GameCube!

[polymath]

Just got a Game Cube - Console, Memory Card and 'Luigi's Mansion' game for £159 from Toys R Us. I chose Luigi's after humming and aahing over some BMX/Soccer/F1 games, but reasoned that IMHO Nintendo make the world's best console games so that was the obvious choice.
Was I right? Yer darn tootin' I was right!
I don't know what it is about Nintendo - their in-house games are always Grade A. Zelda, Mario, Metroid, Mario Kart, Mario Tennis - all stonkers. Now I think Luigi's will join them as a classic. There's just so much attention to detail it's frightening - but then again, I think that's why they have the reputation they do.
I'm going to get Star Wars Rogue Rebel Squadron Leader Thing next - looks awesome.
Anyone else got a Cube?

 

[Sixchan]

I'm getting one very soon, and I'm not sure wether to get Rouge Leader or Luigi's Mansion! It's so hard to choose!

 

[SauronMaiar]

Would anyone like to trade a NGC and a game or two for my N64 + 30-odd games ? Please ?

Pretty please ? I'll throw in my girlfriend, she can cook for you ! My car, my cat, my PC. Come on man !

 

[Wolfe Tone]

I am considering buying a GameCube. I have the cash but I think I might wait a while. There are two very promising games. WMX8 and Rouge Leader. I already have a PS2 so I don't know

 

[Smash]

I don't know about this.Nintendo will not see another nickel from me.

I have
NES
SNES
N64

and,literally,100s of games and well over 10k invested in the 3 systems,games and doo-dads.I am tired of becoming obsolete every 2 years.

I could have got a PS and still play the games on PS2.Nintendo's affinity for the cartridge is no longer acceptable.PS was very expensive for the day,but look at the mileage they got out of it.

I would go with PS2 most likely.Its a dvd player as well.Just seems better value for the dollar with a much brighter future.

X-Box is interesting but wait and see seems best for now.

 

[polymath]

I've got a PS2 as well, Smash. If how many games you can buy is an issue, I would go for the PS2 - it's got a lot of good games for it.
I've heard that in Japan, the X-Box is being outsold by the Dreamcast, believe it or not. But I've not played it, so can't comment much about that.
"I am tired of becoming obsolete every 2 years" - yeah, that's a pain!

 

[Jagdpanther]

Originally posted by Smash
Nintendo's affinity for the cartridge is no longer acceptable.

oiy...? GC uses mini-DVDs, not cartridges...

 

[MajorGeneral2]

I've had my Cube for a few months (living in the U.S.). Luigi's Mansion is indead great, and when you're done with that, try either Pikmin or Rogue Leader. BTW, what's wrong with cartridges anyway? I prefer them over disks.

 

[damunzy]

Cartridges are definately better for kids...and even clumsy adults.
Pikmin looks awesome.
And I don't know how anyone can complain of the upgrading problems of consoles....look at computers!

 

[VOODOO MEDICINE]

I got one a few weeks ago. Too bad they were almost ut of games @ the store I bought it and it was already past cloising time so I picked Crazy Taxi and to my surpise the games was pretty cool. I'm now saving some cash for SSX Tricky (14th june)

 

[MajorGeneral2]

That's one plus to living in North America as opposed to Europe. Games are released here first! Well, second. Japan gets more games, better games, a wider variety of games, and gets them first! (Typically).

 

[Hitman78]

Rogue Squadron has the most technically impressive graphics ever

Resident Evil has the prettiest IMO...

I didn't really like Luigi's Mansion, but Mario Sunshine looks like it'll be great. Same with Zelda, Metroid, and all the sports games coming out this fall. Better start saving