Nintendo GameCube DOL-001 Silver - Console Only - Tested & Working
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Full Specifications
| cpu | IBM Gekko 485MHz |
|---|---|
| gpu | ATI Flipper 162MHz |
| color | Silver |
| ram_mb | 40 |
| region | NTSC-U/C |
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