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GameCube controller

The GameCube controller (model number: DOL-003) is the standard game controller for the GameCube video game console, manufactured by Nintendo and launched in 2001. As the successor to the Nintendo 64 controller, it is the progression of Nintendo's controller design in numerous ways. The M-shaped design of its predecessor was replaced with a more…

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Also known as
DOL-003
Connectivity
GameCube controller port
Developer
Nintendo IRD
Dimensions
65 mm (2.6 in) × 140 mm (5.5 in) × 100 mm (3.9 in); 2 m (6 ft 7 in) cable
Generation
Sixth
Input
2 × analog sticks · 2 × hybrid analog triggers/digital buttons · 6 × digital buttons (A, B, X, Y, Z, Start) · Digital D-pad · Macro & turbo buttons (third-party GameCube controllers only)

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GameCube controller

Nodes68
Edges67
Triples185
Avg. degree1.97
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related to Replications · 28
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Released · 21
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related to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Edition controller · 20
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related to Use on subsequent consoles · 18
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related to Development · 14
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related to Nintendo Switch 2 version · 14
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related to Availability · 10
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related to White controller · 10
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related to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Edition controller · 9
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related to overview · 8
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GameCube controllerAlso known asDOL-0031.00infobox
GameCube controllerConnectivityGameCube controller port1.00infobox
GameCube controllerDeveloperNintendo IRD1.00infobox
GameCube controllerDimensions65 mm (2.6 in) × 140 mm (5.5 in) × 100 mm (3.9 in); 2 m (6 ft 7 in) cable1.00infobox
GameCube controllerGenerationSixth1.00infobox
GameCube controllerInput2 × analog sticks1.00infobox
GameCube controllerInput2 × hybrid analog triggers/digital buttons1.00infobox
GameCube controllerInput6 × digital buttons (A, B, X, Y, Z, Start)1.00infobox
GameCube controllerInputDigital D-pad1.00infobox
GameCube controllerInputMacro & turbo buttons (third-party GameCube controllers only)1.00infobox
GameCube controllerLifespan2001–present1.00infobox
GameCube controllerManufacturerNintendo1.00infobox
GameCube controllerPredecessorNintendo 64 controller1.00infobox
GameCube controllerReleasedGameCube (original release)1.00infobox
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GameCube controllerReleasedJP: September 14, 20011.00infobox
GameCube controllerReleasedNA: November 18, 20011.00infobox
GameCube controllerReleasedEU: May 3, 20021.00infobox
GameCube controllerReleasedAU: May 17, 20021.00infobox
GameCube controllerReleasedWii re-release1.00infobox
GameCube controllerReleasedJP: April 20081.00infobox
GameCube controllerReleasedWii U re-release1.00infobox
GameCube controllerReleasedNA: November 21, 2014EU: November 28, 2014AU: November 29, 2014JP: December 6, 20141.00infobox
GameCube controllerReleasedNA: November 21, 20141.00infobox
GameCube controllerReleasedEU: November 28, 20141.00infobox
GameCube controllerReleasedAU: November 29, 20141.00infobox
GameCube controllerReleasedJP: December 6, 20141.00infobox
GameCube controllerReleasedNintendo Switch re-release and redesign1.00infobox
GameCube controllerReleasedNA: November 2, 2018JP: November 16, 2018PAL: December 7, 20181.00infobox
GameCube controllerReleasedNA: November 2, 20181.00infobox

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