The console is powered by IBM CPU PowerPC Gekko running at 486 MHz, has a Dolphin operative system and 24 MB of memory. Wii is compatible with most games developed for Nintendo GameCube. In a nutshell, Nintendo was able to sell over 21 million units. However, features were a drawback of the Nintendo GameCube. Gamers liked the powerful games, superb controllers and the overall quality. They can also use cheats while playing games. All versions after this time frame are referred to as DOL 101 and they have 48 watts adapter and better video connectivity. The first variation of the product, the one that was made between 20 had a codename DOL 001 and it used 46w charger and AV cables alongside progressive scan to connect to a TV. While other consoles were able to use CDs and DVDs to play other media such as movies, Nintendo GameCube was designed for gaming only. Nintendo GameCube is the first console made by this company to use mini DVD discs as media storage. The unit has a cub-alike design and comes in purple color.
The main rivals of the console were Sony PlayStation 2, Xbox and Dreamcast made by Sega. It was released in the United States and Japan in 2001 and the following year in Europe and Australia. The console was designed completely to buy Nintendo and also referred to as DOL. Game Cube is a shorter term used to define Nintendo GameCube console for home usage.
