A Request for Opinions

[Nate the Great]

Okay, so I have neither a Gamecube nor a Revolution. Since I am still a geeky gamer fanboy, I'm gonna have to buy one or the other eventually. So this is a request for opinions. Refurbished Gamecube or New Revolution? As of right now, the only "killer app" I know of for Revolution is the upcoming Smash Brothers Brawl. Please keep the following in mind:

My disposable income isn't as bad as it was in college, but it's still pretty small.
It would go in my room, my TV is only about fourteen inches, and there's only about eight feet open in front of it.
I prefer left-handed Link, and all of the video game review sites I see are still giving GC TP a higher rating than Rev TP.
I would enjoy using a Gameboy Player. Go Mario Advance 4!

[PointyHairedJedi]

I wanted to buy a PS3, but apparently Sony do hate me after all.

Why not a Wii, Infinite?

[Nate the Great]

Reasons why I don't think buying a Revolution is a good idea:

1. The name "Wii" is absolutely atrocious.
2. I'd rather not break any TV screens, windows, or Wiimotes, thank you very much.
3. They refused to add DVD capability, charge fifty bucks more, and sell umpteen million more systems.
4. They didn't build in rechargable batteries into the Wiimote. Come on, what sort of idiot thought up that idea?
5. My TV is only thirteen inches (I measured this time), so I have neither the floorspace nor the display capabilities to fully take advantage of a Revolution.
6. Right-handed Links are just wrong!
7. The Virtual Console is too big of a temptation.

[AKAArzosah]

I like my Playstation 2, personally. All the 'new, improved, you-beaut' consoles are way more expensive that they're worth, IMO.

Playstation two plays DVDs, and also plays all the original first generation games (Gamecube can't say that, now can it!).

But not really being a geeky fangirl gamer myself, I guess I really can't advise.

[MaverickZer0]

Wii would like to play.

The instant I heard that slogan I forgave them the name. But you're right, Nate. Who would want to buy a console with Metroid Prime: Echoes, the new Zelda game, the new SSB game in the works, and all the new little goodies and stuff like the Wii weather channel. I mean, it has a funny name. Sheesh. And the remote!

...I still don't like the remote, but I've heard you can get controller-shaped attachments for it. After all, it was designed for FPS games, and I'm not into those. I'm a true nerd, not a casual gamer!

But, if Wii don't want to play (I love that so much now. The puns are limitless.) then get a Gamecube. It has SSBM and...uh...Mega Man Anniversary Collection. And some other things that I like but would be even out of my nerd range to mention. Not to mention that it's cheaper.

[Zeke]

One more vote for Wii. There's little point in buying a GameCube now, except maybe cost.

[ijdgaf]

Originally Posted by Infinite Improbability

3. They refused to add DVD capability, charge fifty bucks more, and sell umpteen million more systems.

I apologise, but when the percentage of people who care is based on an exceedingly small dividend and an exceedingly large divisor, I round down.

Also, the point I forgot to touch on -- I'm not just talking about popularity here. I'm talking about popularity amongst those already fanatics. Wii and DS have done plenty to extend the market toward people who never really played games before. But they're also hella popular amongst gamers in general and Nintendo fanboys in particular. Now, that might not have any relevance to quality in your book. But by saying that, you effectively make quality a subjective phenomenon, and I'm forced to question whether you're secretly a Battlefield: Earth geek.

[Burt]

Ok it’s probably best if we steer clear of the controversial topics of computer game consoles and stick to something less inflammatory like euthanasia/abortion/Iraqi war.


It was rather funny, walking though the town today. Giant signs in the windows of Woolworths, Game, Gamestation and the like saying 'Yes! We Have PS3'S!'
Not so long ago the signs read 'No! We're out of WII's!'
There really does seem to be a bit of a backlash towards Sony and the PS. Whats is it with that? I mean, I'm not a huge fan, but I do have a old playstation and may get a ps2 - whatever you think of it, it's got a fair few amazing games... I just don't think Sony try as hard as Nintendo. What ever you think of Nintendo...you must admit, they have some talent. The amazing string of popular games they create. Pokemon, Mario, Advanced Wars, StarFox, Metroid... Who else can claim that?
But I don't really wanna see the PS3 outta the market, it's just after seeing the Playstation slap my beloved N64 around for about 4 years straight (and then the poor Gamecube - rest in peace my little buddy), it'll be nice to see sony on the backfoot for a change.

[Nate the Great]

Yeah, dialing it down would be a good idea. Might I suggest returning to my more lighthearted threads about Trek singers and mindless computer games?

[Chancellor Valium]

Originally Posted by Burt

Ok it’s probably best if we steer clear of the controversial topics of computer game consoles and stick to something less inflammatory like euthanasia/abortion/Iraqi war.


It was rather funny, walking though the town today. Giant signs in the windows of Woolworths, Game, Gamestation and the like saying 'Yes! We Have PS3'S!'
Not so long ago the signs read 'No! We're out of WII's!'
There really does seem to be a bit of a backlash towards Sony and the PS. Whats is it with that? I mean, I'm not a huge fan, but I do have a old playstation and may get a ps2 - whatever you think of it, it's got a fair few amazing games... I just don't think Sony try as hard as Nintendo. What ever you think of Nintendo...you must admit, they have some talent. The amazing string of popular games they create. Pokemon, Mario, Advanced Wars, StarFox, Metroid... Who else can claim that?
But I don't really wanna see the PS3 outta the market, it's just after seeing the Playstation slap my beloved N64 around for about 4 years straight (and then the poor Gamecube - rest in peace my little buddy), it'll be nice to see sony on the backfoot for a change.

Basically?

They stopped pretending they cared, and just admitted that they were effectively out to grub as much of your money as possible.

That, and the price is ridiculous-outrageous...

[Zeke]

I just want to add something here: despite their modesty, I think all parties did an excellent job of keeping the argument civilized. This was no flamewar even by our standards, let alone those of the net at large. I'll respect their decision to close the thread, though.