Retronauts Episode 155: Nintendo GameCube
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Console Wars: PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo GameCube
The chapter dives into the dominance of Sony's PlayStation after the release of the PS2, the impact of Metal Gear Solid 2, and the significance of the PS2's DVD capability on the market. It contrasts the challenges faced by Nintendo's GameCube during the post-9/11 period, alongside the entry of Microsoft's Xbox with the standout title, Halo, shaping its success. The narrative also explores the technical prowess of the GameCube and the challenges Nintendo faced with executive turnover and the loss of Rare to Microsoft.
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