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Originally Posted by MIK3
Bleh. The gamecube was intended for 8-14 year olds. They don't really make any good games other than the Zelda Windwalker.
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I am a 17 year old gamer that has been playing games since the NES. I've bought every Nintendo system since then because of the unforgettable experiences with Mario, Metroid, and so forth. I'm going to have to totally disagree with you. Gamecube is right behind PS2 in the game department and is in lead of X-Box. For the most part, X-Box sucks(In games, not hardware, mind you!). It's only good first-party games are Halo (Made by Microsoft owned Bungie) and possibly Mechassault. The whole system relies solely on 3rd paty developers, and most of it's games are on other systems. Also I'd like to point out that Halo does get boring fast without others to play with.
On another note, do you really think Nintendo releasing the Resident Evil franchise exclusively for the Gamecube is directed to "8-14" year olds? Also note that the upcoming Resident Evil 4 will be a gamecube-exclusive title. I bought an X-box then returned it and got a Cube because I knew that Nintendo would shine in both 1st party and 3rd party games. Metroid Prime is not for kids, and it is very comparible to Halo. Wind Waker is amazing despite cel-shading, Starfox Adventures is another great one from RARE(which the greedy microsoft bought), Mario Sunshine brings back old memories, Super Smash Bros great fighting game, Eternal Darkness scares the crap outta you; you get my point, I can keep going on and on as these are just great first party games, though I admit a small percentage but not all games are for children. Upcoming games like Resident Evil 4, F-Zero GC(will also be a AC arcade version), Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, Metroid Prime 2 to name a few are all Gamecube exclusives. Most of the 3rd party games are also released on the other systems so thats not a problem. And about the graphics... It is pretty much known if you are a gamer that the gamecube has surpassed ps2 with graphics but of course, not the x-box. Note also that ATI, leader of graphics at this point, made the graphics chip for the gamcube as well as its successor coming out in 2005. I want you to play Metroid Prime and tell me what you think of the graphics compared to the best looking game on ps2.
There are other colors other than purple including Spice(orange), Black, and Platinum, you know. Also Many games (such as Splinter Cell, and the upcoming Final Fantasy game to name a very few) utilize GBA conectivity which is very fun in part. I dont mind people saying that overall there are more better games on ps2 because it is true, though I dislike the opinions that GameCube are for children and especially saying that the games just suck. X-Box is a great system, but most of its games other than a select few are on the other systems. Nintendo is in fact the only company to use proprietary small 1.5 gb discs for piracy reasons, which sony and microsoft aren't since you can burn all their games
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As for the deal, it is just OK because in a matter of weeks, You can buy a new Gamecube package for $150 that includes the system(duh) a controller(duh again), a Gameboy Player which lets you play any game released for GB,GB Color, and GBA on your Gamecube with even multi-player link compatability, and finally a Bonus Disc that retails for $10 that includes the latest demos such as Splinter Cell.
Damn this turned out to be an essay, anywayz just my 2 cents...