View Full Version : Amazon DotD: OMFG Gamecube $59.99 shipped
wildnuts02
12-12-2007, 10:53 AM
I realize maybe 1 CAG out there is interested so this one is for you:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IJJI/
It's for the Platinum one. Oddly enough, it's been coming in and out of stock. Maybe it's because some people were wondering: "can I upgrade this to a Wii?" (real comment). :roll:
BackInBlack
12-12-2007, 10:54 AM
Good deal if you REALLY want it new. Great for a gift i guess.
nikkai
12-12-2007, 10:58 AM
It's Shiny.
Like Rims.
But they don't spin.
Masterkyo
12-12-2007, 11:01 AM
I recommanded the Wii instead cos it play both GC & Wii games. Only the different is $190 but worth it.
that's cool, a good stocking stuffer
PenguinMaster
12-12-2007, 11:04 AM
They're $30 used at Gamestop. Since Gamecubes are so reliable I don't see anything wrong with buying them used, plus you can get one with a component video jack.
smoger
12-12-2007, 11:06 AM
just buy 2 and tape them together.
mogamer
12-12-2007, 11:20 AM
They're $30 used at Gamestop. Since Gamecubes are so reliable I don't see anything wrong with buying them used, plus you can get one with a component video jack.
If I didn't have a Gamecube, this is what I would do. I would also include a GBPlayer for an extra $20.
djkunai
12-12-2007, 11:23 AM
If I didn't have a Gamecube, this is what I would do. I would also include a GBPlayer for an extra $20.
Seriously.
wiiheat
12-12-2007, 11:24 AM
No component jack on the new. Oddly enough, the component cables are still going for $30-$40 on EBay; which reminds me, I gotta sell mine, they are just going to waste on a shelf unused...
wampa8jedi
12-12-2007, 11:28 AM
I'm still holding on to my little cube--it's fully decked out w/ component cables and a matching GB player. One of my favorite systems ever in terms of design, so I just can't part with it...
SmellsLikeRandyMossGuy
12-12-2007, 11:29 AM
This was their deal the other day, plus you got a free game at that time. Not a OMFG deal. Maybe if this was 2 years ago.
Sharp Katana
12-12-2007, 11:30 AM
you're right they are going in and out of stock. Maybe people are cancelling their orders
wbc1228
12-12-2007, 11:32 AM
that's cool, a good stocking stuffer
for someone you hate.
This was their deal the other day, plus you got a free game at that time. Not a OMFG deal. Maybe if this was 2 years ago.
So what was the free game?
Filbert
12-12-2007, 11:46 AM
There really isn't a market for the ol 'cube anymore. The Wii plays its games and launch 'cubes are still going strong.
Jibbajaba
12-12-2007, 12:11 PM
So what was the free game?
Paper Mario: TTYD
Karyyk
12-12-2007, 12:12 PM
For $60 it's a lot of system, and since you can't even *FIND* a Wii, giving that out as an option is kind of like poking someone in the eye when they're not looking. Thanks OP.
wildnuts02
12-12-2007, 12:28 PM
This was their deal the other day, plus you got a free game at that time. Not a OMFG deal. Maybe if this was 2 years ago.
i was being sarcastic with the "omfg." but i do know that some people are looking for a brand new GC (as opposed to the used ones at EB/GS).
PKRipp3r
12-12-2007, 12:50 PM
well, i've always wanted to sexually violate a gamecube on video then ul it to metacafe so i guess here's my chance!
intershite stardom.... come and get me!!!
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/183/429395732_98e03e8530_s.jpg
mogamer
12-12-2007, 01:00 PM
I'm still holding on to my little cube--it's fully decked out w/ component cables and a matching GB player. One of my favorite systems ever in terms of design, so I just can't part with it...
That's the set-up I have. I paid $150 for the 'Cube (with SSBM), and full price for the GBPlayer. But I did find the component cable used at GS for only $4.99!8-) And the handle makes it so portable!;)
schultzed
12-12-2007, 01:11 PM
For the past 5 years, it would have sucked to ONLY own a GC but this was a really great second (or third) system to have.
