Zerodoppler
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Pull it off the shelevs so the madness can stop!
Washington Post calls GameCube "obsolete", recommends PS2/Xbox for Holiday gifts...
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SantaC
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Washington Post said:
In that case, the Gamecube must be the best dead console ever. There have been some good GC exclusive titles in the last quarter of this year, and next year starts with the time exclusive Resident Evil 4.
Sure it's not selling well, but I wouldn't complain on diminishing supply of new titles. If anything, the cube has picked up some pace latley.
JoshuaJSlone
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Seriously, I've thought that if the Revolution is back-compatible, they could do something like for the last year before that (say, for the time they'd want to slightly slow down Xbox 2) they could have the GCN sell for a low price and be bundled with a Revolution pre-order for the same amount off... it'd be sorta like Ocarina of Time being a preorder bonus for Wind Waker, but on the hardware level.DCX said:
Donkeypuncher
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I'm going to send the dude in my avatar to give Nintendo some help and punish that writer for such blasphemous comments!
Not to add fuel to the fire, but is the only counter attack for Nintendo fans Resident Evil 4?
... C'mon, it's not even a GameCube exclusive and freakin' Zelda comes out next year. How come nobody says, "Don't forget Zelda!"
What I really want to know is if there is some brochure all you guys get that tell you how to defend GameCube on Internet forums.
... C'mon, it's not even a GameCube exclusive and freakin' Zelda comes out next year. How come nobody says, "Don't forget Zelda!"
What I really want to know is if there is some brochure all you guys get that tell you how to defend GameCube on Internet forums.
Donkeypuncher
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JoshuaJSlone
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Yeah, the one advantage to being so far behind on games is that whenever I finally get around to getting Metroid Prime (the original) I'll have saved $30. :lolUnison said:
The Gamecube is obsolete. If you read the article, they say it's obsolete on a competitive level. And it ALSO has a DWINDLING supply of quality titles. This is key - dwindling. It does mean "none" or "the opposite of having some." And in this, it's true. Compared to the other systems, it is dwindling. And this is absolutely indisputable, so stop getting so up in a huff about it. People crying about it ain't going to change that the Gamecube has been a competitive failure. And even then, the Gamecube has made profits for Nintendo... so there's not much to be sad about here.
If you're still holding on to that sinkin' ship, you've got some solid titles coming. Star Fox Assault, Fire Emblem (GC), Zelda REAL, Resident Evil 4, Mario Baseball (not for me, but for some of you guys), Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat, New Kirby, Geist (if it doesn't suck) and a few others. So don't fret, your sinking ship is emblazoned with golden trim.
If you're still holding on to that sinkin' ship, you've got some solid titles coming. Star Fox Assault, Fire Emblem (GC), Zelda REAL, Resident Evil 4, Mario Baseball (not for me, but for some of you guys), Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat, New Kirby, Geist (if it doesn't suck) and a few others. So don't fret, your sinking ship is emblazoned with golden trim.
Tritroid
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Well like I say every single time a 'GC is doomed' message pops up from the media, if GC is a doomed console, then why am I still backlogged on games I need to buy for the little thing?
In the last month alone, I purchased 2 games, and there were still 3 that I need to purchase sometime in the near future.
So go figure. Everyone can laugh that GC is doomed, but as long as I'm still playing new games on it, I don't really care.
In the last month alone, I purchased 2 games, and there were still 3 that I need to purchase sometime in the near future.
So go figure. Everyone can laugh that GC is doomed, but as long as I'm still playing new games on it, I don't really care.
SatelliteOfLove
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*sigh* Self-fulfilling prophecies...
Seriously, it ain't like Big N is hemmoraghing cash like the beloved Sega back with the Saturn and DC.
*DISCLAIMER* The first and only Nintendo system I've owned is the GC.
Seriously, it ain't like Big N is hemmoraghing cash like the beloved Sega back with the Saturn and DC.
*DISCLAIMER* The first and only Nintendo system I've owned is the GC.
Amir0x said:
On a competition level it is, but joe average consumer will read this article and say, "The GameCube is not a worthwhile system". It's purposfully misleading and it is meant to sway the average consumer away from the GameCube and it is meants to convince the average consumer that the GameCube has no worthwhile software.
The guy is a biased IDOT.
olimario said:
His name is Rob Pegoraro and he runs a weekly tech column for The Washington Post. You can e-mail him at rob@twp.com.
I dare you, Oli. I dare you.
SantaCruZer said:
Um, I'm not quite sure what you're trying to say there, but The Washington Post is a major newspaper.
olimario said:
Everyone who doesn't think the Gamecube has the most to offer compared to Xbox or PS2 is a "biased [IDOT]"?
But that's basically what the article comes down to.
The Gamecube is a competitive failure. It has a "dwindling supply" of quality titles - and this is true. Comparatively. It does not mean that it has none. There are still some great games you and I are looking forward to. And if "average joe consumer" is looking to make an investment with a system that'll continue to have the best stream of quality titles, then yes... the article was NOT misleading. It led that average joe consumer to exactly the right road, since it's not even a competition there.
If the average joe consumer is stupid and confuses the article with saying that the Gamecube is worthless, then that's the average joe consumers problem. But you and I are hardcore gamers, and the Gamecube is NOT going to pick up enough sales wise to ever compete with Xbox and PS2 again... so just be content with the great games you, as a Gamecube owner, will be able to experience that the other console owners won't.
Donkeypuncher
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Willco said:
Include a link to your "olimario baby thread" so he can really take you seriously.
well, at least they've recognized the gamecube's existence. this perfunctory dismissal is actually a step up in its public perception. :lol
edit: and could anyone here -- in good conscience, at this point, considering the well-being of the purchaser rather than the well-being of nintendo -- recommend the gamecube to a casual gamer? as an only system?
edit: and could anyone here -- in good conscience, at this point, considering the well-being of the purchaser rather than the well-being of nintendo -- recommend the gamecube to a casual gamer? as an only system?
Amir0x said:
It isn't the average joe consumer's problem. If I know throwing a rock at your head will make you angry, and I do it, it's my fault that you got angry.
If Rob knows that saying the GameCube is obsolete will cause the average joe consumer to view it as worthless and he does anyhow, it's his fault.
Rob is obviously letting his console bias interfere with what should be objective reporting. If you're going to point out the weaknesses of the GameCube you should at least toss in the redeeming qualities of it as well.
I don't know if such a reasonable post has a place in such a troll fest like this thread. You sure you didn't forget to spice it up with some well known formulas?Amir0x said:
Anyway that sums it up quite nicely. Unless you really like Nintendo games there is no reason to get a GC over PS2/XBOX.norinrad21
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I guess that about wraps it up for you know who right? :lol