Post by: popkorn1 on July 15, 2003, 03:34:51 AM
So I moved on to the PS2. Same deal with the 2 games, so immediately I dropped GTA3 Vice City in my cart. I couldn't find another game that was just screaming to be purchased. I even went to ign and looked at the top reviewed games (all 9.0 and above) and read all about them, trying to find one that would make me happy.. but, either it just didn't grab me, or it was already available in some form on GC. I don't know if the other systems just aren't my style, but I'm not into sports games, not even into RPGs that much.... I don't know, I just couldn't see anything right for me. I'm not knocking either system, there was just nothing good for me.
Just for the hell of it, I thought I'd go through the GC games to see what I would want if I were just now purchasing the system. Metroid. Zelda. Mario. Eternal Darkness. Resident Evil 1 and 0. Super Monkey Ball 1+2. Animal Crossing. The list goes on and on... after that, I seriously could not be more pleased with my Nintendo. I was thinking about getting another system, but now I wouldn't even want one.
Another reason to back that up, Halo is on its way to the PC at the end of summer, even with much improved graphics. GTA3 is on the PC. ... I mean, come on, they're making it a really easy decision here. You'll never see the Nintendo franchises anywhere else.
That is why I'm happy owning only my Nintendo GameCube.
Post by: DRJ on July 15, 2003, 04:15:38 AM
Gamecube has enough coming out this year and next to keep me happy for a while, and with the GBP I am really set.
Post by: popkorn1 on July 15, 2003, 05:38:12 AM
Post by: Grey Ninja on July 15, 2003, 05:55:03 AM
Being that I am not a FPS nut, I can live without Halo easily enough, and I can't stand GTA.
Post by: KnowsNothing on July 15, 2003, 06:09:13 AM
) and I didn't see why everyone loves it. There is really nothing good about it. The graphics, the control; the only good thing I could find was the radio. And it was extremely boringAs of now, Gamecube currently has all of the games i want. And they're all GC exclusives. (That includes future releases too)
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Post by: mojorizin on July 15, 2003, 09:13:20 AM
Sure, I looked at the X-Box - not gonna lie. I saw Halo. Then I saw, well, Halo. That's not to diss the console as I'm certain that many people that have it, love it. But I put that one game against the slew of fantastic games present and future here in N-land and it wasn't even a decision. Yep, its square and its purple - whataboutit? Yep, there's chubby italian plumbers and little boys in green pajamas and Jigglypuffs - but there are also REs, Samus, FZero, VJoe and....... Its a shame that we get a flood of haters out there - everyone that has played a game or two on my Cube absolutely love it. That includes impressionable nephews with PS2s - they get all teary-eyed when mama comes, picks em up and tears em away from the Cube at Uncle Mojo's Dojo, don't you understand.
If we could just ship 50 million 'Cubes, Animal Crossing and some pictures of Pam Anderson to the Middle East we'd all be singing Kumbaya.
Post by: thecubedcanuck on July 15, 2003, 10:05:37 AM
Good grief
Post by: Ian Sane on July 15, 2003, 10:48:05 AM
One thing I really wish is that the Gamecube was more popular with rental stores. It's nearly impossible to find places with decent Gamecube rentals and there are a fair bit of titles I'd like to try out but have no intention of buying them.
The Gamecube is sufficient for my gaming needs but in no means perfect. Are all of you truly happy with the Gamecube or is it just "good enough"?
Post by: Grey Ninja on July 15, 2003, 10:48:55 AM
Ian, the only genre that I feel the GameCube is seriously lacking in is RPGs. Even then though, we got Skies of Arcadia and Tales of Symphonia, which aren't to be scoffed at. I would seriously take either of those over Final Fantasy X or Final Fantasy XI. XII might be a different story, but we shall see.
Overall, I think that the GameCube is the best thing since the SNES. I don't feel that it's good enough. I feel that it's all I could want and more.
