Topic: Xbox fan buys Gamecube....story at 11.

[KatDaddy]

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Originally posted by: AdvancedGamer
Ummmmm... Super Smash Bros. You might like (keep in mind he hasn't had a nintendo console before so it might seem stupid to him) Also Timesplitters 2 but you might have that for Xbox. Andddddddd...... Ummmmmm Super Mario Sunshine.

Timesplitters 2?  Yecchhhh!!! {runs away wildly with arms flailing about}

Really, REALLY didn't like it.

[TheResidentEvil]

I have an x-pensive paperweight... For now the XBox has crap for games mostly, I bought it for fable and Halo 2, both of which got delayed.... Sad.

[Biohazard]

I wonder who above is trying to still my Resident Evil thunder from me :-p.

Anyways the Xbox has a nice selection of games.  It's kinna a shame thought that the only way for them to sell is by them hyping them up to no end...Fable...the new star wars game...honestly.

Anyways congradulations on your new GC purchase good news for nintendo only 46 million more GC's to go by 2004.

[Reverse_Gecko]

Wow. I thought I had a lot of games(25 gamecube, 7 xbox).

It's great to see someone whos really really into 1 console try out another (especially one that has been labeled as "kiddy" by society), and really enjoy it. Contrats, enjoy your cube.

Anyways my absolute must have list are(9.5-10):
Mario Sunshine
Zelda (Master Quest and Wind Waker)
Metroid Prime
Eternal Darkness(this seems to be a love it or hate it game, but personaly i think it's one of the best and most origional games ever)

and my Gotta have list(9-9.49):
Super Monkey Ball
Super Smash Brothers Melee
Waverace
Resident Evil Remake

and my great game list(8-9):
Super Monkey Ball 2
Resident Evil
Pikmin
Animal Crossing
Sonic adventure 2
Luigis mansion

and my dont get list(0-7):
Starfox Adventures(probably the best one on the dont get list by far though)
Nightfire
Agent under fire


Also look forward to:
Mario 128
F-Zero
Starfox armada
Metroid Prime 2
Pikmin 2

I'm missing alot of stuff, but you get the picture.

Anything on my must have or gotta have list you should definatly consider having in your collection, then everything that you can afford in the great game list should go into ur collection also, but they arn't priority.

Enjoy both your consoles. I definatly enjoy my both my consoles.


BTW Anyone else notice that most of these are first party games?

[Smadte]

Man, you guys are forgetting the best game of all time! Don't forget to pick up your copy of Universal Studios. GREAT game! Heheheh.

[Mercury Crusader]

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Originally posted by: Ian Sane

60 games for one console?  That's nuts.  I probably would have difficulty thinking of 60 games for all three consoles that I would like, let alone for one.  Hell I don't think I even have 60 games total for all of my consoles.

Well, for most classic console collectors, 60 is a pretty small number for games.  I myself have 160 NES games, which is considered small to more hardcore NES collectors.  Then again, older games are by default cheaper, so unless somebody doesn't consider an old Atari 2600 or Colecovision game an "actual game" and more a "mini-game," then owning a lot of games for one console isn't much a deal.  For X-Box games, though, at this current time, yes, it is an insane amount.  I think it all depends on the kind of "deals" you can get with certain games.  Most of my games are used and were "haggled" to death.

I usually wait until an entire generation of console gaming has passed before I jump all over a system, usually just investing a little in one specific console for that generation, mostly Nintendo consoles.  I waited until the 16-bit era died before I jumped all over the Genesis, and the whole 32/64-bit thing before I got a PSX and a Sega Saturn.  I'd like to get an X-Box soon (preferably used and cheap), but for now, I'm satisfied enough with my PS2 and GCN.  I hate to get shut out of any game, however.

KatDaddy, you already have most of the games I'd have recommended to you, but for those you don't, I recommend Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee and Super Smash Bros. Melee, just because they're pretty good multiplayer games, with an emphasis on "good" for Godzilla and more an "awesome" for SSB:M.  Oh, and welcome aboard this place, even though I myself am pretty new to posting in these forums.

[RahXephon]

ANIMAL CROSSING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how could this not be mentioned, you have a wife, you might not want to get it, girls become dangerously addicted and you would never get a chance to play again.


Next is a very strange game, but very fun and interesting.  It is called Cubivore.  It is so weird.. but alot of fun and weird......  Yea i gotta agree with all other recomendations.  Especially SSBM.  that game is just fun fun fun.

ED, if you are intellectual, you will love it, but gotta get past Karim's stuff to really have fun, that is chapter.... 3.  

Skies of Arcadia Legends.  as a fellow DC owner, i am sure you have heard of it if not played it.  But i waited till the cube version to buy it and it is great.

If your wife plays with you might wanna get beach spikers, me and my Girlfriend play it alot.

