The Gamecube's failure was a result of timing and competition. The Gamecube was released just months before the first Xbox was and the PS2 was released just a year prior. Ultimately the competition from these two powerhouse consoles was too much for the Gamecube to handle.The Gamecube's failure was a result of timing and competition. The Gamecube was released just months before the first Xbox was and the PS2 was released just a year prior. Ultimately the competition from these two powerhouse consoles was too much for the Gamecube to handle.
Why was GameCube discontinued?
In February 2007, Nintendo announced that it had ceased first-party support for the GameCube and that the console had been discontinued, as it was shifting its manufacturing and development efforts towards the Wii and Nintendo DS.
Was the N64 a failure?
Despite not selling as well as competitors, Zelda, Mario, GoldenEye 007, and more still made a huge impact on the gaming industry. However, the N64 was a commercial failure even though its games were incredibly influential and are still revered today.
Did the GameCube sell poorly?
The Gamecube sold poorly for one simple reason: This beautiful, wonderful, brilliant hunk of black plastic. The fact of the matter is that the vast majority of people only own one console as per generation and the Gamecube was up against the greatest console of all time.
Is GameCube still being made?
Nintendo sold 21.74 million GameCube units worldwide, much less than anticipated, and discontinued it in 2007. Its successor, the Wii, launched in November 2006 and features full backward compatibility with GameCube games, storage, and controllers.
When was the GameCube Cancelled?
2003
How many games does the GameCube have?
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North America North America and other NTSC territories, besides Japan