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Post by: Ian Sane on July 15, 2003, 02:34:27 PM
Yeah I have but I'm one of those really f'd up people who don't like the controls. Normally I find that the Gamecube controller is perfect for almost any game but it just plain sucks for that one. I don't find it to be a universal fighting game problem though since I think it's quite good for SC2.
Post by: mouse_clicker on July 15, 2003, 02:45:17 PM
Overall I pretty much agree with Ian- my Gamecube more than suits all my needs but it DOES have some genre gapes, namely RPG's and fighters, as he pointed out. I own a PS2 to fill in those gaps and I love it very much.
And from what I've heard, most people agree Capcom's "EO" control for Capcom vs SNK 2 was horrible.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on July 15, 2003, 04:37:48 PM
Sure, there's Skies, which I hope to find a copy one day, Lost Kingdoms/II and there's Evolution... But that's about it.
The GameCube suits my platform game craving, the party game craving, and well... misc. craving
Despite what some may claim, there are a bucket load of great games on both PlayStation 2 and Xbox. And sadly, much like the GameCube, alot of them lay in the 3rd party department, and end up getting ignored..
Post by: Link on July 15, 2003, 05:45:06 PM
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Originally posted by: thecubedcanuck
This thread is fan boy heaven.
Good grief
Jesus Christ do you ever stop? You come to this site called PlanetGamecube, see a thread about how everyone likes their Cube, and you call it fanboyism? Let it go for gods sake...
Post by: Infernal Monkey on July 15, 2003, 07:50:55 PM
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Post by: popkorn1 on July 16, 2003, 03:53:06 AM
The point of the thread in the first place was just because it helped me realize the quality Nintendo has given us. To be honest, I was pretty disappointed in this summer's lineup ... for the biggest titles to be 2 racing games (mario kart and fzero), and vjoe... I think it's just a let down after last year's anticipation. Last year I had like 6 HUGE titles that I was waiting for over a period of like 10 months. Now, I have a list again ("mkart, fzero, re4, tmnt, etc"), but it pales in comparison to my "Metroid, Zelda, Mario, Eternal Darkness, etc" list of the past.
That's the reason I looked for a new system in the first place. I wanted more games to be excited about, because currently, I'm not THAT excited (save for tmnt and re4, I'm dying for those games.. and of course the next batch of grade A franchises.. desperately waiting for Metroid Prime 2 - MP is my fav. game of all time). But as I said in my first post, the other systems' lineups compared to what Nintendo has given us... it was just extremely refreshing to see the giant list of games that Nintendo has to offer that I HAD to pick up. You can say that's a fanboy comment all you want - but a Nintendo fanboy wouldn't have tried to buy both of the other consoles. But doing so definitely made me appreciate my GC, and respect what Nintendo has done for us gamers out there.
Again, let me reiterate.. I'm not saying PS2 and XBOX suck. I'm not saying there are no good games. I'm just saying there aren't enough games that scream "BUY ME" that warrent a system purchase, mainly because I'm not into their strong genres (and GC's weak ones)
For me, it all comes down to the old school "Nintendo Seal of Quality" that I know still means something to them when they slap it on a game box. I'm sure other GC owners out there might have been starting to doubt their system since Nintendo made it nearly impossible to follow up last year's lineup with such a big bang.. and this thread is just here to help them appreciate it a bit more.
Post by: Grey Ninja on July 16, 2003, 05:10:10 AM
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Originally posted by: mouse_clicker
Cubed'll give you a run for your money in a debate, but you have to push him for it.
Well, you might be right, but my personal dealings with him have just involved him saying basically:
"OMG FANBOY!!!! WTF??!!!!"
Basically, I can live without that crap, and wish he would troll elsewhere. I try to ignore him most of the time, as I feel dirty in just talking to him, but every now and then he posts something that I can't just keep my mouth shut about. This was one such thread.
Popkorn, nobody here except CubedCanuck thinks that you are being unreasonable. CubedCanuck is an anomaly on this board, as he can't stand to see Nintendo get praised for anything, as he is quite positive that we are all too biased to see past our own noses. Don't take him personally, he just seems to think that all consoles should be liked equally, even on a Nintendo fansite's message board.
