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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Mario kart.....should I bother??

« on: November 12, 2003, 07:59:38 AM »

Did PGC get a review copy of the game already?  Could we expect a review any time soon or do you guys not get it until release date like the rest of us?

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Nintendo Gaming / RE: To SP or not to SP...

« on: November 12, 2003, 06:49:23 AM »

Using the pokemon internal clock, I timed it and found i get about 10:18 with the light on the whole time...so yeah, you'll get more if you don't use the light.  =P

[mouse_clicker]

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:To SP or not to SP...

« on: November 11, 2003, 07:15:01 PM »

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Originally posted by: mouse_clicker
On the downside, the colors are slightly washed out, the square design gives you cramps after extended play (similar to the NES controller), the trigger buttons are in very awkward positions, and the buttons feel very strange. That's all when compared to a normal GBA, though, so if this is your first GBA, you probably won't find most of those things a problem. Still, though, in my opinion the advantages of the SP don't warrant the extra price in this case- I'd personally go with the normal GBA and the e-reader, and then buy a game or two with the money you save.

I too thought the clicky buttons on the gba were weird at first, but after 400 plus hours in pokemon sapphire, 30-40 hours in wario ware, and 10-15 hours into pokemon pinball.....  The original gba buttons now feel spongey and bizarre.  The shoulder buttons can be very comfortable if I am sitting properly, but i have to admit, when i am lying on my stomach in bed playing, i fingers do hurt going to the shoulders.  The perfect position for playing is sitting normally looking down into the gbasp...at least for me anyway.  The afterburner is a pain in the ass to install and you will never be quite happy with it unless you do a perfect job.

Basically my point is this... The GBA SP is awesome and I think it would be silly to get a regular gba.  It really bugs me that people think the battery is a downside....its the greatest freaking thing in the world.  I've saved so much money without having to buy AAs anymore....and it charges so quickly, (bout 2 hours for 10 hours of play) you really can't go wrong.  It is easily replacable and last i checked Nintendo was selling them for relatively cheap in their online store.

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TalkBack / RE: Crash Races onto Store Shelves

« on: November 11, 2003, 10:13:43 AM »

You'd think they would pick a better time to release this game.  I guess mario kart could increase its sales on other consoles though, because people who don't have a gamecube but see mario kart will prolly look for an alternative..who knows.

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TalkBack / RE: First Details on US Zelda Bonus Disc

« on: November 11, 2003, 08:14:49 AM »

Oh and just so everyone knows, registration started today..

http://www.nintendo.com/cpp/register/index.jsp

I just now realized I'm screwed because I have a Q....somehow i didn't make that connection before.  At least i'll nab the disc in one of teh other ways..i was just hoping for multiple copies so I could hook up less fortunate friends.

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TalkBack / RE: First Details on US Zelda Bonus Disc

« on: November 11, 2003, 06:28:02 AM »

Hmm...just to add some new speculation to how you may be able to get the disc.  Last year we received the Smash Bros Orchestral CD in our december issue of Nintendo Power.  Well I just noticed that this years december issue has been delayed and we will not receive it until around Nov 25th...could this mean that they MAY be including the disc right away for subscribers?  Possibly?? =P

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TalkBack / RE: Metroid Prime Speed Demon

« on: November 11, 2003, 06:21:46 AM »

Jeez, I beat it in 18 hours with a 92 percent completion...I just can't fathom that time.  =)

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Nintendo Gaming / RE: New detail about Pokemon Channel...

« on: November 10, 2003, 06:29:24 PM »

Interesting stuff, even though I'm a pokemon freak i was gonna pass over this game given my current financial situation.  A 30 dollar price point could very well change that though.

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TalkBack / RE: Surprises from Nintendo in the Future

« on: November 09, 2003, 01:46:08 PM »

I think what it comes down to is that Nintendo was blissfully and ignorantly blind this generation.  Their solution to the X-Box was convincing themselves it wouldn't compete, then they didn't have to worry about it.  There is no way they can convince themselves of that next generation.  Nintendo will either come out more aggressive than they ever been, or be doomed.  And seeing how long the company has been around for, i'm going with the first option.

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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Free Hobbit Movie(s)! Help test the media server.

« on: November 07, 2003, 05:01:05 PM »

Who knows, I just tried it again and its still working fine for me.  Is it on the same machine as the site?

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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Free Hobbit Movie(s)! Help test the media server.

« on: November 07, 2003, 01:53:40 PM »

I nabbed it first try at about 160k/s

Could this have something to do with how many connections it is allowing at one time?  Say so many people are dling it at once, it will then just appear invisible to others?  Just a thought.

[kingvudu]

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TalkBack / RE:Surprises from Nintendo in the Future

« on: November 07, 2003, 11:37:14 AM »

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Originally posted by: kingvudu

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The price point is going to be great. Say 200 at launch for both systems.

both the gamecube and the gameboy advance are selling for $100 apiece.  (duh)

how is nintendo going to manage to release both the next home console and the next handheld console for $200?  we'll be lucky if the n5 retails for $200 by itself.

