Unboxing & Exploring a Japanese GameCube!

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  • čas přidán 14. 04. 2022
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Komentáře • 218

  • @MichaelMJD
    @MichaelMJD  Před 2 lety +31

    Thanks to Skillshare for making the purchase of this GameCube possible! The first 1,000 people to use the link or my code michaelmjd will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/michaelmjd04221

    • @trainsth
      @trainsth Před 2 lety

    • @PurblePink8678
      @PurblePink8678 Před 2 lety +1

      Hey Michael, Can you Take a look at some custom Windows Vista ISOs?

    • @bucko0627
      @bucko0627 Před 2 lety

      Nice video Michael! If possible, could you take a look at Windows 11 development builds?

    • @TheGamerGabrie_l
      @TheGamerGabrie_l Před 2 lety

      i like your videos so much btw

    • @TheGamerGabrie_l
      @TheGamerGabrie_l Před 2 lety

      i. want to support

  • @JackieBucks
    @JackieBucks Před 2 lety +116

    The Gamecube was always such an underrated console. One of the most ergonomic controllers and best libraries of any Nintendo console.

    • @baulus779
      @baulus779 Před 2 lety +9

      As the Wii U in my opinion

    • @benmalsky9834
      @benmalsky9834 Před 2 lety

      If only some of the best titles on the system (especially ones like Super Smash Bros Melee, Mario Sunshine, Kirby’s Air Ride, FE: Path of Radiance, F-Zero GX, The Thousand Year Door and so on) weren’t so expensive to find a copy of.

    • @benmalsky9834
      @benmalsky9834 Před 2 lety +3

      The only big problem I personally have with the GameCube is that the best games on the system demand HUGE prices online and in thrift stores.

    • @arnox4554
      @arnox4554 Před 2 lety +1

      It was underrated at the time, but also not, because the Gamecube had some INSANELY stiff competition. You had the PS2 juggernaut releasing with some nice exclusives and a trump card in the form of a subsidized DVD player in every PS2 console along with Microsoft's Xbox with absolute top-of-the-line hardware and the former Dreamcast team back for blood, plus fucking Halo and Halo 2. And let me remind you, Halo just absolutely CARVED a path through all its competitors for good reason, formally signalling the start of the rampage of OG Bungie which finally culminated and ended with Halo Reach. Nobody could adequately compete with Bungie in their area. Not one studio.
      In summary, Nintendo brought an AR15 to the fight, but Sony and Microsoft brought bazookas. Nintendo simply got outclassed. Unlucky, but that's how it goes sometimes.

    • @JackieBucks
      @JackieBucks Před 2 lety

      @@arnox4554 fair to say and I completely agree with you. The PS2 and Xbox's Halos and overall underpower really overshadowed this console into third place. An unfortunate fate, but I feel like it had no shot on launch.

  • @Leah96xxx
    @Leah96xxx Před 2 lety +119

    MJD and LGR both posting vids about retro Japanese tech in one day? Love it

    • @Artemis-zl5cs
      @Artemis-zl5cs Před 2 lety +18

      gamecubes are retro? man i feel old

    • @georgelincolnrockwell14
      @georgelincolnrockwell14 Před 2 lety +1

      I don't understand the trend, personally. I don't understand why you'd want something in a language you don't understand. I hope it's a short trend.

    • @Jackosaurus117
      @Jackosaurus117 Před 2 lety +12

      @@georgelincolnrockwell14 it’s just cool to have lol

    • @sonicSnap
      @sonicSnap Před 2 lety +9

      @@georgelincolnrockwell14 if it's a trend, it's a long one, because it's been around forever. there's also things that are only released in japan (who would've thought?) which is the main part of it

    • @georgelincolnrockwell14
      @georgelincolnrockwell14 Před 2 lety

      @@sonicSnap playing games through Google translate feels like trying to swim with boots on. Yeah, I guess it's technically possible, but it's very difficult and harder for no good reason.
      I never said it was wrong, I just said I don't understand.