Definetly get a GBA SP if you can, if not get GBP.  GBA has so many good games, and even tons of new sonic games... well 2.  But they are new so they are fun.

I also bought a PS2, but i returned it in 2 days.  Wish i could play xenosaga, but i will live i guess.  Also have an XBOX, favorite game on there is Unreal and Oddworld.

[KatDaddy]

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Originally posted by: Reverse_Gecko
and my dont get list(0-7):
Starfox Adventures(probably the best one on the dont get list by far though)
Nightfire
Agent under fire

LOL...I have or have had both Nightfire and Agent Under Fire for the Xbox.

Nightfire is ok...tolerable.

Agent Under Fire....garbage...

[KatDaddy]

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Originally posted by: RahXephon
ANIMAL CROSSING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how could this not be mentioned, you have a wife, you might not want to get it, girls become dangerously addicted and you would never get a chance to play again.

What's the scoop with Animal Crossing???  It seems that everyone I talk to, states that women eat this game up.  What makes it so addictive for them?  

[Snake2715]

KatDaddy,

Ok first how is it hooked up, Given you do have the hardware to support it make sure you are running it in Progressive scan from what I hear Metroid is awesome. Also do you have Prologic II available for sound? I spent quite a bit on a receiver just a few years ago and i dont have Prologic II, I just missed it coming out and wasnt aware of it.

First after you hook it up using your hardware to its full potential there are some good games.

I also have a couple thousand into my system and love playing games loudly. My wife is becoming quite the avid gamer herself. We have slowly convinced both our parents to get into gaming and they have bought gamecubes and updated PC's! I enjoy gaming more than television why watch a movie when you can participate in one? We live in the country so cable isnt available i dont have our dish hooked up becuase we get basic TV and spend the saved money on gaming.

Anyway I personally dont like Animal Crossing, it is a real life game like the Sims but different. My wife on the other hand is addicted. I am not sure how your wife will do with it. I am 23 and my wife is 24. She also enjoys watching Wind Waker and asks me to play it several times a week. So depending on your tastes you might enjoy it. I made comments about my wife not getting addicted to Animal Crossing but I tell you what its no joke!

Anyway give Eternal Darkness some time it is a very good game.

Welcome. You have a good starting collection. As far as being stuck check out Gamefaqs.com they can help. I personally try not to use the site and will resort to it if I am stuck for more than a week or s.



Josh

*EDIT* Also depending on your tastes i am looking forward to ikaruga. its a top down exclusive shooter. It has tons of replay value and there is an online ranking in the nation provided you get good enough..

[TheResidentEvil]

Biohazard, my name is better and I have been using it for two years. Wouldnt it be cool for you though if someone copied your name how keen!



Just kidding around, but you know, my name is way cooler. Heh.

[kelleman]

KatDaddy... you might want to know there are a few games you should think about getting that are only coming to the Cube  (all exclusives except for 2) and they will come out this year or next.
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Virtua Fighter Quest
Metal Gear Solid GC
F-Zero
Animal Crossing 2
Metroid Prime 2
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles (Major GBA connectivity)
Soul Calibur 2 (Link)
Enter the Matrix
Splinter Cell (GBA connectivity)
Rogue Squadron 3 (Best graphics ever according to Matt at IGNCube)
Jedi Knight 3
Star Fox Armada
Sonic Adventure 3
Game Zero
Mario Kart
Pikmin 2
Mario Golf
Mario Tennis
Too Human
Second Silicon Knights Project
1080 Avalanche
Viewtiful Joe
Resident Evil 4
Killer 7
Dead Phoenix
R: Racing Evolution (Formerly Ridge Racer 6)
Baten Kaitos
Tales of Symphonia
WrestleMania 19
Camelot RPG Unnamed
...
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Also, I think you should hang around for E3... keep watching the web and if you want some new info on the surprises that are sure to pop up for the Cube and the Xbox (the only way to go is with these 2) then PM me and I'll give you the info on where to go.

[MickeyD]

I had a genisis too I really liked it was a great system. But Super nintendo to me stuck out more to me cause it had better first party software and some of the greatest rpgs ever. Sega Dreamcast was their best system ever I was so mad when it died it didn't deserve to die like saturn. I haven't got an xbox yet I just not really sold on it yet. Nothing seems to jump out me I guess I mean most its types of games aren't nessacrly my favorite genre wheter there good or not. Halo I here is great but not sure if it's worth an xbox. Steel Battalion sounds awesome but its a bit steep. I'll probably wait until Rare makes some games and Fable comes out before I decide. And thats only if they all turn out to be good.

