Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Nintendo GameCube turns ten years dead, still in denial about the whole color purple thing]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/nintendo-gamecube-turns-ten-years-dead-still-in-denial-about-th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/nintendo-gamecube-turns-ten-years-dead-still-in-denial-about-th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/nintendo-gamecube-turns-ten-years-dead-still-in-denial-about-th/#comments For many hardcore gamers, it wasn't so hard to say goodbye to the Big N's purple box of yesteryear. But for those of us who stuck by Nintendo's side in 2001 and embraced the quirky StarCube GameCube, today's 10th anniversary is all too bittersweet. Sure, the house that Mario built may have misfired when it slapped the wrong coat of paint on an otherwise competent chunk of hardware, yet let us not overlook the legacy of top-tier, first-party titles that led us bleary-eyed into the wee hours of the morning. Who could forget that first mischievous sacrifice, when you willfully slung a gaggle of Pikmin into the eager mouth of a Bulbor? Or the time you thought your TV was possessed when those insanity effects from Eternal Darkness kicked in? Surely, we have this sixth generation console to thank for Samus Aran's second act. So, the next time you gaze upon your dust-collecting Wii, think admirably of the machine that came before it. Think appreciatively of the machine that lives still inside it.

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Gamecube-free Wii refresh heads to North America, competes with more versatile predecessor originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bundlechristmasconsolefamily editionFamilyEditiongamegamecubeholidayminipostNintendonunchukOlympicspriceprice cutreleasewiiwii remote plusWiiRemotePlusSun, 16 Oct 2011 23:03:00 EST<![CDATA[European blue Wii bundle takes Mario & Sonic to the Olympics, sends US gamers home without a medal]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/11/european-blue-wii-bundle-takes-mario-and-sonic-to-the-olympics-se/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/11/european-blue-wii-bundle-takes-mario-and-sonic-to-the-olympics-se/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/11/european-blue-wii-bundle-takes-mario-and-sonic-to-the-olympics-se/#comments You didn't expect the Olympics to land in London without a video game tie-in snapping at its heels, did you? Of course not, but did you expect it to be bundled with a powder-blue console? Here's the skinny: Nintendo's Mario & Sonic at the 2012 Olympic Games Limited Edition Pack pairs the outfit's upcoming Gamecube-free Wii refresh with the ghetto fabulous chromatic pop of the 1970s' tackiest grooviest tuxedo craze. Like the "Family Edition" bundle that clued us in on the hardware refresh, this package has only been announced for Europe, and there's still no word on how much either set will cost. Nintendo of Europe says they will be announcing additional bundles later this year, but if you just have to have a matching console for your blue Wiimote, you can pick one up November 18th.

European blue Wii bundle takes Mario & Sonic to the Olympics, sends US gamers home without a medal originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fusion Micro mod weds PSP and GameCube hardware, but battery won't last the honeymoon originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It may be a while before we see the Wii U hit the market, but it looks like a refreshed version of its predecessor will be hitting the UK market just in time for the holiday shopping rush. According to the UK's Official Nintendo Magazine, the refreshed console will sport a streamlined look and adjusted configuration, designed for horizontal orientation, rather than vertical. It will also be included in a "Family Edition" bundle scheduled for a holiday release, alongside a Wii Remote Plus, Nunchuk controller, and editions of Wii Party and Wii Sports. The downside, however, is that the slimmed-down Wii won't be compatible with GameCube games or controllers, though it will reportedly be sold at a reduced, unspecified price. No word yet on whether Nintendo has a similar update in store for markets outside of the UK, but we'll let you know as soon as we find out.

Nintendo to release streamlined Wii in the UK, at reduced, holiday season price originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ashenconsolegamecubegeckohackhackedmodmoddednintendoportablevideowiikeyMon, 09 May 2011 09:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Gaming's first-person history lesson: 1958 to 2008 edition (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/gamings-first-person-history-lesson-1958-to-2008-edition-vide/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/gamings-first-person-history-lesson-1958-to-2008-edition-vide/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/gamings-first-person-history-lesson-1958-to-2008-edition-vide/#comments There's just so much to love about this video, described by co-creator Florian Smolka as a university video-project from Munich. In a little over four minutes, we're given a first-person tour of console gaming from 1958's Tennis for Two (played on an oscilloscope) through late 2008's Rock Band for Xbox 360 (using a Guitar Hero drum set, but hey, nobody's perfect). Not every console gets a mention -- apologies to Atari Jaguar and 3DO apologists -- and it unfortunately stops before new hotness Move and Kinect get a nod, but that should in no way deter you from setting aside a handful of minutes to watch. Be sure to note the passage of TVs, too, and remember fondly the CRTs of your youth. Unless you grew up with LCD flatscreens, you lawn-lounging whippersnapper, you. Video after the break.

