A unique piece of gaming history has surfaced, revealing a previously unconfirmed version of the GameCube. It was called Nintendo Dolphin, and it showcases design elements that deviate from the final product we all know and love.
Key Features:
- Design Difference: The most noticeable feature is the circular panel on the console’s front, which in this prototype has a white plastic disc with a strange cube design instead of GameCube branding. There’s also Dolphin branding present.
- Power Button Position: Unlike the final GameCube, the power button here is positioned on the right side of the console and raised with a dome shape compared to its design in production.
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Tidbit:
Did you know that Isle Delfino in Super Mario Sunshine means “Dolphin Island”, and was named for the in-development console?
Which project names do you wish had been kept for the final products? “Ultra 64”, “Dolphin”…?
Here are the photos (from X):
It’s a GameCube with a Dolphin name printed on it. Dolphin was the development name of the console which also gave the name of the emulator.