IrishNinja
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that was really cool Afro! you made a family happy, man.
The Nintendo GameCube Appreciation and Collecting Thread.
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Ryan242004
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Finally took some pictures of my Zelda and Mario Party Collection!
It took me a while to find a good copy of Mario Party 4 lol.
It took me a while to find a good copy of Mario Party 4 lol.
UselessNapkin
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I'm having a problem with the progressive scan setup. I'm using a Sony KD-27FS170 with the official component cables but when I set the gamecube to progressive scan mode the picture turns black and white and slit. Am I doing something wrong with the setup or is it the TV?
NinjaCatfish
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Considering they're official cables, I'm gonna say it's probably the TV. I had the same thing happen on my CRT when I tried to hook up the PS2 and Wii in Progressive scan mode. I think you'll be stuck with 480i unless you use a different TV.
sixteen-bit
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This is an SDTV. It is not capable of 480p.
You can either stick with the TV and enjoy the improved color separation of component cables over 480i, or replace the TV with one that supports progressive scan for 480p display.
Are you sure? Searching on the web, it looks like it's an EDTV so there shouldn't be a problem with 480p.
UselessNapkin
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Thanks for the responses. Did a little more research and found that although the tv does accept higher resolution signals. It down coverts to 480i so I'm only getting the benefit of the color separation.
sixteen-bit
Member
Yeah I'm sure. I have almost the same model, lol.
I'd be very grateful if you would follow @DOL001 on twitter - I'm working on a new print project that I think Gamecube/Dolphin fans will really like - its the 'spiritual successor' to MD001 -
http://cargocollective.com/Wolfsburg/Megadrive-me-MD-001-Print-Project
If you follow on twitter ill be keeping the project updated and ill be giving away one of the first set of prints to a follower.
http://cargocollective.com/Wolfsburg/Megadrive-me-MD-001-Print-Project
If you follow on twitter ill be keeping the project updated and ill be giving away one of the first set of prints to a follower.
tornjaw
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Insanely jealous of the The Wind Waker/Ocarina combo. I have this one, but I'd love to find the one that includes The Wind Waker.
Do you guys want to hear a horror story?
A local game store near me was looking for a unique way to decorate their store's walls. So, about a couple months back, they started taking cover inserts out of the front of some of their disc based games from last gen. They cut the front cover off from the side/back cover (yes, with scissors) and pasted the front covers on the store walls. At first, it was mostly sports games and common titles so I didn't really care. Later on though, I started seeing stuff like Kingdom Hearts and even Persona 4 being used in the same way. I thought they might be copies, but no, they are the same thickness and quality as the game cover inserts. (Plus some of the cuts are slightly jagged even...)
Last week I stopped by and my stomach sank a little when I walked over to their counter. They were using that cover. They literally sacrificed a copy of the Wind Waker / OOT combo disc to cut the cover off and paste it on their front counter.
Cuban Legend
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found this on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NIG06M/?tag=neogaf0e-20
yeah, I don't have 400 bucks for a mint copy, jaja.
Although I find it disturbing I almost reached for a Benjamin to buy aused copy for $90... XD
sounds like a deal isntead of buying a mint unopened copy on EBAY for
$1,000.00 + http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-of-Z...ster-Quest-Unopened-Sealed-RARE-/260993358557
IrishNinja
Member
^man i love the crap out of zelda but some of the fans are insane
sixteen-bit
Member
I'm thinking about selling my Symphonia while I can still get a good price for it because of the HD version coming out on PS3.
God, I just hope they use the GCN assets and code as a base for the remaster because the PS2 version was uglier and ran worse.
God, I just hope they use the GCN assets and code as a base for the remaster because the PS2 version was uglier and ran worse.
IrishNinja
Member
you know they're gonna use the PS2 stuff tho
Hey guys, wondering if anyone can offer some help.
I have a US Gamecube that's been modded to play Japanese games, but the sound is completely absent. I know exactly what caused this, too; years ago, a co-worker offered to "fix" my broken component cable for me, and within minutes of trying it out the sound just blew out during a Mario Kart match. I later confirmed this on a Gamecube I bought off of a friend to replace it, and it did the exact same thing.
