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After a lot of thinking I have decided to get a GAMECUBE and with a bit of luck I will have it before this weekend :) However before I decide to jump in and make the purchase I need some help. Please would you try to answer the questions below and explain to me about each one, thanks!
1. I have a 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround sound system which currently is home to my Xbox but I need information on the GameCube's sound qualitys. I know that it doesn't support Dolby Digital but I am aware that it does support PRO LOGIC and PRO LOGIC 2. However, does anyone know what I will need to purchase to get that up and running? Do I just need an advanced scart cable with OPTICAL INPUT or do I need something else to connect it to my 5.1 AMP? (It supports DTS, PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC 2 as well)
2. I am planning to get Residnet Evil with it but as of yet that is all I am planning. I have heard about Eternal Darkness and Rougue Leader etc but what other game in that genre will cater for my gameing needs? I like FPS game, Action/Adventure and Shooting games. Any game listed with a bit of information would be appraciated.
3. What up and coming games should I be looking out for (besides Metroid Prime and Legend of Zelda)?
4. I like the Xbox controller and I was wondering if there were any 3rd Party controllers that were like it?
5. Is DIE HARD VENDETTA any good as I am a HUGE Die Hard fan and the review I have read haven't impressed me, but what do you think?
Any additional information would be greatfull appreciated as I am unaware of the Capabilities as of yet!
Thanks
1. I have a 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround sound system which currently is home to my Xbox but I need information on the GameCube's sound qualitys. I know that it doesn't support Dolby Digital but I am aware that it does support PRO LOGIC and PRO LOGIC 2. However, does anyone know what I will need to purchase to get that up and running? Do I just need an advanced scart cable with OPTICAL INPUT or do I need something else to connect it to my 5.1 AMP? (It supports DTS, PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC 2 as well)
2. I am planning to get Residnet Evil with it but as of yet that is all I am planning. I have heard about Eternal Darkness and Rougue Leader etc but what other game in that genre will cater for my gameing needs? I like FPS game, Action/Adventure and Shooting games. Any game listed with a bit of information would be appraciated.
3. What up and coming games should I be looking out for (besides Metroid Prime and Legend of Zelda)?
4. I like the Xbox controller and I was wondering if there were any 3rd Party controllers that were like it?
5. Is DIE HARD VENDETTA any good as I am a HUGE Die Hard fan and the review I have read haven't impressed me, but what do you think?
Any additional information would be greatfull appreciated as I am unaware of the Capabilities as of yet!
Thanks
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For the 'great' ending?
I think Starfox is definately worth playing all the way through
Rent sounds best.
Tilt was blown away by it during the first hour or so.
Unfortunately, despite the awesome graphics, it apparently has the depth of a paddling pool.
Pity really, with a few tweaks in the design department it could've been a classic.
I'm basing on this on opinions by the by, not actually played it properly yet.
As for Smash Brothers, the single player is a laugh, but possibly not worth it unless you're going to be playing the multiplayer as well.
Tilt was blown away by it during the first hour or so.
Unfortunately, despite the awesome graphics, it apparently has the depth of a paddling pool.
Pity really, with a few tweaks in the design department it could've been a classic.
I'm basing on this on opinions by the by, not actually played it properly yet.
As for Smash Brothers, the single player is a laugh, but possibly not worth it unless you're going to be playing the multiplayer as well.
I will rent Starfox and see for myself what it is like.
And I prefer to kill things on my own merits rather than relying on an auto aim.
Although i don't own starfox i an willing to give it a try, from what i've been reading since its release its one of these games that you will either love or hate, so i'd rent it first, decide whether or not its for you.
Maverick42 wrote:
> Oh yes. Gerrid. The mouse and directional buttons preferrer.
> Madness.
Yes I prefer to be able to aim with ease and move at the same time. I also like to be able to run AND aim AND change weapons ALL AT THE SAME TIME! Yes! Wow! I can do it all with a mouse and keyboard.
> Oh yes. Gerrid. The mouse and directional buttons preferrer.
> Madness.
Yes I prefer to be able to aim with ease and move at the same time. I also like to be able to run AND aim AND change weapons ALL AT THE SAME TIME! Yes! Wow! I can do it all with a mouse and keyboard.
Maverick42 wrote:
> Nevertheless,
> it's an addictive and varied game that you won't get bored of thanks
> to the imagination of the scenes and tasks you undertake.
You will get bored the constant button mashing and puzzle solving. Most of the puzzles consist of "get this explosive barrel to this cracked wall", or "shoot this switch", and the rest of the game simply involves running through the same areas over and over again.
>There's also
> a good few flying levels too.
Which are all ridiculously easy, repetetive and monotonous
>Casual or thorough gamers will finish
> this in around twenty-five hours, while the experienced will have it
> licked within fifteen.
If it takes you more than 18 hours, you should find another hobby, and if you're not absolutely rubbish, you should be able to complete it in under 16 hours easily. And you will never play it again.
> Nevertheless,
> it's an addictive and varied game that you won't get bored of thanks
> to the imagination of the scenes and tasks you undertake.
You will get bored the constant button mashing and puzzle solving. Most of the puzzles consist of "get this explosive barrel to this cracked wall", or "shoot this switch", and the rest of the game simply involves running through the same areas over and over again.
>There's also
> a good few flying levels too.
Which are all ridiculously easy, repetetive and monotonous
>Casual or thorough gamers will finish
> this in around twenty-five hours, while the experienced will have it
> licked within fifteen.
If it takes you more than 18 hours, you should find another hobby, and if you're not absolutely rubbish, you should be able to complete it in under 16 hours easily. And you will never play it again.
Maverick42 wrote:
Nevertheless,
> it's an addictive and varied game that you won't get bored of thanks
> to the imagination of the scenes and tasks you undertake.
That's a sick joke....right?
Starfox is about as a imaginative as a pair of water proof swimming trunks.
It's just a case of lazy Rare fobbing us off with another text book adventure game, it wouldn't be so bad it if it actually played well but it's just so damn boring and repetetive to play. The puzzles are patronising and the space shooting levels are rubbish and it's so feckin linear.
I'd stear well clear of this game Garbe (can't remember ya new name)
Nevertheless,
> it's an addictive and varied game that you won't get bored of thanks
> to the imagination of the scenes and tasks you undertake.
That's a sick joke....right?
Starfox is about as a imaginative as a pair of water proof swimming trunks.
It's just a case of lazy Rare fobbing us off with another text book adventure game, it wouldn't be so bad it if it actually played well but it's just so damn boring and repetetive to play. The puzzles are patronising and the space shooting levels are rubbish and it's so feckin linear.
I'd stear well clear of this game Garbe (can't remember ya new name)
Oh yes. Gerrid. The mouse and directional buttons preferrer.
Madness.
Madness.
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