  • @lynn_targz
    @lynn_targz Před 2 lety +17

    "Michael Buys Expensive Things from Japan“ is my favourite show from now on! :D

  • @milesnetwork69
    @milesnetwork69 Před 2 lety +24

    Hope the move goes well, and don't forget Eddy! He's a required character on the channel

  • @Eyetrauma
    @Eyetrauma Před 2 lety +14

    You might have wanted the GBA GC disc to show it off on the channel, in which case this won’t apply, but if you weren’t aware it’s much more economical to replace a missing disc with an Action Replay and a copy of Swiss and GB Interface nowadays.

  • @NoahClevinger
    @NoahClevinger Před 2 lety +19

    I have so many memories with the GameCube! Such a great library of games.

    • @STICKOMEDIA
      @STICKOMEDIA Před 2 lety +3

      Facts

    • @kanedaku
      @kanedaku Před 2 lety +1

      Super Monkey Ball was excellent, but when it came out on the Wii I got it and strangely enough it was so difficult to play with a motion controller

  • @UltraPoyoColt
    @UltraPoyoColt Před 2 lety +10

    Speaking of Japan, which Japanese auction site did you get it from?

  • @livefreeprintguns
    @livefreeprintguns Před 2 lety +3

    Very cool video! Not gonna lie I still would love a Panasonic Q (GameCube / DVD player).

  • @mrbisshie
    @mrbisshie Před 2 lety +8

    With homebrew, you can bypass the region lock, and even use your Gameboy player without the disc. Still is a pretty neat bundle.

  • @UltraPoyoColt
    @UltraPoyoColt Před 2 lety +3

    Japanese consoles are always fun to unboxing and play with. Welcome to world of Japanese consoles!

  • @franklywell1539
    @franklywell1539 Před 2 lety

    I like the pop-up info bits on the top left, small details but easy on the eyes and makes the video standout more

  • @jinseiwaitami
    @jinseiwaitami Před 2 lety +2

    i'm too young to have ever played or owned a gamecube, but the menu sounds and ambience are so goooooood omg

  • @Josh101
    @Josh101 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow that orange gamecube looks cool

  • @dirtydemon9723
    @dirtydemon9723 Před 2 lety +4

    Man I always wanted a GameCube, it’s ok though, the wii was my childhood game console

  • @juh-roon
    @juh-roon Před 2 lety +3

    Never had one as a teen (I owned a Megadrive/Genesis), but got into retro collecting about a decade ago. The Gamecube (next to the Mega-CD) grew to be one of my favorite consoles out there. Such great titles.

  • @chrisdigitalartist
    @chrisdigitalartist Před 2 lety +15

    Today is a Japanese day! I just watched LGR video and he unboxed a Japanese Sony Vaio Laptop lol

    • @LGR
      @LGR Před 2 lety +17

      Must be something in the water

    • @MdFahimMuntasir
      @MdFahimMuntasir Před 2 lety +5

      Oh my god! You replied his comment

  • @0xEARTH
    @0xEARTH Před 2 lety +1

    gonna be weird not seeing the classic MJD wall and table in your vids, but i can't wait to see more of this post-move!

  • @Lampe2020
    @Lampe2020 Před 2 lety +1

    I am also moving within the next few months - from Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) to Sweden (Småland).

  • @Iluvsmoke420
    @Iluvsmoke420 Před 2 lety +2

    hi mjd im a big fan love your work keep up the amazing vids!

  • @MondySpartan
    @MondySpartan Před 2 lety +1

    MJD LGR
    🤝
    Reviewing Japanese tech.

  • @iClone101
    @iClone101 Před 2 lety +3

    Do you plan on retrobrighting that clear controller? It looks incredibly yellowed, even more than many I've seen pictures of online. I'd love to see a video of you doing that if you plan to.