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Gaming's first-person history lesson: 1958 to 2008 edition (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo's Game Boy Advance SP once had an autostereoscopic screen originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Jonathan]

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The NCube: probably the best portable Gamecube of all time (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With DS sales continuing their astronomical climb and people still snagging Wii consoles off of shelves faster than you can say: "Your princess is in another castle," Nintendo's doing pretty well for itself in these difficult economic times. It's doing even better today on news that the lawsuit filed against it two years ago by Fenner Investments has been dismissed. The suit alleged that Nintendo inappropriately infringed on a 1998 patent relating to the monitoring of the position of analog joysticks in the Wii and GameCube. Since the company has been using analog sticks at least since 1996's N64, we didn't think this one would go far, and we don't think the proceedings against MS or Sony regarding the same patent will go any further. So, big N can now go back to focusing on other lawsuits and dreaming up new ways to take our hard earned cash.

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It's out, and it works; the WiiGator GameCube Backup Launcher we mentioned last week has been released to the open arms of a community of incredibly clumsy gamers. Yes, you who can't possibly keep your discs from getting scratched or cracked or covered in peanut butter by your two-year-old sibling can now play backups of GameCube games on your Wii without having to install any modchips or void any warranties. The app, available with source at the read link, runs in the Wii's Homebrew Channel and enables the playing of GC games from a DVD-R (demonstrated in some incredibly dramatic shakeycam footage below). There are some issues with save games on certain types of memory cards, and not all titles work, but before you complain feel free to crack open those C files and try fixing things yourself, Mr. Critical.

[Thanks, Omega]

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Details are pretty light on this one at the moment, but a couple of videos have cropped up in recent days demoing the as yet unreleased WiiGator GameCube Backup Launcher, which promises to let folks play GameCube "backup" copies on their Wii without a modchip. Judging from the video available after the break, everything sure does appear to work as advertised, although we'll obviously have to wait for it to be released into the wild to know for sure. In the meantime, you can also check out another, blurrier video by hitting up the read link below.

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Right, so we've spotted some fairly gorgeous LCD-into-GameCube integrations before, and we've even seen a couple that came dangerously close to making us laugh, but it's rare to find a respectable LCD infusion on video. Thus, we present to you Liuhuparta's own GameCube mod, which weds a Sony PSone LCD screen, an integrated Wavebird receiver, loads of wiring / spray paint / blue LEDs and a pinch of TLC with a classic black GC console. Hop on past the break to see portions of the build process and a brief demonstration of it in action.

[Thanks, Sami]

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Admit it. You've got an old GameCube from yesteryear laying around, and the slow economy (and fear for your life) is holding you back from running to your nearest brick-and-mortar to pick up a Classic Controller for your Wii. You know you want to play Super Mario 64 to work off that turkey, but you can't justify laying out the cash. Fret not; YouTube user marcan42 has you covered, courtesy of a PIC18F4520 microcontroller and makeshift GameCube connector, along with a chopped off Nunchuk extension cord. Of course, you could just pick up a different model, but that would be way too easy. We didn't say it was pretty, but if you're still intrigued, check the full vid after the break.

Update: As a bunch of commenters have pointed out, this can be done already by plugging the GameCube controller directly into the Wii. However, this mod lets you do it wirelessly -- err, if you don't count the big microcontroller and mess of wires.

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Fans of the old-timey GameCube will rest easier tonight knowing that Hori is now manufacturing its variation of the classic controller, creatively named the "Classic Controller." We've seen other gamepads in this style, but not many that get it as close to the original design as this -- plus it has those insane autofire switches. These bad boys are available in black, white, and blue on December 4th in Japan, and you can pre-order them now for $29.90 over at Play-Asia.

[Via Nintendo Wii Fanboy]

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[Via Slashdot]

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Nintendo loses another round in controller patent lawsuit originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Anascape... there is none.

