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Luigi's Mansion.

Pokemon 3: The Movie.
2001 was a very important year for Nintendo. The Nintendo GameCube was released in the US, Japan, and Canada. It launched with 12 games, including Luigi's Mansion, Super Monkey Ball, and Madden NFL 2002. In addition, the original Game Boy Advance was released in the US, Japan, and Europe. This was the successor to the aging Game Boy Color, and featured better graphics and a larger screen than its predecessor. It also included shoulder buttons (similar to the SNES controller), which weren't present in previous Game Boy units. It was also the year that the failed Nintendo 64DD was discontinued.
Contents
Timeline
Releases
- February 14: The Nintendo 64DD was discontinued.
- February 27: The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons are released in Japan.
- March 21: The Game Boy Advance launches in Japan along with Super Mario Advance.
- April 6: Pokémon Gold and Silver are released in Europe and Pokémon 3: The Movie was released in theaters in North America.
- April 9: Dr. Mario 64 is released in North America for the Nintendo 64.
- May 11: Mobile Golf is released in Japan for the Game Boy Color.
- May 13: The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons are released in North America.
- June 11: The Game Boy Advance launches in North America along with Super Mario Advance.
- June 20: The Game Boy Advance launches in Australia along with Super Mario Advance.
- June 22: The Game Boy Advance launches in Europe along with Super Mario Advance.
- July 21: Mario Kart Advance is released in Japan for the Game Boy Advance.
- July 29: Pokémon Crystal is released in North America.
- August 21: Wario Land 4 is released in Japan for the Game Boy Advance.
- August 27: Mario Kart: Super Circuit is released in America for the Game Boy Advance.
- September 14: The Nintendo GameCube launches in Japan along with Luigi's Mansion.[1] Mario Kart: Super Circuit is also released for the Game Boy Advance in Europe.
- September 30: Pokémon Crystal is released in Australia.
- October 5: The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons are released in Europe.
- October 6: Kirby of the Stars premieres on Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting in Japan.
- November 2: Pokémon Crystal is released in Europe.
- November 9: Wario Land 4 is released in Australia for the Game Boy Advance.
- November 16: Wario Land 4 is released in Europe for the Game Boy Advance.
- November 18: The Nintendo GameCube launches in North America[2] along with Luigi's Mansion.
- November 19: Wario Land 4 is released in America for the Game Boy Advance.
- November 21: Super Smash Bros. Melee is released in Japan for the Nintendo GameCube.
- December 3: Super Smash Bros. Melee is released in America for the Nintendo GameCube.
Events
Games released in 2001
Game Boy
Please select a region.
2 games were released in Japan.
Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
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Shikakei Atama o Kore Kusuru: Kanji no Tatsujin | Imagineer | March 30, 2001 | ![]() |
Shikakei Atama o Kore Kusuru: Keisan no Tatsujin | Imagineer | March 30, 2001 | ![]() |
Nintendo Power
Please select a region.
23 games were released in Japan. Template:GB NP 2001
Nintendo 64
Please select a region.
6 games were released in Japan.
Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
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Bomberman 64 | Hudson Soft | December 20, 2001 | ![]() |
Derby Stallion 64 | Media Factory | August 10, 2001 | ![]() |
Doubutsu no Mori | Nintendo | April 14, 2001 | ![]() |
Hamster Monogatari 64 | Culture Brain | April 6, 2001 | ![]() |
Jikkyō Powerful Pro Yakyū Basic-ban 2001 | Konami | March 29, 2001 | ![]() |
Mickey no Racing Challenge USA | Nintendo | January 21, 2001 | ![]() |
14 games were released in North America.
