Convince Me To Buy A Gamecube

[Oxy_Gen]

I already have a PS2 and X-Box...I feel like getting a Gamecube but I never caught up with the games since I wasn't interested in it before.

Name some games that are must buy for the Gamecube..

[Odenat]

dont buy a gamecube...... I got mine for free only reason why I own one. If you like Zelda it's a pretty good game. Ikaruga, uhhhh super smash brothers melee. and i guess the metroid games

[Arakias]

Metroid Prime (2 is not as necessary but if you like the first), Animal Crossing (if only to get the NES games), Metal Gear Solid (if you dont have it already), Smash Bros Melee, Waverace (cheap and fun), and Eternal Darkness and Resident Evil 4 for non-kiddy entertainment

[javeryh]

I can't believe that with the Gamecube's insanely low price and unbelievably great library of games that there are people out there who play videogames more than casually and don't own one.

[sisco1986]

Any Console is worth getting if it has at least it's worth in great games, and The Cube has some of best games this gen, that alone should consitute you buying one and considering how cheap the system is there shouldn't be an excuse not to own one.

[The VGM]

RE4. Game, set, and match.

[Oxy_Gen]

Are there any risks in buying a used Gamecube? Like the PS2 is notorious for its DREs ...

I know the Gamecube is already cheap at $100 but I'm not too excited about buying it, I would just like to be able to play other games that are not available on the PS2 and Xbox.

[help1]

wait till black friday... hey you never know.

[sisco1986]

dont buy a gamecube...... I got mine for free only reason why I own one. If you like Zelda it's a pretty good game. Ikaruga, uhhhh super smash brothers melee. and i guess the metroid games

poor poor gamer..

Tales of Symphonia
Baten Kaitos
Metroid 1
Metroid 2
Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Resident Evil 4
Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes
Animal Crossing
Super Smash Brothers
Super Mario Sunshine (a let down but still fun in my eyes)
Eternal Darkness
Resident Evil (remake)
Resident Evil Zero
Harvest Moon
Mario Power Tennis
Pikman
pikman 2
Skies of Arcadia Legend

To name a few..

[MaxBiaggi2]

RE4. Game, set, and match.

Doesn't really count since it's coming out for PS2 in November. :cry:

[A Happy Panda]

I'm still mad at myself for not taking advantage of the MK:DD + Controller bundle from last X-mas. Still haven't bought a GC caz like the OP, IDK why I should get one anyways besides Smash Brothers.

[The VGM]

Doesn't really count since it's coming out for PS2 in November. :cry:

If you want a shitty port.

[javeryh]

Doesn't really count since it's coming out for PS2 in November. :cry:

It's not going to be anywhere close to the GCN version though. I mean, you can also play Madden on the Gameboy...

[sisco1986]

Are there any risks in buying a used Gamecube? Like the PS2 is notorious for its DREs ...

I know the Gamecube is already cheap at $100 but I'm not too excited about buying it, I would just like to be able to play other games that are not available on the PS2 and Xbox.

Yes theres always a risk buying used cubes like any console. Just get the warranty if you buy used (6 month or 12 month), mine is used and works like a champ (knock).

[Oxy_Gen]

Hmm I'm pretty much set on buying a Gamecube then...plus that Gamecube GBA Player sounds cool, I'll be able to play GBA games on my TV. How do they look? Not too good I imagine...is it like playing a NES or SNES game?

Should I buy one now or will their be any price drops in the near future?

I was planning on buying one for cheap on Ebay, maybe $30-40 if I get lucky but I might just buy a new one if I get a nice paycheck this or next week

[ne2eire]

$99 Smash Bros combo coming out in the fall. I'd still look for a used one in pawn shops, got mine for $35, others have reported similar prices.

Not to mention I wanted to buy used since newer Cubes don't have the component outputs (480p looks great on a HDTV)

[asianxcore]

RE4. Game, set, and match.

agreed.

[DocBledsoe]

Doesn't really count since it's coming out for PS2 in November. :cry:

Gross. Have you seen the screens of RE4 on PS2? RE4 Is the reason to own a cube. It's among the great games of all time - on any systems.

[SuprTnr2]

I haven't touched my GC in over 6 Months, that was when i got MGS:TSS I beat it 3 times and haven't touched it since. Maybe I need RE4...

[Mattte]

Because this man makes games for it.

http://jaybibby.com/media/sm_big.jpg

[Odenat]

poor poor gamer..

