What was the first game on the GameCube?

The first game on the GameCube was Luigi’s Mansion, which acted as the console’s flagship title and launched Luigi into a solo adventure, eventually going on to spawn two sequels. This 3D adventure game was developed and published by Nintendo and was released in 2001, showcasing the GameCube’s capabilities and setting the stage for a wide range of games that would follow.

Introduction to the GameCube and its Games

The GameCube had a diverse library of games, including Super Monkey Ball, a ported version of the platform party arcade game Monkey Ball, and Wave Race: Blue Storm, a jet-ski racer and the third installment in the Wave Race series. These games, along with Luigi’s Mansion, demonstrated the GameCube’s ability to support various game genres and styles.

Frequently Asked Questions

GameCube Games and History

1. What was the last game on the GameCube? The final game officially released on the GameCube was Madden NFL 08, on August 14, 2007.
2. What was the first Mario game on the GameCube? Super Mario Sunshine is a 2002 platform game developed and published by Nintendo for the GameCube.
3. What’s the longest GameCube game? Animal Crossing is the longest GameCube game, with an average playtime of 205 hours and 59 minutes.

GameCube vs. Other Consoles

4. Is the GameCube older than PS2? The GameCube launched only 1 year after the PS2, which was the most successful console ever at that time.
5. Is the GameCube or Xbox more powerful? When it comes to the actual specs, the Xbox is the most powerful with a 733-MHz processor, leaving PS2 and GameCube in the dust at 295 and 485 MHz, respectively.
6. What is the most sold game on the GameCube? The best-selling game on the GameCube is Super Smash Bros. Melee.

GameCube Details and Legacy

7. How many GameCube games exist? There are 651 games on the list of GameCube games, organized alphabetically by the games’ localized English titles.
8. What was the first Wii game? Wii Sports was the first game in the series and a launch game for the Wii console.
9. Are GameCube games rotting? Disc rot exists but it usually happens to specific titles because of bad manufacturing, and there are probably certain GameCube titles that rot more than others.

Character and Game Details

10. What is Luigi’s full name? Luigi’s full name is Luigi Mario, as indirectly confirmed by Miyamoto.
11. How old is Bowser? Bowser is canonically 34 years old, as revealed by Nintendo.
12. How old is Peach? Peach is approximately 23 years old, although her canonical age is never confirmed in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

GameCube Sales and Success

13. Is the GameCube still being sold? Nintendo sold 21.74 million GameCube units worldwide and discontinued it in 2007, succeeding it with the Wii in 2006.
14. What is the rarest GameCube game? The rarest GameCube game is the Sonic Heroes & Super Monkey Ball Duo Pack, worth $4,350.
15. Was the GameCube a success or failure? The GameCube was more profitable than the Xbox but less successful than the PS2 or Game Boy Advance, with its sales improving significantly by 2004 and 2005 to a 32% share of the hardware market in Europe.