{"title":"Panasonic Q (GameCube)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanasonic Q parts, the focused range for the rare Japan-only GameCube\/DVD hybrid at ZedLabz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"browse-by\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrowse Panasonic Q by part type\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/gamecube\"\u003eGameCube parts\u003c\/a\u003e, many Q parts cross over with standard GameCube\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/retro-nintendo\"\u003eRetro Nintendo\u003c\/a\u003e, wider retro Nintendo catalog\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/retro-consoles\"\u003eAll retro consoles\u003c\/a\u003e, full retro-console catalog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Panasonic Q (model SL-GC10) was a Japan-only collaboration between Nintendo and Panasonic, released in 2001, a GameCube and DVD player in a single stainless-steel chassis. Production ended in 2003 and the unit is now firmly in collector territory. Many of its parts are shared with the standard GameCube, but the chassis, lid mechanism, fascia and DVD-specific components are Q-only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuick picks for any Panasonic Q project\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy entry point:\u003c\/strong\u003e shared GameCube parts, controllers, memory cards and standard-spec internals are interchangeable with a regular GameCube. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/gamecube\"\u003eGameCube parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe everyday build:\u003c\/strong\u003e a working Q with shared GameCube spares plus any Q-specific cosmetics, the route most owners take to keep one playable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe pro choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e full preservation pass. Q-specific lid and chassis attention plus a recap of the GameCube board section, retaining the original Panasonic finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide delivery with tracking on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/gamecube\"\u003eGameCube parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/retro-nintendo\"\u003eRetro Nintendo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/retro-consoles\"\u003eAll retro consoles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/capacitor-kits\"\u003eCapacitor kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003csection itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePanasonic Q. FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is the Panasonic Q?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe Panasonic Q (SL-GC10) is a Japan-only Nintendo GameCube variant manufactured by Panasonic in 2001–2003. It plays GameCube discs, music CDs and DVD-Video, and uses a stainless-steel chassis and front-loading lid in place of the standard GameCube top-load. Roughly 100,000 units shipped, making it rare on the modern collector market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDo GameCube parts fit a Panasonic Q?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eMany internal parts are shared, the GameCube logic board, controllers, memory cards and standard accessories all work natively with the Q. The chassis, lid mechanism, front fascia, DVD drive and Q-specific control panel are not interchangeable with a standard GameCube. Verify Q vs standard GameCube fitment on the product description before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan I play DVDs on a Panasonic Q outside Japan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe Panasonic Q is a Japan-only release and ships region-locked for both DVD playback (Japan \/ Region 2) and GameCube discs. Region modification is in the wider modding community's hands rather than a routine off-the-shelf product. For everyday play, a Japanese-region disc library is the simplest route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs the Panasonic Q worth restoring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eIf you already own one, yes, the Q is rare and prized by collectors. If you're sourcing one to restore, factor in the limited parts ecosystem: shared GameCube components are easy, but the Q-specific lid and chassis parts are scarce. Many owners keep a Q running primarily for display and use a standard GameCube for daily play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"premium-cooling-fan-nf-a4x10-5v-40x10mm-3-pin-retail-pack-idea-for-retro-games-consoles-such-as-sega-dreamcast-noctua","title":"Premium cooling fan NF-A4x10 5V 40x10mm 3 pin retail pack idea for retro games consoles such as Sega Dreamcast | Noctua","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: \"IBM Plex Sans\", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;'\u003ePLEASE NOTE: Being a 5V fan, the NF-A4x10 5V cannot be run at 12V and will be damaged when used with typical 12V power sources such as PC motherboard fan headers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 40mm x 10mm 5V quiet cooling fan.\u003cbr\u003e- 3 pin fan connector cable\u003cbr\u003e- Ideal for use in games consoles e.g. Dreamcast\u003cbr\u003e- Retail pack with screws \u0026amp; anti vibration rubber mounds\u003cbr\u003e- Not compatible with 12V\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUpdate your retro games console with a quiet modern fan, this 5V model is ideal for the Sega Dreamcast, please take note of the voltage when picking the fan you require for your mod. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will need an adapter cable with built in resistor for installing this fan into a Sega Dreamcast, you will find these available in our store here: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/www.zedlabz.com\/products\/adapter-cable-with-resistor-for-noctua-fan-for-sega-dreamcast-3pin-internal-replacement-zedlabz?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=d53e43f43\u0026amp;_ss=r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Or use the search box for the term: Dreamcast fan)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing advanced aerodynamic design measures such as Flow Acceleration Channels and an AAO standard frame, the NF-A4x10 5V is a dedicated 5V version of Noctua’s highly optimised, premium quality quiet 40x10mm fan. 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