Anyone who hasn't played Pikmin, should give it a try . . . one of my favorites of the last generation and available used in the $10 range.
willardhaven
12-12-2007, 01:42 PM
Gamecube could have been a contender.
Best graphics, meh controller, worst format.
I have a working Gamecube from 2001, this almost tempted me (for a spare).
decon
12-12-2007, 02:28 PM
Thanks!
Got one as a spare for my office reception room.
My last one was on 8 hours a day for 2 years before it died.
gimmepilotwings
12-12-2007, 02:29 PM
Do people really think that $59.99 is a good deal for a GC now?
$39.99 might have been enough to make me think about buying another.
expane
12-12-2007, 02:32 PM
They're $30 used at Gamestop. Since Gamecubes are so reliable I don't see anything wrong with buying them used, plus you can get one with a component video jack.
unfortunately finding NGC component cables is a totally discouraging adventure, as they often price out higher than the console itself :|
schultzed
12-12-2007, 02:39 PM
unfortunately finding NGC component cables is a totally discouraging adventure, as they often price out higher than the console itself :|
I should probably sell my component cables (had since 2002) and just play GC games on my Wii -- but hang onto my GC for sentimental reasons.
xxtheycallmedxx
12-12-2007, 02:43 PM
This is a pretty crappy deal imo,considering the wii isn't that much and plays both gc and wii games.
And before someone quotes me and says "yeah but there hard to find"...yeah,so people say.
hotwls13
12-12-2007, 02:45 PM
Wow, I am surprised at all the Cube bashing. If I didn't already a full setup, I would probably pick this up. I'm just not into the whole "get a used gamecube" through gamestop thing. We still have ours and tons of games for it. Plus when my 3yr old gets a little older, this will be a great system to use/abuse until she gets a little older. Tons of great games (I know you can play them on a wii) and it's nice to have on a second or third TV somewhere with this hooked up. It does kind of suck that they removed the component plug on the newer ones though.
spooie_redux
12-12-2007, 02:58 PM
Gamecube rocks. I would pick it up as a spare unit, or something for another room, or to take over to a friend's house or something... if I didn't already have the Wii.
But you know... with all the people complaining about not being able to find 1st party GCN controllers, which go for about 1/2 the price of that now... one could easily pick it up for the controller and just pawn off the system.
gimmepilotwings
12-12-2007, 02:59 PM
Wow, I am surprised at all the Cube bashing. If I didn't already a full setup, I would probably pick this up. I'm just not into the whole "get a used gamecube" through gamestop thing. We still have ours and tons of games for it. Plus when my 3yr old gets a little older, this will be a great system to use/abuse until she gets a little older. Tons of great games (I know you can play them on a wii) and it's nice to have on a second or third TV somewhere with this hooked up. It does kind of suck that they removed the component plug on the newer ones though.
Definitely not bashing. I love the gamecube, and it has done me very well. I just was debating $59.99 as a price for it.
mogamer
12-12-2007, 03:12 PM
Definitely not bashing. I love the gamecube, and it has done me very well. I just was debating $59.99 as a price for it.
I picked up my N64 just before the Gamecube came out and I paid $59.99 for it. I was surprised that the Gamecube was still priced at $99.99 after the Wii came out. So while $59.99 may seem overpriced because of the glut of used systems on the market, I still think it's a fair price for it because many people don't like to buy used systems. IMO, the Gamecube was far better than the N64.
Shadows916
12-12-2007, 03:16 PM
Didn't radiocrap clearence this out over the summer for 50? I'v had 2 of these systems (platinuim and black when TRU had it buy a system, get 2 games and a mem card for 99.99, super monkey ball 1,2 and some crapy intec card) Just cant bring myself to get another whn I have a Wii for close to a year and is looking twords ebay since it's seen maybe 10 hours of use.....
