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GAMECUBE Question

  • 28-11-2012 10:21pm
    #1
    shuffles03
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,063 ✭✭✭


    I was rummaging around in the attic and came across my old GAMECUBE. I brought it down and connected it up to the tv. I only had one game for it; Mario Sunshine (it was still in the console) so I plugged it all in and waited to see what would happen. The console turned on alright but after the Gamecube logo loaded up a message appeared saying:

    'The disc could not be read. Please read the NINTENDO GAMECUBE instruction booklet for more information'

    I figured the disc was probably knackered (I can vaguely remember having the same problem 10 years ago with it) so I took it out and tried my best to clean it. I inserted it again and got the same message.

    Since I don't have any other games, I was wondering if anyone could confirm that the problem sounds like it's the disc and not a problem with the console itself? I googled it and NINTENDO state that it could be a malfunction with the console but I've no idea.

    If it's just the disc, I'll prob pick up a few used GC games on adverts.

    And yes, I am envious of all the Wii U talk going on and since I won't be able to pick up a 'U' until the new year, I'm going old school on it. Anyone care to join me on my nostalgic journey?


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  • #2
    nitromaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,507 ✭✭✭nitromaster


    Maybe post a photo of the disc? If it looks fairly okay it might be a problem with the gamecube. Maybe the lens is dirty?


  • #3
    shuffles03
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,063 ✭✭✭shuffles03


    Cool, I'll post a pic of the disc tomorrow morning. Is the lens ok to clean or could I risk damaging it?


  • #4
    shuffles03
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,063 ✭✭✭shuffles03


    Here's a link to a photo I just took. It's hard to convey any scratches without getting loads of reflection in the process.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/90588553@N03/8229690826/in/photostream

    As you can see, there are a few light scratches but they all appear to be surface based.


  • #5
    shuffles03
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,063 ✭✭✭shuffles03


    Also, check out the finger in the middle of the picture. Now thats a nail!!!


  • #6
    shuffles03
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,063 ✭✭✭shuffles03


    OHHHH NOOOOOOOO!! I need more calcium!!! My nail is white

    I apologise, I've just consumed a rather large coffee.


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  • #7
    TPD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,814 ✭✭✭TPD


    The disc looks pretty healthy. If the gamecube's fecked, fancy doing me a deal on any controllers you have? :P


  • #8
    shuffles03
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,063 ✭✭✭shuffles03


    Could it be the lens? Can that be cleaned safely?


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