  • @SinceSpacies
    @SinceSpacies Před 2 lety +1

    I picked up this exact same system CIB as new in 2017 for only 5000 yen when I was in Japan and did a video on it back then too. I couldn't get it out of the store fast enough! The clear controller still remains unused and I will never use it as I have my trusty Wavebirds. Great pick up Michael.

  • @itdonotmatter
    @itdonotmatter Před 2 lety

    congrats on the new place!

  • @ifur
    @ifur Před 2 lety

    Great video, hope all goes easy while moving

  • @gubwiththenub
    @gubwiththenub Před 2 lety

    I honestly like this setup how it is

  • @blainepalmerza
    @blainepalmerza Před 2 lety

    Awesome video, Michael!

  • @mizonokuchi029
    @mizonokuchi029 Před 2 lety +4

    The store named in the manual is my favorite franchise back in old days (not the exact branch though)... I guess they bankrupted already unfortunately.

  • @mrfishmon5517
    @mrfishmon5517 Před 11 měsíci

    I always did things a little different. My mates had Playstation, I had N64. Friends had PS2, I had Dreamcast. Buddies played XBOX, I had GameCube. No regrets. So many good memories. I miss the early 00’s 😢

  • @HumbertoHacked
    @HumbertoHacked Před rokem

    This guy, knows quality gaming, chibi robo is a great game. One of my favorite indie games even though I only played it once at Walmart it was engraved in my mind all these years.. Now I'm playing it off a homebrew Wii

  • @copescale9599
    @copescale9599 Před 2 lety

    I remember so well when I got mine and played pokemon on my 27 inch CRT Zenith. IT WAS SURREAL.

  • @JonathanSteadman2003
    @JonathanSteadman2003 Před 2 lety +2

    Love your videos. :)

  • @MarcoGPUtuber
    @MarcoGPUtuber Před 2 lety +7

    I live in Taiwan, all of the game consoles here are Japanese hardware.
    Next episode. Japanese PS2 from Taiwan.

  • @mdk-west
    @mdk-west Před 2 lety

    I'd love to see an MJD Vlog channel!

  • @CaptainStuhlgang420
    @CaptainStuhlgang420 Před 2 lety +1

    still my fav. console!

  • @bintobox
    @bintobox Před rokem

    I love clear tech but I'd also love to see that controller get cleaned back to it's original state lol

  • @Zinkolo
    @Zinkolo Před 2 lety +1

    The console that defined my soul

  • @Cbobplays
    @Cbobplays Před 2 lety +1

    Love your content mjd I have watched like over 100 of your leanthy vids and you inspired me to do stuff with computers and use some vintage technology myself keep up the good work

  • @TheEtherNetBoyz
    @TheEtherNetBoyz Před 2 lety +1

    Since you're into homebrew, look into Swiss loader and GBI loader! gets a much better Picture quality for the GBA Player AND you dont need the CD

  • @ViperousVT
    @ViperousVT Před rokem

    I got the Hashin Tiger Limited edition that came with the Limited edition controller and Gamecube Player best $175 I spent back in 2017 🐍 😊

  • @bob-wong
    @bob-wong Před 2 lety

    Any idea to make a video related to the Nanami Madobe(Windows 7 Anime Disc)? I'm really excited to see a video about that.

  • @JonathanSteadman2003
    @JonathanSteadman2003 Před 2 lety

    Please make a part two. :)

  • @hockeyrulez87
    @hockeyrulez87 Před 2 lety +1

    GameCube was such a great console

  • @blue_ex3852
    @blue_ex3852 Před 2 lety

    Love the GameCube

  • @ScorAXE007
    @ScorAXE007 Před 2 lety +1

    Damn this video have been uploaded in my birthday

  • @alexismarie2652
    @alexismarie2652 Před 2 lety +1

    Electronic Bay
    Holy crap, is that what the E stands for? How did I never realize this.

