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{{Infobox information appliance
|name =Panasonic Q
|name =Q
|logo = Panasonic Q
|logo =[[File:Panasonic Q.svg]]
|image =[[File:Panasonic-Q-Console-Set.jpg|frameless|upright=1.15]][[File:Panasonic-Q-Console-Back.jpg|frameless|upright=1.15]]
|image =[[File:Panasonic-Q-Console-Set.jpg|frameless|upright=1.15]][[File:Panasonic-Q-Console-Back.jpg|frameless|upright=1.15]]
|caption =Top: The Panasonic Q shown with included controller. Above: The back of a Panasonic Q Game console.
|caption =Top: The Panasonic Q shown with included controller. Above: The back of a Panasonic Q Nintendo GameCube console.
|developer = Panasonic
|developer =Nintendo
|manufacturer =[[Panasonic]]
|manufacturer =[[Panasonic]]<br>[[Nintendo]]
|family =Panasonic Q
|family =[[Nintendo Gamecube|GameCube]]
|type =[[Video game console]]<br>[[DVD player]]<br>[[ CD player]]
|type =[[Video game console]]<br>[[DVD player]]
|generation =[[History of video games (Sixth generation era)|Sixth generation era]]
|generation =[[History of video games (Sixth generation era)|Sixth generation era]]
|releasedate ={{vgrelease new|JP|December 13, 2001|NA|November 17, 2002}}
|releasedate ={{vgrelease|JP=December 13, 2001}}
|lifespan =
|lifespan =
|price ={{vgrelease new|JP|¥39,800|NA|$ 279.99}}
|price =¥39,800
|discontinued =December 18, 2003
|discontinued =December 18, 2003
|unitssold = under 20,000 in north america
|unitssold =
|unitsshipped = under 25,000 world wild
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|media =[[Nintendo optical disc]], [[DVD]], [[Compact Disc|CD]]

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|power =
|power =
|cpu =[[IBM]] [[Gekko (microprocessor)|Gekko]] 485 MHz
|cpu =[[IBM]] [[Gekko (microprocessor)|Gekko]] 485 MHz
|storage =256 Panasonic Memory Card
|storage =Nintendo GameCube Memory Card
|memory = 256 mb
|memory =
|display =720p
|display =
|graphics =
|graphics =
|sound =mono
|sound =
|input =[[Remote control]]
|input =[[Remote control]]
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|location =<!-- GPS or Wi-Fi based -->
|controllers = Q controller]]
|controllers =[[Nintendo GameCube controller]]
|output =
|output =
* [[Composite video]]
* [[Composite video]]
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|topgame =
|compatibility=Nintendo GameCube
|compatibility=
|related =[[Nintendo GameCube]]

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The '''Panasonic Q''' (sometimes known as '''Q''' and '''GameQ''') is a hybrid video game console made from Panasonic with a [[DVD player]] manufactured by [[Panasonic]] that not only plays DVD and cd. The system was officially in [[Japan]] and North America. This console wasn't a big seller and compared to its rivals [[Xbox]] and [[PlayStation 2]], the Panasonic Q lacked many game devs f due to the use of the Panasonic Q disc]] format for games and the correspondingly small disc tray. The Q system was licensed by Panasonic and released on December 13, 2001 and listed at US$279.99 A modified version that allows users to play commercial DVDs from all regions was listed at US$329.89 this system didn't sell we'll and Panasonic pulled the plug.....
The '''Panasonic Q''' (sometimes known as '''Q''' and '''GameQ''') is a hybrid version of the [[Nintendo]] [[GameCube]] with a [[DVD player]] manufactured by [[Panasonic]] in cooperation with Nintendo. The system was officially released only in [[Japan]]. A feature of its main competitors [[Xbox]] and [[PlayStation 2]], the GameCube lacked commercial DVD movie playback functionality due to the use of the [[Nintendo optical disc]] format for games and the correspondingly small disc tray. The Q system was licensed by Nintendo and released on December 13, 2001 and listed at US$439. A modified version that allows users to play commercial DVDs from all regions was listed at US$499.


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Revision as of 08:41, 25 June 2014

Q
File:Panasonic Q.svg
Top: The Panasonic Q shown with included controller. Above: The back of a Panasonic Q Nintendo GameCube console.
DeveloperNintendo
ManufacturerPanasonic
Nintendo
Product familyGameCube
TypeVideo game console
DVD player
GenerationSixth generation era
Introductory price¥39,800
DiscontinuedDecember 18, 2003
MediaNintendo optical disc, DVD, CD
CPUIBM Gekko 485 MHz
StorageNintendo GameCube Memory Card
InputRemote control
Controller inputNintendo GameCube controller
RelatedNintendo GameCube

The Panasonic Q (sometimes known as Q and GameQ) is a hybrid version of the Nintendo GameCube with a DVD player manufactured by Panasonic in cooperation with Nintendo. The system was officially released only in Japan. A feature of its main competitors Xbox and PlayStation 2, the GameCube lacked commercial DVD movie playback functionality due to the use of the Nintendo optical disc format for games and the correspondingly small disc tray. The Q system was licensed by Nintendo and released on December 13, 2001 and listed at US$439. A modified version that allows users to play commercial DVDs from all regions was listed at US$499.

Development

Nintendo's uncharacteristic decision to license the gaming technology to Panasonic was a result of a deal brokered between Matsushita (owners of the Panasonic brand) and Nintendo. When Nintendo signed Matsushita as the producer of the optical disc drives used by GameCube, an agreement was struck allowing Matsushita to produce a DVD system with the capability to play GameCube games.

Panasonic and Nintendo announced they were ceasing production of the Q in December 18, 2003 due to low sales.

Hardware and accessories

Other features of the Q include a backlit LCD, a front-loading slot disc tray, an optical sound output supporting Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS (sound system), a separate subwoofer jack, and a stainless steel chassis.

The Q comes with a grey, Panasonic-branded controller and a remote control. The Q is capable of installing all of the GameCube hardware upgrades; however, due to the legs on the bottom, it requires a special Panasonic Q Game Boy Player unit designed specifically for it.

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