Dive into the captivating world of the GameCube with this comprehensive anthology that chronicles its journey from inception to legacy. Released in 1999, the GameCube marked a pivotal moment in gaming history, showcasing the power of the 128-bit generation and challenging industry giants like Sega, PlayStation, and Microsoft. This richly illustrated account not only covers the console's origins and launch but also highlights its evolution and the indelible mark it left on gamers worldwide. GAMECUBE HISTORY The year was 1999. As the new century and millennium dawned, so did a new era of gaming. The graphic quality of console productions was nearing that of the pre-rendered 3D that had astonished us a few years earlier on the PlayStation especially. In the space of a few years, our hopes became reality. Brought to life by the new, so-called '128-bit generation' of consoles. Nintendo would have to play the pioneers if they hoped to compete. Up against their old enemy (Sega), a new and successful console (PlayStation), and the powerful newcomer from the PC industry (Microsoft), the Kyoto-based company geared up for a new console war. From the Cube's origins to the end of its life cycle, the GameCube Anthologycovers it all in this new and richly illustrated account. The Cube's Origins Space World The Launch Back To Basics Winning Back Gamers The Traces It Left... COMPLETE SOFTWARE LIBRARY The international GameCube library is made up of 647 games; 80 of which were exclusive to Japan, 98 to the USA and 17 to Europe. The good, the bad and everything in between, all contributed in some way or another to the console's success. Their quality, reputations and impact have been assessed individually. This book presents all 647 published games with detailed information including their release date, developer, publisher, genre, and a rating out of five. HARDWARE A far cry from the chunky design of the Xbox and the PlayStation 2's radiator-like features, Nintendo's little cube was a genuine technological beast, more than capable of rivaling its competitors. There was a lot going on under the hood. In this part, we'll explore the details and specs of the machine, the different models, its extraordinary controllers and the range of official accessories. Models and Packs Triforce Optical Disc Packaging Controllers Accessories COLLECTIBLE GAMES AND OBJECTS The notoriety of GameCube games was such that numerous by-products were produced, some of which are quite rare today. In this section, the author worked tirelessly to showcase all the collectible games as well as the most surprising, memorable and sought-after merchandise; a collector's holy grail.