The launch GameCube has two video ports on the back, and the one that matters is Digital AV Out. It carries a digital 480p signal, so an HDMI adapter plugged straight into it gives the cleanest picture this console can make, with no analogue step in between; Nintendo's own component cable for it is rare and expensive. The AV Multi Out beside it, the same plug as the SNES and N64, gives composite plus S-Video on NTSC units or RGB on PAL ones. Four controller ports and two memory card slots sit on the front. Here's the complete port breakdown.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Nintendo
- Release Year
- 2001
- Model Number
- DOL-001
- Category
- Gaming Console
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | 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.
Common questions
How many ports does the Nintendo GameCube (DOL-001, 2001) have?
The Nintendo GameCube (DOL-001, 2001) has 11 ports in total: 1 × Nintendo Digital AV Out, 1 × Nintendo AV Multi Out, 4 × GameCube Controller Port, 2 × GameCube Memory Card Slot, 1 × GameCube Serial Port 1, 1 × GameCube Serial Port 2 and 1 × GameCube Hi-Speed Port.
What kinds of ports does the Nintendo GameCube (DOL-001, 2001) have?
By connector family, the Nintendo GameCube (DOL-001, 2001) has 9 Proprietary and 2 Video (Legacy).
What video connections does the Nintendo GameCube (DOL-001, 2001) have?
The Nintendo GameCube (DOL-001, 2001) has 2 ports that can carry video: 1 × Nintendo Digital AV Out and 1 × Nintendo AV Multi Out.
Does the Nintendo GameCube (DOL-001, 2001) have HDMI?
No. The Nintendo GameCube (DOL-001, 2001) has no HDMI port. It does carry video over 1 × Nintendo Digital AV Out and 1 × Nintendo AV Multi Out.
Does the Nintendo GameCube (DOL-001, 2001) have a headphone jack?
No. The Nintendo GameCube (DOL-001, 2001) has no 3.5 mm headphone jack. Its audio connections are 1 × Nintendo Digital AV Out and 1 × Nintendo AV Multi Out.