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Playing on my Gamecube for any longer than 15 minutes makes me feel sick. I have played on tons of consoles in my life, ranging from an imported Atari 5400 to my loverly GC. Never once have I felt sick through playing games, but yesterday my GC finally arrived, I booted it up and was playing Luigi's Mansion and felt sick. I rested a bit, had some coffee, felt better. Played Waverace, felt sick again. Same with Rogue Sqaudron. I have just played Luigi's Mansion for a good hour, and am still feeling sick!
How annoying is this? Anyone else suffering this? It even happens if I change TVs!
Help! Someone!

Tiltawhirl wrote:
> Sadat-X wrote:
> Tittawhirl, am I right in saying your tag is a quote from The Return
> of the Living Dead?
>
> OH MY GO, I thought no-one would ever get that yup it is warra great
> film that is.

Ooh i'm good!

Maybe it's all to do with the fact that you've been waiting so long for your Cube that the sight of it in your room, with the controller in your hand just makes you all light-headed and giddy!

You'll be fine again once you've got used to it - if this is the cause.

Sadat-X wrote:
> Tittawhirl, am I right in saying your tag is a quote from The Return
> of the Living Dead?

OH MY GO, I thought no-one would ever get that yup it is warra great film that is.

I was gonna have "send more paramedics" but that's too long. Anyway i'm off to have some BRAAAAAIIIIINNSSSSSSSSS

Tittawhirl, am I right in saying your tag is a quote from The Return of the Living Dead?

Only health problem from Gamecube is neck pains, when i'm playing Rogue Leader from some reason when I turn sharply in the air I can't help moving my head with ship and the back of my neck hurts after a while.

I'm not complaining though the game rules.

evilist wrote:
> CONVULSIONS

Not yet
> EYE OR MUSCLE TWITCHING

Yup
> LOSS OF AWARENESS,

Nope
> ALTERED VISION,

Only when having a bad migraine
> INVOLUNTARY MOVEMENTS

Occassionaly
> DISORIENTATION

Nope

Looks like I'm screwed, ahh well at least I will die through Gamecube, rather than in an OAP home

well, the first 3 times I played Rogue Leader I felt ill, not anymore though

evilist wrote:

> WARNING - SEIZURES
> Some people (about 1 in 2000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered
> by light flashes...

oops that should be 1 in 4000. My finger must have slipped :)

I just noticed the leaflet that came with the cube. It has a few words to say about this sort of thing:

WARNING - SEIZURES
Some people (about 1 in 2000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes, such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before. Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epilectic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game. Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child have any of the following symptoms: CONVULSIONS, EYE OR MUSCLE TWITCHING, LOSS OF AWARENESS, ALTERED VISION, INVOLUNTARY MOVEMENTS, DISORIENTATION. TO reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games:
1. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible.
2. Play video games on the smallest available television screen.
3. Do not play if you are tires or need sleep.
4. Play in a well lit room.
5. Take 10 to 15 mins break every hour.

CAUTION - MOTION SICKNESS
PLaying games can cause motion sickness. If you or your child feel dizzy or nauseous when playing video games with this system, stop playing and rest. Do not drive or engage in other demanding activity until you feel beter.

CAUTION - CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
The NINTENDO GAMECUBE is a class one laser product. DO not attempt to...

Oh, sorry, got carried away there. Hope that helps.

It depends how bad a case you've got.