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Fri 03/05/02 at 16:47
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...always contain unofficial peripherals?

Although I don't plan on buying one just yet, I've been looking at Gamecube packages around the net to see what's available, and they all have unofficial 2nd controllers and memory cards etc.

I'm a bit of a stickler for official add-ons, and I really dislike not being able to get a package with extra official bits and pieces. Which means I'd have to buy separately and pay more.

I demand official extras in package deals!
Fri 03/05/02 at 16:47
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...always contain unofficial peripherals?

Although I don't plan on buying one just yet, I've been looking at Gamecube packages around the net to see what's available, and they all have unofficial 2nd controllers and memory cards etc.

I'm a bit of a stickler for official add-ons, and I really dislike not being able to get a package with extra official bits and pieces. Which means I'd have to buy separately and pay more.

I demand official extras in package deals!
Fri 03/05/02 at 16:48
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Pikeys. I buy it all seperately.
Fri 03/05/02 at 16:58
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Two possible reasons:

1. There's always a shortage of official peripherals atlaunch as everyonw wants them.

2. It helps bring the cost down. Offical stuff is always a couple of quid more expensive. And if you chuck in an extra pad and memory card, a couple of quid off each could make your bundle cheaper than everyone elses, so more people buy it.

Just out of interest, how interested are you in getting a GC?
Fri 03/05/02 at 17:00
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Your Honour wrote:
> Just out of interest, how interested are you in getting a GC?

Somewhere between 'fairly' and 'very'.

It won't be just yet though. Two to four weeks, I reckon.
Fri 03/05/02 at 17:12
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I buy it all seperately too because I'm a REAL gamer.

With NO money left.
Fri 03/05/02 at 17:13
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And STILL NO damn Gamecube.

Damnit.
Fri 03/05/02 at 17:15
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That made me laugh :)
Fri 03/05/02 at 17:16
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I'm so pleased my pain is bringing good to the world.
Fri 03/05/02 at 17:17
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I share the pain...though I played Super Monkey Ball for a bit today.

I made my pain worse by reviewing it.
Fri 03/05/02 at 17:18
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Pain Pfffft

Hammer a nail in your head

" I'm a REAL gamer " trying to actu superior

" With NO Gamecube " Superb

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