  • @c0wqu3u31at3r
    @c0wqu3u31at3r Před 2 lety

    dead easy to mod a GC btw and get mini DVDs if you need to burn a copy of the GB Player disc... or run Swiss

  • @kanedaku
    @kanedaku Před 2 lety

    Its amazing that I had a Gamecube almost 25 years ago and sickening I got rid of it 20 years ago at Computer Exchange (CeX)[in the UK]
    One silver lining is that CeX wouldn't take third party controllers so when years later I got a Wii, my mate who I gave three third party controllers to (MadCatz etc) returned them and I had four player Mario Party!

  • @philipmurphy2
    @philipmurphy2 Před 2 lety +1

    Best thing that could happen these days is Nintendo launching GameCube into Nintendo Switch Online like N64 before it.

  • @ColdSphinX
    @ColdSphinX Před 2 lety

    Will you try out Game Boy Interface and Swiss with the Gamecube?

  • @sleepwellfamily9270
    @sleepwellfamily9270 Před 2 lety

    what will the classic wood table with white wall become after moving?

  • @rpgamer1002
    @rpgamer1002 Před 2 lety

    There is an alternative start screen if you keep pressing the Z button before power on.

  • @smartnima
    @smartnima Před 2 lety +1

    Very Awesome

  • @Kurogane-san
    @Kurogane-san Před rokem

    I wonder when another episode of "Michael buys expensive things from Japan" will be released.

  • @DragonProtector
    @DragonProtector Před 2 lety +1

    i love gamecube. The best console ever

  • @Poever
    @Poever Před 2 lety

    I’d kill for this bundle

  • @ultraameise
    @ultraameise Před 2 lety

    :O wow thats incredible

  • @kanedaku
    @kanedaku Před 2 lety

    Mr Michael(angelo - best turtle and he painted some stuff too), have you heard of Sendico? Maybe it doesn't have a service in North America but another CZcamsr (Retro Future) uses it a lot. Its buying stuff from Yahoo auctions Japan and then you build up stuff you've bought and then they post it to you or something.

  • @michaeldemers2716
    @michaeldemers2716 Před 2 lety

    I would solder R6 under the heat sink after using a hairdryer to loosen it. Use a little thermal paste to put it back together and poof you have an American system now.

  • @murzak1821
    @murzak1821 Před rokem

    Perfect film for me when waiting for fries to be done

  • @StigDesign
    @StigDesign Před 2 lety

    Really Nice :D

  • @arctis_shark
    @arctis_shark Před 2 lety

    Nice video!

  • @jesuscruz5604
    @jesuscruz5604 Před 11 měsíci

    Clear GameCube controller is very yellowed!

  • @HL1_EP1
    @HL1_EP1 Před 2 lety +1

    This isn't related but will you be making a Steamdeck review?

  • @KingLich451
    @KingLich451 Před 2 lety

    nice cube

  • @DragonProtector
    @DragonProtector Před 2 lety

    I been trying to get the clear gamecube official controller for ever. Please let me know if your willing to talk about it.

  • @croppedrubbish
    @croppedrubbish Před 2 lety

    Waiting for Panasonic Q review

  • @The_Sofa_King
    @The_Sofa_King Před 2 lety

    I think you have to do something internal to change the region

    • @MichaelMJD
      @MichaelMJD  Před 2 lety +1

      There is a pretty simple hardware mod you can do. I almost went that route but then I found this for sale.

  • @lucstestaccount6852
    @lucstestaccount6852 Před 2 lety +1

    Ah my favorite console! Just a shame the games cost so much nowadays

  • @ThePenguinOfTime
    @ThePenguinOfTime Před 2 lety

    1 Japanese import product I purchased 2 of actually equalled 1 of the same US product here in the states and that is the smash bros ultimate gamecube controller

  • @douglas9630
    @douglas9630 Před 2 lety +1

    Basically like putting a pirated disc into it, without a mod chip it refuses to read it. Basically importing the console back then was hard to get real copies but instead easier to get Rips burned to mini dads

  • @Tales66093
    @Tales66093 Před 2 lety

    so cool

  • @yodawg
    @yodawg Před 2 lety +1

    weird to see that nothing went wrong this time hahaha

  • @natanteam
    @natanteam Před 2 lety

    Nice!

