Nintendo’s compact sixth-generation home console featuring powerful graphics hardware and unique mini-DVD game format. Original model includes Digital AV Out port for high-quality progressive scan video output.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Nintendo
- Release Year
- 2001
- Model Number
- DOL-001
- Category
- gaming-console
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Digital AV Out | 1 | Digital AV Out (rear) | Digital video output supporting 480p progressive scan. Requires official component cables or modern HDMI adapter. |
| Nintendo AV Multi Out | 1 | Analog AV Multi Out (rear) | Standard analog output for composite video, S-Video, and RGB SCART. Same connector as N64 and SNES. |
| GameCube Controller Port | 4 | Controller Port (front) | For GameCube controllers. Supports standard, WaveBird wireless, and specialty controllers. |
| GameCube Memory Card Slot | 2 | Memory Card Slot (front) | For GameCube memory cards (59/251/1019 blocks). |
| GameCube Serial Port 1 | 1 | Serial Port 1 (bottom) | For Game Boy Player and broadband/modem adapters. |
| GameCube Serial Port 2 | 1 | Serial Port 2 (bottom) | Secondary serial port. Removed in later DOL-101 revision. |
| GameCube Hi-Speed Port | 1 | Hi-Speed Port (bottom) | High-speed parallel port. Never used commercially. |
Notes & Compatibility
Original GameCube model with Digital AV Out port. Supports 480p progressive scan via component cables (rare and expensive official cables, or modern HDMI adapters). Uses proprietary 8cm mini-DVD format. 16MB RAM. Four controller ports for local multiplayer. Backward compatible via Game Boy Player accessory. Digital AV Out enables highest quality video output.