ANYWAY, I was wondering if anyone knew of a place in the UK (preferably Southampton area) that is capable of fixing my Gamecube? I have no experience whatsoever on DIY fix jobs so that's out of the question. It would also be amazing if they could fix my component cable for me too so it doesn't do this again. Obviously since it has been modded I'm very much doubtful Nintendo will fix it. It is otherwise in full working condition, can read game disks and save games fine and displays graphics in perfect normality.
I have a US Gamecube that's been modded to play Japanese games, but the sound is completely absent. I know exactly what caused this, too; years ago, a co-worker offered to "fix" my broken component cable for me, and within minutes of trying it out the sound just blew out during a Mario Kart match. I later confirmed this on a Gamecube I bought off of a friend to replace it, and it did the exact same thing.
ANYWAY, I was wondering if anyone knew of a place in the UK (preferably Southampton area) that is capable of fixing my Gamecube? I have no experience whatsoever on DIY fix jobs so that's out of the question. It would also be amazing if they could fix my component cable for me too so it doesn't do this again. Obviously since it has been modded I'm very much doubtful Nintendo will fix it. It is otherwise in full working condition, can read game disks and save games fine and displays graphics in perfect normality.
sixteen-bit
Member
dat inevitability
Ryan242004
Member
The funny thing is that I didn't like it when I originally got it. I kind of wished that it looked like the regular copy. It wasn't until this year that I realized how rare it was and made me very glad that I kept it all these years.
Plugged in my GameCube last night for the first time in probably 7 or 8 years. I traded in my X360 so I can get a PS4 on release. I was looking for my 'Cube games and all I could find was Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance and some sports games my brothers bought used.
It feels good to be playing the old 'Cube, but man, I wish I still had some of my games like Timesplitters 2. I know some guys who probably have some games and maybe a GameStop or two around here has some. I need something to hold me over until PS4 releases at least.
It feels good to be playing the old 'Cube, but man, I wish I still had some of my games like Timesplitters 2. I know some guys who probably have some games and maybe a GameStop or two around here has some. I need something to hold me over until PS4 releases at least.
Ryan242004
Member
Unfortunately most of the good games are holding their value really well. You have to get pretty lucky to find some for cheap. Good luck to you though!
Yea, I went to IGN's Top 25 GameCube games list and a bunch of the games sell on Amazon for more than $60. Is this because of the rarity of the games or something?
Hopefully I can find the Splinter Cell trilogy but forget about playing Super Mario Sunshine.
sixteen-bit
Member
You might want to hit up garage sales too. I picked up CIB Mario Sunshine for $2 recently. Earlier this year I bought a second copy of Gotcha Force for $5 at a local flea market as well.
this thread is really making me miss my Gamecube.
(I have a Wii and brother really wants a Wii U)
was thinking of buying back the Gamecube controllers (used to have 4... one platinum, one transparent and two blacks) and play them with the Wii
and thinking of buying back some party games like Bomberman Generations.
maybe a memory card... (or would this be unnecessary?)
any idea where I should start?
(I have a Wii and brother really wants a Wii U)
was thinking of buying back the Gamecube controllers (used to have 4... one platinum, one transparent and two blacks) and play them with the Wii
and thinking of buying back some party games like Bomberman Generations.
maybe a memory card... (or would this be unnecessary?)
any idea where I should start?
sixteen-bit
Member
A memory card would be necessary. You can't access the Wii's storage in GCN mode unfortunately.
snap.
I had a Plat GC (Component Output) with a 512block card... :/ along with some super fun games
- Smash Bros
- Mario Party 4
- Bomberman Generations (sorry I keep saying this but this was a fav!)
- Super Monkey Ball (the race was a favorite mini-game)
and a few more
- Wind Waker
sold it at the turn of the new generation when I thought I was done with gaming (lol)
Me too mang ;_;
Kinda wish I didn't give it to my cousin back when I got the Wii.
I really REALLY regret not getting the one from Goodwill I saw the other day. There was one in the box with controllers, cable and all for only $45.
Ryan242004
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I would say that's part of it, the Gamecube was a great console but it never sold amazingly well which lead to a lower quantity of games in the market.
