WATCH: Nintendo Fan Turns Shabby $5 Console Into a $100 Gem With Ridiculous Ease
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Nintendo has been known for making some of the best-known and iconic consoles of all time. Not to mention that they all have gained a cult status as well throughout the years, thanks to the growing popularity.
One such console from the old Nintendo era is the GameCube, which is now considered a part of the history. Although it’s a retro console, there are several fans who never miss the opportunity to grab it in case they manage to find it somewhere.
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Player buys a broken Nintendo GameCube for cheap and makes it a $100 worth of console!
The GameCube was originally launched in the year 2001, under Nintendo‘s sixth generation of video game devices. During its release, it competed with rival products like the PlayStation 2 and the first Xbox.
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This device received mixed responses but was appreciated for its controller, extensive software library and a high quality of amazing titles. Despite the design not pleasing many players, the console managed to attract those who fell in love with it. It looks like there are still some GameCube enthusiasts who just want to have this retro device no matter what.
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A YouTuber from the popular channel Remedy Flips expressed similar sentiments while sharing a clip showcasing a GameCube. This gamer had managed to buy the classic product’s bundle, which was already used, for just $5. It’s because the original buyer thought that the console was broken due to its non-functioning power button.
However, the YouTuber of the aforementioned channel decided to fix this issue himself to see if there was actually a problem or not. To his surprise, the power button was in good condition and worked fine after he opened the device to check it thoroughly. Simply put, he just had to fix the plastic stuff by cleaning it and removing a bit of dust.
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In the end, this player succeeded in making the $5 GameCube work flawlessly and by powering it on. He even mentioned that he could sell it now for $100 to make some profit, but would like to keep it instead. After all, who would give away such a classic console?
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