Title | Publisher | Release Date | ESRB | Source |
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Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage | THQ | March 2001 | Teen | ![]() |
Conker's Bad Fur Day | Rare | March 2001 | Mature | ![]() |
Dr. Mario 64 | Nintendo | April 2001 | Everyone | ![]() |
Madden NFL 2002 | Electronic Arts | September 2001 | Everyone | ![]() |
Mario Party 3 | Nintendo | May 2001 | Everyone | ![]() |
Mega Man 64 | Capcom | January 2001 | Everyone | ![]() |
NFL Blitz: Special Edition | Midway Games | November 2001 | Everyone | ![]() |
Paper Mario | Nintendo | February 2001 | Everyone | ![]() |
Pokémon Stadium 2 | Nintendo | March 2001 | Everyone | ![]() |
Razor Freestyle Scooter | Crave Entertainment | November 2001 | Everyone | ![]() |
Scooby-Doo! Classic Creep Capers | THQ | March 2001 | Everyone | ![]() |
Super Bowling | UFO Interactive Games | January 2001 | Everyone | ![]() |
The Powerpuff Girls: Chemical X-Traction | Bam Entertainment | October 2001 | Everyone | ![]() |
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 | Activision | August 2001 | Everyone | ![]() |
16 games were released in Europe.
Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
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Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage | THQ | August 2001 | ![]() |
Banjo-Tooie | Nintendo | April 2001 | ![]() |
Batman of the Future: Return of the Joker | Ubisoft | January 2001 | ![]() |
Conker's Bad Fur Day | THQ | April 2001 | ![]() |
Excitebike 64 | Nintendo | June 2001 | ![]() |
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards | Nintendo | June 2001 | ![]() |
Mario Party 3 | Nintendo | November 2001 | ![]() |
Paper Mario | Nintendo | October 2001 | ![]() |
Pokémon Puzzle League | Nintendo | March 2001 | ![]() |
Pokémon Stadium 2 | Nintendo | October 2001 | ![]() |
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie | THQ | March 2001 | ![]() |
Scooby-Doo! Classic Creep Capers | THQ | March 2001 | ![]() |
Star Wars: Episode I Battle for Naboo | THQ | March 2001 | ![]() |
Tigger's Honey Hunt | Ubisoft | April 2001 | ![]() |
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 | Activision | October 2001 | ![]() |
Tony Hawk's Skateboarding | Activision | December 2001 | ![]() |
Game Boy Color
Please select a region.
114 games were released in Japan.
101 games were released in North America.
144 games were released in Europe.
Nintendo Power
Please select a region.
23 games were released in Japan.
Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
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Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker | Kemco | May 1, 2001 | |
Koguru GuruGuru | Sting | July 1, 2001 | |
Ultimate Surfing | Natsume | July 1, 2001 | |
Loppi Puzzle Magazine: Kangaroo Soukangou | Success | August 1, 2001 | |
Loppi Puzzle Magazine: Hirameku Soukangou | Success | September 1, 2001 | |
Loppi Puzzle Magazine: Kangaroo Dai-2-Ji | Success | October 1, 2001 | |
Loppi Puzzle Magazine: Hirameku Dai-2-Ji | Success | November 1, 2001 | |
Loppi Puzzle Magazine: Kangaroo Dai-3-Ji | Success | December 1, 2001 |
Game Boy Advance
Please select a region.
132 games were released in Japan.
?? games were released in North America.
?? games were released in Europe.
Nintendo GameCube
Please select a region.
11 games were released in Japan.
Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
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Dairantō Smash Brothers DX | Nintendo | November 21, 2001 | ![]() |
Dōbutsu no Mori+ | Nintendo | December 14, 2001 | ![]() |
FIFA 2002: Road to FIFA World Cup | Electronic Arts Square | November 15, 2001 | ![]() |
Luigi's Mansion | Nintendo | September 14, 2001 | ![]() |
Pikmin | Nintendo | October 26, 2001 | ![]() |
Sonic Adventure 2 Battle | Sega | December 20, 2001 | ![]() |
SSX Tricky | Electronic Arts Square | December 27, 2001 | ![]() |
Super Monkey Ball | Sega | September 14, 2001 | ![]() |
Universal Studios Japan | Kemco | December 7, 2001 | ![]() |
Wave Race: Blue Storm | Nintendo | September 14, 2001 | ![]() |
20 games were released in North America.
?? games were released in Europe. Template:GC 2001 EU
References
- ↑ "Nintendo unveils Gamecube launch plans" (in English). CNN. 24 August 2001. http://edition.cnn.com/2001/TECH/fun.games/08/24/gamecube.release.idg/. Retrieved on 16 April 2020.
- ↑ David Becker (24 March 2002). "Nintendo reports record GameCube launch" (in English). C-Net. https://www.cnet.com/news/nintendo-reports-record-gamecube-launch/. Retrieved on 16 April 2020.
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