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==General Information== | ==General Information== | ||
The Nintendo GameCube is unique in that its discs are smaller than any other game disc, utilizing a proprietary variant of the 8 cm MiniDVD. The [[GameCube controller|controller]] features a considerably different layout from the [[Nintendo 64 controller]]. The C-buttons are replaced with a C-Stick which is identical in function, its shoulder buttons are pressure-sensitive, and sports a new binary wing grip design as opposed to the Nintendo 64 controller's ternary wing grip design, along with many other differences. It is the first Nintendo console to introduce online play, although in an extremely limited, decentralized manner unlike its competitors, the Sony | The Nintendo GameCube is unique in that its discs are smaller than any other game disc, utilizing a proprietary variant of the 8 cm MiniDVD. The [[GameCube controller|controller]] features a considerably different layout from the [[Nintendo 64 controller]]. The C-buttons are replaced with a C-Stick which is identical in function, its shoulder buttons are pressure-sensitive, and sports a new binary wing grip design as opposed to the Nintendo 64 controller's ternary wing grip design, along with many other differences. It is the first Nintendo console to introduce online play, although in an extremely limited, decentralized manner unlike its competitors, the Sony {{iw|wikipedia|PlayStation 2}} and Microsoft's {{iw|wikipedia|Xbox|console}} console. The system sold 21.74 million units worldwide, selling significantly less than the PS2, and slightly less than the Xbox, only outselling former rival Sega's {{iw|wikipedia|Dreamcast}}. | ||
==In the | ==In the {{uv|Super Smash Bros.}} series== | ||
''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' was released for the system on November 21st, 2001 in Japan, December 3rd, 2001 in North America, May 24th, 2002 in Europe, and May 31st, 2002 in Australia. | ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' was released for the system on November 21st, 2001 in Japan, December 3rd, 2001 in North America, May 24th, 2002 in Europe, and May 31st, 2002 in Australia. | ||