  • @DomiPcPro
    @DomiPcPro Před 2 lety

    Where’s the compaq portable?

  • @JaminWarrenPMS
    @JaminWarrenPMS Před 2 lety +1

    There are ways to make the GameBoy player work without a startup disc.

  • @Pnk117
    @Pnk117 Před 2 lety

    Definitely soft mod for open regions

  • @22oreos
    @22oreos Před 2 lety

    Where have I heard the news about you moving and missing your Game Boy games before?

  • @georgiaballanimationandmapping

    I'm wondering when he will do a review of his MacBook pro

  • @travelthetropics6190
    @travelthetropics6190 Před 2 lety

    which is the web site you have used to buy this?

  • @windowslife531
    @windowslife531 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm surprised nothing goes wrong in this video

  • @BetaMaster2
    @BetaMaster2 Před 2 lety

    MattKC would be proud

  • @nazmerts1330
    @nazmerts1330 Před 2 lety

    I think you should make a video about wiilink24

  • @Aaronhouston33
    @Aaronhouston33 Před rokem

    I use Buyee for things like this

  • @THEACTUALLDL123
    @THEACTUALLDL123 Před 2 lety +1

    unbox DS Lite please

  • @supahmario64fan
    @supahmario64fan Před 2 lety

    GameCube is cool

  • @pewdiefanno19
    @pewdiefanno19 Před 2 lety

    Noooo, guess we'll miss that wall!

  • @Connorplayer123
    @Connorplayer123 Před 2 lety

    video release around 9:00 AM

  • @ThenonFun
    @ThenonFun Před 2 lety

    the subtitles says "one of the things you could use it for was hookinh up a Game Boy Player." hookinh.

  • @robsquared2
    @robsquared2 Před rokem

    If you don't use the accessory ports they serve as a hiding spot for snacks.

  • @leeroy5639
    @leeroy5639 Před 2 lety

    This is siiiick

  • @shadimurwi7170
    @shadimurwi7170 Před 2 lety

    Wow

  • @darrencen6934
    @darrencen6934 Před 2 lety

    Just desolder the resistor that is in R5 and solder it in R6 ( USA)

    • @MichaelMJD
      @MichaelMJD  Před 2 lety

      Almost went that route, but decided to buy this when I found the listing.

  • @robloxanticheat
    @robloxanticheat Před 2 lety

    cool

  • @bartlomiejm0
    @bartlomiejm0 Před 2 lety

    any examples of these japanese websites?

  • @michaelcavada743
    @michaelcavada743 Před 2 lety

    Michael mjd sounds like Michael mjd

  • @Manny73211
    @Manny73211 Před 2 lety

    Dem tiny discs tho

  • @darrencen6934
    @darrencen6934 Před 2 lety

    Do an region change in that GameCube uwu

  • @tyboy158
    @tyboy158 Před 2 lety

    I didn't see any comments about this, but if I'm not mistaken, the timer isn't a play timer, it's just a literal timer, like you'd see on an oven.

    • @MichaelMJD
      @MichaelMJD  Před 2 lety

      Yeah that's what I meant, just a timer you can set to limit playtime

    • @tyboy158
      @tyboy158 Před 2 lety

      @@MichaelMJD oh I thought you meant that you thought after a certain point, it would stop you, as they usually do on modern consoles. I didn't know you knew that. Enjoy the rest of your night/day! (It's 10 PM for me that's why I said that)

  • @Kadencabs
    @Kadencabs Před 2 lety +1

    should be interesting