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XBox? PS2? Gamecube? Where to look?
By now you probably own all three, or at least have in the past. But if not, and you're considering the Gamecube, listen up.
The Nintendo GameCube, in my opinion, is the best console out of all three competitors on the current market. Its simple fool-proof design is the sturdiest, longest-lasting, and best looking of all the consoles. 90% of the time you will never have a single problem with the Gamecube. The other systems have about a 40-60% problem percentage. That's risking a lot for a console that you could easily spend a whole paycheck on.
Who HASN'T heard the horror stories about PS2's going bad for no reason? Maybe it wasn't the laser that quit working, or just plain stopped reading discs; but perhaps it was one of the PHYSICAL components that broke, like the CD tray or perhaps the cooling fan. You don't have to worry about anything like that with the Nintendo Gamecube.
So let's consider the XBox. Well, there's Halo...Halo 2...and well, I think that's about it. Sure you have the average racing games and the sports games, and you can probably store more than 1,000 CDs worth of MP3s on the unit, but let's face it - unless you're a hardcore FPS (first person shooter) fan, you're not going to be satisfied with the XBox.
So what does the Gamecube have to offer? Oh, so much. There's so many secrets that so painfully few people have had the pleasure (or patience) of finding. On the outside, the Gamecube looks like a system geared towards the youth between the ages of 6-12. But upon further examination, you find that these "kiddie" games aren't so kiddie after all! They're actually quite fun.
No, I'm not saying you should swear off "Devil May Cry" and fall in love with "Dora The Explorer", but you would be pleasantly surprised at many of the excellent titles that this console has to offer. Mario, Zelda, Final Fantasy, and who could forget the Resident Evil releases? Games like "Toadstool Tour" will have you laughing comically at the cute characters and their "moves" - but at the same time you'll be ooohing and ahhing at the beautifully rendered backgrounds and smooth gameplay. Other famed titles like "Zelda : The Wind Waker" scored an average of 97/100 from numerous, numerous reputable sources. NINETY-SEVEN out of 100. Can you say Wow? And let's not forget the Resident Evil series. This is the whole reason I bought the console, and for the most part, these RE games do not disappoint.
So while the Gamecube may not have hundreds and hundreds of titles that the PS2 and XBox have to offer, the quality of games certainly makes up for it. The added reliability factor of the Gamecube allows you to comfortably play whenever you please and spend less time worrying about how long the system will last. Many friends of mine have purchased several XBox systems and Playstation 2's, yet they are still on their first Gamecube. It's rather ridiculous how many video game systems these days are built with "cereal box" parts and poor craftsmanship.
The crew at Nintendo refused to cut corners or add anything that really shouldn't be there (can anyone say a 60GB hard drive or a built-in DVD Player?), and simply chose remain faithful to the gaming community - excellent move, Nintendo. Any average game tech worth his paycheck knows that it's simply too much workload on a gaming system to have it operate like an all-in-one unit. It's pretty much like having a pack mule pull a passenger vehicle. It's a procedure that's bound to fail - and most of the time it does.
Summary -
PROS:
Elegant, sleek, fool-proof design
Great construction and durability
Quality games
Best value on the market
CONS:
Limited game library
No DVD-capability (if that's your thing; personally I don't care)
Only one Final Fantasy title available for the system ;-)
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Nintendo Gamecube is the BEST!!!!!!
I just Recently bought A Gamecube and if your like me you have to consider all your options to get the best out of your money. I have never owned a video game system before, but I did a lot of research and finally realized Xbox is more like a computer and is not worth the money. Then with the PS2, I found out that the cords shred and and it has system errors and does not last long - plus it only has a ninety day warranty. Now here are the reasons why I bought the Gamecube:
1. Great price!
2. Very efficient!
3. Small and portable.
4. Great games such as Need for Speed, Cabellas Big Game Hunter, and Mario.
So if your limited on money go for the Gamecube!!
Excellent machine if you like graphics.
I have had my Gamecube since I was in the 2nd grade and I still love it.If you are the kind of person that likes graphics,get this item.It is worth the $100.00 and you will still love it even if you are an adult because there are T,M,and AO ratings.T means teen,M means mature,and AO means adults only but it is rare you will find an AO sign.If you don't like graphics,try a Game Boy Advance.I don't have a Platinum Gamecube but they all work the same.However your first game would depend on your age.
