While the GameCube isnt the only instance of miniDVDs in the entertainment industry the mini discs that came with the original LEGO Bionicle toys also come to mind, it was the most famous. We can partially attribute this notoriety to Xbox and PlayStation 2 using full sized DVDs at the time. So why did Nintendo want to stand out from the crowd? Focusing on miniDVDs let Nintendo cut out superfluous technology in their eyes, at least that would increase manufacturing costs, which would, in turn,...

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