Post by: KnowsNothing on July 16, 2003, 05:17:24 AM
Oh, and I absolutley hate his avatar. It reminds me of the black hole the video game industry is heading in, and it reminds me that he is one of the people that's pushing it down that hole.
"Rated M for Moronic"
Post by: Hostile Creation on July 16, 2003, 05:21:58 AM
So I realized that Nintendo was more than enough for me. I've said this many-a time before: It's as if they make their games especially for me. I love every one of them, so I would never need to buy another system. I know this sounds dumb, but it's hard to express in words how I feel about Nintendo. Dey jus' so cool.
Post by: Luciferschild on July 16, 2003, 08:52:19 AM
Post by: Ian Sane on July 16, 2003, 09:38:39 AM
Actually I don't really like the PS2 controller for that game either. The stupid split D-pad is a blister machine. Personally I find that all three current controllers suck ass for 2D fighting games. They all have crappy D-pads. Hopefully next generation Nintendo will grab a brain when designing their controller and use the old N64 d-pad. Whoever made the final decision for the Gamecube's D-pad was obviously thinking enitirely about the cost benefits of sharing a D-pad with the GBA then the actually usefulness of it for games.
Post by: mouse_clicker on July 16, 2003, 09:42:27 AM
I know what you mean about the current D-pad's sucking- the PS2 still has that split D-pad from when Nintendo still had a patent on the cross design, the Gamecube's is too small, and the XBox's is all wavy and really cumbersome.
Post by: thecubedcanuck on July 16, 2003, 09:50:37 AM
How can anyone who calls themselves a gamer, honestly say that they cant find more than one game worth playing on the x-box or ps2?
Gimme a break, the PS2 has over 500 games, and you only think one is worth owning? Yet Monkey ball 2 is a must have?
Now tell me, doesnt that seem a little strange?
The cube has many great games, in fact IMO eternal darkness is the greatest game of all time, RE0, RE, Zelda, Sunshine and metroid are all good games in their right, but I just dont see them as being anymore superior to the good games on other systems.
If you are a true gamer, you would want all three systems without a doubt, because you then would have access to all the great games. However, to say that only the gamecube has good games cannot be viewed as anything other than a biased opinion.
See, the problem you have with me is because I refuse to think along the same shallow lines, so you consider me a troll. Read my posts and you will see I really do like Nintendo for the most part, I also like Sony and MS. Now if this makes me an evil troll, then so be it, I think I can deal with it
.As for Ninja, hugs and kisses as always
~
Post by: mouse_clicker on July 16, 2003, 09:58:13 AM
And I told you guys he'd bust out if you pused him.
Post by: thecubedcanuck on July 16, 2003, 10:04:48 AM
He didnt say that, he said he looked but couldnt find another gamer game on either system. He had one for each but couldnt find a second. Now that I just dont get.
It is all opinion, but there is a big differance between saying the Gamecube satifies my gaming needs good enough, versus saying the gamecube is the only system with games worth owning.
Owning three systems may be out the price range for many, and that is fine and very understandable, But to say that you wouldnt want the other 2 just doesnt seem to me to be very genuine. If you like playing games then one should assume that the more selection you have the better off you are.
Post by: Ridley on July 16, 2003, 10:25:32 AM
Then welcome to reality. There's nothing wrong with not wanting the other 2 systems. I personally have not seen one game on PS2 or X-box that I would truly want to buy. Does it make me a fanboy? No. It just means they don't have what interests me.
Post by: Inkwell on July 16, 2003, 10:33:31 AM
There are a bunch of games for both the PS2 and XBox worth owning, and besides there wouldn't be a point saying that your looking for another console to provide more gaming experiences when your so satisfied with the Gamecube.
Me personally wish I didn't bother buying a Gamecube or a PS2, they both seem to have games that just don't keep my attention. So when the next gen comes through, there better be something very interesting that happening.