Tales of Symphonia
Baten Kaitos
Metroid 1
Metroid 2
Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Resident Evil 4
Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes
Animal Crossing
Super Smash Brothers
Super Mario Sunshine (a let down but still fun in my eyes)
Eternal Darkness
Resident Evil (remake)
Resident Evil Zero
Harvest Moon
Mario Power Tennis
Pikman
pikman 2
Skies of Arcadia Legend

To name a few..

it's not that I hate nintendo or anything I just haven't played my GC in a really really long time so I can't recommend anyone buying it if I don't play it that much. I own some of thoose games and there great. But I couldn't justify someone paying alot of money for the system and thoose games unless it was an amazing deal. Too each his own i guess :)

[PenguinMaster]

Resident Evil 4, Zelda: Four Swords Adventures,Mario Kart Double Dash, and Super Smash Bros. Melee are the only truly great exclusives on the system. But that's still enough to warrant a purchase of a $60 system.

[PenguinMaster]

Because this man makes games for it.



That is certainly not a reason to get it, I no longer like that man. All his recent ideas are crap.

[javeryh]

That is certainly not a reason to get it, I no longer like that man. All his recent ideas are crap.

Um, no - Pikmin was his most recent new franchise and it is awesome.

[ne2eire]

Resident Evil 4, Zelda: Four Swords Adventures,Mario Kart Double Dash, and Super Smash Bros. Melee are the only truly great exclusives on the system. But that's still enough to warrant a purchase of a $60 system.

I think both Pikmins (esp 2), both Metroid Prime games, Tales of Symphonia, Eternal Darkness, Windwaker make it worth it. I didn't think Four Swords was good, same with Double Dash; prefered the N64 and SNES versions

[praystation]

I can't. I have a Gamecube, and it will be sitting collecting dust if My 11 yo cousin doesn't like Pokemon / mario party games on it.

[My Name Is BoB]

Wow, what a coincidence, I just happen to be selling a gamecube right now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=8210434387&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

I'll give you $2 off shipping if you win it.

[daroga]

Personally, I'm waiting to catch up on NGC stuff when the revolution comes out and I'll be able to play the GV games as well as Nintendo's whole backlog of stuff.

[dastly75]

Wow, what a coincidence, I just happen to be selling a gamecube right now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=8210434387&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

I'll give you $2 off shipping if you win it.

I put in a courtesy bid for ya :)

[AnthonyRoundtree]

According to GameRankings... These are your Top 20 Reasons to buy an GameCube...

NOTE: I Edited out the non GC exclusive games...
But left RE4 (Still exclusive) SCII (Hey.. its got Link!) and Ikaruga on the list (DC is dead :-( )
Regardless...

Buy a freaking Gamcube already.
Most of these games can be had for Under $20 bucks.

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Lest we forget thse honorable mentions... either exclusive... or just doing it better on the GC...

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http://img.gamespot.com/gamespot/images/2003/all/boxshots2/917921.jpghttp://img.gamespot.com/gamespot/images/2001/gamecube/waverace/waverace_box.jpghttp://img.gamespot.com/gamespot/images/2002/gamecube/starfox/starfox_box.jpghttp://img.gamespot.com/gamespot/images/2003/all/boxshots2/914433.jpghttp://img.gamespot.com/gamespot/images/2001/gamecube/luigismansion/luigismansion_boxshot.jpg

[My Name Is BoB]

I put in a courtesy bid for ya :)

Thanks for the bid. It seems like someone is obsessed with bidding 500 times on my auction though, so you've been outbid.

[sisco1986]

it's not that I hate nintendo or anything I just haven't played my GC in a really really long time so I can't recommend anyone buying it if I don't play it that much. I own some of thoose games and there great. But I couldn't justify someone paying alot of money for the system and thoose games unless it was an amazing deal. Too each his own i guess :)

Too each his very own, considering every game on my list justifies owning the system (your bound to like at least two games on my list) and the system is a steal at 59.99 used and 99.99 new.


Back on topic, All the great games that made the cube great are pretty much Players Choices now I think your really missing out on a lot of great games if you just ignore the cube, tons of games the cube doesn't have but makes up in quality of the games it does have. Gaming would have been very stale this generation if it wasn't for the cube, in my eyes anyways. Stop eating at big macs for a month and get a fricken cube, or don't, it's your lost not mine ;) .

[Quackzilla]

Don't buy a gamecube, and sell your PS2 and Xbox.

Consider it a punishment for posting an ignorant gamefaqs topic on CAG.

[praystation]

Don't buy anything foryourself. Share it (DO I sound like Quackzilla now?)

[jughead]

Doesn't really count since it's coming out for PS2 in November. :cry:
doesn't matter cuz twilight princess will be out.

[Blind the Thief]

I can't imagine someone who likes games and doesn't own a Gamecube. I can see how you couldn't survive with a Gamecube alone, but I can't imagine not having it, either.

[darekIsAwesome]

my 2 cents.

