The Nintendo GameCube is 20 years old this year, and some lesser known stories from its history were revealed, including Nintendo's internal debates over how to
Speaking with VGC, Perrin Kaplan, Nintendo's former VP of marketing and corporate affairs, said she thought the purple color of the console "was not the best to start with," indicating that it was not masculine enough. She said:
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Nintendo of America Thought GameCube's Purple Color Was a Terrible Idea
Meanwhile, Nintendo of America’s former director of corporate communications Beth Llewelyn said giving players color choice was a bold tactic.
The Nintendo GameCube was released in Japan and North America back in 200 and introduced some of the most renowned game franchises, such as Animal Crossing and bold new series such as Pikmin, though some may consider its stay on the market as a 'flop.' It's one of the worst-selling Nintendo consoles to date.
