WTF? N64 Player for GameCube?

I don't think it's a stupid idea at all. My n64 collects dust b/c of space concerns and the hassle of hooking it up, but I'd actually play conker, MM, and Mario Tennis sometimes if I could just use my GCN and its controller.
 
neptunes said:
but a survey like this would serve as nothing.
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Buh? I'd say it's applicable. If they find that nobody at all is interested in back-compatibility, and that they can save $30 on Revolution costs by dropping it, they might.

Society said:
SFC adapter for a handheld? The carts are the size of the machines!
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Well, there is that ginormous Famicom adapter for GBA SP.
 
DrGAKMAN said:
I was actually thinking of this...but not for GAMECUBE, more for Revolution. And not just to play N64 games...but NES, SNES & N64 games together. I called the idea "Retro-Drive" and it would plug in the same way the "N-Drive" (my Nintendo hard drive idea) to that Revolution could play every available Nintendo console game. I don't know what to think about all this now though...
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Really they just need to include a hard drive in Revolution and allow you to individually buy the entire back catalog of NES, SNES, GB, GBC, GBA, and N64 games* online. Each game would take up a small amount of space by today's standards, and they could rake in a lot of money from it (look at the NES re-releases on GBA). It's one idea Sony or MS couldn't really match.

Of course, it's a pipe dream.

*(GC absent from list becuause of game size, and Revolution will probably be BC with GC in hardware already)
 
JoshuaJSlone said:
Buh? I'd say it's applicable. If they find that nobody at all is interested in back-compatibility, and that they can save $30 on Revolution costs by dropping it, they might.
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I would think that they already see an importance in backward compatibility, seeing as how they put GBA backwards compatibility in DS, despite their insistant claims that the DS is some kind of third pillar.

I really doubt they have Revolution in mind whatsoever.
 
I'm actually talking about an actual catrridge I can use to write my already legally backed up N64 games to, and then play in my GC-N64. I don't plan on spending over $200 for something that plays games off of zip disks.

$100 for a 64MB flash cart would be perfect. I'd also be able to develop and play my own basic N64 games, something I've been tinkering with for awhile on various systems.
 
JoshuaJSlone said:
Buh? I'd say it's applicable. If they find that nobody at all is interested in back-compatibility, and that they can save $30 on Revolution costs by dropping it, they might.
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Why couldn't they go straight to the point and ask the B/C question up front? Like sony and many of their Playstation Underground surveys?

I'm sure the amount of people who would be interested to play last gen (64) games would be far less than amount of people who'd still be interested in playing GC games, well into next gen.
 
Why is it silly to sell a device that would open up their console to playing more games? I don't get the logic? This would be a cool thing to have for people who have an N64 but wouldn't mind sticking it in a closet or whatever. It's not like they're going to start making more N64 games for it, nor would it make any sense to release those games on Gamecube as ports because then you have to be selective about what you release AND you have to pay someone to program all of it. Why do that when you can plug in a device that simply lets you plug in your old games?

Obviously they're going to make money on it at $40 or whatever it would sell for, just like they currently make money on the GBPlayer. You can probably put an N64 on a chip by now for Heaven's sake?!

As I said earlier, I'd buy it no questions asked. Hell, I can't even keep all my current game systems plugged in because there aren't enough freaking wall outlets available and it's a pain in the ass to swap plugs! This would remove one more system from that equation.

No, the crazy people are those that can't see the utility.
 
Dave Long said:
Why is it silly to sell a device that would open up their console to playing more games? I don't get the logic? This would be a cool thing to have for people who have an N64 but wouldn't mind sticking it in a closet or whatever. It's not like they're going to start making more N64 games for it, nor would it make any sense to release those games on Gamecube as ports because then you have to be selective about what you release AND you have to pay someone to program all of it. Why do that when you can plug in a device that simply lets you plug in your old games?

Obviously they're going to make money on it at $40 or whatever it would sell for, just like they currently make money on the GBPlayer. You can probably put an N64 on a chip by now for Heaven's sake?!

As I said earlier, I'd buy it no questions asked. Hell, I can't even keep all my current game systems plugged in because there aren't enough freaking wall outlets available and it's a pain in the ass to swap plugs! This would remove one more system from that equation.

No, the crazy people are those that can't see the utility.
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IAWTP
 
It's nice that they're doing this, but I'd MUCH rather see the R&D go somewhere else. Unless they're thinking about the I-Que model, I don't like this idea a whole lot.
 
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further evidence that nintendo are the new sega.
 
neptunes said:
Why couldn't they go straight to the point and ask the B/C question up front? Like sony and many of their Playstation Underground surveys?

I'm sure the amount of people who would be interested to play last gen (64) games would be far less than amount of people who'd still be interested in playing GC games, well into next gen.
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I'm sure there are a lot of people who think they'd be interested now, but when the reality presents itself in five yeras... not so much. This merely transposes the question to current times. It's like they're asking: "If you had the choice of a $99 GCN as we know it today, or a $139 GCN that could play N64 games, which would you choose?"
 
CrimsonSkies said:
What would be the point of this? Half the GameCube library is N64 updates.
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:lol

I'm sure there are a lot of people who think they'd be interested now, but when the reality presents itself in five yeras... not so much. This merely transposes the question to current times. It's like they're asking: "If you had the choice of a $99 GCN as we know it today, or a $139 GCN that could play N64 games, which would you choose?"
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I agree, they should have conducted this survey a little bit earlier. (like about 2/3 years ago)
 
Ummm...i would if it would enhance the game as they do with the PS2 with smooth graphics options etc, but stand alone without any type of enhancements? Shit no! Who is Sega trying to..ooops i mean Nintendo trying to be here?

