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This page has investigated the model number of the NINTENDO GAMECUBE(GCN) hardware which Nintendo released.
and, the model number is DOL-??? by consecutive numbers. DOL is "DOLphin". "Dolphin" is the code name of the NINTENDO GAMECUBE. Incidentally, The arrangement on the mother-board of the NINTENDO GAMECUBE is upwards "Gekko(CPU)", the center "Splash(GPU)", downwards "Flipper(Memory)". It is the image of the dolphin which splashes under moonlight(Gekko). The left image is "G-CUBE" in the LOGO of "NINTENDO GAMECUBE". Please refer to these official pages about each peripherals. because, this page wrote based on the information in Japanese shop and on network. but I think that "probably, there is no difference, except a region and a power supply".
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| DOL-001 | NINTENDO GameCube |
The optical disc based console designed by Nintendo featuring 1.5GB 8cm optical discs.
Technical aspects were developed by IBM(MPU) : ATi(GPU) : MoSys(1T-SRAM) : Panasonic(Disc & Drive) : NEC(DRAM)
Befitting of its descriptive name, the GameCube is very close to having a cubic shape (height 4.3" (115mm) x width 5.9" (150mm) x depth 6.3" (161mm): Handle is excluded from measurement).
Loading times are relatively quick, especially when compared to that of other disc-based systems.
It has been optimized for performance and for ease of development.
Refer to the following for system specifications.
When removing the disc from the system by pressing the Disc Release Button (the center button), the disc pops up making removal easy. When it boot pushing the Z button of a controller, a sound effect will change to a child's laughing voice. and, When it boot pushing the Z button of four controllers, a sound effect will change to the style of Japon (KABUKI?).
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| DOL-002 | AC Adapter |
AC adapter for NINTENDO GAMECUBE.
The AC/DC converter is on the middle of the cord and is relatively large (height 45mm x width 110mm x depth 65mm).
The cord length on the AC Plug side is approximately 1.6m, on the DC Jack side is approximately 1.0m.
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| DOL-003 | Controller |
A * B * X * Y * Z Buttons use digital input.
The L* R Shoulder Buttons (trigger is the common term) use analog input.
The left and right sticks are analog (Control Stick * C Stick respectively).
The +Control Pad (directional pad) is the same exact size as the GBA d-pad.
The fairly large A Button is designed so that the surrounding BXY Buttons are easily within reach.
The L * R Buttons contain a digital override (digital click is the common term) which is activated when either button is fully depressed.
The controller also has integrated a built-in Rumble Feature. The cord length is approximately 2m. Pushing X * Y * START/PAUSE for 3 seconds or more allows for the Control Stick * LR Buttons * C Stick to return to their correct neutral positions (this basically functions as a controller disconnect/reconnect, or a reset). It is also possible to intentionally shift the analog controls to a new neutral position. A common soft reset for the system, software specific, is to press X * B * START/PAUSE for a short period, approximately 3 seconds.
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| DOL-004 | WaveBird Wireless Controller |
Controller which operates wirelessly.
RF signals are used for communication, with an approximate range of 20 feet (6m).
Two AA batteries, which are included, supply power to the controller for approximately up to 100 hours of use.
The Game Boy Advance Battery Pack (AGB-003) can be used as the power source, but for only appoximately 50 hours.
Controller function is unchanged from the standard (DOL-003), but the Rumble Feature has not been included.
The analog controls may be reset to their neutral position by turning the power on the controller OFF and then ON again.
There are 16 channels, which correspond to those on the receiver (DOL-005).
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| DOL-005 | WaveBird Wireless Receiver |
The receiver for the WaveBird's signals.
It is inserted into the GameCube Controller Socket.
There are 16 channels, which correspond to those on the WaveBird (DOL-004).
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| DOL-006 | NINTENDO GameCube Game Disc |
3 inch (8cm) optical disc containing NINTENDO GAMECUBE game data. Data size capacity is approximately 1.5GB (Gigabytes). Because it is not possible to record information to the disc itself, data is saved to a Memory Card (DOL-008 or DOL-014 or DOL-020, et cetera). | ||||||||||||||||
| DOL-007 | GameCube Game Case |
The case which stores the GameCube Disc. There is also an optional memory card storage facility. A second type of case for 2-disc games, which have been used with the biohazard (Resident Evil) series, appears to be DOL-007(-01). A model number of Gameboy Player Start-up Disc's Case, where is storage space of GBA Game Pak(AGB-002) in this case, is DOL-007(02). A model number is the same. However, a design is different in Japan and U.S. The Game Case was designed by Clear-Vu®. All cases in North America now feature their ZenithPac Integral Security design which allows for locking of the case for retail purposes. |
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| DOL-008 | Memory Card 59 |
Portable data storage device with 4Mbits of flash memory. 59 blocks, each block is 64kbits. It is light gray in color.
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| DOL-009 | D-Terminal Video Cable |
It is only for DOL-001.
The D-Terminal Cable is used to display a higher quality picture than S-Video.
It is connected to the "DIGITAL AV OUT" on the GCN(DOL-001).
If connected to a D2 terminal or above (D2/D3/D4/D5) a clear progressive scan image is displayed (D2 displays a 480p signal, D1 does not) if the software is Progressive Scan compatible.
Even connected to a D1 terminal the picture quality is still somewhat enhanced over that of S-Video.
The Stereo AV Cable (SHVC-008) or the S-Video AV Cable (SHVC-009) is still needed for audio output.
By the way, the D/A seems to be converted inside the connector.
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| DOL-010 | Component Video Cable |
It is only for DOL-001.
The video-only cable used for a component connection to progressive scan mode TVs or other high end TV sets, provides a picture quality equal to that of the D-Terminal Cable, which also far surpasses the quality of S-Video.
