube black console system (DOL-001). Manufactured in Japan in the year 2001, this handheld system features a sleek silver design with a black color. Compatible with NTSC-U/C (US/Canada) region codes, this console offers connectivity through Composite RCA. The Nintendo GameCube model comes with a manufacturer's warranty and includes all the necessary components for a seamless gaming experience.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo GameCube Black DOL-001 Console System Complete in Box 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
| color | Jet Black |
|---|---|
| region | NTSC-U/C |
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