However, several years after the Gamecube era was over people started to realize how good some of the games were and started buying them up. Now people are keeping them which has driven up the prices a significant amount.
IrishNinja
Member
this should be in the OP of every retro thread if its somehow not well known, its nearly 100% truth from my experience
Oh how I loved this game on my GC, sunk many hours into it and it did look fantastic in widescreen 480p. Here's hoping Nintendo and/or Sega can give us a new installment on the Wii U or 3DS!
Yep play SMB on the cube then play the PS2 version to realise how horrible the PS2s Dualshock analogue sticks are.
sixteen-bit
Member
On very rare occasion you can score a deal on import/JP stuff, but yeah. I would avoid. Especially since you can't see the item you're buying.
May I ask which online store you use...
yep. The only time I saw where Amazon was better, was for RE on Sega Saturn. But that was cause their was barely any listings on eBay. eBay almost always is much better.
Completed listings on eBay are still the best gauge of what something should cost you... ONLINE. More importantly, eBay completed listings that are auction sales are best, as the Buy It Now's are often inflated a bit too. If you have games stores near you that deal in retro, they are almost always the same as eBay completed listings or cheaper in my experience, plus you have the added benefit of being able to look the game over in person.
I haven't purchased from eStarland.com, but from what I have looked at on their site, their prices are pretty much in line with eBay on the high end.
Amazon is a cesspool of gougers, because people think that the Amazon name means they're getting some kind of Amazon guarantee or something? I dunno? I just know that pricing there is outrageous and way out of line with what actual value of a game is.
sixteen-bit
Member
Yeah. Amazon customer support tends to side with the buyer in the event of a dispute, but that's not much of an advantage when eBay does as well.
The Elite
BOSS
Picked up a Gamecube along with F-Zero GX and Day of Reckoning 2. The system itself seems to stall every so often unfortunately. I get this clicking noise and then the game freezes.
Any idea what that might be?
The system itself was only $10 so I'm not too fussed and I may consider paying more to replace it if I need to. Forgot how awesome the Cube was.
Any idea what that might be?
The system itself was only $10 so I'm not too fussed and I may consider paying more to replace it if I need to. Forgot how awesome the Cube was.
sixteen-bit
Member
Maybe it's the lens assembly? Are you getting any disc read errors too? That's a pretty easy fix though and a replacement lens is only about $10.
I frequent the retail store from time to time as well as buying stuff from their website. I will agree their prices tend to be on the higher end of completed listings, but their accepted quality is really high. Most items I buy from them I'd label as "Very Good". Also, for disc based media they have a very nice resurfacing machine. I highly recommend them.
Here's my stash so far. I'm still missing a few, mostly JRPG's but they're so expensive and I don't see myself playing them any time soon, so I'll wait until I can get a good deal on those.
All PAL except for the 2 Megaman games that never got released in PAL hence the Freeloader.
All PAL except for the 2 Megaman games that never got released in PAL hence the Freeloader.
Worthintendo
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Looking at getting some old FPS games on the Cube, anyone got any advice on if Geist, XIII and Timesplitters 3 are worth getting. I know Geist is about of a rough one but I want to give it a shot, not sure about the other 2 though.
NinjaCatfish
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Geist is a bit iffy. I found it worthwhile just to remember the hype around it (HALO KILLER!) since I found it cheaply, but I didn't find it all that much fun to play.
Timesplitters Future Perfect is still fantastic though. Takes a moment to get used to the old auto-centreing manual aim stuff, but it's still a blast in campaign or multiplayer.
I'll say that TimeSplitters 2 is definitely worth getting as well.
The original didn't come out on GC to my knowledge, I think it was a PS2 exclusive.
Timesplitters Future Perfect is still fantastic though. Takes a moment to get used to the old auto-centreing manual aim stuff, but it's still a blast in campaign or multiplayer.
I'll say that TimeSplitters 2 is definitely worth getting as well.
The original didn't come out on GC to my knowledge, I think it was a PS2 exclusive.
I'd just get XIII on gog.com
sixteen-bit
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Timsplitters 2 was good fun. Haven't played 3 though.