By Darren Gladstone
(11/19/01)
(11/19/01)
Nintendo has been in the video game racket for many years. So, if there's one thing the company knows, it's how to make a game console for the masses. Nintendo is betting that a cheaper, dedicated gaming machine can compete against the multifunctional systems from Sony and Microsoft. But will Nintendo's offering be a better choice than the PlayStation 2 or the Xbox? We plugged in the demure GameCube and played the handful of launch titles. Here's our assessment.
The GameCube console
It may be small, but it sure packs a gaming punch.
The peripherals
Consider this a wish list for after the holidays.
The top 5 launch titles
Find out what the must-have games for the GameCube are.
| • | Intro | • | The peripherals |
| • | The GameCube console | • | The top 5 launch titles |
CNET senior editor Darren Gladstone has finally found a game system that he can smuggle home in his backpack for the weekends. Shoot an e-mail to him.
Note: Want more information about Nintendo's GameCube? Check out GameSpot's exhaustive coverage.
