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a sixth generation games console released in 2001, and the first Nintendo console to use optical discs as its primary storage medium. Use this tag for questions relating to GameCube games, hardware, system settings, etc. This can also be used for game-related questions on the Panasonic Q.

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How to unlock the doors that are “locked from the other side” in Resident evil (gc version)

I’ve completed resident evil multiple times and noticed there were a couple rooms I never went into. These are the ones that say they are “locked from the other side” in the main hallway and the first ...
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Gamecube: Will my save work if I buy a new copy of the game?

My super mario sunshine game disk has had loading issues for years, I have completed most of the game and have it saved on a memory card. If I were to buy a new game disk would my save on the memory ...
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0 laguz transformation gauge in the beginning of battle (Path of Radiance)

In Fire Emblem, Path of Radiance, laguz units start the battle with some fill in their transformation gauge. Still, my Lethe, who's supposed to start with full gauge, actually has zero fill: Why?
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Using GameCube discs on wii (controller)

I know I can use a GameCube disc on a wii but to play them do I need to use a GameCube controller or I can use a Wii
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Where are Dolphin emulator saves located on a mac?

I am trying to transfer some save files across from Dolphin emulator that I have downloaded manually from their website to the version of Dolphin installed with OpenEMU for mac as the performance is ...
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My PC doesn't recognize my GameCube controller

I'm using a third party adapter from MIMD and also third party GameCube controllers. The issue here is that the PC does recognize the adapter but not the controllers themselves. Im using CSL gamepad ...
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Why is the abbreviation of Nintendo Game Cube GCN? [closed]

Playing Mario Kart Tour, there's something I find weird. All Gamecube courses are marked as GCN, and I can't figure why Nintendo GameCube was abbreviated to GCN (GameCube Nintendo really doesn't ...
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What are the exact differences between the Nintendo Gamecube and Panasonic Q?

I have been reading recently that there is a version of the Nintendo Gamecube that was exclusive to Japan called the Panasonic Q. What are the exact differences between the Japan exclusive Panasonic ...
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Can the smash ultimate gamecube controller be used on a gamecube?

Just wondering because I have a gamecube with one controller, and I wanted to use the smash ultimate edition controller on my gamecube.
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Does the new Gamecube controller work with Gamecube games on a Wii?

I was wondering if the new Gamecube controller released with Smash Bros Ultimate would work with GC games on a Wii (like OoT in the Zelda Collector's Edition) since the connector is shaped exactly the ...
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Gamecube disc issue

I am having issues with my Gamecube, but I can't figure out what's wrong. It only happens with one disc, the Legend of Zelda collectors edition. I can only play Majoras mask from the disc. The rest ...
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Do Gamecubes (DOL-001) without Digital AV exist?

I just bought a Gamecube (DOL-001) and it doesn't have the Digital AV out. Is that common? Because I read all over the internet that all DOL-001 models had digital AV. Have I just discovered a new ...
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Are the GameCube, Wii, and Wii U vulnerable to the year 2038 problem?

The year 2038 problem is a thing in lots of embedded systems that use a 232 integer to track seconds. Basically, once January 19th 2038 happens, an overflow runs the believed "current time" back to ...
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How Far Is Too Far When Turning The Potentiometer On The GameCube Disc Drive?

Today, I repaired a GameCube that had DRE by turning the potentiometer on the disc drive board about a quarter turn counterclockwise (it now looks like a "+" slanted slightly to the left) to increase ...
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Gamecube color/sound [duplicate]

So, to start this off. It's been almost 3 years since my family and I have had our gamecube hooked up. We could never find our power cord for it, so of course, we assumed we lost it. We kept trying to ...
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Will a UK-bought Gamecube Memory Card work in the USA?

I have a UK-bought Gamecube and Wii (which I have been told will not work with US televisions), and some Gamecube games (which I have been told will not work with US Gamecubes/Wiis) - is the same true ...
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How do I play multiplayer on Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles when my Game Boys don't work very well?

Playing multiplayer in the Gamecube Crystal Chronicles game requires using Gameboy Advances or Game Boy Advance SPs with link cables, but the Game Boy Advance SPs I have are old and their power drains ...
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My GameCube game works in another system, but not my own?

I bought Super Mario Sunshine for the GameCube and it is in excellent condition. My GameCube recognizes the game, but I'm getting the disk read error. Multiple other games work in my GameCube, and I ...
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Fastest way to unlock everything in 007 Nightfire?

What is the fastest way to unlock everything in 007 Nightfire? Codes are okay.
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GameCube Games with Bonus Content on Wii [closed]

There are Gameboy games that offered bonus content when played on the Gameboy Advance like the Oracle series. Are there GameCube games which offer additional content when run on Wii hardware
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Is it possible to record console gameplay with PC [duplicate]

don't know if I am asking in the right place but would appreciate help, I want to record the gameplay from my sega megadrive and gamecube using a PC.I have the software to screen record my PC screen ...
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Message in white box behind game graphics in Dolphin emulator (4.0, Stable)

I recently bought The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker. Before I got hit really hard with the flu, I took apart my GameCube / entertainment center in my bedroom to put something else precious in its place. ...
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How can I play old console games on a modern TV?

First, some common terminology: Composite: The yellow video cable Component: The red/blue/green cable Coax: The only cable that you can screw in HDMI: What everything is these days Okay, so I've ...
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Gamecube too bright with elgato

I've recently connected Gamecube on my PC monitor(its quite modern) and the elgato game capture hd to record some games.Everything worked fine,except it is way to bright. Is it because i connected it ...
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GameCube's internal clock keeps telling the wrong time

I'm afraid that my GameCube may be losing time. It says 11:30 when it's really 11:35, and after a while it will say it's 15:00 (3:00 PM) when it's really 14:15 (2:15 PM). Is there some way I can ...
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Can multiple Wavebird controllers hook up to one receiver?

