The Nintendo GameCube was released globally in 2001 and 2002, and, though it wouldn't go down as one of the Japanese publisher's most successful consoles, it certainly left a legacy that is still celebrated today. The GameCube was groundbreaking in a lot of respects, but the classic games themselves have only become more valuable with time.
While not many items from the GameCube reach the dizzying heights of some other consoles in terms of their prices, there are quite a few rare games that could certainly break the bank and are incredibly difficult to find. These numbers may vary based on the seller, inflation, and other factors, but, on average, these games could certainly put a dent in anyone's wallet.
10 Fire Emblem Path Of Radiance
The Fire Emblem series had a number of incarnations before hitting the GameCube in 2005 with its ninth installment. The tactical role-playing game had only just made its way overseas though, with only three of those nine being released outside of Japan.
Strangely enough, hundreds of thousands of copies of this game were sold, meaning this was a relatively easy title to come-by. Its critical reception alongside its great gameplay and brilliant feedback from fans means that players might be looking around the $300 mark to purchase this classic.
9 Pikmin 1 & 2 Set
Pikmin released in 2001, with the success of the game leading to the release of Pikmin 2 in 2004. Both were wildly popular new titles for the GameCube, and they have gone on to inspire a whole range of Pikmin games across Nintendo platforms.
The sales of the game prompted Nintendo to release a two-pack, which brought both titles together. This was a Japanese import, making it far rarer and increasing its value. As the first titles of the series, this only boosts its prices further. This could range in value from around $150 to even $300.
8 Gadget Racers
Gadget Racers has actually gone through a few different names, which is one of the reasons this iteration of the GameCube classic is increasing in value. In North America, it was known as Road Trip: The Arcade Edition, and, in Japan, it was Choro Q!
Interestingly enough, it is the European Gadget Racers that is now the most valued. The 2002 Takara racing game was a lot of fun to play and was based on Road Trip Adventure, which was released on multiple consoles. This GameCube exclusive could reach up to $350 in price!
7 Pokémon XD: Gale Of Darkness
It's probably not too surprising that a game from the Pokémon series is one of the most valuable today, although it is not the traditional mainline games of the era. Gale Of Darkness released globally in 2005 to a mixed reception.
With its own unique story and role-playing features, this was actually the sequel to the popular Pokémon Coliseum. Much like with many of their games since, Pokémon XD on the GameCube also interacted with titles from the Game Boy Advance. The rarity of the game and this feature alone sets its price at the $230 mark, though some copies have sold for up to $400.
6 Biohazard Collector’s Box
This early 2000s release could easily burn a hole in the pocket of an enthusiastic fan. While it, of course, increases in value with age, two things actually make this Collector's Box quite unique. The first is the fact that it contains multiple games.
Sporting the Resident Evil title, not only is the box itself beautifully crafted, but it also contains a piece of GameCube history. Secondly, this is actually a Japanese import, which puts the price up further. A Biohazard Collector's Box could range from $300 to $500.
5 Gotcha Force
What's interesting about Gotcha Force is that it has largely inflated in price thanks to its popularity, especially in Japan. This Capcom game provides the kind of experience expected from the studio, with a combination of a third-person shooter and fighting mechanics.
In terms of its reviews, it certainly didn't perform too well when it was released as a GameCube exclusive in 2003, but Nintendo has since reprinted editions for the console years after the initial Gotcha Force. The original copies of this cult classic, therefore, range up to $550 in value!
4 Metroid Prime And Zelda Wind Waker Combo Pack
Both Metroid and Zelda are huge properties for Nintendo, so it makes sense that the company would create a combo pack for GameCube in order for fans to be able to buy both at once. However, this was a limited special bundle that was only available during 2005.
Thanks to the rarity of the item, it has increased in value with each passing year. Both games were incredibly well received in their own right, as well, which adds to its appeal for a collector. It's due to these factors that the game would have once have gone for around $300 but can now be sold for over $550 easily.
3 Pokémon Box
Much like some of their other titles, Nintendo put together a combination box that boasted the titles of both Ruby And Sapphire. However, this wasn't like the normal two-pack exclusives that GameCube had released in the past. In many ways, Pokémon Box was an add-on to the classic early gen games.
It allowed players to actually organize their Pokémon, with the box acting as a storage facility. It was a rare addition to the franchise and one that hasn't really been replicated since on other consoles. It's, therefore, worth quite a lot, with the 2003 product ranging from $140 up to just over $800.
2 NCAA College Basketball 2K3
2002 saw the release of this NCAA title, one of the few for Nintendo in the sports genre and based around North American college basketball. While it's not an exclusive title for Nintendo, with the game also appearing on the PS2 and Xbox at the time, it is the only installment of the series to be released on GameCube.
Not only did it garner a great critical response from both the industry and audiences, adding to its value, but it was also only released in limited numbers, making the game far rarer than the average GameCube title. While the starting price could be around the $160 mark, copies have sold for over $300. Some sealed editions have sold for over $1000, though, but these are incredibly rare.
1 Super Monkey Ball 2-Pack
While the Super Monkey Ball series had games release in both 2001 and 2002, the combination of both gameplay experiences into a two-pack is one of the rarest finds for collectors today. Either game can be bought separately for far below the average price of this shared edition.
On average, the game could set buyers back around $650. However, since the two-pack had its own original packaging, mint condition versions of this item could sell for beyond the $1000 mark. They are both classic GameCube games that are perfect for party-style play, but no one could have predicted they would be worth this much!
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