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Nintendo GameCube Console - CIB Unused [Jet Black, 2001 Box, First Production], GameCube Nintendo 2001 USA, Personally Owned ...
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Nintendo GameCube Console - CIB Unused [Jet Black, 2001 Box, First Production], GameCube Nintendo 2001 USA, Personally Owned by Matthew Perry. While the GameCube is most closely associated with its signature indigo finish, the console also launched in 2001 in jet black. This early release introduced Nintendo's sixth-generation debut, featuring screenshots from major titles such as Luigi's Mansion, Pikmin, Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader, Eternal Darkness, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and even an early look at Star Fox Adventures (then known as Dinosaur Planet), which arrived the following year. Printed on the back of the box, these images reflect a moment before many of these games became defining releases of the era: some launching new franchises, others building on established ones. (The lineup of screenshots would be updated in later releases, including a 2002 release showing Resident Evil). Also featured on the back, beneath the console's "Born to Play" slogan, is an inspiring quote from Shigeru Miyamoto. Developed in partnership with ArtX and IBM, the GameCube initiated Nintendo's shift from cartridges to optical discs and entered a competitive market alongside Sony's PlayStation 2, Sega's Dreamcast, and Microsoft's Xbox. The box shows typical corner and edge wear, along with a few creases-the most prominent by far measuring approximately 6.5" on the front right side, with smaller ones elsewhere-as well as some faint scuffing, but it displays nicely overall. Best of all, the contents inside appear unused and remain in their original plastic packaging. Untested. Sold as-is. No returns. Comes with a COA from the Matthew Perry Foundation and Heritage Auctions. Updated on 05/06/2026: Clarified variant. Updated on 05/07/2026: Corrected spelling in title.From the Estate of Matthew Perry, with proceeds benefiting the Matthew Perry Foundation.
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