Big surprise. Read on for Jonny's launch story.

I've been planning for some time to buy my GameCube at Walmart, mainly because I wasn't sure if I'd be at college or back home on launch day, but also because I avoid pre-order bundles like the plague. After our football game yesterday (we lost), I threw the TV and suitcase into my Trans Am and hurried... Read more...

You got your cube. Your Nintendo dreams have come true! So what's next? Tell us about it!

HAPPY GAMECUBE LAUNCH EVERYONE!!! We're putting together a little launch recap, and we want your comments and stories about your launch experiences!

Did you go thru hell to get your GameCube? Did you get it early? Did you get everything you wanted?

So far we've gotten some good stories about camping, and the like, but we need more!

Mike S camped out all day yesterday to get his GameCube! Check out what he did there.

I knew I was going to camp out at my local Wal-Mart to get my GameCube. Originally I had planned to get there around 7pm. But, I stopped by there early to see how the line was forming and there was already a guy there at 10am. So, I decided to run home and get my stuff. I came back around 1, and there was a 2nd person there by now. The two guys, Ralph and Jon, were REALLY cool. Jon is a HUGE Earthbound fan and he does work for Starman.net.

Just like everywhere else, people can't wait for the Cube!

Believe it or not PGC readers, I’m not getting a GameCube today. I’m a day late and a dollar short or something, so I am going to have to bide my time and save up. I’m planning on getting my Cube on or before Dec. 3rd, provided I can find one! I’m not too worried, as Nintendo will be shipping... Read more...

34 degrees outside, 4:00 AM, and a group of people standing outside shivering their asses off? Must be launch day...

Just got back from the launch at my local Wal-Mart and I must say I was shocked at the turn out. The store had 59 Cubes and they ALL went... easily.

When Ali got me up around 3:15 AM I really originally wasn't going to go. "Nah, who is going to be nuts enough to stand out there ar 3:00 AM?" Well,... Read more...

How come I don't have a memory card? Whine, gripe, groan.

Oddly enough, the local launch in town was pretty sane - but, there are a few things worth touching on. I live in a non-huge town (Missoula! Any readers out there give a shout out yo), so it's not like there were a hundred people lined up. Maybe like, twenty.

Most importantly, there weren't as... Read more...

The GameCube has launched in North America! WOOHOO! So what was it like to be at a Midnight sale? What?! Shortage? Hey, we did warn you...

Even though I have already been blessed with the love that is GameCube, I wanted to pick up a controller or two (indigo/clear and spice mind you) and check out the Midnight launch scene. The 24 hour Wal-Mart in Eagan, Minnesota was my best bet. At least this is where our forums (quick plug) pointed me. I grabbed my digital camera and was off.

Across the country lines are forming already for tomorrow's official launch! Some stores are also selling at Midnight!

Want to be one of the first people to nab a GameCube? Lines are already forming at retailers across the country. Don't forget to bring your GBA, and a chair!

Reports have been coming in that some 24-hour Walmarts, and other 24-hour retailers are selling exactly at Midnight. Other stores are... Read more...

Some Sam Goody stores have begun selling GameCube's today.

How do we know? Because I bought one. If you made a pre-order at Sam Goody, call'em up and ask them (nicely) if they are selling their GameCube's yet. Some of them are and some of them aren't. Please don't get too excited until you call and find out what the deal in your neighborhood.

Yesterday,... Read more...

People around the country are getting their pre-order bundles from EBGames.com.

I personally received mine this morning, as many others have and will throughout the day. If you selected Next-Day Air or 2nd Day Air and live on the east coast, you may get yours today as well. KEEP AN EYE OUT!

The man behind the Nintendo magic celebrates his birthday today!

Shigeru Miyamoto was born on November 16, 1952 in Sonobe cho, Kyoto, Japan. He spent his childhood exploring the countryside around his home. Blessed with a vivid imagination, Shigeru Miyamoto pretended the halls of his home were chambers of a medieval castle. A nature lover with a thirst for adventure,... Read more...

Some Walmarts across the country are selling GameCube's at midnight! What?

UPDATE: From what I've been told from reports, most Walmarts have switched back to Sunday for a release date. I had talked to several Walmarts today before I posted this. I'm not a moron. I looked into this before I posted it. There were several Walmart personel that I spoke with that said, "Yes,... Read more...

Brian Warner, better known as Marilyn Manson, is playing a role in writing the music for the upcoming flick. Updated

Marilyn Manson (who doesn't really need an introduction I think) has a part in the Resident Evil movie. Not as a member of the cast as I originally thought, but as composer. I previously wrote that he was playing a role in the movie, but that was incorrect.

Thanks goes to a reader, Aaron, for pointing this out.

If you pre-ordered your GameCube (bundles) from EB World, they are NOW SHIPPING.

Reports have come in across the nation that Electronics Boutique have shipped their GameCube bundles to fiending Nintendophiles everywhere. Depending on what shipping you chose, you may be knee-deep in GameCube love as early as tomorrow.

Nintendo brags about its games and Shigeru Miyamoto reminds us what games are about in the latest NOA press release.

The latest Nintendo press release gets gamers and retailers pumped about the GameCube (as if they weren't already). Read the reproduction below for glorious numbers, quotes, and games!

This Weekend Nintendo Takes Players Outside the Box and Inside the

NINTENDO GAMECUBE

So much going on this week, it uh, won't fit in just a headline. Prize Ahoy!

Check it out! This Friday, we're doing a special launch chat featuring the fabulous staff of Planet GameCube before trivia starts. An hour before, to be precise. (8 pm CST)

You can use our Java chat, or use your favorite IRC client to tune into irc.dmusic.com:6667 - #planetchat.

And then,... Read more...

WSIA Staten Island (88.9 FM) has given us exclusive audio from the New York City Cube Club to share with you all.

The audio contains visitor impressions from the floor, along with an interview with a member of Nintendo's testing department.

Click here to get the MP3. (1.7 megs)

Nintendo is launching the Pokémon MiNi unit tomorrow! Check out the story for the juice.

In order to celebrate the opening of their new New York City Pokémon Center store, Nintendo is giving the US market a nice little surprise. Tomorrow, Nintendo will make available in the US the Pokémon MiNi unit. The Pokémon MiNi is a tiny little game system about the size of the Pocket Pikachu.... Read more...

Welcome to the new Planet GameCube. Excuse the dust...we're still setting a few things up. Hope you like what you see!

Welcome to Planet GameCube V2.0 beta!

Wipe your feet! The new pad is clean! Well cleaner. We’ve cleaned up the empty dew cans…and even scooped up Louie’s poop!

Seeing that the GameCube has hit the streets of North America, we felt it would be fitting to fire off our new design.... Read more...

Rick had a long day today trying to get everything just right for a successful GCN mod. And patience pays off!

We were one of the first websites to tell you about the GameCube mod (props, of course, to the folks in the IGN forums that tipped us off to it first).

Now we have a fully switch-modded GameCube in house, courtesy of the always hard working PGC Labs.

We'll have pictures up when our bandwidth... Read more...