I am considering purchasing a Gamecube.

[jewpinthethird]

Well, not really. It's more of a whimsical idea.

Blah blah blah...

Here is the question I have for you Nintendo Fanboys and Fangirls:

Why should I purchase a Gamecube? More specifically, what Games make the Gamecube worth owning?

Remember, I am not asking for your opinion on what game system is better. I AM ONLY ASKING ABOUT THE GAMECUBE SYSTEM DO NOT, mention any other system in this thread or I will edit your message as I see fit.

[Mr.Steilik]

RE: I am considering purchasing a Gamecube.

Resident Evil is the only real reason I would ever want a Gamecube....but that is not good enough for me to buy one...


I played Metroid Prime 2 for a bit and oh god, those controls are so bad.....SO BAD

[Omeganitros]

RE: I am considering purchasing a Gamecube.

SSBM.

[Anticrombie0909]

RE: I am considering purchasing a Gamecube.

Gamecube has tons of good games.

Most of them are not games I would want to play enough to buy them. RE4 looks really super awesome cool, yeah, but it's coming out for PS2. I didn't really like Metroid Prime, I don't have a GBA so the connectivity feature is useless, and basically, most console games I want to play are either on the PS2 exclusively or are multiplatform. So that's why I don't have a gamecube.

[SpookG]

RE: I am considering purchasing a Gamecube.

ikaruga. I bought a game cube just for that game, and paying 110 for it all was worth it. Man that game is sweet.

super monkey ball, and super monkey ball 2.

I played rogue agent at work on ps2 and GC, and i thought the controls we set up better for GC..

and if you have alcohol, ribbitking is the best ever..of course, that is also made for ps2. RE4 is nuts.

[Ignite]

RE: I am considering purchasing a Gamecube.

Tales of Symphonia
Resident Evil 4 (maybe I dunno)
Super Smash
Sonic X (maybe if you like that, it's pretty decent)
Spyro Enter The Dragon Fly
Crash Nitro Kart
Kirby Air Ride (maybe I dont know how it is but it looks ok)
Need for Speed

and Legend of Zelda: Collectors Edition

[flypie743]

RE: I am considering purchasing a Gamecube.

Gamecube is great. I would definately say it is worth purchasing.

GCN:
Let's see. It is the shape of a cube (lol) and it comes in indigo, black, and platinum. The game discs are very small--about 3 inches in diameter. The controllers are AWESOME. They fit the curve of your hand perfectly and the buttons are in very accessible without having to strain your hand or something like that. You can also buy like wireless controllers and whatnot. The controllers come in orange, indigo, platinum, and black--if color really matters to you.

Games:
I would say the best game I have played on GCN so far is SSBM (Super Smash Brothers Melee). It is a great fighting game with all of the classic Nintendo characters such as Mario, Luigi, Bowser, Kirby, Fox, etc. It is great for multiplayer. If you are getting a GCN I would recommend this game as a first purchase.

Another awesome game I have played is Super Monkey Ball 2. This game is awesome. One may think "o lolo monkey ball is fo lil kids". Well I doubt that little kids could unlock the mini games and complete expert mode on the stages. This game is a lot of fun playing single and multiplayer. The mini games are great.

Some other good games (some I have played, some I haven't but heard were good):
-Mario Party - Get the latest one (I think it is 6). I own 4 & 5. Great game when you have 4 people.
-Pikmin 2 - I haven't played this yet, but I heard it was good, and I will buy it as soon as the price goes down.
-F-Zero GX - Great racing game.
-Mario Kart: Double Dash - It's a sequel classic racing game. It awesomely fun. Still has Rainbow Road.
-Tales of Symphonia- Put this one in for Squeek. The game looks really good from what I've heard and read (Squeek's review)
-Final Fantasy Chrystal Chronicles- I have this game. Lots of fun. Really good RPG.
-Wario World- I want this game. I have heard it is a lot of fun and even more fun with a bunch of friends. Might want to ask Omeganitros about this one.
-Paper Mario 2- Don't have this yet, but I hear it's great. A good buy.
-Metroid Prime 2-An awesome FPS. This one has multiplayer =O
-Animal Crossing- I love this game. So simple and amusing.
-Legend of Zelda-The Windwaker- This is the cel-shaded one-I like it a lot. It's a Zelda game-Self explanatory

I am sure Squeek will be able to tell you anything I missed :P

[buttonkiller]

RE: I am considering purchasing a Gamecube.

I think you should purchase a gamecube. First of all its just plain out a good system. It has lots of good games. Also, it has unrivaled graphics in all of its games not just some. Lastly, it has some games which can only be played on gamecube.

Now let me tell you what good games it has.To start off it has Soul Caliber 2. This game includes a character exclusively for gamecube, which is link. Although most people will not buy a gamecube just so they can use link, the controls are very good compared to other sytems. Gamecube also has Prince of persia, although all PoP games are the same for each system PoP for gamecube has controls that flow more smoothly then most other systems.

