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The GameCube isn't actually a cube

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Despite the incredibly literal name, the console's dimensions are an absolute lie. It is technically a rectangular prism, measuring slightly wider than it is tall, proving that engineers care deeply about internal component placement and absolutely nothing about geometric honesty.

The GameCube isn't actually a cube
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