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Nintendo ordered to pay $21 million to patent troll originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 May 2008 06:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Joystiq]

Update: Apparently it'll cost around $20. Thanks, Chebwa!

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Nintendo re-launching GameCube controller... in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Without question we've seen GameCube mods more extravagant than this, but until something even more adorable comes to light, we're definitely giving the "Most Heartwarming" badge to this here creation. The Wall-E GameCube mod was inspired by the character in Disney's upcoming film (titled Wall-E, of all things), and hours upon hours of TLC were clearly poured into this concoction. We know you're eager for more angles of those eyes, so hit up the read link to get what you're after.

[Via NintendoWiiFanboy]

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Wall-E GameCube mod melts our hearts, makes us want originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There are mods, and then there are works of art. Without question, the item you see above falls squarely into the latter category, and it's likely to give any devout Star Wars fan a chance at fainting upon first glance. The AT-AT Gamecube mod (also referred to as the AT-GC in some circles) was built a few years back, but now the proud creator has decided to cash out and let the highest bidder take ownership. This beast maintains the original heatsink and cooling fans, and comes with the AT-AT pilot, four Wavebird controllers and a pair of memory cards. Check out a few more detailed shots and a video in the read link below, and go ahead and throw your bid in while you're at it -- resistance is futile, you know?

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AT-AT Gamecube mod now for sale, fanboys swarm originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 01 Dec 2007 04:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fanboys (and girls) with enough cashflow and skill can certainly drop a few jaws with their heartfelt creations / collections, and while the Mac cathedral certainly holds a special place in the hearts of Apple freaks abroad, the Nintendo playhouse doesn't fare too badly either. While the production certainly isn't perfect from an architectural viewpoint, the creativity and sheer brilliance of such a domicile is worthy of applause, as the life-sized Game Boy, littering of characters, and barrage of retro inspirations are enough to make just about anyone show some respect. Unfortunately, we've absolutely no idea where in the world this palace is located, but until the quest to locate it finally concludes, be sure and hit the read link for homegrown Nintendo mania.

UPDATE: We've been informed that this was a part of the spring carnival at Carnegie Mellon University, and we owe this honor to Sigma Phi Epsilon, who had the hand in constructing it. Kudos!

[Via NintendoWiiFanboy]

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Nintendo playhouse returns us to childhood innocence originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 14:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yes, indeed reports of the GameCube's death were highly exaggerated. Last we left off in the soap opera saga of Nintendo's last-gen console, we heard from a rep in the UK what sounded like news that the N wasn't finished with it yet. Well, good news Cubers not ready (or able) to step up to a Wii, we've finally wrangled an official statement from Nintendo:

"We are continuing to manufacture and sell Nintendo GameCube, which is an ideal entry-level value system and has a strong library of games. The continuing appetite for new games is best demonstrated by strong sales of the GameCube version of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, which is one of the top 10 industry titles. And, Nintendo GameCube still enjoys solid third-party support."

Alright, you heard it, you can still enjoy GC console availability for the time being before they finally scorch that earth. Now stop staring and move on with your life. That means you, Paul.

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GameCube on: the 'Cube is officially not dead -- yet originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looks like we might've used up a perfectly good eulogy on Nintendo's might-not-be-dead-yet GameCube. Nintendo of America VP Perrin Kaplan has been known to, erm, miss the mark, with some pretty notable quotes in the past (anyone remember that whole region-free debacle?), and now a Nintendo UK spokesperson has stepped in and contradicted her statement: "I can confirm that globally, Nintendo is still continuing production of GameCube hardware and GameCube software." We can't help but think that the 'Cube isn't long for this world all the same, but we're always glad to hear it has a few rounds of SSBM left in it. We're still trying to get a bit more confirmation on this, so stay tuned for updates.

