TL;DR
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Authentic official Nintendo GameCube storage chest
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Bright blue, yellow, and gray colorway with GameCube logo
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Modular design with top accessory tray and large bottom bin
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Includes original caster wheels (sealed) for mobility
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Scarce complete example with strong collector and display appeal
Quick Specs
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Product Name: Nintendo GameCube Official Storage Chest
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Platform: Nintendo GameCube
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Type: Licensed storage and organizer chest
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Material: Molded plastic
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Colorway: Blue, yellow, gray with smoke-gray lid
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Dimensions: Approx. 20″ W × 16″ H × 14″ D
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Mobility: 4 caster wheels
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Market: North America
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Primary Keyword: Nintendo GameCube storage chest
Overview / What It Is
This is an officially licensed Nintendo GameCube storage chest, produced during the GameCube era as a practical, all-in-one solution for storing the console, controllers, memory cards, cables, and game discs. Unlike generic bins or aftermarket organizers, this chest was designed specifically around the GameCube ecosystem, both in size and layout.
The chest features Nintendo’s bold early-2000s aesthetic: a vivid blue and yellow body, a smoke-gray transparent lid, and a centered Nintendo GameCube logo badge. It’s as much a period display piece as it is functional storage—instantly recognizable to anyone who owned a GameCube during its original run.
Product Images
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How It Works
The chest uses a two-tier modular design:
Top Section
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Removable molded tray
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Individual compartments sized for:
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GameCube controllers
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Memory cards
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Cables and small accessories
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Bottom Section
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Large open bin
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Designed to hold:
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The GameCube console
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Multiple game cases
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Power and AV cables
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The transparent lid snaps securely in place, keeping dust out while allowing you to see contents at a glance. The included caster wheels attach to the base, turning the chest into a rolling storage unit—perfect for moving a full setup without lifting.
Who Should Buy This
This storage chest is ideal for:
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GameCube collectors completing an era-accurate setup
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Retro gamers who want safe, organized storage
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Display-focused collectors seeking official accessories
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Fans of early-2000s Nintendo industrial design
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Anyone tired of mixing consoles, cables, and games in generic bins
If you’re curating a dedicated Nintendo corner or retro room, this chest fits both functionally and aesthetically.
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Official Nintendo-licensed product
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Purpose-built for the GameCube ecosystem
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Includes original caster wheels (often missing)
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Durable plastic with strong color presence
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Excellent display and storage balance
Cons
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Bulky compared to modern minimalist storage
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Designed for GameCube-era hardware (not modular shelving)
Usage & Display Tips
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Install caster wheels only if you plan to move it regularly
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Store heavier items (console, discs) in the bottom bin
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Keep controllers in the top tray to prevent cable tangling
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For display collections, the transparent lid works well without stacking
Collectors often leave these unstacked and visible, as the design itself is part of the appeal.
Popularity & Collector Reception
During the GameCube’s lifespan, Nintendo released a range of official accessories, but large storage solutions like this were produced in smaller numbers compared to controllers and memory cards. Many were discarded or heavily used, making complete examples increasingly uncommon.
Today, these storage chests are sought after because:
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They’re unmistakably GameCube-era in design
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They complete a “full official setup”
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They were never reissued or replicated
Complete sets with original wheels included are especially desirable.
FAQs
Is this an official Nintendo product?
Yes. This is a licensed GameCube storage accessory.
Does it only fit the GameCube?
It was designed for the GameCube but can store other retro consoles and accessories.
Are the wheels original?
Yes. The caster wheels are included
Is the lid removable?
Yes. The lid can be removed for easy access.
Is this good for long-term storage?
Yes, especially for plastic-shelled hardware and boxed games.
Where to Buy
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Japan Bound eBay Store:
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Comparable examples appear occasionally through retro game shops and auctions, but complete sets are increasingly rare.
About the Author
Limarc Ambalina is a longtime Japan culture and pop-culture journalist. He lives in Japan and is a longtime video game and japanese pop culture memorabilia collector. The product images in this article were taken by him directly. The information in this article has been verified by his personal testing/usage of each product listed.
