Gamecube Oddities
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This Viewtiful Joe demo disc was available via preorder at Game in the UK
January 28, 2026 at 9:16 PM
This Viewtiful Joe demo disc was available via preorder at Game in the UK
Limited edition chainsaw controller for Resident Evil 4. Produced by Nubytech on behalf of Capcom. Only 50000 units were made and it came with a special box and stand.
December 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Limited edition chainsaw controller for Resident Evil 4. Produced by Nubytech on behalf of Capcom. Only 50000 units were made and it came with a special box and stand.
The demo discs had contents that would only unlock after a certain date. This device was used instead of the Gamecube's internal clock so that the store owner's could't cheat by setting the console's clock foreward
December 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The demo discs had contents that would only unlock after a certain date. This device was used instead of the Gamecube's internal clock so that the store owner's could't cheat by setting the console's clock foreward
Nintendo Gamecube Calendar Card. Used in Japan for the Gekkan Nintendo Tentou Demo discs (the japanese in-store kiosk discs).
December 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Nintendo Gamecube Calendar Card. Used in Japan for the Gekkan Nintendo Tentou Demo discs (the japanese in-store kiosk discs).
The games were all just NTSC-J, meaning they would also be accepted by Japanese consoles.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Nintendo partnered with Korean company Daewon to distribute Gamecube games in South Korea.
The games were mostly just the American versions on Japanese discs. In total they released 27 titles. Only 2 games were actually in Korean.
The games were mostly just the American versions on Japanese discs. In total they released 27 titles. Only 2 games were actually in Korean.
December 25, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Nintendo partnered with Korean company Daewon to distribute Gamecube games in South Korea.
The games were mostly just the American versions on Japanese discs. In total they released 27 titles. Only 2 games were actually in Korean.
The games were mostly just the American versions on Japanese discs. In total they released 27 titles. Only 2 games were actually in Korean.
If your looking for the exact Issue, here it is
December 25, 2025 at 8:05 AM
If your looking for the exact Issue, here it is
The german Mickey Maus Magazine had a feature for Kirby Air Ride in an issue from the 24.02.2004. Because of that, all NOE copies of Kirby Air Ride feature a "Der Micky Maus Magazin Tipp" sticker.
December 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM
The german Mickey Maus Magazine had a feature for Kirby Air Ride in an issue from the 24.02.2004. Because of that, all NOE copies of Kirby Air Ride feature a "Der Micky Maus Magazin Tipp" sticker.
In total, there were 35 of them released in North america and 26 released in PAL. 7 of them beeing alternative versions for Australia. The final PAL version was released in April of 2006.
December 24, 2025 at 11:57 PM
In total, there were 35 of them released in North america and 26 released in PAL. 7 of them beeing alternative versions for Australia. The final PAL version was released in April of 2006.
Cleaning the contacts can help too. At least it was enough for mine
December 24, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Cleaning the contacts can help too. At least it was enough for mine
You could try to carefully put some solder on the pins that connect the power board to the motherboard. Or just clean them
December 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
You could try to carefully put some solder on the pins that connect the power board to the motherboard. Or just clean them
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Happy 24th Birthday, Game Cube! Making its way outside Japan to the USA in November 2001!
Let's celebrate with some GCN eye-candy: very high resolution and quality from a press disc.
What games would you recommend to someone wanting to get into its library, peeps? What are your faves?
Let's celebrate with some GCN eye-candy: very high resolution and quality from a press disc.
What games would you recommend to someone wanting to get into its library, peeps? What are your faves?
November 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Happy 24th Birthday, Game Cube! Making its way outside Japan to the USA in November 2001!
Let's celebrate with some GCN eye-candy: very high resolution and quality from a press disc.
What games would you recommend to someone wanting to get into its library, peeps? What are your faves?
Let's celebrate with some GCN eye-candy: very high resolution and quality from a press disc.
What games would you recommend to someone wanting to get into its library, peeps? What are your faves?
Here is a walkthrough for the shown Demo disc youtu.be/K01GVQj-mRQ?...
GameCube Trailers - EU Demo Disc 19 - April 2006
YouTube video by wiisixtyfour
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December 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Here is a walkthrough for the shown Demo disc youtu.be/K01GVQj-mRQ?...
Interactive multi-game demo disc. Theese were distributed by Nintendo for retailers with a Gamecube Demo Kiosk. It contains a Software for Gamecube that features trailers and demos for up coming or just released games.
December 24, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Interactive multi-game demo disc. Theese were distributed by Nintendo for retailers with a Gamecube Demo Kiosk. It contains a Software for Gamecube that features trailers and demos for up coming or just released games.
They also made commercials for Mario Strikers Charged Football on Wii. But sadly, they did not put any Stickers with him on the cover of that game.
December 24, 2025 at 10:25 AM
They also made commercials for Mario Strikers Charged Football on Wii. But sadly, they did not put any Stickers with him on the cover of that game.
Nintendo of Europe signed a deal with german football player Philipp Lahm to promote Mario Smash Football. He is featured on the cover of every NOE copy of the game and the console bundle. They also aired a commercial with him
December 24, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Nintendo of Europe signed a deal with german football player Philipp Lahm to promote Mario Smash Football. He is featured on the cover of every NOE copy of the game and the console bundle. They also aired a commercial with him
I guess if you really need an arcade stick for Gamecube, this will do the job just fine but if you want something of better quality, Hori got you covered with their arcade stick for Gamecube
December 24, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I guess if you really need an arcade stick for Gamecube, this will do the job just fine but if you want something of better quality, Hori got you covered with their arcade stick for Gamecube
Competition Pro series third party arcade joystick.
The quality is okay. The stick is locked at the typical 8 directions, but does not rely on micro switches.
The quality is okay. The stick is locked at the typical 8 directions, but does not rely on micro switches.
December 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Competition Pro series third party arcade joystick.
The quality is okay. The stick is locked at the typical 8 directions, but does not rely on micro switches.
The quality is okay. The stick is locked at the typical 8 directions, but does not rely on micro switches.
The Spongebob Squarepants movie + Tak 2 staff of dreams bundle has an alternative cover art for the french version featuring the french cover for Spongebob movie game
December 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
The Spongebob Squarepants movie + Tak 2 staff of dreams bundle has an alternative cover art for the french version featuring the french cover for Spongebob movie game
2 Games in 1 bundles by THQ. Only released in german and french speaking countries in europe.
An interesting fact is that the games appear as "2 Games in 1" on the Gamecube menu screen and feature a selection screen, despite the fact that both games come on separate discs
An interesting fact is that the games appear as "2 Games in 1" on the Gamecube menu screen and feature a selection screen, despite the fact that both games come on separate discs
December 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
2 Games in 1 bundles by THQ. Only released in german and french speaking countries in europe.
An interesting fact is that the games appear as "2 Games in 1" on the Gamecube menu screen and feature a selection screen, despite the fact that both games come on separate discs
An interesting fact is that the games appear as "2 Games in 1" on the Gamecube menu screen and feature a selection screen, despite the fact that both games come on separate discs