It is connected to the "DIGITAL AV OUT" on the GCN(DOL-001).
It connects to [Y/Pb/Pr or Y/Cb/Cr] allowing for a clear progressive scan image if the software is Progressive Scan compatible.
The Stereo AV Cable (SHVC-008) or the S-Video AV Cable (SHVC-009) is still needed for audio output.
By the way, the D/A seems to be converted inside the connector.
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| DOL-011 | Game Boy Advance Cable |
The cable which connects the GBA to the GCN.
It is possible to designate the GBA as a controller on the GCN.
Method of use varies by software, but using this link (N-port) the GCN can download to the GBA, or the GBA can upload to the GCN.
It does not send the GBA's picture signal to the TV, nor is it possible to supply power to the GBA.
Cable length is approximately 2m.
This icon is printed by the package of Game Boy Advance Cable compatible software in Japan.
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| DOL-012 | Modem Adapter |
56kbps, V.90 modem.
It is installed into Serial Port 1 on the system's base.
It was first included in a bundled edition of compatible software (PSO) and sold only through mail order.
This icon is printed by the package of Modem Adapter compatible software in Japan.
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| DOL-013 | RGB Cable |
The cable used to connect to the European SCART socket (EuroConnector).
It connects to the "ANALOG AV OUT" on the GCN.
It has a wide adapter with a silver multipoint plug that connects to an RGB-SCART input jack, though the lack of RGB compatibility will result in the standard composite video display.
This cable is also required to enable the 60Hz mode (60Hz is equivalent to Progressive Scan mode, somewhat similar to 480p) on compatible TVs providing a clear progressive scan image if the software is 60Hz Mode compatible.
DOL-013 (EUR) is not completely understood, with it unavailbable in Japan and North America.
Sold in Europe 3 May 2002. UK: £19.95. The RGB Cable separates the video output signal into Red * Green * Blue color signals (hence, RGB) which are displayed on an RGB-compatible screen. The NTSC (Japanese and US version) GCN does not output RGB signals through the "ANALOG AV OUT", therefore cannot use this cable. Cable length is approximately 2m. |
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| DOL-014 | Memory Card 251 |
Portable data storage device with 16Mbits of flash memory.
251 blocks, each block is 64kbits.
It is black in color.
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| DOL-015 | Broadband Adapter |
Ethernet (LAN) adapter using 10BASE-T specification and RJ45 connection (cable is not included). It is installed into Serial Port 1 on the system's base.
This icon is printed by the package of Broadband Adapter compatible software in Japan.
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| DOL-016 | Telephone Cord |
The modular cable (Telephone Cord) that is bundled with the Modem Adapter (DOL-012).
The Japanese model [DOL-012 (JPN)] includes an HVC-053 cable, but for North America [DOL-012 (USA)] it is DOL-016.
The European Modem Adapter will probably also feature DOL-016 (unconfirmed). Length is 12 feet.
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| DOL-017 | Game Boy Player |
The device used to play GBA * GBC * GB games directly on a TV monitor.
It is installed into the Hi Speed Port on the bottom of the GCN raising its height, expanding the dimensions of the GCN to a more true cubical shape.
The GBA can be used as a controller when using the GBA cable (DOL-011). Furthermore it cannot be installed to the 'Panasonic DVD/GAME Player Q (SL-GC10)' because of an exclusive incompatible base.
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| DOL-018 | Name Plate |
It is only for DOL-001.
It is the plate which exchanges from the "Name Plate" over the GameCube, and is decorated.
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| DOL-019 | SD Card Adapter |
The adapter which enables it to put SD memory card which Panasonic(Matsushita) advocates into a memory card slot.
It can be used compatible software only.
and, It cannot be used instead of Memory Card(DOL-008/DOL-014/DOL-020 etc.). The data can be taken in to PC via SD card reader. The data can be exchanged by the e-mail or if it is image data, it can be used. It sold only through mail order. 
This icon is printed by the package of SD Card Adapter compatible software in Japan.
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| DOL-020 | Memory Card 1019 |
Portable data storage device with 64Mbits of flash memory.
1019 blocks, each block is 64kbits.
It is white in color.
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| DOL-021 | DK Bongos Controller |
It is Game Controller for "Donkey Konga"
The form is putting two barrels featuring "Donkey Kong".
This icon is printed by the package of Bongo Controller compatible software in Japan.
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| DOL-022 | GameCube Microphone |
It's peripherals for voice recognition.
It was bundled on "MARIO PARTY 6".
This icon is printed by the package of SD Card Adapter compatible software in Japan.
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| DOL-023 | GC CALENDAR CARD | It's peripherals for the NINTENDO monthly demo at shop since December, 2004. It's unknown what operation this is carrying out. | ||||||||||||||||
| DOL-024 | Action Pad |
It's Game Controller for "Dance Dance Revolution: MARIO MIX".
It was bundled on "Dance Dance Revolution: MARIO MIX".
This icon is printed by the package of Action Pad compatible software in Japan.
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| DOL-025 | Microphone Holder |
It's peripherals to fix the GameCube Microphone(DOL-022) to the controller(DOL-003 * DOL-004).
It was bundled on "Odama".
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| DOL-026 ~ DOL-100 Unidentified. | ||||||||||||||||||
| DOL-101 | Nintendo GameCube |
It is the GameCube produced on and after May, 2004.
This model is not supporting the digital AV output.
Therefore, D-Terminal Video Cable(DOL-009) and Component Video Cable(DOL-010) cannot be used in this model.
And, NamePlate(DOL-018) cannot be exchanged. However, DOL-101 does not change with DOL-001 other than it. |
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NINTENDO GAMECUBE System Specifications
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