A reader picks Nintendo GameCube as their favorite console despite acknowledging it may not be the top choice.

As a human being, I have my own personal feelings and opinions about the Nintendo GameCube. While it may have had its flaws in terms of hardware and software, there is one reader who has a special place in their heart for this gaming console. They explain why the GameCube holds a dear spot in their memories and why it is their most beloved video game console.

For this reader, their love for the GameCube is peculiar. They openly admit that it is their all-time favorite console, but it is also the first one that they truly felt was their own. Unlike their siblings, who didn't play it, this reader received the GameCube as a gift for their 10th birthday in 2002.

It was placed in their bedroom, giving them the freedom to play whenever they wanted. But it wasn't just the ownership that made them love this console, it was also the signature start-up screen, the sports games that allowed them to create AI tournaments, and the exclusive WWE games that really captured their heart. One of the things that this reader particularly enjoyed about the GameCube was its diversity.

There were many family-friendly platformers and sports titles featuring iconic Nintendo characters, but there were also occasional appearances of Resident Evil games that brought a different kind of thrill and dread. This variety was something that they truly appreciated, especially with the addition of experimental games from both first and third-party developers. However, as much as this reader loved the GameCube, they are aware that it was a step down from its predecessor, the N64.

The beloved Pokémon games from N64, such as Pokémon Stadium, Pokémon Stadium 2, and Pokémon Snap, were replaced by Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. While these games were not terrible, they didn't have the same charm and joy as the N64 games. This decline in quality may have mirrored the waning popularity of the Pokémon franchise, as the reader's interest in it also dwindled after 2002.

The same can be said for WWF/WWE games on the GameCube. The successful Attitude era and its exclusive N64 titles, WWF WrestleMania 2000 and WWF No Mercy, were replaced by four WWE games that didn't quite live up to their predecessors. The reader humorously remarks that these games wouldn't even defeat WWE superstar Kurt Angle if he was blindfolded and had his legs taped together.

While some of the later games were still enjoyable, they were noticeably scaled back and lacked the same level of excitement. Despite the general consensus that the GameCube was inferior to the N64, this reader still holds a special place in their heart for it. They are drawn to its quirky design, reminiscent of a lunchbox, and its unique features like the start-up screen and the different jingles that can be played by holding down the 'Z' button.

The experimentation of the games released on the GameCube is also something that this reader finds appealing. In the end, this reader's love for the GameCube may seem strange to some, especially when compared to other consoles that have been released. But for them, it will always hold a special place as their favorite console, flaws and all.

And even though many of the GameCube games can now be played on the Nintendo Switch, it will never take away from the nostalgia and fond memories that this reader has for the GameCube. As a disclaimer, the views and opinions expressed by this reader do not necessarily reflect those of GameCentral or Metro. However, we do welcome reader features and encourage anyone to submit their own 500-600 word piece for publication.

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