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The RetroBeat: Why the heck didn’t the GameCube sell better?

What’s your favorite video game console of all time? That’s one of the most fun questions you can ask folks who love games. For me, the answer could change depending on the day and my mood. Yet a lot of the time, I’ll choose the Nintendo GameCube.

And this isn’t that odd of an answer! Go online, and you’ll see a ton of GameCube fans. Project Dolphin is one of the most popular emulators, all because people are desperate to play their favorite GameCube games on their PC with high resolutions. If you look at people’s lists of favorite games, you’ll often see GameCube exclusives like Super Smash Bros. Melee, Metroid Prime, and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Heck, you’d probably find all three on my top 20.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.