I'm thinking of getting a Wavebird controller set. The set has two Wavebirds but only one receiver. Is it possible to play a multiplayer game with two controllers to one receiver? I've never owned a ...
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Can you Super Swim on the Gamecube Version of wind waker on the Wii?

What I'm asking is that I could use storage on the gamecube when I play the game. But it seems to be more difficult when play it on the Wii. On a GameCube disc. Since Super swimming is fun, Is it ...
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Playing UK-bought games on a Japanese GameCube

So I've just moved to Japan and couldn't bring my GameCube with me (though I did manage to bring my games). I just bought a GameCube today (Japanese), and was hoping there is some way to play UK games ...
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How can I make an emulated game run faster? [closed]

On my MacBook Pro (2.9 GHz i7) I want to play a legal emulated copy of Pokémon Colosseum. I would like to be able to speed play by having the game run faster than normal. I already have perfect frame ...
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Gamecube is in black and white on HDTV [duplicate]

I tried to plug my GameCube into my HDTV, but it displays in black and white. I could still play and hear everything. I have all the original cables for my GameCube, and it only does it with the Vizio ...
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Can I play GameCube audio through my mac computer or headphones?

I recently bought a Nintendo GameCube. I connected it to my desktop monitor through a AV to HDMI converter, as the monitor does not have AV. However, the audio doesn't work, because my monitor has ...
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Smash bros GameCube controller on Wii

Is the Super smash bros for Wii u controller itself (not the adapter as I know it's not compatible) adapter compatible with an original Wii or GameCube? I don't want to purchase used ones from Ebay ...
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How do I unlock/do a Falling Twirl?

In Spider-Man 2 for the GameCube, I accessed the Spidey Store and noticed an acrobatic move, Super Fly Spider Guy available for purchase. In the description it mentioned that I needed to press A while ...
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Mayflash Gamecube adapter LR triggers always on

Using the latest drivers/firmware from Mayflash's website doesn't seem to change anything. This happens with every GC controller I plug in. This guide sheds some light on exactly the problem I'm ...
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Is it possible to use a Macbook Pro as a monitor for Gamecube or Playstation 3?

I was wondering what devices or software would be necessary to use a Macbook Pro as a monitor for either the game cube or Playstation 3. My friend has a Macbook that's no more than two years old, and ...
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Calibrating Gamecube C-stick

I have gone through the default windows calibration menu like a gazillion times and everything works fine, except my c stick. It is always recognized as slightly to the left and any small movement is ...
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Is there a way to copy data from a Gamecube memory card to another?

While my friend was at my house, he accidentally deleted the save file for my Super Smash Bros Melee. To re-pay me, he is willing to let me copy the save data from his memory card so I can get back (...
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Running import Gamecube games with GeckoOS

The Nintendo Wii is region-locked, so it can't run import games. There is however a homebrew application called GeckoOS, which I have already successfully used in order to play an European Wii games ...
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Nintendo Wii U GameCube Controller Adapter on Nintendo Wii

so I'm realizing my black Nintendo Wii doesn't have the gamecube ports on the top part. I thought the top was a lid and it looked like the top was supposed to come off when the front part of the top ...
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Did the Gamecube's version of Legend of Zelda:Four Swords include the GBA link cable?

I read on some strategy guides that the game boy controller cable for Gamecube was included on copies of the four sword game. But I can't find that information anywhere else. None of the copies still ...
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How do I hook up my Gamecube to my Desktop?

So I bought an PC/LAPTOP VGA SVGA TO S-Video 3 RCA Composite AV TV Out Converter Adapter Cable to play my GameCube on my Monitor but I can figure out how to Switch it? This is where I got the Cable. ...
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What's the difference between playing a GameCube game on a GameCube and a Wii?

I'm currently looking to play some old GC games I picked up (namely Zelda Ocarina of Time and Wind Waker) but I don't have a console. I understand that Nintendo Wii systems that have the product code ...
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Do Gamecube games on the Wii use the Wii's system clock?

I have recently got a Wii, partly to play Gamecube games (on disc), and I was just wondering where games that use the system clock get their date and time. Do they use the system clock for the Wii, or ...
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Can you save GameCube games on the Wii U?

So far as I can tell, the Wii U can do almost everything a Wii can. The only exception I am aware of is the Wii u doesn't seem to have a game cube memory card reader. Is there a way to save GameCube ...
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Which controllers do I need for playing GameCube and N64 games on a Wii?

I'm completely new in the world of video games, so forgive me if I'm clueless. I just bought a used Wii and found out that it was modified so that it can play N64 and GameCube games. I'm not sure what ...
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How do you use HDMI with the GameCube?

The Nintendo GameCube has bad resolution and I want High Definition.
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PC not recognizing gamecube controller with mayflash adapter

So I got Mayflash's gamecube to usb adapter a while ago, and when I plug in my controller it doesn't show up anywhere on the computer. It recognizes the adapter though. I have one of the black third-...
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Is it possible to play PSO online on GameCube?

I assume the servers for this game were taken down long ago. Is there any other way of playing over the net with my friends?
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Gamecube Memory Cards Life Span

It's getting to that time where cartridge based hardware such as Nintendo Gameboy cartridges are losing their saved data due to the internal batteries dying. I was wondering if this applies to ...
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Are Gamecube discs the same size as standard mini-dvds?

Recently, the number of game cases on my shelf has gotten to the point that it's becoming inconvenient to go through them to find games, so I've recently been moving away from using the original cases,...

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