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If you're reading this, and you bought a Gamecube, accept my sympathy. What's this? You're enraged by my insult to your precious purple handbag? Well, ok, I can understand that. After all, even if you did go for the cheaper option, you still did shell out quite a lot on a games console you hope will last several years. But it seems prospects are dim for Nintendo owners when it comes to online gaming - In case you haven't heard already, Nintendo have been the first to admit they have the most conservative and cautious approach to online gaming out of the three consoles. My guess is that if Gamecube ever makes the transition to online play, it won't be until at least 200004. Oops, sorry that was a typo. I meant 2004. Hehehe.
This means that when all your Xbox buddies are LIVE next year, you'll be going as green with envy as their snot-coloured console. Dissapointed? Angry? No, most likely you'll be entering the first phase of acceptance: Denial.....
"I don't believe him", "Nintendo will be online soon enough", "This is Xbox propoganda", etc, etc. But I must object to the last comment. This message is no Xbox-biased snipe at plumber-lovers. It is a charitable piece of advice: SELL YOUR GAMECUBE!
And if anyone is still reading after that last shocking sentence, I'll explain what possesed me to splutter such an outrageous squib of flabble:
1.) If you sell now, you will get more money for your Gamecube than later. The longer you wait, the less you will get
2.) When you sell, go by an Xbox bundle. They're better value than PS2, the Xbox is way more powerful, has a fair selection of games now (obviously not as many as playstation, but still enough) and most importantly,
3.) YOU CAN GO ONLINE IN 2003!
I'd say the chances of you taking my advice seriously are slim. But you can't say I haven't tried - If you hang onto your cube, you'll only regret it later when online gaming arrives in the UK.
Go on. Join us......
This means that when all your Xbox buddies are LIVE next year, you'll be going as green with envy as their snot-coloured console. Dissapointed? Angry? No, most likely you'll be entering the first phase of acceptance: Denial.....
"I don't believe him", "Nintendo will be online soon enough", "This is Xbox propoganda", etc, etc. But I must object to the last comment. This message is no Xbox-biased snipe at plumber-lovers. It is a charitable piece of advice: SELL YOUR GAMECUBE!
And if anyone is still reading after that last shocking sentence, I'll explain what possesed me to splutter such an outrageous squib of flabble:
1.) If you sell now, you will get more money for your Gamecube than later. The longer you wait, the less you will get
2.) When you sell, go by an Xbox bundle. They're better value than PS2, the Xbox is way more powerful, has a fair selection of games now (obviously not as many as playstation, but still enough) and most importantly,
3.) YOU CAN GO ONLINE IN 2003!
I'd say the chances of you taking my advice seriously are slim. But you can't say I haven't tried - If you hang onto your cube, you'll only regret it later when online gaming arrives in the UK.
Go on. Join us......
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Well apparently there's an attachment coming out so you can play GBA games through your GC. Thta's what'll fit to the bottom of your GC. Oh yeah, there's also the ports for a modem as well...
Strafex wrote:
> Tiltawhirl wrote:
> >N64 while most people said it was a
> failiure still made more profit than the PS1
>
> Are you sure about that one?
> The N64 did make a tidy profit, but the PS1 made an absolute
> killing!
>
> Sony sold atleast twice as many units, and had loads of software sales
> to each one (and they get a cut of the profits from every game sold).
I think he means on a money spent and money earned ratio.
Technically like that Nintendo made a better profit but the reality is Sony and the PS1 came out on top.
> Tiltawhirl wrote:
> >N64 while most people said it was a
> failiure still made more profit than the PS1
>
> Are you sure about that one?
> The N64 did make a tidy profit, but the PS1 made an absolute
> killing!
>
> Sony sold atleast twice as many units, and had loads of software sales
> to each one (and they get a cut of the profits from every game sold).
I think he means on a money spent and money earned ratio.
Technically like that Nintendo made a better profit but the reality is Sony and the PS1 came out on top.
Spontanious Misfire wrote:
> alco neB has clearly had a bad night.
wtf is neB?
and i had a good night cheers
> alco neB has clearly had a bad night.
wtf is neB?
and i had a good night cheers
alco neB has clearly had a bad night.
Tiltawhirl wrote:
>N64 while most people said it was a
> failiure still made more profit than the PS1
Are you sure about that one?
The N64 did make a tidy profit, but the PS1 made an absolute killing!
Sony sold atleast twice as many units, and had loads of software sales to each one (and they get a cut of the profits from every game sold).
>N64 while most people said it was a
> failiure still made more profit than the PS1
Are you sure about that one?
The N64 did make a tidy profit, but the PS1 made an absolute killing!
Sony sold atleast twice as many units, and had loads of software sales to each one (and they get a cut of the profits from every game sold).
Belldandy wrote:
If it wasn't for the GBA bringing in the serious
> cash Nintendo would be screwed...
I can take your usual xbox rules, GC sucks cause it's not online crap usually but that comment is complete BS.
For a start Gamecube is outselling Xbox by a long way, don't be fooled by the fact that Xbox is outselling GC in the UK that's about where the good sales figures end.
Second of all GC is making a hell of a lot more profit for Nintendo than Xbox is for Microsoft. N64 while most people said it was a failiure still made more profit than the PS1, Nintendo know what they're doing.
If you're not happy with your Gamecube then by all means sell it, at least then you can stop haunting the forums with your constant whinging because 'Nintendo's not doing all the things you want them to do'.
Life's a b1tch, wear a helmet.
If it wasn't for the GBA bringing in the serious
> cash Nintendo would be screwed...
I can take your usual xbox rules, GC sucks cause it's not online crap usually but that comment is complete BS.
For a start Gamecube is outselling Xbox by a long way, don't be fooled by the fact that Xbox is outselling GC in the UK that's about where the good sales figures end.
Second of all GC is making a hell of a lot more profit for Nintendo than Xbox is for Microsoft. N64 while most people said it was a failiure still made more profit than the PS1, Nintendo know what they're doing.
If you're not happy with your Gamecube then by all means sell it, at least then you can stop haunting the forums with your constant whinging because 'Nintendo's not doing all the things you want them to do'.
Life's a b1tch, wear a helmet.
Syphonical wrote:
> The word SAD springs to mind
So just because I'm up past your bed time I'm sad ? You go to bed at 11 or something ? Who wants to go to sleep when there's new games to play ? Besides didn't start work until 9 the following day.
~~Belldandy~~
> The word SAD springs to mind
So just because I'm up past your bed time I'm sad ? You go to bed at 11 or something ? Who wants to go to sleep when there's new games to play ? Besides didn't start work until 9 the following day.
~~Belldandy~~
Hmm... Makes me wonder why this guy's name is Myamoto... I assume it's after Shigeru Miyamoto (Mario, Zelda, etc. creator), yet he seems to want to sell us all Xboxes...
The word JEALOUSY springs to mine! ;-P
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