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Nintendo GameCube (Black) comparison

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Product name	Nintendo GameCube (Black)	Nintendo Wii	Xbox Video Game System	Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (120GB)	Sony PlayStation 2 (slim form factor)
Price	Check Prices	$199.95 to $249.89	Check Prices	$299.00 to $299.99	$106.25
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	3.5 stars
Release date					November 01, 2004
The Bottom Line	The most affordable of the current game systems, the Nintendo GameCube offers great graphics and good performance but few extras.	It lacks the graphical prowess and rich media features of the Xbox 360 and the PS3, but the Nintendo Wii's combination of unique motion-sensitive controllers and emphasis on fun gameplay make the ultra-affordable console hard to resist.	The Xbox is the most versatile console and perfectly complements a home-theater system.	With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag, and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the PS3 Slim delivers a compelling package for an affordable price.	Sony's slimmed-down, network-ready PS2 is a welcome update to the world's most popular video game console.
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Video RAM installed	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	256 MB	4 MB
Max resolution (external)	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080	1280 x 1024
Service & support type	1 year warranty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	1 year warranty
Processor type	PowerPC "Gekko"	PowerPC	Pentium III	Cell Broadband Engine	Emotion Engine
Graphics Processor	ATI Flipper	ATI Hollywood	NVIDIA Xbox GPU	NVIDIA RSX	Info unavailable
Media Type	Nintendo GAMECUBE disc	Nintendo Wii disc Nintendo GAMECUBE disc	DVD-ROM	BD-ROM CD-ROM DVD-ROM	CD-ROM DVD-ROM
RAM installed size	24 KB	512 MB	64 MB	256 MB	32 MB
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	E-mail me when this product is available	Amazon.com $199.99 In stock: Yes Newegg.com $199.99 In stock: Yes Dell Home & Home Office $199.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores	E-mail me when this product is available	Amazon.com $299.99 In stock: Yes Dell Home & Home Office $299.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Prices from 0 CNET Certified stores
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