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What does everyone make of this?
http://www.xsorbit1.com/users/cubeeurope/ index.cgi?board=gena&action= display&num=1080353032
If it's true, and Nintendo are going to launch this, I feel it's too far into the Gamecubes lifespan. Way, way to late.
http://www.xsorbit1.com/users/cubeeurope/ index.cgi?board=gena&action= display&num=1080353032
If it's true, and Nintendo are going to launch this, I feel it's too far into the Gamecubes lifespan. Way, way to late.
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Looks great. Finally they're helping those who've bought an adapter.
Dunno why they've told an obscure French magazine though.
Dunno why they've told an obscure French magazine though.
Looks highly dubious and easily fakeable.. but if it's true.. Dunno. I'm about to get broadband so this could be VERY intresting. And if more people buy Cube because of it.. how can I complain?
As always in this kind of situation, I will quote my friend Clara Morgane: "Wet and Sex."
And of course, it would be a good idea to try to get some sort of online thing up and running for the cube, if only to allow ninty to have a 'practice run', iron out any problems and ensure they could launch with a high quality smooth-running online service for the next console.
I shouldn't think they could afford to make too many mistakes with the N5, and screwing up the online capabillities would be a howler.
I shouldn't think they could afford to make too many mistakes with the N5, and screwing up the online capabillities would be a howler.
Strafio wrote:
> Talking of which, perhaps Nintendo ARE jumping into bed with MS and
> this is their way of practicing for the next generation? :-D
Makes no sense to look at it that way, if Nintendo were going with MS then MS has online stuff sewn up console wise, they certainly don't need Nintendo's input.
More likely that this, if real, is a way to prolong the Gamecube's life (it WAS the last next gen console to be released by the way)...and who says this is too late? The Ps2 had been out since 2000 and only went online in 2003, yet the Cube has only been out since 2001, even Xbox only got online in 2003. We won't be seeing,unless one of the companies has a surprise at E3 this year, next next gen consoles in Europe until 2006 at the earliest.
> Talking of which, perhaps Nintendo ARE jumping into bed with MS and
> this is their way of practicing for the next generation? :-D
Makes no sense to look at it that way, if Nintendo were going with MS then MS has online stuff sewn up console wise, they certainly don't need Nintendo's input.
More likely that this, if real, is a way to prolong the Gamecube's life (it WAS the last next gen console to be released by the way)...and who says this is too late? The Ps2 had been out since 2000 and only went online in 2003, yet the Cube has only been out since 2001, even Xbox only got online in 2003. We won't be seeing,unless one of the companies has a surprise at E3 this year, next next gen consoles in Europe until 2006 at the earliest.
Not pleased... just smug, in a "told you so" sort of way! :-D
Strafio wrote:
> Talking of which, perhaps Nintendo ARE jumping into bed with MS and
> this is their way of practicing for the next generation? :-D
er-no will be pleased :P
> Talking of which, perhaps Nintendo ARE jumping into bed with MS and
> this is their way of practicing for the next generation? :-D
er-no will be pleased :P
Talking of which, perhaps Nintendo ARE jumping into bed with MS and this is their way of practicing for the next generation? :-D
Or perhaps it's confirming that the Gamecube has a longer lifespan than we thought. That the N5 is a LONG way off and that Nintendo don't expect us to flog a fortune for a new console when the Gamecube is yet to show up it's limitations.
The only problem as such is that there is no software to support it as yet.
Mario Kart is adaptable in the form of the LAN thing but no other games support it so far.
Perhaps the next generation of Nintendo games will.
Metroid Prime 2, Pikmin 2, Windwaker 2...
I can't see anything as good as Conker Live though...
The only problem as such is that there is no software to support it as yet.
Mario Kart is adaptable in the form of the LAN thing but no other games support it so far.
Perhaps the next generation of Nintendo games will.
Metroid Prime 2, Pikmin 2, Windwaker 2...
I can't see anything as good as Conker Live though...
Blue Eagle wrote:
> That headset does look pretty nice, and wireless to boot. The the
> online service wont be much point tho' of we dont get any broadband
> adapters at some point.
Well if it were true Nintendo would have to distribute the online play CD to make it all work, which would mean almost certainly a re-release of the broadband adaptor.
If this story does prove true...well it's very exciting and would certainly outperform Sony's dire online effort.
> That headset does look pretty nice, and wireless to boot. The the
> online service wont be much point tho' of we dont get any broadband
> adapters at some point.
Well if it were true Nintendo would have to distribute the online play CD to make it all work, which would mean almost certainly a re-release of the broadband adaptor.
If this story does prove true...well it's very exciting and would certainly outperform Sony's dire online effort.
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