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QuestionCan a GameCube work without a memory card?Community AnswerIt depends on what game you are playing. Keep in mind that if you are playing a game that does not require a memory card, you will not be able to save your progress.
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QuestionHow do I turn off a Gamecube?Community AnswerJust push the lever down. If that does not turn it off, you will have to disconnect the power cable from the system.
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QuestionHow do you go to the menu?Community AnswerWhen the GameCube is powered on, hold down A, and the GameCube's menu will come up.
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QuestionHow do I connect a GameCube to a Philips monitor?Community AnswerYou're out of luck. There aren't any third-party component cables for the GameCube, and the official ones cost a pretty penny. You either have to play with composite, or bite the bullet and get a backward-compatible Wii.
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QuestionWhat can I do if the Gamecube is in good condition but won't turn on?Community AnswerYou either need to get a new game or take your console to a local store so they can troubleshoot the problem.
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QuestionWhere do I buy an AC adapter for a GameCube?Community AnswerYou can get one on eBay, Walmart.com (or in-store), Amazon.com, and Best Buy.com (or in-store).
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QuestionCan you turn the Gamecube on even if there isn't a disc inserted?Community AnswerYes, that should work.
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QuestionCan I turn it on without the AC adapter?Community AnswerNo. Electronic devices need power, and most will not function without it, especially this one.
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QuestionIs there a cord I need to play?Community AnswerYes, both cords mentioned in this article are required to play, as they are needed for the GameCube to turn on, and for you to see the game.
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QuestionDo I have to buy the memory card?StephenCommunity AnswerUnless a friend has an unused one, yes, you will have to buy a memory card if you want to save your progress.
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QuestionCan I access the menu with a game inside my GameCube?Louis SaphersonCommunity AnswerYes, you can! To do this, just pop a game into your GameCube and hold down the A button while the startup is playing.
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QuestionWhere do I get AV out connections?SpaceshipCommunity AnswerIf you are trying to play Gamecube on a modern TV without av output, then you will have to get a AV-HDMI adapter to play it properly.
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QuestionDoes each memory card save the progress on only one game? Should I organize it so different games have different memory cards?WarrenTop AnswererThat isn't necessary. You can save data from multiple games on the same memory card. You'll need another card only if the first runs out of storage.
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QuestionIf I buy one second hand, how do I know it has an AC adaptor?WarrenTop AnswererYou'll have to ask the seller. If it doesn't have one, you can purchase a replacement online.
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