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i was wandering your thoughs on gamecube serious ones i don't want to hear anyone saying gamecube sucks because it doesn't so serious opionions plz you could compare it to the xbox or something
i am doin my best to liven up the forum : -)
i am doin my best to liven up the forum : -)
Ninty ? Noooooooooooo, he can't be a Ninty, just look at that well thought out opinion !
Anyway, The Gamecube is an excellent console. Has some good games (even though there isn't one thats not had me throwing a mass swearing tantrum at it yet). In the long term its pretty limited though. As far as online gaming goes, Nintendo don't hide the fact they have no real interest in the area, so expect as much back up here as you'd get for a console light gun (i.e. about 2 titles in the consoles whole life time).
Loads of Ninties in particular will argue that this doesn't matter but in a way it does because at least Microsoft are trying to give you more lifespan out of your games while Nintendo just want you to shed £40 after £40 to constantly keep yourself entertained. In my opinion, the Gamecube is good when it comes to a single player experience or for when you have a couple of friends over so 4 of you can play.
But Nintendo are really sticking to what they always do, so don't expect anything massively breathtaking. Its nice to see the likes of Pikmin on the way because its a new kind of game, but most upcoming Nintendo projects are coming from existing games. I like games like F-Zero and stuff and at the asking price, I'm happy to pay out to carry on playing them.
But as far as big new titles and good longevity go, I'm looking to the X-Box's future releases. I've pretty much stopped playing Luigi's Mansion now because I've beaten it in both the normal game and the hidden mansion. Wave Race doesn't seem to keep me hooked for long before I've had enough, Rogue Leader is good, but now that I've played the levels a few times theres very little to enjoy about it besides screaming obsenities as I try and get gold medals. As for Super Monkey Ball (borrowed my friends copy cause mine hasn't arrived), its a good little game, but it drives me to breaking point. Now, these games are supposed to be fun, I find them more frustrating than fun most of the time.
I bought my X-Box on launch too and I still love to play Halo. I never seem to get bored with this game, probably cause each time I play it seems to be different thanks to the AI in the game. DOA3 can be frustrating at times, but Halo is just one of those games that really deserves the credit it has recieved. Out of the 2 consoles I prefer my X-Box, despite the childish whining that others on these forums like to spew out thinking it will give them spotlight and respect from everyone around them.
Its not like Nintendo are crap or anything cause they're far from it, but as a games player, I love to compete against other people and even have the chance of experiences such as big co-operative games where team work is needed, etc. I don't just want the Nintendo experience all the time of buying a new game, beating it or at least seeing the best of it in one weekend and then thats that. People are putting Microsoft down, but as I mentioned with Halo, they are bringing games that offer that bit more. For me, the online play is great because I won't have to rely on friends coming round to enjoy some big multiplayer games - especially on weekdays when everyones working and stuff - its hard to get 1 person over at that time let alone a good sized group.
As a single console, I'd say the GC has the better 4 player stuff at the moment. But if you have a friend who also has an X-Box then things are very competitive again. Halo is really at its strongest in multiplayer when you have more players involved. But Nintendo has always games like Monkey Ball that offer the best straight up 4 player modes.
As for the future releases, in my opinion the X-Box looks to be winning hands down in both number and quality. As I said, the GC has its tried and tested titles, but its not looking much more of a full schedule than the N64 before it right now. Maybe things will pick up in the near future though. Overall though I'm happy to have a GC, but I don't think I'd want it on its own without another console like the X-Box to give me more to look forward to. As a pair though they certainly give me plenty to look forward to.
Anyway, The Gamecube is an excellent console. Has some good games (even though there isn't one thats not had me throwing a mass swearing tantrum at it yet). In the long term its pretty limited though. As far as online gaming goes, Nintendo don't hide the fact they have no real interest in the area, so expect as much back up here as you'd get for a console light gun (i.e. about 2 titles in the consoles whole life time).
Loads of Ninties in particular will argue that this doesn't matter but in a way it does because at least Microsoft are trying to give you more lifespan out of your games while Nintendo just want you to shed £40 after £40 to constantly keep yourself entertained. In my opinion, the Gamecube is good when it comes to a single player experience or for when you have a couple of friends over so 4 of you can play.
But Nintendo are really sticking to what they always do, so don't expect anything massively breathtaking. Its nice to see the likes of Pikmin on the way because its a new kind of game, but most upcoming Nintendo projects are coming from existing games. I like games like F-Zero and stuff and at the asking price, I'm happy to pay out to carry on playing them.
But as far as big new titles and good longevity go, I'm looking to the X-Box's future releases. I've pretty much stopped playing Luigi's Mansion now because I've beaten it in both the normal game and the hidden mansion. Wave Race doesn't seem to keep me hooked for long before I've had enough, Rogue Leader is good, but now that I've played the levels a few times theres very little to enjoy about it besides screaming obsenities as I try and get gold medals. As for Super Monkey Ball (borrowed my friends copy cause mine hasn't arrived), its a good little game, but it drives me to breaking point. Now, these games are supposed to be fun, I find them more frustrating than fun most of the time.
I bought my X-Box on launch too and I still love to play Halo. I never seem to get bored with this game, probably cause each time I play it seems to be different thanks to the AI in the game. DOA3 can be frustrating at times, but Halo is just one of those games that really deserves the credit it has recieved. Out of the 2 consoles I prefer my X-Box, despite the childish whining that others on these forums like to spew out thinking it will give them spotlight and respect from everyone around them.
Its not like Nintendo are crap or anything cause they're far from it, but as a games player, I love to compete against other people and even have the chance of experiences such as big co-operative games where team work is needed, etc. I don't just want the Nintendo experience all the time of buying a new game, beating it or at least seeing the best of it in one weekend and then thats that. People are putting Microsoft down, but as I mentioned with Halo, they are bringing games that offer that bit more. For me, the online play is great because I won't have to rely on friends coming round to enjoy some big multiplayer games - especially on weekdays when everyones working and stuff - its hard to get 1 person over at that time let alone a good sized group.
As a single console, I'd say the GC has the better 4 player stuff at the moment. But if you have a friend who also has an X-Box then things are very competitive again. Halo is really at its strongest in multiplayer when you have more players involved. But Nintendo has always games like Monkey Ball that offer the best straight up 4 player modes.
As for the future releases, in my opinion the X-Box looks to be winning hands down in both number and quality. As I said, the GC has its tried and tested titles, but its not looking much more of a full schedule than the N64 before it right now. Maybe things will pick up in the near future though. Overall though I'm happy to have a GC, but I don't think I'd want it on its own without another console like the X-Box to give me more to look forward to. As a pair though they certainly give me plenty to look forward to.
It is fantastic! Truly is, Better than Xbox by miles, only just beats PS2 in my opion if you have a chance to get one. BUY ONE!!
I have got all three consoles now and out of the 3 I think that the PS2 is the worst. I'm not trying to cause arguments this is just my opinion as many other millions think different. I think that the Xbox has been released with some cracking titles, at the moment its a bit dead but once the proper games start coming it will be one of the best consoles to own, shame that people judge it so badly before playing it and being amazed. Finally to the point of this thread, I think that the Gamecube is really good, it does live up to what people say. Its got cracking graphics, although not as good as Xbox's it has some great effects, it's a stylish little machine and I think this is one big threat to Xbox and PS2!!