Tyrannical
12-12-2007, 03:32 PM
Does it it include SSB as a packin game? Without it, it's not quite as good a deal.
Richard Longfellow
12-12-2007, 03:45 PM
for someone you hate.
With a giant foot.
TimPV3
12-12-2007, 04:01 PM
Even if you don't want to buy the cube, atleast read some of the ridiculous reviews. The first D-Bag lost me at "sure PS2 has more games, but who wants them?"
InvaderZim
12-12-2007, 04:03 PM
They're $30 used at Gamestop. Since Gamecubes are so reliable I don't see anything wrong with buying them used, plus you can get one with a component video jack.
You would think that... but we are on our 3rd (new) one. I get about 16 months out of them and then they start 'clicking' when loading a disc and you start getting read errors or no disc errors.
Is it the "Limited Edition" Platinum one? Wow what a deal!
"gamecubes are so reliable"
You might want to bookmark this link, I'm glad I did:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/gamecube/file/915781/30525
musics_muse
12-12-2007, 04:10 PM
It's Shiny.
Like Rims.
But they don't spin.
lol nikkai how cold! where's your heart?
Gamelore
12-12-2007, 04:25 PM
Is there anything wrong with this Platinum version?
I keep seeing people post that the "old" GC had component output. Does this one?
Also, can I hook up a GBPlayer to this version?
I own a Wii, but still want a GC for outputting GBA games to an HDTV... so I'm interested in this one.
utopianmachine
12-12-2007, 04:41 PM
I'm heading out to a GameStop today to get a used Gamecube. No way I'm paying $60 new, even though I'd like the silver color. Nintendo hardware is extremely reliable, so I have no problem buying the system used.
scottman
12-12-2007, 04:52 PM
Is there anything wrong with this Platinum version?
I keep seeing people post that the "old" GC had component output. Does this one?
Also, can I hook up a GBPlayer to this version?
I own a Wii, but still want a GC for outputting GBA games to an HDTV... so I'm interested in this one.
There is nothing wrong with the platinum. I think it is the only version they sell now.
But this one DOES NOT have the component output. But they did make platinum with component output for a while (I have one). They stopped making component for any color about halfway through production. I'm not sure if they ever made non-component black or indigo though.
GBPlayer should work fine, but will look really pixelated on a large HDTV.
expane
12-12-2007, 05:25 PM
I should probably sell my component cables (had since 2002) and just play GC games on my Wii -- but hang onto my GC for sentimental reasons.
If they are nintendo brand and mint, you can get $70+ish for em
just against my principals to pay that much for cables, as I play my NGC about 1hour every 4 months anyway
Since this is the Amazon Deal of the Day and it seems no one made a thread for it earlier, I edited the title to reflect that. That may be why it is going in and out of stock - DotD brings more attention to it.
hotwls13
12-12-2007, 05:32 PM
I'm not sure if they ever made non-component black or indigo though.
Not sure about indigo, but I have a black one and it "Does NOT" have component. I realized this after trading someone for a component cable and then going to plug it in. :( :roll: So, the buying a used one @ Gamestop for the component input would benefit me, but I still don't like buying used hardware.
hotwls13
12-12-2007, 05:35 PM
If they are nintendo brand and mint, you can get $70+ish for em
Holy Crap Batman!! :shock: :!: :pray:
I'm listing on ebay tonight. PS, how do I tell if it is Nintendo Brand? Is it something obvious, like it say's "Nintendo" on it? :)
denshaotoko
12-12-2007, 06:08 PM
is this the model with the motion sensing controller thingy?
