© 2001 Nintendo of America Inc.
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DOL-06-0082-002-A1
Released: 10/19/01
Nintendo GameCube
TM
Nomenclature
Version 1.01
The following acceptable (and unacceptable) terms have been established for your
reference, when referring to the Nintendo GameCube™ system and its components.
Nintendo GameCube
TM
Acceptable Unacceptable
Nintendo GameCube
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(console)* Control Deck, Deck, Control, main unit
POWER Button ON/OFF Switch, Power Switch, Power
RESET Button Reset Switch, Reset
Optical Disc Drive DVD Drive, Disk Drive, DD
OPEN Button Eject Button
Controller Socket (1, 2, 3, or 4) Controller Port, Controller Jack, Joy Port
Memory Card Slot A, Memory Card Slot B Expansion Port, DIGI SLOT, Expansion
Slot, DIGI CARD Slot
Digital A/V Output A/V Port, A/V Socket
Analog A/V Output A/V Port, A/V Socket
DC Input Connector POWER, Power Port, Power Socket
High Speed Port 36-P, 36 Pin Socket, 36 Pin Port,
Expansion Port
Serial Port 1, Serial Port 2 12-P, 12 Pin Socket, 12 Pin Port,
Expansion Port
Disc Cover
Name Plate
Disc Release Button (under Disc Cover)
Lens (under Disc Cover)
Note*: The parentheses "( )" denotes that "console" is a lesser acceptable form. Please
use "Nintendo GameCube™" when referring to this component unless it is awkward in
the sentence.
It is acceptable to use "Nintendo GameCube™" as well, when referring to the
Nintendo GameCube™ system. If a need arises to distinguish between the
Nintendo GameCube™ component and the Nintendo GameCube™ system, please feel
free to use "Nintendo GameCube™ system".
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