Author Topic: When is the "Only For" not only for? (Read 5128 times)

Arbok · « **on:** December 30, 2003, 06:56:07 AM »

Ok, just got to wondering. Have there ever been any games released on a Nintendo system with the "Only For" logo on them that were then ported to another system, one from the same generation, under the same title?

The only game I can think of is "Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee" which was ported to the Xbox, and I was just wondering if there are anymore? Just for curiosities sake.

SearanoX · « **Reply #1 on:** December 30, 2003, 07:43:29 AM »

I'm not quite sure about any more of those, but I know that there are a few "Only on XBox" games that were released on Nintendo's console. Can't quite remember any specific names, but I know that there are some.

mikeytsi · « **Reply #2 on:** December 30, 2003, 08:23:54 AM »

It was "only for xbox" for a limited time period. Splinter Cell is probably the most famous example, it was released on Xbox first, and due to the agreements with Microsoft, the GC and PS2 releases were pushed back.

Arbok · « **Reply #3 on:** December 30, 2003, 08:29:58 AM »

Right, but I was talking about JUST Nintendo, I realize that there are several examples for where the Xbox "only for" didn't stay true, I was just wondering if "Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee" is infact the only Nintendo game where this happend.

SearanoX · « **Reply #4 on:** December 30, 2003, 08:38:21 AM »

Hmm...nope, I think that's it. All of the desireable releases that the 'Cube has are either multiplatform from the start (Prince of Persia), on other consoles originally (Splinter Cell), or are going to stay exclusive (Mario, Zelda, Metroid). Godzilla wasn't even that good a game...I'm surprised that they wanted to release it on the XBox after the lackluster GCN version sales.

bubba23 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 30, 2003, 09:17:02 AM »

Hedorah64 said:
>>Right, but I was talking about JUST Nintendo, I realize that there are several examples for where the Xbox "only for" didn't stay true, I was just wondering if "Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee" is infact the only Nintendo game where this happend.

There is also Capcom vs. SNK 2: EO, which was later ported to XBOX.

WesDawg · « **Reply #6 on:** December 30, 2003, 10:19:40 AM »

PSO mighta had that. There's been more than a handful I bet.

Kraven · « **Reply #7 on:** December 30, 2003, 11:17:45 AM »

Dark Summit has the "only for" on the Gamecube, when it is also on the Xbox and PS2.

Berbs42 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 30, 2003, 12:20:46 PM »

If I'm not mistaken, weren't there early copies of SSX: Tricky that had the "Only For" label? And wasn't it originally going to be called SSX: Special Edition? (I seem to recal an article from IGN stating that the BIG team was suping it up and making only for the cube, but of course that later changed before release).

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #9 on:** December 30, 2003, 01:48:22 PM »

I don't remember seeing an 'Only For' triangle on either Godzilla or Capcom VS SNK 2. =/
Did Sega Soccer Slam have it? That was exclusive for a for months, then BAM, ported.

Mario · « **Reply #10 on:** December 30, 2003, 01:56:34 PM »

Sega Soccer Slam doesn't have it.

For some reason the "only for" label is missing from my copies of Star Wars Rogue Leader, RE, RE0, Sonic Mega Collection... but they're exclusive right? RIGHT?! *shakes fist at some old lady*

StrikerObi · « **Reply #11 on:** December 30, 2003, 03:11:23 PM »

Sega Soccer Slam did have it, I have a copy that has the logo on it. Perhaps it's been edited out since.

Mario · « **Reply #12 on:** December 30, 2003, 03:14:55 PM »

Oh, yeah it's probably been edited out then, because my copy doesn't have it and i just got it a few months back.

Arbok · « **Reply #13 on:** December 30, 2003, 06:36:43 PM »

My Sega Soccer Slam doesn't have the "Only For" and I got it a month after release, also my Sonic Mega Collection doesn't have the "Only For" as well.

Possibly beacuse Sega wanted to leave the option to port it if they choose? Anyway, I didn't know the "Only For" has been wrong so often this generation... :-/

KDR_11k · « **Reply #14 on:** December 30, 2003, 09:36:39 PM »

Quite a lot of exclusive titles don't have "only for" written on them. Lost Kingdoms is another example (or was that released on PS2?).

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #15 on:** December 31, 2003, 12:12:33 AM »

Nope, Lost Kingdoms/II are exclusive to GameCube.
I have a question! =o
My copy of Sonic Adventure 2: Battle doesn't have it (PAL), but I've seen some scans where it has both the Only For triangle, and the silly European Only For.. 'blob'. Does anybody have the only for on their copy?

Arbok · « **Reply #16 on:** December 31, 2003, 06:20:35 AM »

My copy of Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, bought on the month it was released here in the US, does have the "Only For" logo on it.

Shadow Fox · « **Reply #17 on:** January 02, 2004, 07:04:14 PM »

Both Soccer Slam and Godzilla had "Only for" logos, but only with limited quantities (once the publisher realized the mistake, they were recalled apparently).

I own a Soccer Slam with the "Only for" logo, and I've seen several Godzilla's with the "Only for" immediately after release, but of course none now.

And yes, there were several Xbox games that went from "Only on Xbox" to "now on GCN":

Cel Damage
Hunter: The Reckoning
Dead to Rights (VERY few copies with the "Only on Xbox")
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Outlaw Golf

There are probably more I've forgotten.

-Official Ninja of PGC

KDR_11k · « **Reply #18 on:** January 02, 2004, 08:06:22 PM »

BTW, why is it "GCN"? NGC would make at least some sense, but GCN?

Renny · « **Reply #19 on:** January 03, 2004, 12:23:37 AM »

NeoGeo [Pocket] Color. I don't think there would have been any confusion over a handheld that bombed, but.

Shadow Fox · « **Reply #20 on:** January 03, 2004, 02:54:04 AM »

yup, that's the official abbreviation from Nintendo's corporate site.

Either GCN for short, or Nintendo GAMECUBE.

Nintendo must always be written before "GAMECUBE", and GAMECUBE must always be in all caps.

Also the GCN logo can only be shown with the "Nintendo GAMECUBE" moniker at the bottom, else you could be sued.

Interesting, eh?

-Official Ninja of PGC

ib2kool4u912 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 03, 2004, 08:30:08 AM »

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Originally posted by: Shadow Fox
And yes, there were several Xbox games that went from "Only on Xbox" to "now on GCN":

Cel Damage
Hunter: The Reckoning
Dead to Rights (VERY few copies with the "Only on Xbox")
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Outlaw Golf

There are probably more I've forgotten.

-Official Ninja of PGC

I'm pretty sure that Wreckless: The Yakuza Missions had the 'only for' thingy when it was on Xbox but it was ported to Gamecube.

Shadow Fox · « **Reply #22 on:** January 03, 2004, 04:26:03 PM »

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Originally posted by: ib2kool4u912
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Originally posted by: Shadow Fox
And yes, there were several Xbox games that went from "Only on Xbox" to "now on GCN":

Cel Damage
Hunter: The Reckoning
Dead to Rights (VERY few copies with the "Only on Xbox")
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Outlaw Golf

There are probably more I've forgotten.

-Official Ninja of PGC

I'm pretty sure that Wreckless: The Yakuza Missions had the 'only for' thingy when it was on Xbox but it was ported to Gamecube.

Corecta-mundo. Thanks for reminding me.

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Author Topic: When is the "Only For" not only for? (Read 5128 times)