Author Topic: Are either of the really big memory cards worth it? (Read 3714 times)

Sabres Fan · « **on:** October 16, 2003, 02:12:06 PM »

Are the Mad Catz or Interact memory cards that have like 1000 blocks worth it? I know storage size is great but do they lose their data?

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #1 on:** October 16, 2003, 02:28:33 PM »

I personally do not use 3rd-party memory cards, because I've lost data on 3 out of the 4 that I've owned(the one that I haven't is an EA memory card for the 64). Unless you play sports games, you are better off just getting the 251. It's not very likely you will fill it up too fast...

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #2 on:** October 16, 2003, 02:33:27 PM »

Yeah...I don't buy 3rd party anything. Ethics.

The 251 does go a long way, though. I have one 59 and one 251 and I have PLENTY of room left, even with my 15+ games. (AC memory card doesn't count.)

thecubedcanuck · « **Reply #3 on:** October 16, 2003, 03:41:40 PM »

I have had both 3rd party 16x memory cards and both became corrupted within the first week. I have 3 251's and all work fine.

Uglydot · « **Reply #4 on:** October 16, 2003, 03:51:14 PM »

I refuse to buy a third party card after losing my rush 2 save on the n64...I am not very good at racing games and I had unlocked nearly everything...::grumble::

AdvancedGamer · « **Reply #5 on:** October 16, 2003, 03:56:38 PM »

I have a memory card 51 and 251 and I have filled them both up. I have 23 games. I am thinking about getting a 3rd party one so this is a good topic. So you really think they are not worth it?

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #6 on:** October 16, 2003, 04:06:46 PM »

Just get another 251

Locke Cole · « **Reply #7 on:** October 16, 2003, 05:31:45 PM »

Just get a fricken 251, its only 20 bucks and well worth it, also only get official ones, I keep on hearing about trama stories of how people lost all their F zero GX data and Viewtiful Joe data from data errors and what not.

nolimit19 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 16, 2003, 07:29:18 PM »

i have a really big one thats over 1000 blocks....i have never had any problems, but i only got it because i found it for cheap and decided to go for it. lol....i dont think it will mess up because its a gold one....those are better because they are made of gold...duh....well honestly, based on my expirience, i would recomend it. i have had problems with other memory cards in the past, but this one has worked great....and i probably wont need to purchase another card as long as i have my cube. o yea i have the int...something one....not mad catz...and the gold one may make a difference because i think those were newer then the purple ones....but im not positive on that....but it is possible they may have made slight upgrades.

GoldShadow1 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 16, 2003, 08:07:55 PM »

Ah... I have eight games and one 59, and still have space left. Too bad the 251 wasn't out when I got my GCN, or I would have that. I still don't understand the point in even keeping the 59's for anything except Animal Crossing when you can quadruple your space for $5 more.

Round Eye · « **Reply #10 on:** October 17, 2003, 04:51:03 AM »

I have the 16X memorycard from interac and it worked fine, untill about a month ago I started getting save errors. I noticed then, that the memory card was getting very warm. So I pulled it out right away, works ok along as it is cool, but when it warms up, 15min, it get unreliable. I am just happy I managed not to lose all my save games. I am now the proud owner of a 251 card, no problems.

Stay away from 3rd party hardware.

Berny · « **Reply #11 on:** October 17, 2003, 04:57:44 AM »

I've got two 59ers and space for at least 5 more games and I already have 10 total. I think. But I don't want to get a 251 cuz then I could put all the memory from my 59s onto it and still have like 150 left. Thus making my 59s WORTHLESS.

Oh well. I'll have to buy a new card someday and now that they've stopped production of the 59... Maybe I'll use my 59's as coasters.

thecubedcanuck · « **Reply #12 on:** October 17, 2003, 05:19:32 AM »

"So you really think they are not worth it?"

As someone who refuse to like everything Nintendo just because it is Nintendo, I must say in this case stay with nintendo.
In all honesty the 2 seperate 16x 1000 block memory cards I tried (both from differant companies, one was mad catz, I cant remember the other), both failed almost immediately. I bought them for Madden and ASB2004 and both wouldnt save at all with the sports games. Then after about a week both became corrupted according to the message and wouldnt save any games.
I have never had a problem with a nintendo memory card.

nolimit19 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 17, 2003, 05:26:22 AM »

well i seem to just be extremely lucky...like i said, my 3rd party cards for the 64 failed all the time....based on my expirience, i would recommend my card..the intec or what ever its called, but you are obviously taking a chance...i found mine pretty cheap, and if it ever does fail, i will be really pissed, but i have most of my important games backed up on the 251. i basically just got the huge card for the sports games.

SuperLink666 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 17, 2003, 06:13:10 AM »

sports games and backup copies of game saves like SSBM and Pikmin that's what they are good for. anything 10+ blocks or games you rent and might get like sonic games.. thats what I do.

Jdub03 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 17, 2003, 07:04:12 AM »

I have the interact 1000 block memory card. It works just as well as the official nintendo mem card. Ive had it for over a year now and never experianced the common problems associated with third pary products. I also have two 59's and a 251. I like the official stuff so I would say go with nintendo, although the Interact memory card will do just fine.

oohhboy · « **Reply #16 on:** October 17, 2003, 11:25:50 AM »

I have 3 %9s and a 251 which isn't quater full with 10+ games on it. One 59 is for my Japanese games and one is for sister and the last one is a spare that was bundled with Lost Kingdoms 2. Of course if you play sports games alot you may need something heavier...

Darc Requiem · « **Reply #17 on:** October 17, 2003, 12:23:44 PM »

I have an Interact 16x Memory Card and have yet to have any problems. I like Sports games and if you like sports games the 251 is just as worth less as the 59. One sports game will fill up a 251 and you will still need another 251 to save others features of that one game. Trust me I know. If you don't like sports games then a 251 is fine, but if you do like sports games. Get a Interact 16x, I got mine for 8 bucks and its been just as reliable as my 251.

Darc Requiem

Sabres Fan · « **Reply #18 on:** October 17, 2003, 12:40:49 PM »

Thanks for all the info. I rememer back on the 64 I had a 3rd party card that was fine for over 2 years, so I was just wondering if they were still good.

Nintendo Gamecube · « **Reply #19 on:** October 17, 2003, 02:25:05 PM »

mem 251's are only $20!!!! Please tell me that wasn't a typo, because I'm in great need of one, but low on cash. Specially with the current games coming out.

Darc Requiem · « **Reply #20 on:** October 17, 2003, 02:46:53 PM »

Memory Card 251's have been $20 for a while Nintendo Gamecube as I stated earlier, if you aren't a fan of sports games. Pick one or up it will take a while to fill up. If you like sports games. I suggest the Interact 16x.

Darc Requiem

Griffin · « **Reply #21 on:** October 17, 2003, 04:57:26 PM »

If you want a good one, I suggest the Nyko 64mb card. I've had one for almost 4 or 5 months now and I haven't had a single problem with it. Sony even licenses the Nyko cards for the PS2. Comes in handy if you have a few sports games. It's the same price as the 251.

Flames_of_chaos · « **Reply #22 on:** October 17, 2003, 05:31:56 PM »

Well atleast sony isnt like microsoft cause microsoft licnessed all the 3rd party things. (HAHAHA)

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