GameCube

BetaBeacon
May 22, 2026
ANBERNIC has released an 8GB/128GB version of the RG577 handheld, which is currently being sold for a discounted price on their website. The device features a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 chipset, a 5.48-inch OLED screen, a 5,500mAh battery, and other notable specs. Despite facing competition from other handhelds with OLED screens and Snapdragon chipsets, the RG577 is still considered a capable Android handheld option under 0.
AppWizard
May 10, 2026
Fans have successfully ported The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess to PC and mobile platforms, creating a PC port named Dusk. This port includes features like higher resolutions, uncapped frame rates, gyro aiming options, multiple bloom presets, improved shadow details, access to the Wii U version's free cam, achievements, and customizable difficulty modifiers. Quality-of-life improvements allow for faster climbing of ladders and text skipping. The port also includes cheats that alter gameplay dynamics and opens up possibilities for mods. The decompilation project began in August 2020 and involved contributions from the zeldaret/GC decomp community.
AppWizard
May 10, 2026
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess has been ported to PC through a project called Dusk, developed by TwilitRealm, which involved reverse-engineering the GameCube version. Dusk features enhanced resolution, frame-rate support, customizable settings, rebindable controls, gyro aiming, adjustable gameplay difficulty, and the option to mirror the world like the Wii version. The setup process requires legally dumping the original game copy, after which it integrates easily with Steam. The port runs efficiently, maintaining performance below 11W even at 90 FPS, and includes its own achievement system.
AppWizard
May 10, 2026
The first unofficial native PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess has been released, allowing players to experience the game without emulation. This PC version features uncapped framerates, enabling gameplay beyond 30FPS or 60FPS. The developers used a system called Dusk, which allows the game to render frames faster than the game world updates while maintaining the original game's behavior. The port includes full Gyro aim support, compatibility with the Steam Deck, and several quality-of-life improvements such as fast climbing, dialogue skipping, quick transformations, and using Sun’s Song to alter the time of day. Players need to provide their own North American (NTSC) or European (PAL) GameCube ROM file of Twilight Princess, as support for the Wii version is not available. Sharing download links for ROM files is prohibited. Other unofficial PC ports are available for titles like Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, and Crash Team Racing.
AppWizard
April 28, 2026
The Nintendo GameCube is experiencing a resurgence, particularly with the availability of GameCube classics for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, including Pokémon XD: Gales of Darkness. A creative individual has introduced a legally distinct game from Minecraft for the GameCube, referred to as "Cube game on GameCube," which requires a modded GameCube and the Swiss homebrew tool to play. This game offers a block-based sandbox experience similar to Minecraft, which predates the original Minecraft release by a decade. Players can modify the game to resemble Minecraft, but must provide their own assets. Additionally, the port is compatible with the Dolphin emulator on PC, which has seen enhancements, and can also run on the Nintendo Switch. The gaming community has recently seen an increase in the availability of GameCube titles on PC and Switch, including a port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
BetaBeacon
April 27, 2026
ANBERNIC unveiled the Android-powered RG Rotate handheld in a demo video, showcasing its ability to emulate games from various consoles. The device offers a nostalgic gaming experience for classic 2D games but lacks joysticks for newer titles. The RG Rotate also supports wireless streaming to a TV, gameplay streaming from a PC, and Bluetooth controller connectivity. Release date and pricing details are still unknown.
BetaBeacon
April 22, 2026
- Tico v0.7.0 update includes an experimental Dolphin core for GameCube and Wii emulation on the Switch. - The Dolphin core runs on Horizon OS via custom firmware, eliminating the need for a second operating system like Android or Linux. - Tico allows for automatic game library management and a controller-first interface for better handheld use. - Custom firmware is required to run Tico on a Nintendo Switch, with different methods depending on the Switch model. - GameCube and Wii games have been tested on Tico v0.7.0, with some titles running well and others experiencing minor issues.
AppWizard
April 12, 2026
A dedicated development team, linifadomra, is working on a PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess titled "Courage Reborn." They recently showcased a playable version of the Ordon Village section, demonstrating that the game is designed to run at a native 60 frames per second. The demo features functioning core systems, including NPC interactions, combat mechanics, and horseback riding. The game will support keyboard and mouse setups as well as controller configurations, and will be compatible with PC, Mac, and Linux platforms. The main menu will offer new graphical options for customization. The project has been in development since 2025, and while significant progress has been made, it remains incomplete, with no release date announced. Players will need a ROM of the original GameCube version to run the PC port.
AppWizard
April 8, 2026
A PC version of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, titled Twilight Princess: Courage Reborn, is set to debut for free. This version will be compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux, supporting both mouse and keyboard setups as well as controllers. It will run at 60fps and offer various graphics options. Players will need to extract a copy from an original Nintendo GameCube disc to play, which may be challenging for newcomers due to the cost of the discs.
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