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"Gamecube online? Don't hold your breath..."

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......

Maverick42 wrote:
> Alcofrolic wrote:
> Broadband means you DO NOT pay any online fees!!
> XBOX live is only £42.99 (including VAT) and thats it for a
> year!
> my 1meg NTL broadband is only £34.99 a month, thats nothing.
>
> So £462.87 for the initial year? And you get what? A fancy
> headset and a couple of demos? Just watch the cost rise as you buy
> online games, too.


your missing the point!

i pay that for broadband anyways just for home use, downloading films, games, music etc.
also for work, so to me its worth it.

if you cant afford it then fine, go for dial up, but watch YOUR bills rise when you play online!!

Broadband is the way to go!

plus i pay £34.99 for a 1meg connection, you can get it cheaper, £14.99 i think is the budget one for people who cant afford to pay for quality service and speed

I'm not sure who he actually hinks he's going to convince. anybody here who owns a gamecube is hardly going to sell it because some guy who thinks he's so clever says so. a badly put together offensive voice of opinion is neither cool, now clever. It is neither snide, as it is not as doubt provoking as a snide remark should be. and belldandy, this is a topic you need not reply.

Don't post anti nintendo in a nintendo forum, we are here to talk nintendo, not have to get angry over a small minded person who thinks he is being clever.

Don't post anti microsoft in a microsoft forum, they are there to talk microsoft, not have to get angry over a small minded person who thinks he is being clever.

and belldandy, I agree. I was a fanboy. I did actually post several topics far worse that this. I wish to make apologies. I will try now only to use facts and popular hearsay against opposition, and only use those facts and popoular hearsay in self defence.

I will stick to making silly, small minded comments about forum regulars.

;)

Why sell my GameCube when I can sell my PS2 instead?

I might be getting an Xbox for Christmas for some reason...nothing else to get.

Alcofrolic wrote:
> Broadband means you DO NOT pay any online fees!!
> XBOX live is only £42.99 (including VAT) and thats it for a
> year!
> my 1meg NTL broadband is only £34.99 a month, thats nothing.

So £462.87 for the initial year? And you get what? A fancy headset and a couple of demos? Just watch the cost rise as you buy online games, too.

myamoto wrote:
> Nintendo have been the first to admit they have the most conservative
> and cautious approach to online gaming out of the three consoles.

It's called business sense, mate. By pouring all their resources into online gaming, Microsoft are shooting themselves in the foot. Did you know less than 40% of gamers will go online.. ever? Sure, this was a simple survey, but you can get quite a clear indication of where the wider market will be.

Nintendo are catering for that 40% though, with their online service out and doing well in Japan and the States, and a confirmed release for next year.. ooh, around the time of X-Box LIVE, methinks. And if Nintendo were so terrible when it comes to online gaming, why have Microsoft expressed 'serious concerns' about their plans?

> 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.

Slim? Slim? Bloody hell, they're nothing, let alone next to. Why? Because you're a moron. You've failed to look at the facts on hand, and have given people a biased overview of a great console. Online gaming may be the way forward, but it's certainly shouldn't be top priority.

Belldandy is right, it will have load of games for use, and i personally cant wait to play my mates online at unreal, im gonna kick arsé!!
plus in theory it will be goodbye phone bills, just plug in xbox live and talk to my mates for free over my broadband connection!!

Untitled wrote:
> yeah lets all buy ex box live with a huge choice of 2 online games

Well actually this version of Xbox Live is meant for a wider beta test, and is not the full retail version - it's meant as a way to satisfy those who could not get on the beta and new consumers who don't want to wait until March 14th. By the official date there will be 40+ Xbox Live games, as it stands all Xbox Live users have special versions of Whacked and Moto Gp, whilst Mech Assault and Unreal Tournament and Splinter Cell all utilise Xbox Live right now, with Ghost Recon and NFL Fever on the way in the next week or so, and a full version of whacked. So you're wrong.

> nintendo gamecube is already on line in japan, x box isnt

Oh dear wrong again, it is online but takeup is slow due to the low user base and reliance on credit card billing.

~~Belldandy~~

And god i can't wait for online gaming...

I kinda can't see how alot of people don't like it...

ok, i havent read every post below completely, but i want to make my point now.

Broadband means you DO NOT pay any online fees!!
XBOX live is only £42.99 (including VAT) and thats it for a year!
my 1meg NTL broadband is only £34.99 a month, thats nothing.

And as for the comments about having no interest in online gaming, i dont have much either, i mainly want it for adding new missions and levels to games.
I have splinter cell and when i get Xbox LIVE next week i will be able to download new missions and add ons.

Gamecube Broadband is already up and running as someone below (sorry cant remember your name) and is working fine in both Japan and the US.

Its only a matter of time before it comes here.
I reckon it will be soon after Xmas.

I have already got my US Broadband adaptor and have Phantasy Star online arriving on the 14th of December.
I loved this game on DC and used to play it shed loads!

:-D