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Before you buy a used GameCube, check for this common issue
A small revision of the Nintendo GameCube removed a region‑lock feature, meaning some used units cannot play games from other regions.
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A small revision of the Nintendo GameCube removed a region‑lock feature, meaning some used units cannot play games from other regions. The article warns that buyers who overlook this revision may end up with a console that cannot run any discs they own. This hardware change is especially relevant now because the console is decades old and other failures like disc‑reading issues or dead internal batteries are also common. Checking for the missing region‑lock before purchase can prevent an unplayable device.
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