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I'd put Smash Bros. over Pikim. Comparing them, it was more of a breath of fresh air, and was one of the few fighting highlights for the system. GC Smash Bros. vs. N64 Smash Bros. is a tough one to call. The GC one has a lot more to offer, but the N64 version's control was a little bit better... I'll give the GC version that nod, since the control difference is minimal, and its got more fanservice (plus the credit shooting game rules).
It's a Sharp Aquos, so it's a good display for low res stuff, and it's a perfect fit for my desk.Quote:
Originally Posted by sethsez
There's no way I'll ever buy another TV anyway, since computer monitors are always vastly superior and usually cheaper.
I am looking into one of those high-def Dell monitors that accept DVI and component, but hooking one of those up to a low res source would just be a waste.
and even then, starfox adventures as a game (and not a starfox game) is pretty damn enjoyable while starfox assault is just plain blah. wasnt nearly enough airtime and the ground missions seemed so hacked.Quote:
Originally Posted by burgundy
i just modded a GC i bought from the board and i'm loving the hell out of it. of course this is the same person that has been without a want to truely console game for a while now. it's been pretty much pc for me lately (and even then it isn't so much). but honestly Paper Mario and Metroid Prime (once again) are taking up some of my time. i've said from the start that the Rev is the only next gen system i want and i'm the furthest thing from a mario fanboy there is. i'm just in the demographic where buying an expensive system and tv isn't a priority right now when i can mre than likely have just as much fun for a fraction of the cost.
we'll see in a couple of months the people jumping to Nintendo again just like when most thought the DS would be shit and now love it.
And on Cube, you don't have to choose.Quote:
Originally Posted by sethsez
Wow. Dyne out of nowhere with a brilliant post.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dragonmaster Dyne
I personally couldn't give a fuck about 20 million hours of Oblivion and the war FPS of the week and playing online. I want something fun to play with after work. Nintendo has always fit the bill.
Yeah, this is pretty much where I'm coming from (except I already have the TV). I don't feel like dumping half a grand (including another controller and a game) into a system right now. There are other things I spend money on aside from gaming, and right now the next gen seems to be catering pretty heavily to people who live and breathe games.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dragonmaster Dyne
The thing that drove me nuts about SSB for N64 was that it wouldn't let you use the dpad, even though the controls were better suited to digital than they were analog, with the double taps and whatnot.
It wasn't an issue with the GC version though, since the GC dpad is unusable.
Incorrect, systems at launch cater to those people.Quote:
Originally Posted by sethsez
Remember Xbox and PS2 were both $300 at launch, and even with very low inflation this decade that launch PS2 is nearly $350 today. That $200 launch SNES is a Hamilton short of a 360 Core today.
LAUNCH SYSTEMS ARE EXPENSIVE. THEY GET CHEAPER. GET OVER IT.
right back at you.Quote:
Originally Posted by burgundy
It's not Nintendo's fault you don't like good games.Quote:
Originally Posted by diffusionx
Even at $300, 360 Core is stripped down - you need $400 to get the real deal, and that's if you didn't pay for some outrageous auction/bundle. And you still need to pay for Live if you want to take advantage of online. Games are what, $60, $70 a pop?Quote:
Originally Posted by diffusionx
And the PS3 is rumored to launch at $500?
There's no precedent for the prices this launch cycle. And while the technology may justify the ticket, a high price is a high price.
No shit. The point is that they take a while to fall in price, and in the mean time the old systems are abandoned. Personally, I think it's nice to see a system that's cheap from the beginning so your only options aren't waiting a couple years or sticking with systems that aren't being supported. Since you brought up the SNES, it's worth mentioning that the NES was still being supported for a few years after the SNES came out.Quote:
Originally Posted by diffusionx
There's a place for technology that's old but affordable in this industry. It doesn't all have to launch at stupid prices and then fall after a few years.