DCX
 
JoshuaJSlone said:
What exactly would it hurt? It's not like they'd need 2% of the company's focus to be on the product, or that they'd then have to resume making N64 games. Just something simple that would sell to Nintendo whores with crumbling N64 analog sticks.
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But this move won't return them to their 80's glory as teh market leader! Clearly any decision from Nintendo that does not instantly smite Sony and Microsoft is awful, and will be cited as further proof that Nintendo should be run by the GAF braintrust/IGNCube/N-Sider instead of those morons in Japan.
 
Question really goes to who the hell and Nintendo thought of this poll. Going back to the GC gen is okay because the visuals hold up. If you guys have purchased/gotten a copy of The LOZ CE; you'd see that N64 visuals do not hold up well. Its polygonal as hell and blurry to boot. There's only so much visual improvement you can do with the N64 titles and it ain't looking pretty. Its just a poll but I'm extremely disappointed that this sort of crap is surfacing. Its never good when a company in Nintendo's current situation looks back on the blurry mess N64 days for its future. On a portable.. maybe. On a console. NO. Are they looking at the GBP numbers and thinking.. lets make some more $$$.

They way they port and milk some of their titles this gen; makes me a tad ashamed to be a fan. The LOZCE was a one off which made it cool - but the allure rapidly drops off.
 
TheGreenGiant said:
f you guys have purchased/gotten a copy of The LOZ CE; you'd see that N64 visuals do not hold up well. Its polygonal as hell and blurry to boot. T
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That is a hardware issue. some N64 games, the Zeldas for instance, look great when emulated on more powerful hardware. i.e. PC or Xbox.
 
I hate Nintendo for even OFFERING THIS!
UGH. The perverts.


Nintendo should just release a disc with their best n64 titles on it.
 
Why? They'd pull an NES Classic series, and offer discs for like $20 a pop. Just get a $40 add-on, and play any games you already own.

I've got a N64 library of 40 games. Nintendo would never release 40 games on a disc (and they'd also probably have licensing issues with 3rd party games)
 
TheGreenGiant said:
Question really goes to who the hell and Nintendo thought of this poll. Going back to the GC gen is okay because the visuals hold up. If you guys have purchased/gotten a copy of The LOZ CE; you'd see that N64 visuals do not hold up well. Its polygonal as hell and blurry to boot. There's only so much visual improvement you can do with the N64 titles and it ain't looking pretty. Its just a poll but I'm extremely disappointed that this sort of crap is surfacing. Its never good when a company in Nintendo's current situation looks back on the blurry mess N64 days for its future. On a portable.. maybe. On a console. NO. Are they looking at the GBP numbers and thinking.. lets make some more $$$.

They way they port and milk some of their titles this gen; makes me a tad ashamed to be a fan. The LOZCE was a one off which made it cool - but the allure rapidly drops off.
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graphics are irrelevant to this argument because anyone buying the product would be getting it for games they already own and they already know what to expect

and since when is providing a device that your hardcore fans will enjoy a bad idea?
 
I would love Nintendo to release an NES/SNES/N64 player and re-release old titles that have been long off store shelves.

A brand new Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3, Yoshi's Island, Final Fantasy II, Chrono Trigger, Ogre Battle 64, etc? Yes, please.

Something like this isn't impossible. They only quit producing Famicom products last year, I believe... It's unlikely, but not impossible. :)
 
Actually...I would pay "decent prices" for official re-releases of a LOT of titles. Same boxarts and packages, I just ask for this. My main idea is SNES of course.
 
Asskicker064 said:
If this lets you use your GC controller for N64 games I would be all over this. Fuck the N64 analog stick.
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I soo agree. The analog on the n64 was fine for what it was, but ug, they died a powdery death way too quickly.
 
hooo said:
I soo agree. The analog on the n64 was fine for what it was, but ug, they died a powdery death way too quickly.
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My GC analog stick/ball/thing was pretty much like that at the end as well.
 
So this would enable the GameCube to play all GameCube games, all Game Boy Advance games, and all N64 games.

Explain to me again how this is some kind of terrible mistake?
 
human5892 said:
So this would enable the GameCube to play all GameCube games, all Game Boy Advance games, and all N64 games.

Explain to me again how this is some kind of terrible mistake?
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there isnt one. bitches just love to hate. :D
 
Do The Mario said:
Not taken out of context, you said this would enable?

It in no way enables you’re GC to play GC and GBA games.
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No. But with this add-on and the GB Player, that is what the GC is capable of altogether.

Admittedly, it would make more sense if I had said "So this [along with the GC's other capabilities] would enable the GameCube to play all GameCube games, all Game Boy Advance games, and all N64 games," but I thought that was clearly implied.
 
human5892 said:
No. But with this add-on and the GB Player, that is what the GC is capable of altogether.

Admittedly, it would make more sense if I had said "So this [along with the GC's other capabilities] would enable the GameCube to play all GameCube games, all Game Boy Advance games, and all N64 games," but I thought that was clearly implied.
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No it wasn’t please be more concise in you’re future posting.
 
Do The Mario said:
con·cise ( P ) Pronunciation Key (kn-ss)
adj.
Expressing much in few words; clear and succinct.
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Right. But excising the phrase that gave you so much trouble in the first place was, by definition, me being concise. In effect, you're advising me to do in the future exactly what I did in my initial post.

Anyway, now that we've sufficiently derailed the thread...VOTE IN THIS POLL FOR N64 GAMES ON YER GC!!1
 
Mashing said:
Have these polls on Nintendo.com ever lead to anything? I honestly don't know so I'm asking.
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They had a poll about what people wanted in a sequel after Metroid Prime was released - 40% said multiplayer...
 
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Ive been wanting to play my N64 games but not wanting to plug in my dusty N64 then keep swapping with my Gamecube :S



N64 Player = problem solved.



£££ Buy £££



-SB
 
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