[Tride15]

Oh yeah, YOU HAVE TO GET ANIMAL CROSSING!!! Well, only if you liek those sorta games. I don't own it but I'm really wanting to play it. I'm gonna wait for Animal Crossing 2 because I have other stuff to buy, but it's such an awesome game. I rented it and never got bored. There isn't much to do but it's so incredibly addictive. It's chilidish and that's strangely one of the things that makes you keep coming back. It makes you feel comfortable. And getting new stuff for your house and such is so much fun for some reason. I really want Animal Crossing but I'll have to wait until 2

Eternal Darkness is probably my favorite one player game I own for GameCube and Super Smash Bros. is probably the best multi-player game I've ever played followed by Mario Party. Super Smash Bros. Melee is my favorite fighter (I'm not a big fan of fighters, though) because it is FAST. You can roll past people and double jump and get smash moves...... aaahhh. In fact, last night my brothers, my brothers's friend and I were playing it and we played for more than 3 hours.  Eternal Darkness is fun because it's a serious game that I actually like. It has a Nintendo feel and that's why I like it so much. It has insane replay value.  

[KatDaddy]

Well, I'm officially hooked on Metroid Prime.  I'm just about totally done with the Chozo ruins.  There's only 2 main rooms that I haven't accessed.  The really hot one, which you take damage just walking into (I'm guessing there's a special suit somewhere in another level), and a large circular room that says "is the source of the toxicity" or something like that...I'm guessing another boss fight.

I'm having trouble with the room that has the tree in the center with all of the different platforms.  You have to find the 4 runes and scan them.  I can only find 3.

This game is truly addictive.  I really didn't care for it at first, but MP has really got me hooked for a while.  It's pulled me away from Zelda WW and my Xbox.

[Snake2715]

Are you running it in Progressive Scan?


Josh

[VideoGamerJ]

Super Smash Bros. Melee is a very very good game. However, seeing that you haven't owned a (or at least said you have) Game Boy, NES, SNES or N64, SSBM won't fit as perfect as it does to Nintendo gamers. This game is a very VERY good nostalgia game, no doubt about it. I got it almost exactly a year ago (April 12, 2002) and even though it wore down after awhile, for some strange reason, I picked it up and it's almost like it's been completely revived, I go to tournaments, I practice everyday, I visit GAMEFAQS SSBM forums daily. This game is just so great. Other games...

-Sonic Mega Collection (Pretty nice collection of Sonic the Hedgehog games, you seem to have a lot of money to blow, don't miss this one out)
-Phantasy Star Online (GCN's best and only online game, great replay value)
-Super Mario Sunshine (Short but sweet, if you haven't played Mario 64, you're really in for a treat)
-Star Fox Adventures (I don't want to bash this game, it's not that bad. Good/Great music, awesome visuals)
-TIME SPLITTERS 2!!!!!!!! (From the makers of Goldeneye, need I say more. You problably have this game for XBOX)
-Skies of Arcadia Legends (Good RPG)

I always good forget games when I have to list them, DAMN IT!

[Tycoon__]

ah metroid prime.... the never boreing enviornments that stun you.. the good difficulty level, that never frustrates but provides alot of difficulty... and all that other stuff.. it is sort of undescribable how MP is my #1 or 2 game of all time... simply great.

[KatDaddy]

VideogamerJ:

Timesplitters 2 just didn't "click" with me.  Didn't like it.

I will probably get PSO for the Xbox.  The 1st 2 months are free, and I already have an XBL membership.

I am seriously pondering "Skies of Arcadia".  A lot of people seem to like it.

[KatDaddy]

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Originally posted by: Snake2715
Are you running it in Progressive Scan?


Josh

Yes...

[Darc Requiem]

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Originally posted by: KatDaddy
VideogamerJ:

Timesplitters 2 just didn't "click" with me.  Didn't like it.

I will probably get PSO for the Xbox.  The 1st 2 months are free, and I already have an XBL membership.

I am seriously pondering "Skies of Arcadia".  A lot of people seem to like it.

You do know that you still have to pay $8.95 a month with X-box version right? Oh and get Skies of Arcadia its a great game. I'm hoping for more info on the sequel soon.

Darc Requiem

[KatDaddy]

Yeah, I know about the 8.95....is it the same for the GC?

[MickeyD]

Well I honestly I think you should get pso for cube. I heard that you can only play in america cause they use xbox live servers also you can only use the headset cause  for now I don't think they will have a keyboard yet. Try talking to someone on a headset with 20 other people at once. Thats got to be annoying and the fact there is apparently there is a ten second delay. I know your probably saying well there's no keyboard for cube either except for japan but don't worry datel the makers of the action replay just made a kb for cube just like the one they made for ps2. I'm kinda peeved about it since I spent 90 bucks for mine I got from japan  The cube version is free the first few months also and you can buy a broadband modem for cube I've seen quite a bit of them lately at walmart and target.  If I had an xbox I would probably get the xbox verison in most cases but  I think you should seriously consider the cube verison. You got more servers you can go to like eu and jp which you can't on xbox and you can still use broadband and buy the datel keyboard for 20 bucks. Besides as a cube owner you need to show nintendo you want to play online games