The Nintendo GameCube is a home video game console released by Nintendo in 2001. It features a compact design and uses mini-DVD discs for its games, which allows for faster loading times. The console supports four controllers, making it ideal for multiplayer gaming. The GameCube is known for its diverse library of games, including popular titles like Super Smash Bros. Melee and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. It was the first Nintendo console to support online gaming through the use of a broadband adapter, although this feature was not widely adopted.