Escargoexpress
12-12-2007, 06:21 PM
Holy Crap Batman!! :shock: :!: :pray:
I'm listing on ebay tonight. PS, how do I tell if it is Nintendo Brand? Is it something obvious, like it say's "Nintendo" on it? :)
As far as I know, if it plugs into the "digital out" connector on the gamecube (that, as mentioned, was phased out on later gamecubes), it's made by Nintendo, since Nintendo was the only one that manufactured those cables due to a proprietary chip inside them.
expane
12-12-2007, 06:25 PM
As far as I know, if it plugs into the "digital out" connector on the gamecube (that, as mentioned, was phased out on later gamecubes), it's made by Nintendo, since Nintendo was the only one that manufactured those cables due to a proprietary chip inside them.
yeah the non nintendo ones are "universal component cables" but the component part only works w/ XBOX/PS2... but some Ebay/AMazon filthy thieves try to pass those off as "gamecube" component.
You can list all day for $70, the problem is who wants to buy them? Me and like 5 other people in the world, and I refuse to pay more than $30 for these :D
wildnuts02
12-12-2007, 06:50 PM
is this the model with the motion sensing controller thingy?
:lol:
JEKKI
12-12-2007, 07:10 PM
man... all I want is a gamecube CONTROLLER!!
those things are hella expensive, and the used ones never work!!!
Zenithian Legend
12-12-2007, 07:48 PM
They're $30 used at Gamestop. Since Gamecubes are so reliable I don't see anything wrong with buying them used, plus you can get one with a component video jack.
Speak for yourself homeboy, the only system that I've ever had stop working was a Gamecube. Got it new about a year after launch and it crapped out on me April of '06. Sad day, very sad day. I'd been holding out 'til I got a Wii, a hold-out that took over a year and a half!
scottman
12-12-2007, 07:53 PM
man... all I want is a gamecube CONTROLLER!!
those things are hella expensive, and the used ones never work!!!
I just checked ebay, and can't believe how many "compatible Gamecube" knockoff controllers are on there. They look exactly like the real thing, except for the brand.
I could have sworn I saw some authentic controllers at best buy or toys rus the other day. I only thought the wavebirds were hard to find though.
edit: best buy has them backordered online for $24.99
SmellsLikeRandyMossGuy
12-12-2007, 09:30 PM
i was being sarcastic with the "omfg." but i do know that some people are looking for a brand new GC (as opposed to the used ones at EB/GS).
I'm sorry, unfortunately my sarcasm detector is broken right now. My asshole detector however, is working in full force right now.
1. In for 50
2. Travel Back in Time
3. Sell Them on Ebay on Launch Day
4. Buy Google Stock at Initial Public Offering
tolhurst
12-12-2007, 09:55 PM
I would so trade for a component cables you people who don't use them
PROGRESSIVE DOSHIN
Good deal if you really want a new system. I picked up a used one off eBay 3 months ago for about $32 shipped. Came with a used jet black system, a 1st party controller, and 2 memory cards. Even though the system had quite a few surface scratches, I have yet to experience any issues playing games. The controller it came with had some wonky buttons; still playable but I went ahead and got another controller.
I know quality of used merchandise varies greatly in a place like eBay but just wanted to share a positive experience I had.
bg2001
12-12-2007, 11:10 PM
to answer the component cable question - the very early cubes had the digital out so the cube could output in 480p. they dropped that feature fairly early because the demand for this feature was pretty low. i haven't seen the feature on any cube other than a black one. also, if you want digital out (and can find one) the wii is the better route to go because it will output digital sound. the cube only did digital video.
To the OP - I must be the 1 person out there who found this useful. Thanks for pointing it out. I collect new cube stuff - this is a great price for a new cube for any cube collectors out there. On that same note, I collect sealed cube stuff (games, systems, accessories etc), so if anyone has any stuff to get rid of pm me.
In for one!
-Never4ever-
12-13-2007, 03:44 AM
For a youngster in the family, this would be an wesome gift. Or just someone getting into VGs.
My black 'Cube (along with Halloween controllers - one black and one orange) sits unloved in the closet. The Wii has taken its place, but man, I had some awesome times with the 'Cube. Pikmin, Zelda, Sunshine, SSB, Eternal Darkness, etc. - so many great games on that system.
I love it so. <3