[Via Joystiq]

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GameCube not so dead after all? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Maybe it was the purple hue, maybe the lackluster 3rd party game catalog, or perhaps the non-standard disc size and missing DVD playback did it in, but for whatever reason Nintendo's 6th generation console never really caught on, and now the GameCube is no more. Nintendo of America's VP of marketing and corporate affairs, Perrin Kaplin, pulled double duty at a recent Q&A session, and confirmed the cease of production: "Are we producing any more GameCubes? No," said Kaplin. "But do we have the inventory there for people to still purchase? Yes." She says the console has moved past the point of being for core gamers, but the remaining inventory should still be plenty desirable for a Family's First Console, thanks to the dirt cheap pricetag and decent catalog. On the other end of Nintendo's console front, the Wii is rocking preliminary sales numbers for January, and might even have some sort of revision due in the not so distant future, according to a different interview with Kaplin. When asked if the Wii is going to see the sort of revisions Nintendo's handhelds have, she responded: "Sure, absolutely. You'll see the ways in which we do that." Not exactly the confirmation of the century, but it'll do for now. Oh, and in case you missed the GameCube love song on Valentine's Day, you can peep it after the break in some YouTube trimmings -- the passionate lyrics seem all the more appropriate after the passing of this dear console.

[Via Joystiq]

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GameCube calls it quits -- you're on your own now, Wii originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Feb 2007 15:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WiiKey upgradeable modchip offers more for modders originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 16:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cheap Ass Gamer "hollowfreak," who apparently had quite a bit of time on his hands, but not a moment to spare for reaching around his Wii to get at the GameCube ports, just modded up his Wii to redirect the ports that oh-so-important 5-inches to the front. In the process, hollowfreak doubled his Wii heft, not to mention totally killed the sexy, but in all he really didn't do a bad job for himself, and the extra blue LED lights never hurt. Plus the mod looks to be modular, so hf can always get his Super Smash Bros. Melee game on for a few hours, and then pop off the hefty mod when he's in a mood to impress the ladies. Check out the insides and another angle after the break.

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Wii mod gets those GameCube ports up front where they once belonged originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gamecubehackmodportswiiWed, 31 Jan 2007 17:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Wiinja modchip enables Wii / GameCube backups to function]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/26/wiinja-modchip-enables-wii-gamecube-backups-to-function/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/26/wiinja-modchip-enables-wii-gamecube-backups-to-function/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/26/wiinja-modchip-enables-wii-gamecube-backups-to-function/#commentsWe've seen plenty of Wii hacks since its November release, and we've even seen a completely uninspiring "hack" to run backup discs, but this time, we're thinking it's for real. The Wiinja modchip is on the loose, and apparently it requires soldering to the Wii innards in order to function, but it purportedly allows for Wii and GameCube backups to be played back on the console. Unfortunately, there's not a whole lot of information beyond that, and there's just a single photo to instruct forthcoming owners how to correctly attach it, but if there's one thing that helps its case, it's the video. So go on, click on through for the YouTube demonstration, and start saving up those €40 ($52) it'll run you when this hits "commercialization."

[Via Engadget Spanish]

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Wiinja modchip enables Wii / GameCube backups to function originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>backupbackupscrackdiygamecubehackillegalmodmodchipsolderspainspanishwiiwiinjaFri, 26 Jan 2007 15:10:00 EST<![CDATA[The not-so-portable portable GameCube]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/27/the-not-so-portable-portable-gamecube/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/27/the-not-so-portable-portable-gamecube/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/27/the-not-so-portable-portable-gamecube/#comments Ben Hartland's so-called handheld GameCube here isn't quite in the same league as the homebrew wonders from that other Ben, our hero Ben Heckendorn, (though really, what is?) but we've still gotta give him a few points for effort. Unfortunately, the biggest drawback is that it just ain't all that portable, basically consisting of a full-size GameCube console stuck on an over-sized but well-engineered controller and screen -- and made even less portable by the fact that you still have to plug it in. If you can live with that, following Ben's lead should cost ya about $370.

[Via Joystiq]

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The not-so-portable portable GameCube originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Jul 2006 22:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gamecubehackhandheldhome builthomebrewHomeBuiltportableThu, 27 Jul 2006 22:01:00 EST<![CDATA[The Big Three's consoles: size matters]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/31/the-big-threes-consoles-size-matters/http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/31/the-big-threes-consoles-size-matters/http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/31/the-big-threes-consoles-size-matters/#comments Just thought you'd like to know. And yeah, even thought it's not the stylingest, we think aesthetically (if not the Wii then) the PStwo is probably our fav. But that's just us.

P.S. -We understand the Wii's not 100% accurately represented here. Looks pretty close though.

[Via Joystiq]

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The Big Three's consoles: size matters originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 May 2006 03:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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