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One Of The Rarest GameCube Consoles Sells For Thousands Of Dollars Today

The most exclusive GameCube variations cost collectors a whole lot of cash.

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How much would you be willing to spend when buying a GameCube? While you might be able to find a typical Indigo or Jet Black console for a reasonable price, some of the rarest variations will break the bank and are thus for collectors only.

Sure, there are some attainable relics, like the Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness and Donkey Konga bundles. Both of those were basic Platinum Silver consoles with custom-branded faceplates featuring Lugia and DK, respectively. The former was available in the US, while the latter was Japan-only.

But speaking of Japanese releases, some of the rarest GameCube models were only released in the country. This includes the Final Fantasy Crystal Chroniclesedition, which arrived in a unique color that went beyond the optional cosmetic faceplate. What's more, it sells for thousands of dollars...

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Your Agent Is Writing Its Own Skills. Who Is Reading Them?

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Why Common Myths About Gamers Still Miss the Real Story

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How OpenAI's AI Agents Escaped a Sandbox and Breached Hugging Face

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How Game Streams Become a Reliable Audience-Building Format

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How OpenAI's AI Agents Escaped a Sandbox and Breached Hugging Face