We use the gamecube as a backup game system. and the boys have no complaints. they love the games and it is worth the money to have this game around when you need it.

This bundle was a stellar deal in December 2005 when it sold for $99.99 new.

Overall, I picked up a GameCube for casual gaming to play multi-player games with a non-gamer. It is a good replacement for board games. I bought it to play games like Mario Party 7 and it has been great. I already owned an XBox since 2001, but bought the GameCube in 2005 since it was really cheap and the simple games on it that aren't available elsewhere. It has been fun as a secondary system. I still prefer my Xbox for all other games than the multi-player games, but for the price, it is fun to pick up some of the GameCube games.

I'm no game expert. My son wanted this for Christmas, because a friend of his has one. I was happier getting it as a game console than the more expensive game consoles (although I didn't see what was wrong with just using PC games), because the Nintendo games seem more oriented to kids. On watching the kids play the included games, I'm surprised both at how simplistic they seem, and how much fun the kids have had with them. You need to buy a separate proprietary memory card if you want to save game settings and so forth. One thing that seems odd about this machine it that the picture seems fuzzy.

My only regret is not buying a gamecube years ago. This little console is BIG on content. Added two 'wavebird' wireless controllers and a S-Video cable. Games played thus far are Mario Kart, Mario Golf, Mario SunShine, and Madden 2004. Madden 2004 is awesome. The Mario games are outstanding. You can't beat the price of this system. Buy one, you will not be disappointed!

This is my first game console that I intend to keep but it should say before you buy or on the box you need a memory card (any size) or every time you start a new game, you'll have to start from the beginning! Love it however! Another small thing, it does use a fan that you can here if nothing is on (all my devices don't have fans so I'm not used to hearing a box) but not an issue while your engrossed in a game!

I've played Mario Kart Double and Mario 7. I like them both. For less than $200 us dollars you can get a console, four controllers with two extension cords, two small memory modules, three games (two used - one didn't work - argh). I got the Mario Party 7 with console - two controllers. Then went and got two controllers with extensions and small memory card for $13 each. Then two more used games (beware as I said) Great value! P.S. I'm sure I bought the last one available in Clarksville IN yesterday.