The following is a list of Nintendo GameCube games with support for 480p (progressive scan) display mode, also known as enhanced definition. It also indicates those titles which support 16:9 (widescreen) mode.
In order to benefit from this support, it is necessary to use either a GameCube console equipped with a digital A/V output port (model DOL-001), or a Wii console. In both cases, a component video cable and a supporting television is required.[1] However, support for component video was removed with the DOL-101 revision of the Gamecube hardware in May, 2004.[2] As the official Nintendo Gamecube Component Video Cable was discontinued at the same time, it is nowadays difficult to obtain. All Wii systems are capable of outputting 480p for compatible Wii and GameCube games.
Only games produced for NTSC regions will directly support this mode. Although PAL editions of the DOL-001 hardware were produced, the games themselves only support PAL (576i) or PAL60 (480i). As such, those featured in this list all refer to the NTSC region versions released in either the United States or Japan. Provided that all other pre-requisites are satisfied, some NTSC titles may be used on PAL hardware in 480p mode but, due to region locking, this requires the use of either a software loader (such as the Datel Freeloader) or a modchip.
Some of these games will automatically display a menu asking whether progressive mode should be enabled but, in the majority of cases, it must be manually enabled. This is accomplished by holding the red 'B' button while the game starts up.[3] After the prompt appears, the player should use the joystick to highlight the 'Yes' option then press the green 'A' button to confirm. When any Gamecube game is played on a Wii console connected with component cables and set to 480p mode, the prompt will always automatically appear.
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Game | 480p | 16:9 |
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Game Boy Player | Yes | No |
Geist | Yes | Yes |
Gladius | Yes | No |
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee | Yes | No |
GoldenEye: Rogue Agent | No | Yes |
Gotcha Force | Yes | No |
Gun | Yes | Yes |
Home Run King | Yes | No |
Hudson Selection Vol. 1: Cubic Lode Runner | Yes | No |
Hudson Selection Vol. 2: Star Soldier | Yes | No |
Hudson Selection Vol. 3: PC Genjin | Yes | No |
Hudson Selection Vol. 4: Adventure Island | Yes | No |
Ice Age: The Meltdown | Yes | Yes |
Ikaruga | Yes | No |
Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction | Yes | Yes |
James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing | Yes | Yes |
James Bond 007: Nightfire | Yes | Yes |
Kirby Air Ride | Yes | No |
Kururin Squash! | Yes | No |
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy | Yes | Yes |
Luigi's Mansion | Yes | No |