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GameCube, Playstation 2 or X-Box? GameCube, Playstation 2 or X-Box?
Which do you like the best and why? My son has a GameCube and a Playstation 2, but I could not bring myself to support Microsoft and buy the X-Box. He is only 5, and said that the controller is too big and he doesn't like it. The GameCube seems to have better kids games and he has been totally fascinated by Star Fox Adventures lately... unfortunately, those bastards at Microsoft bought the company that makes the Star Fox games for Nintendo and will probably stop developing future installments of the series. The Gamecube also has things like the Luigi series and all the standard Nintendo fare. Tristan seems to like the Gamecube best. The Playstation 2 has some good kids games like Ecco The Dolphin, Stitch and Scooby Doo. The graphics on the Playstation 2 are not quite as good as the graphics on the GameCube though. I actually have 2 games for myself on the Playstation 2 though... Grand Theft Auto and State of Emergency... good games. I have not tried the X-Box, so I cannot comment on it... I have heard bad things about it but I have not used one. What do you think? SUPERJOINT RITUAL - http://www.superjointritual.com
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AzureStar said: I don't like video games, so I can't comment.
You will learn to love them very soon, baby... very soon indeed... or you will be very bored, very often. SUPERJOINT RITUAL - http://www.superjointritual.com
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IceNine said: AzureStar said: I don't like video games, so I can't comment.
You will learn to love them very soon, baby... very soon indeed... or you will be very bored, very often. I think I will soon be very bored... | |
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AzureStar said: IceNine said: AzureStar said: I don't like video games, so I can't comment.
You will learn to love them very soon, baby... very soon indeed... or you will be very bored, very often. I think I will soon be very bored... Awww... we will do something else while Tristan and the others play games! SUPERJOINT RITUAL - http://www.superjointritual.com
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I don't have any of these systems yet but I too have been wondering which one is best. I'm leaning towards the GameCube since I've always been a Nintendo kid myself. I still say that old school nintendo games are hard to beat. How can you deny such classics as Excite Bike, Pro Wrestling and Gumshoe? You can't! | |
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TRON said: I don't have any of these systems yet but I too have been wondering which one is best. I'm leaning towards the GameCube since I've always been a Nintendo kid myself. I still say that old school nintendo games are hard to beat. How can you deny such classics as Excite Bike, Pro Wrestling and Gumshoe? You can't!
You're right! Old school NES is the best! | |
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All three! Why not, they are all very cheap nowadays with the recent price drops.
Here's my advice, and I know my games:
If you don't own any of the three, get a PS2 and you won't regret it. If you already have a PS2 and want a second console, either get a GameCube with Super Mario Sunshine or else wait for the XBox lineup to improve - forthcoming games like Blinx and Splinter Cell are pretty decent and will make the XBox a slightly more attractive proposition. In case you needed another reason to own a PS2 - Grand Theft Auto 3 Vice City is released in a few weeks. 80s music, Miami Vice style clothes, brilliant | |
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Hey IceNine - just because Microsoft have purchased Rare doesn't mean there won't be more Starfox games for GameCube. The character Fox McCloud is actually Nintendo's own IP (Rare don't own it, nor do Microsoft).
If your son is young, get a GameCube. Between Mario Sunshine and the new Zelda game the GameCube is a far more suitable console for younger gamers (and older ones like me ). If you were worried about the XBox controller, Microsoft are now shipping the Japanese controller (Controller S) in Europe and the US. I've been using it for months and although it is still too big and not half as nice as the GameCube controlle it is a lot smaller than the old Xbox controller and easier to use. | |
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Thanks for the information, Ian!
I originally bought Tristan the GameCube because he wanted Luigi's Mansion... we ended up getting a lot more games and he really prefers the GameCube to the Playstation. I have been told that there are a great number of titles being released for the GameCube this holiday season and that there will be a lot of games for both kids and adults. If this is true, it will greatly increase the allure of the GameCube. Now... for another question: I have been intrigued by Perfect Dark or whatever that game is called... it looks pretty good. Have you played that game and if so, what do you think of it? SUPERJOINT RITUAL - http://www.superjointritual.com
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IceNine said: Thanks for the information, Ian!