Post by: The Omen on July 16, 2003, 10:36:41 AM
Also, i think the proper way to express "why im happy owning only gamecube" should be "why im CONTENT owning only GC". If you're satisfied, as i am, great. But you have to see there is more than a fair share of good games for all consoles. Yes, even the Xbox.
Post by: Grey Ninja on July 16, 2003, 01:58:49 PM
What you are implying is that I am somewhat less of a person because I can't find more than one game on the PS2 and not a single game on the Xbox that would convince me that owning the system would be a good idea. That makes you a troll.
Post by: mouse_clicker on July 16, 2003, 02:45:22 PM
Post by: PIAC on July 16, 2003, 02:58:54 PM
(no im not making fun of the size, my snes, cube, n64 and master system take up most of the room, and a dreamcast and nes have to be crammed in there somewhere)reason i dont own a ps2 = lack of money to support it, xbawx = i look at the titles available on the shelfs and cant really see anything that thrills me, i might get a ps2/3 one day, RPGs are my soft spot :\
also, cubedcanuck isn't really a nintendo hater, i mean if he was would he be called cubedcanuck, unless he has 3 personalities? o_O sure hes againsed the general consensus of the board the majority of the time, but other times he does say stuff that actually makes sence
Post by: ThePerm on July 16, 2003, 04:14:44 PM
Really gamers should feel they only need one system, becuase if they don't then the console they own is not doing its job. Also, damn hardware is so similar every generation..if you own more then one system its like you bought the same hardware more then once.
Post by: Ymeegod on July 16, 2003, 04:46:23 PM
The hardware is pretty much a set price (though if I knew a year later prices would have dropped this low and come with goodies I might have waited), but for software you can find some great deals (90% of the time I'm getting games for less than $30).
Or you can even rent games (Block buster has the "freedom" pass which allows you to rent one game per day for a month for $20. Pretty damn cheap. 65 cents a day. Add in $300-500 a year for hardware it's still less than $2.00 a day.
It's all about budgetting your money. Instead of paying $5-20 per meal you can either make your own or have your GF make it for you :0.
Post by: Grey Ninja on July 16, 2003, 05:08:40 PM
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Really gamers should feel they only need one system, becuase if they don't then the console they own is not doing its job.
Single most intelligent statement in this thread. Stating that gamers should be required to buy all available platforms is simply lunacy.
Post by: popkorn1 on July 16, 2003, 06:27:30 PM
To thecubedcanuck... I think you're being a bit more unrealistic to me than to take my thread and say that I'm saying not 2 of the 500+ ps2 games are worth owning. That isn't what I said, and I'd appreciate if you didn't twist my words like that. I simply said that I couldn't find two that I've been dying to play since I first heard about it.. the huge killer apps "screaming" to be purchased. I never said the games aren't good, or that I wouldn't buy and enjoy a ton of them. Hell, the point of this post wasn't even about how xbox and ps2 didn't have the games to warrent a purchase (FOR ME) .. it was about how much Nintendo put in to give us some HUGE blockbuster games. Seriously, I see where you're coming from.. but I also can see how you're more a one track-realist who always seems to lean in the "oh, you're a fanboy" direction. I'm not a fanboy, this thread was mearly here to show appreciation. I didn't know saying "I'm happy with my Nintendo" implies that I'm a other-console-hatin-fanboy. You're responses are like.. trifold-fanboyism, and seem to be against anyone who doesn't have/fully support all consoles. xbox kicks ass. ps2 kicks ass. nintendo owns my ass, and kicks it. i respect all 3 systems. i just need one of them. ain't nothin wrong with that.
So to clarify, I didn't say I couldn't find a second game worth owning. I'd buy a lot of games, and enjoy them, if I had the system. But, I couldn't find a second game that warrented the purchase of a new console. I'd rather save my money for something else, since Nintendo deliver's enough for my needs at this point.
And at this point, it's overkill.. heh.. Anyway, just a completely random note, I've grown to fully love gba connectivity. At first I thought it was a gimmick, but now I actually hope for this feature to be included in games. It's that kind of extra mile that keeps me coming back. (when it's not cheaply done anyway.. some ARE just gimmicks
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