Gamcube has good graphics in all of its games. When playing a gamecube you'll notice that the graphics of its games seem more vibrant aand attractive. Some games include: Metroid Prime series, Zelda: Windwaker ,even though its cell shaded it looks great, and super smash bro's melee.

One of the most cinvincing reason to buy a gamecube: games exclusivley for it. Such as: The legend of zelda: Ww, i would also like to note there is a more "mature" one coming out so if WW seems a little too kiddy for yeh you can get the next GotY, another game is Viewtiful joe, like WW it is cell shaded but that shouldnt keep yeh from playin an action packed awesome game. Lastlyi would also like to note that some of the greatest series are only for GC so by not getting a GC youll be missing out.

So let me review all the reasons you should buy a GC. Lots of good games, of course. Graphics which will burn a hole through your eye and by that i mean good. Lastly, it has games exclusive for GC. So all im saying is Gamecube is the worst system ever!!!!j/k. Like i've said before if you don't you'll miss out.

P.S. sorry for any grammar mistakes

[banditcom]

RE: I am considering purchasing a Gamecube.

Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
Super Mario Sunshine
Upcoming Zelda and Mario games
Super Monkey Ball 1 & 2
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Animal Crossing
Resident Evil 4
Metroid Prime 1 & 2 (whoever said the controls probably thinks Tomb Raider has good controls.. you need to be shot.. the controls don't feel right until you're about an hour or so into it, then they are smooth as silk)
F-Zero GX
Pikmin 1 & 2
Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

The ones in bold are must-haves, in my opinion. All the others are really good games though.

I'll list comments on the games others listed:
Tales of Symphonia: I heard it was pretty good.
Ikaruga: I heard it was pretty good.
Rogue Agent: Not a fan of FPS on consoles, other than Halo/original Goldeneye/Perfect Dark (oh, and unlike flypie said, Metroid Prime is NOT a FPS)
Sonic X, Spyro Enter The Dragon Fly, Crash Nitro Kart, Kirby Air Ride: If you like shitty games, these are good choices.
Need for Speed: Haven't been a fan of the Need for Speeds, save for NfS 2 back in the day... I'd go with Burnout 3 for another console to fulfill your needs (since it's not out on GCN).
Mario Party games: These games are simple and not very well done... I'd pay maybe $15 max for one of these, and you NEED at least 3 people.
Mario Kart: Double Dash - Still rely on items to win... You need more luck than skill to win, meaning even a person who hasn't played before has a good chance of winning.
Final Fantasy Chrystal Chronicles: No, don't get this game. Even with 4 of us, we could NOT get into the game. It wasn't a whole lot of fun... Solo in this game is very boring.
Wario World: I heard it's bad from everywhere I go.

[tsutter]

RE: I am considering purchasing a Gamecube.

Purchase a Gamecube simply becuase of the new Zelda game coming out. I saw the trailer and it made me think about buying one :O and that was awhile ago.

Plus......

RE4 (haven't played it but I've heard good things from like...everyone), SSBM, Mario Kart: Double Dash, Metroid Prime 1 & 2, Tales of Symphonia, Ikaruga, and Windwaker I guess (I didn't like it but you might :<).

[buttonkiller]

RE: I am considering purchasing a Gamecube.

Oh yeah and Jewp if you do end up getting GCN can you post the #1 reason why you got it and if you dont can you post why

[Omeganitros]

Oh, I almost forgot:

Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2. If you haven't played these games...Well, you better have. Sonic Team doesn't makes treasures like these every once in a while. If you have to get one of the two...I don't know. The first one has a better storyline and gives you a bit of "freedom" in your "exploration" of "places," but the second one has more content and a better Chao Garden.

[themanwithsauce]

Reasons to get the cube:

Skies of Arcadia ledgends- get it. And if you are into this sort of game PSO+. It's pretty good online and its only 8$ a month.

SSBM- well it is the most awesome game ever in my opinion

Super Mario Sunshine- If you think it's for kids then I dare you to try and get everything in that game!

NBA street v3- it has mario, peach, and luigi in it as a team!

[vashthestampede0987]

I hated double dash, I thought the N64 version was better. NBA street is just going to be queer with Mario, Peach, and Luigi. SSBM is a must get for sure, as well as THE NEW ZELDA that doesn't come out for another 6 months. A lot of games to get, but it'd just take to long to list.

[vashthestampede0987]

Re: RE: I am considering purchasing a Gamecube.

Resident Evil is the only real reason I would ever want a Gamecube....but that is not good enough for me to buy one...


I played Metroid Prime 2 for a bit and oh god, those controls are so bad.....SO BAD

Learn not to button mash first then tell me if the controls are bad.