7 Reasons The Nintendo Gamecube Is Still The Best Console Of All Time
5. It Wasn't Afraid To Experiment
Nintendo were by no means playing it safe when they released the GameCube. From the moment of its announcement, they made it clear that fans weren't going to be getting what they were expecting at launch.
Instead, Nintendo took the opportunity to experiment and introduce us to some phenomenal - but super goddamn weird - new franchises. Rather than Mario or Zelda, as expected, we were introduced to games such as Pikmin, Super Monkey Ball and Luigi's Mansion. All games that were critical darlings upon release that marked the beginning of franchises that are still beloved to this day.
The GameCube also marked major departures for long running franchises such as Zelda and Mario - we'll get to those - and need we mention the cult classics Viewtiful Joe and Eternal Darkness? No, we needn't.