Uhmm...the key work in my thing was.... LAUNCH!  I don't think they are gonna launch the new nintendo at 100 dollars...as you said later in your post....

Thanks for the duh.

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General Chat / RE: Kirby DVDs for teh cheap, any good?

« on: November 07, 2003, 11:34:12 AM »

Heh, ok...thanks for the opinion. =)

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General Chat / RE: Birthdays!

« on: November 07, 2003, 10:27:36 AM »

holy crap, someone is older than me.  :: Looks strangely at Nitsu ::  =P

Jan 28th, 1981 for me.  23 in a couple months.

[kingvudu]

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TalkBack / RE:Surprises from Nintendo in the Future

« on: November 07, 2003, 10:03:39 AM »

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Originally posted by: kingvudu
no way would nintendo bundle the next gameboy with the next home console.  it would kill the sale far too much for those who are only interested in one of the two.

See, i think the connectivity kick their on is what is going to cause this.  Each system is going to be integral to the other systems performance.  The price point is going to be great.  Say 200 at launch for both systems.  All games will start taking connectivity to the next level.  Picture a Gameboy game that has certain parts that you have to play on the TV, (with the outstanding performance and quality of the home system), and then certain parts you can play on the road.  In fact, picture not ever distingusing between what is a home console game and what is a portable game.  Both can be played in a certain way in both places.

Well thats what I want anyway.  

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TalkBack / RE: Surprises from Nintendo in the Future

« on: November 07, 2003, 08:20:19 AM »

I think there are two possibilities...  True VR going past what Sony plans to do with the Eye Toy....  Or both systems will be bundled together next gen for one amazing low price...

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General Chat / Kirby DVDs for teh cheap, any good?

« on: November 07, 2003, 06:45:10 AM »

I see they are releasing the first 3 dvds in a set for a mere 30 bucks.  Is it worth watching?  I haven't seen it yet, but I have been interested for quite a while.

[Bloodworth]

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Donkey Konga FIRST SCREENSHOTS!

« on: November 07, 2003, 04:44:01 AM »

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Originally posted by: Bloodworth
Funny, right at the bottom it says the source is IGN.

Other good news is that it seems Nintendo is actually releasing a series of games rather than making you pay for an expensive drum that only gets used once.  Judging from that track list, the US release is going to have to be quite different.

Yeah, I remember reading that on IGN a while back.  I just hope we get some anime/nintendo game inspired music for the american release...and it isn't just filled with baha men and britney.  =P

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General Chat / RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?

« on: November 06, 2003, 11:22:46 AM »

Huzzah.  

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TalkBack / RE: GameCubes Back in Production

« on: November 06, 2003, 10:48:56 AM »

I would say that if something is mostly, it is not the whole....thus it is still part of it....so... both...  =P

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General Chat / RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?

« on: November 06, 2003, 10:47:20 AM »

Uhmm if it were me I would just go with installing linux on your machine and use emacs.  Emacs is really a great text editor with auto formatting that works like a dream.  Whenever I'm writing code (especially C) I always end up going back to emacs on my Linux box.  I know installing linux just for a c compiler may seem silly, but linux is something everyone should try out anyway.  

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Nintendo Gaming / 2nd moonstone in Pokemon

« on: November 06, 2003, 10:44:11 AM »

Ok, I know that a lunatone is supposed to carry a moonstone every once in a while.  According to the nintendo guide it is very rare.  Well I've been coveting lunatones forever trying to get another stupid moon stone and I have yet to get one.  The covet technique worked like a charm when it came to getting the dragon scale and twisted spoon.  The guide says those are supposed to be very rare too, but I got them quickly.  Why is it taking so long to get a dumb moon stone?  Does covet not steal items if it is "not very effective"?

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NWR Feedback / RE: i have a carazy idea

« on: November 06, 2003, 02:40:01 AM »

What about having good titles but basing them on a rating instead of straight up post count...  Say any user can vote on a post based on some different things...

CaraZy, Informative, Funny, Boring, IT BLOWS, etc.

Kind of like what the mods on /. do..... Then you take those ratings and give titles out based on that.  That way if someone votes a ton, but its all stupid, they will end up with a title like "I'm a F*cking Moron".   =P

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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Soul Calibur II tricks and strategy thread

« on: November 05, 2003, 04:39:51 PM »

quite a few...but not enough.  It would have taken a whole lot more development time, but that mode could have been sooooo much cooler with some of that intro quality fmv between them instead of all the reading.

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General Chat / RE: Whoa!

« on: November 05, 2003, 08:37:54 AM »

I find i sometimes make the main page for odd combinations of things that were on my site when google caches it.  On top of my site i have this random slogan generator that people can submit things to and it picks one on every page load.  A while ago, when I added avatar support to my site, google cached the avatar news story along with a "buzz lightyear - space ranger" slogan.  That month I got a crap load of hits from people looking for buzz lightyear avatars.  =P  Since then my friends have added all sorts of creepy things to the slogans to see what happens.  One of the most entertaining is "Hot, sexy, naked, pale girls"....  Nothing has turned up from that one yet.  =P