GameCube Buying Questions

Answers to common questions about buying GameCube games, consoles, and accessories.

▶ Which Popular GameCube Games Do We Recommend?

These are the popular GameCube games we recommend at The Old School Game Vault, and why.

  1. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess: A darker, more grown-up Zelda with big dungeons and a wolf form that changes how you explore.
  2. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker: Cel-shaded art that still looks great today and a huge ocean to sail.
  3. Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness: A full Pokemon RPG on your TV, where you snag and purify Shadow Pokemon.
  4. Super Smash Bros. Melee: Fast, competitive fighting with a huge Nintendo roster, and it’s still played at tournaments today.
  5. Pokemon Colosseum: A Pokemon RPG built around double battles and rescuing Shadow Pokemon.
  6. Mario Kart: Double Dash!!: Two riders on every kart, one driving and one throwing items, which makes it great for co-op.
▶ Which Rare GameCube Games Should I Look For?

These are some rare and sought-after GameCube releases. Prices change with condition and whether the case and manual are included, so check The Old School Game Vault’s listings for what’s in stock.

  • Cubivore
  • Disney Sports Basketball
  • Gotcha Force
  • The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and Ocarina of Time / Master Quest bundle
  • Go Go Hypergrind
  • Resident Evil Code: Veronica X

Want to know why some games cost more? Read what actually determines a game’s value.

▶ Which GameCube Accessories Should I Look For?

Explore GameCube accessories for wireless play, Game Boy games on your TV, extra save space, and more. Check The Old School Game Vault’s listings for current availability.

  1. Game Boy Player with Start-Up Disc: Attaches to the bottom of the GameCube so you can play Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games on your TV. It needs the start-up disc to run.
  2. WaveBird Wireless Controller: Nintendo’s official wireless GameCube controller, with a receiver that plugs into the controller port.
  3. Nintendo Memory Card 1019: The largest GameCube memory card Nintendo made, with room for 1,019 blocks of saves.
  4. GameCube Microphone: Came with Mario Party 6 and lets you play its microphone mini-games.
  5. Ultimate Codes: The Wind Waker: A cheat disc made for The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
Did you know you can sell GameCube games to The Old School Game Vault?

See our cash offer upfront, before you ship. Get paid within 3 to 4 business days after your order is received and processed, by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, and more. There’s a $100 minimum order to sell, with a free shipping label included.