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GameCube

GameCube

Xbox

PlayStation 2

$149.99

$199.99

$199.99

485 MHz

733 MHz

295 MHz

162 MHz

250 MHz

147.5 MHz

Up to 4

Up to 4

Up to 2 (8 MiltiTap)

56k or Broadband

Broadband

56k or Broadband

43 MB

64 MB

32 MB

No

Yes ($30 Extra)

Yes

Incredible selection of GameCube-exclusive games from Nintendo and second-parties; Strong third party support; Comfortable controller; Inexpensive; Very powerful hardware; Great future prospects.

No DVD play capabilities (Could almost buy DVD player with savings from console price difference); Very limited support for online gaming.

Strong internal technology; Built-in Ethernet connection; Built-in hard drive; DVD support; Strong online gaming support.

Lacking of strong first and second party support; Uncertain future prospects; Limited selection of games appropriate for younger audience.

Impressive software library; backwards compatible with original PlayStation games; Very popular in teen market; DVD support.

System is technologically inferior to Xbox and GameCube; Limited selection of games appropriate for younger audience.