Don't get it. I pretty much have access to the system for free, and i barely play. But then again if you enjoye the n64 maybe consider it. I was never that much of an 64 guy eiither

[jonny98]

Buy a Gamecube. Metroid Prime is one of the coolest games I've ever played. F-Zero GX is awkward at first but once you get past the learning curve it is super fun. Paper Mario is the only RPG I can really like and it's funny. Super Smash Brothers: Melee and Mario Kart: Double Dash! are great multiplayer games. Pikmin 1 & 2 are refreshingly different. Resident Evil 4... waiting for a price drop. :) The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is coming real soon!

The 'Cube is so cheap, why hold out?

[Ozzkev55]

Super Smash Bros Melee
Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes

[Ozzkev55]

wait till black friday... hey you never know.
that would be after the xbox360 is out...I cant imagine being able to afford another system, or even dedicate the time for one after that sucker hits

[joeljermon]

A few of my favorites:
SSBM
Metroid Prime
F-Zero GX
Pikmin 2

All of them are top-notch games.

[zzl365]

Besides all of the great single player games that everyone has mentioned, the Gamecube has great multiplayer games, especially if you have non-gamer/casual gamer friends/girlfriend. While my casual/non-gamer friends enjoy playing halo/halo 2 on the Xbox, it isn't very much fun if I play because it's a slaughter everytime. When we pop in something like Mario Kart, Mario Party, SSBM, Mario Tennis, Mario Golf, or Warioware, a much better time is had by all, because everyone can play these games pretty well.

[Ozzkev55]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62177

Look at them poll results :D

[Stace]

TWILIGHT PRINCESS

http://www.zelda.com/universe/_img/game/legendzelda/set2/ss13.jpg

reason enough

[Wombat]

Mario+Sports=Gold

It's like algebra but useful

[Purkeynator]

Buy it for the online games. - Oh wait hold on a minute........................................Get Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour. It is teh rockorz! Oh and the wavebirds rule too.

[Epic Wolf]

Are there any risks in buying a used Gamecube? Like the PS2 is notorious for its DREs ...

I know the Gamecube is already cheap at $100 but I'm not too excited about buying it, I would just like to be able to play other games that are not available on the PS2 and Xbox.
VGM has a great deal on a boxed one ;)

[MaxBiaggi2]

I can't believe any rational person would need someone else to convince them that Gamecube has enough decent games to justify owning it. If you have to stop and explain it all at this point, the person probably won't understand what you're saying anyway.

[Blind the Thief]

I can't believe any rational person would need someone else to convince them that Gamecube has enough decent games to justify owning it. If you have to stop and explain it all at this point, the person probably won't understand what you're saying anyway.

Agreed.

[zionoverfire]

Don't, just save your money and wait a few more months for the xbox 360. Trust me you'll thank yourself later.

Unless of course you want to buy my gamecube, it comes with it's very own set of cobwebs and resident dust bunnies.

[Vinny]

I bought a GC a few weeks after launch. I regretted that. The GC is definitely not a system you should buy unless you have at least one of the other two. Sure, I played more of my bro's XB and PS2 games than I did GC games, but GC's exclusives are well worth buying the system.

But buying a GC now would be the smartest thing you could do. The GC is easily the most dependable system and it's cheap too.

Its library of exclusive games is large and full of quality titles:
1. Metroid Prime
2. Resident Evil 4 (for now)
3. LoZ: Wind Waker
4. MP2 Echoes
5. Eternal Darkness
6. Super Mario Sunshine
7. SSB Melee
8. Pikmin
9 Pikmin 2
10. Paper Mario 2
11. F-Zero GX
12. Animal Crossing
13. Mario Kart Double Dash!!
14. Tales of Symphonia
15. Baten Kaitos
16. Zelda: Four Swords

All exclusives, all great, all cheap (except for RE4... but RE4 alone is worth a GC:-P).

Plus, don't forget the biggest reason to a GC is finally coming...;-)

[Vard]

I say you wait to pick up the GC Smash Bros. Bundle ($100) that's coming out towards the end of the year. You won't have to worry about the problems that may come with buying a used one. However, I've never even had a problem (not even one DRE) with my GameCube.

The multiplayer games are really great and it has some of the best single player experiences to date (Pikmin, Wind Waker, Mario Sunshine, Resident Evil 4, Metroid Prime, Viewtiful Joe, etc.).

If you can't wait, I'd still suggest looking for a new GameCube over a used one. But that could just be a personal preference... I've never really trusted used systems.

[nwaugh]

doesn't matter cuz twilight princess will be out.
Try April 2006. At the earliest.

[fivecardstud]

do you have an HDTV? No one had mentioned that gamecube has way more quality titles that support 480p than PS2. It's expensive to get the cables, but the games look amazing when you do.

All first party games support 480p! Nuff' said there...

