Summary
A fan of Nintendo’s classicGameCubeconsole made a rare find on Facebook Marketplace recently, as they stumbled upon an officially licensed carrying case for the system. Released in 2001, theGameCubewas popular for its small shape and portability, sporting a useful handle and lightweight design.
Following its initial launch over two decades ago, the GameCube initially struggled to keep up with the sales numbers of its main competitor, the PlayStation 2, but still managed to find success due to its selection of classic games and dedicated fans. With titles likeSuper Mario SunshineandThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Wakergracing the platform, along with a variety of unique third-party games, the system is remembered by many as one of Nintendo’s all-time best.
Reddit user itangriesuptheblood was understandably excited to find a carrying case for the GameCube on Facebook Marketplace, which they promptly picked up and shared online. According to the photo the user shared on the official GameCube subreddit, the case is bright blue and has multiple compartments, seemingly meant to fit games and controllers alongside the console itself.
A Nintendo Fan Stumbles Upon A Relic From The GameCube Era
Fans in the comments responded with nostalgic anecdotes about the carrying case and the console itself, with many reflecting on the GameCube era of gaming fondly, praising the original poster for their discovery. Some mentioned the various accessories they used to keep inside the case, such asthe iconic GameCube controller, memory cards, and countless games and their cases, showing just how much the official case can hold.
Portability has been a major selling point for many of Nintendo’s products, with the GameCube being an early example. The company not only sold carrying cases like the one posted - the console itself had a handle on the back for easy transport. Today, this consideration for playing on the go has culminated inthe massive success of the Nintendo Switch, which is now the company’s best-selling console thanks in large part to its use as both a home console and a handheld device.
Despite the console’s fan-favorite status, Nintendo has yet to rerelease many GameCube titles in an official capacity, even with the Nintendo Switch Online subscription offering multiple official emulators for consoles like the SNES and Nintendo 64.Super Mario Sunshinesaw a port a few years ago withSuper Mario 3D All-Stars,but GameCube fans still largely rely on the original hardwareor the Dolphin emulatorto play their favorite games today.
GameCube
Part of the sixth-generation console wars, the Nintendo GameCube was the company’s upgrade from the Nintendo 64 and saw them changing from a cartridge-based system to small discs. It battled against the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