I originally bought Tristan the GameCube because he wanted Luigi's Mansion... we ended up getting a lot more games and he really prefers the GameCube to the Playstation. I have been told that there are a great number of titles being released for the GameCube this holiday season and that there will be a lot of games for both kids and adults. If this is true, it will greatly increase the allure of the GameCube. Now... for another question: I have been intrigued by Perfect Dark or whatever that game is called... it looks pretty good. Have you played that game and if so, what do you think of it? Perfect Dark is "okay" - and old shooty game on the Nintendo 64 so if you have one of those old babies you should be able to pick up a copy of PD pretty cheaply. To be honest, Goldeneye was a better game (also by Rare) but it hasn't aged very well I'm afraid Actually I almost ended up working for those guys last year. But their location is a bit remote and I don't drive so it would have been hard for me to get to work each day Well IceNine if you are looking for more good GameCube games:
Depending on how old your son is... the next big thing on the PS2 is "Grand Theft Auto 3 - Vice City". I know some of the lads working on the game. It really is going to be the fastest selling game of all time, mark my words. But it's not really for kids... a tad violent and all that. So don't ditch the PS2 just yet To my mind, the PS2 has had all the best games in the last 12 months such as Grand Theft Auto 3, Metal Gear Solid 2, Ico, Rez, Frequency, Jak & Daxter.... all really high quality titles. The GameCube has a handful of decent games with a few more to look forward to, and the Xbox has one decent game and not much to look forward to (although I've been playing Unreal Championship online and it is great fun). It really depends on what sort of games you guys like... if you like shooting games like Goldeneye and Perfect Dark then it probably IS worth getting an XBox to play Halo and Splinter Cell. Halo really is very good, if you are into that kind of thing. | |
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I personally lean towards the Playstation myself as well. They seem to offer more games and you can use PS1 games on PS2.
As far as the remotes go I have found some really cool things on the internet that's worth looking at. I'm an old Arcade person and love fighting games so if your anything like me look at the link. I haven't tried it myself but looks like it could be fun taking apart the unit and creating something cool. Might be good for a child as well. http://wrongcrowd.com/arc...ckp2.shtml If you try it then let me know how it turns out. Oh yeah this is cool as well... you can use on most all game units. http://www.x-arcade.com/a...ystick.htm This is actually the one I want now!!! They just had a price drop as well. Much Love, LoLinex Faith
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Yeah I saw a similar arcade stick at ECTS and it was really nice but silly me, I never noted who made it. Really nice.
I'm a huge fan of MAME - very handy for reliving those old arcade classics! However some day if I am very wealthy I will buy an original Tempest and an original Centipede cabinet. Mmmm! | |
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TRON said:
I don't have any of these systems yet but I too have been wondering which one is best. I'm leaning towards the GameCube since I've always been a Nintendo kid myself. I still say that old school nintendo games are hard to beat. How can you deny such classics as Excite Bike, Pro Wrestling and Gumshoe? You can't! :: I miss the original Nintendo, but then I became addicted to Sega with the Sonic series. I don't know whats better from a GameCube, Playstation 2 and X-Box me only played on a Playstation 1 me just go to the mall aracade to play games too cheap to go buy me a new video game system | |
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ian said: Yeah I saw a similar arcade stick at ECTS and it was really nice but silly me, I never noted who made it. Really nice.
I'm a huge fan of MAME - very handy for reliving those old arcade classics! However some day if I am very wealthy I will buy an original Tempest and an original Centipede cabinet. Mmmm! Without a doubt man!!! I'm in the process of looking for some Real Arcade games. The first one I get will be Galaga and then Centipede. One I want as well would be that motorcycle one where you sit on it. Much Love, LoLinex Games RULE!!! Faith
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Dreamcast because it emulates nintendo,supernintendo,and sega genesis.My kids have at least 300 games for it now.
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IceNine said: GameCube, Playstation 2 or X-Box?
Which do you like the best and why? My son has a GameCube and a Playstation 2, but I could not bring myself to support Microsoft and buy the X-Box. He is only 5, and said that the controller is too big and he doesn't like it. The GameCube seems to have better kids games and he has been totally fascinated by Star Fox Adventures lately... unfortunately, those bastards at Microsoft bought the company that makes the Star Fox games for Nintendo and will probably stop developing future installments of the series. The Gamecube also has things like the Luigi series and all the standard Nintendo fare. Tristan seems to like the Gamecube best. The Playstation 2 has some good kids games like Ecco The Dolphin, Stitch and Scooby Doo. The graphics on the Playstation 2 are not quite as good as the graphics on the GameCube though. I actually have 2 games for myself on the Playstation 2 though... Grand Theft Auto and State of Emergency... good games. I have not tried the X-Box, so I cannot comment on it... I have heard bad things about it but I have not used one. What do you think? Hi Icenine, Playstation 2 for me...do you have the network adaptor for the playstation 2? If so, me and you should go head to head and battle it out on the net...i love video games!! Do you play sporting games? _______________________________________________________________________________________ You can hate me for who I am, cuz I won't be something that i'm not. | |
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