[mtxbass1]

do you have an HDTV? No one had mentioned that gamecube has way more quality titles that support 480p than PS2. It's expensive to get the cables, but the games look amazing when you do.

All first party games support 480p! Nuff' said there...

Just make sure you buy an older gamecube, since the new ones don't include the component port.

[mofo1115]

i just got one because i left my ps2 and xbox at home when i went off to college... i didn't plan on buying one but here is my excuse to get one hehe

[$hady]

Here is my story:

About 4 months ago I bought a GC along with Mario Sunshine, Zelda:WW, Mario Kart and Smash Brothers. I rented RE4 about a week later. The only game I've really sunk alot of time into is RE4, it's my favorite game on ANY system. Now i'm playing RE0, never was a fan of the series untill getting hooked on 4. I've since gotten rid of Mario Kart, couldn't get my friends to play with me and i got bored of single player, Smash Brothers same as above nobody wanted to play as I was the only one with a GC and i kicked their asses. Mario and Zelda i've played some but haven't been sucked in yet, they are kinda blah to me.

Buy a GC and buy the Resident Evil series and be happy and satisfied.

[The Dord]

Got a Gamecube at Meijer today for $56 dollars after taxes (Santa Bucks and Employee Discont) and it was a BUNDLE! The Pokemon XD bundle!

It rang up the sale price of $69! (Game alone sells for $49!)

Then I used the $12 santa buck and my 10% discount. :)

Then I went to Blockbuster and got these games used.

Metroid 2
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
Tales of Symphonia.

and a $19 memory card for around $60 :D

[Skelah]

i got ps2 then gamecube then xbox..honestly my wife wanted the gamecube but i thought 'this will give me a chance to play the exsclusive games!'

So anyways after about 2 weeks I realized that I hated the controler to a point where I didnt wanna use it ..it felt like a toy.

The exsclusives were disapointing from the mario smash bro stuff that got boring in like 5 mins to the 'multiplayer pacman' u can play using a gba and pacman vs.

For me it doesnt live up to the hype it doesnt have the great game library like past nintendo machines .
Graphics are all cartoons blah.
The games are more exspensive than the other systems gamecube games cost more used for some reason.

[Arkay Firestar]

My Gamecube collection is without a doubt the largest and best collection of any system I've ever had:

Super Mario Sunshine
Paper Mario 2
Luigi's Mansion
Pikmin 2
Mario Kart: Double Dash
Super Smash Bros: Melee
Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Legend of Zelda Collector's Edition
Viewtiful Joe
Viewtiful Joe 2
Resident Evil 4
Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures (which I will be trading for Monkey ball 1 and 2 shortly)
Metroid Prime
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader
Star Wars Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike
Animal Crossing
F-Zero GX

I think I'm forgetting one...

Not only is it a collection I'm proud of, but it has some of the best, highest-rated and beloved games ever made, of any generation. And the games will be replayable with Revolution thanks to backwards compatibility.

w00t.

[dyreschlock]

honestly, i never really planned on buying a gamecube in the first place. i lived in a house where all my roommates owned one. however, one by one they began to sell their off in an effort to buy PC games or Xbox games.. to keep a gamecube in the house, i bought one off my roommate with the net adapter and 2 controllers for $100. Best decision i ever made. I still play my gamecube quite a bit.

Ikaruga, Chaos Field and Nintendo Puzzle Collection get played alot and when i'm visited family we usually rent Mario Party or some Mario sports title to keep busy.

It's a great machine, it's just unfortunate that it doesn't get alot more developers.

[mercilessming]

Recently got mine, I was an elistist PC gamer after my initial disappointting ownership of Xbox(most games are pc games that look better on pc), then short ownership of Gamecube, but I grew disenchanted with PC gameing and was looking for something new so I bought a Gamecube again and loved it ever since.

Games that are great that I own

viewtiful joe 2
POP:T2T
Metroid Prime
Batman Begins
Mario Golf
Tiger Woods 2004
Wave Race
Fight Night 2 (awsome controllers, not a button pusher boxer, uses both sticks for most of the boxing)
Mario Sunshine
Resident evil series

and about 20 other games because of clerance sells. With the game be so execellent and prices so cheap I would recommend the Gamecube to any disenchanted PC gamer or Bored FPS player.

[Quackzilla]

Why the hell would I care whether you get a Gamecube?

Grow up, kid.

[dudecool320]

Because naked chicks will serve you icecream:booty:

[xenoman80]

naruto 3 and 4 (if you like imports)(fighting games)
paper mario
re4
mario sunshine
metal gear solid twin snakes
mario kart double dash
super smash brothers melee
all the zelda games on the gamecube!
soul caliber 2 with link!!!
fire emblem