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I have owned my PS2 for exactly a year today and I have enjoyed every last minute of it. However, I am now told that Nintys will have to wait anoth 6 months (that's half a year) to play on their next gen superconsole.
That means, by the time you get your GameCube, I'll have played all the "big" PS2 titles we're all getting excited about, all the unknown titles we're REALLY getting excited about and probably a load of other ace little gems yet to be announced. Bear in mind MGS2 is confirmed as being released in February, here.
And you'll have... nothing. And when you do get it, you'll have no where near as much. No Zelda, no Mario, a merely "good" Luigi game, less than good WaveRace, half a dozen other titles and of course, Super Monkey Ball which might also be on the PS2 by then.
Undoubtably one of you'll come up with the "I like Nintendo" argument which is fine. However, you play games that don't exist and still might be over a year away (we all know what Zelda releases are like). So, your choice but I can only really see the hardcore Nintys backing up the GameCube in the UK at least. Add to that the oh-so-imminent Christmas and Sony's immense marketing might, I think UK Nintys have a problem.
That means, by the time you get your GameCube, I'll have played all the "big" PS2 titles we're all getting excited about, all the unknown titles we're REALLY getting excited about and probably a load of other ace little gems yet to be announced. Bear in mind MGS2 is confirmed as being released in February, here.
And you'll have... nothing. And when you do get it, you'll have no where near as much. No Zelda, no Mario, a merely "good" Luigi game, less than good WaveRace, half a dozen other titles and of course, Super Monkey Ball which might also be on the PS2 by then.
Undoubtably one of you'll come up with the "I like Nintendo" argument which is fine. However, you play games that don't exist and still might be over a year away (we all know what Zelda releases are like). So, your choice but I can only really see the hardcore Nintys backing up the GameCube in the UK at least. Add to that the oh-so-imminent Christmas and Sony's immense marketing might, I think UK Nintys have a problem.
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Turbonutter wrote:
> Well shock news for you titters. Nintendo have confirmed it as an April
> release.
Nintendo havnt confirmed anything. Thats still really a sketchy date. And we will have more than the 3 games you mentioned for launch.
> Well shock news for you titters. Nintendo have confirmed it as an April
> release.
Nintendo havnt confirmed anything. Thats still really a sketchy date. And we will have more than the 3 games you mentioned for launch.
The GameCube is supeior (ish) in graphics but NOT in power. The PS2's multi-processor setup allow for stupidly complicated maths and let it do things that are not possibly on the GameCube and maybe not even the Xbox. This definitely makes for better games. Couple this with superior draw distances and I think the PS2 has a very strong footing in the graphics department.
Tiltawhirl wrote:
> If they do put the release date back that far, which I don't think they will.
> Then I will most likely invest in a Dreamcast, and pick up some damn good games
> at damn cheap prices.
You'd better be quick, no more DC games are being made for the older titles and games like Skies of Arcadia will soon be scarce.
> If they do put the release date back that far, which I don't think they will.
> Then I will most likely invest in a Dreamcast, and pick up some damn good games
> at damn cheap prices.
You'd better be quick, no more DC games are being made for the older titles and games like Skies of Arcadia will soon be scarce.
The main arguement for waiting for either the Nintendo or the Xbox rather than getting a PS2 is that these consoles are both more powerful than the PS2 in terms of graphics and power, they are said to be easier to program for as well and many programmers have already expressed a preference to creating games for these consoles. Even Sony have admitted this and seen the likely events of the future, which is why they are planning the PS3 launch earlier than the usual 5 year console gap.
The arguement against this is that PS2 owners get to play games now, and there are many quality titles already available or planned for Sony's console. This, coupled with the DVD player and forthcoming modem options, is a pretty good reason not to get left behind.
Of course, most people can usually only afford one, or at most two, of the consoles. This means that Nintendo 'fans' will wait for their machine and those who like the look of the X-box will likewise wait for that. If they are happy playing on their old N64/Dreamcast/PS1 consoles, then there are still a wealth of back-catalogue games available out there for these.
It's a big decision to make when you are talking about hundreds of pounds, and some people who have the money will buy (and have already bought) import machines to play their games on. It's also a personal decision and their are good points for any console. It's not like buying a car, where there are good performers and old bangers, it's more a question of taste in games and the ability to sit and wait.
The arguement against this is that PS2 owners get to play games now, and there are many quality titles already available or planned for Sony's console. This, coupled with the DVD player and forthcoming modem options, is a pretty good reason not to get left behind.
Of course, most people can usually only afford one, or at most two, of the consoles. This means that Nintendo 'fans' will wait for their machine and those who like the look of the X-box will likewise wait for that. If they are happy playing on their old N64/Dreamcast/PS1 consoles, then there are still a wealth of back-catalogue games available out there for these.
It's a big decision to make when you are talking about hundreds of pounds, and some people who have the money will buy (and have already bought) import machines to play their games on. It's also a personal decision and their are good points for any console. It's not like buying a car, where there are good performers and old bangers, it's more a question of taste in games and the ability to sit and wait.
Turbonutter wrote:
> Well shock news for you titters. Nintendo have confirmed it as an April
> release.
Isn't that after the X-Box launch??
Uh-oh...
> Well shock news for you titters. Nintendo have confirmed it as an April
> release.
Isn't that after the X-Box launch??
Uh-oh...
Well shock news for you titters. Nintendo have confirmed it as an April release.
If they do put the release date back that far, which I don't think they will. Then I will most likely invest in a Dreamcast, and pick up some damn good games at damn cheap prices.
Yeah and I'm getting sodding tired of these forums, but at least I'm trying to get back to how it was. 8 months ago a topic like this would be welcomed with open arms and the arguments would last long into the night.
And, Dr Duck, for your imformation: The PS2 and GameCube are equal. The PS2 is superior to the GameCube in certain areas (polygons, draw distances, detail) and the GameCube is superior in certain areas (textures, price). In the end it all balances out to two very well matched machines.
So really, which one you buys thoroughly depends on the games, but the GameCube doesn't HAVE any games, and won't do for another 5 months, but I've been playing games on my PS2 for a year now. Now do you see why I don't why you bother? If consoles really are about playing games, clearly the GameCube is NOT the console to get.
And, Dr Duck, for your imformation: The PS2 and GameCube are equal. The PS2 is superior to the GameCube in certain areas (polygons, draw distances, detail) and the GameCube is superior in certain areas (textures, price). In the end it all balances out to two very well matched machines.
So really, which one you buys thoroughly depends on the games, but the GameCube doesn't HAVE any games, and won't do for another 5 months, but I've been playing games on my PS2 for a year now. Now do you see why I don't why you bother? If consoles really are about playing games, clearly the GameCube is NOT the console to get.
Sod off, Rob. The games for the Gamecube look good. The games for the PS2 look good. The games for the X-Box look good. Stop being a bloody protaganist and just let the Nintys wait if they want to. I think all the next gen consoles would be worth the wait. Now shut up and slink back to IRC. I'm getting sodding tired of you and these rants.
I do actually wonder why i bother.
I could have a ps2 instead of a dvd player, wouldn't have cost that much more, if i'd known about the price drop i'd probably have got one, but having waited this long i'll be damned if i'm going to get an inferior (sorry, but lets face it, technically it has to be, a lot changes in a year and a half) product when i'm most of the way there already.
Anyway, i like nintendo... ; )
I could have a ps2 instead of a dvd player, wouldn't have cost that much more, if i'd known about the price drop i'd probably have got one, but having waited this long i'll be damned if i'm going to get an inferior (sorry, but lets face it, technically it has to be, a lot changes in a year and a half) product when i'm most of the way there already.
Anyway, i like nintendo... ; )
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