Um, this shit is still Japan-only, so Hero's point is still valid until this is announced for U.S. systems.
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Um, this shit is still Japan-only, so Hero's point is still valid until this is announced for U.S. systems.
The people who still play NES and SNES games don't give much of a shit about graphics. As long as it isn't "ugly" like N64 games these days, it will be fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by JM
Thank goodness. If it does rear its ugly head here, I hope NOA will offer the standard GCN alongside the castrated version. If I didn't have the GCN already and had a choice of $149 for the current type system or $99 for the lame one- I'd pay the extra $50.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy
The issue is more about image quality than graphics. I'd rather play my SNES in s-video or RGB than RF, wouldn't you?Quote:
Originally Posted by Damian79
Looks like it's confirmed to be going worldwide, according to Planet GameCube:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy
So they are removing the digital port worldwide, they're just keeping some of the old systems on hand for those who want them. Doesn't look like they'll even continue making the original GameCubes though; they probably don't anticipate a high demand for them from the mainstream consumer.Quote:
UPDATE: Today, Planet GameCube spoke with with Nintendo of America representatives about this story. Company spokesperson Beth Llewelyn has confirmed that these hardware changes will apply to all versions of GameCube, around the world. Production of the new model is expected to begin in May, but it is unclear when the rollout will begin in specific regions. There are no plans to match the price drop outside of Japan.
Nintendo has determined that less than 1% of GameCube users have employed the output jack being removed in the new model. Because the hardware is selling at such a low pricepoint, the company decided to cut its manufacturing cost by removing this feature. Although we are not sure about the existence of a new component cable apparently planned for release in Japan, Nintendo of America has no plans for such a cable. Instead, the company will create a service whereby consumers who buy the new model may trade it in for the old model, if they desire the component video feature. The actual component cables must still be purchased separately (directly from Nintendo, as always). It is possible that this is the plan for Japan as well, and that the specifics were lost in our crude translation.
SNES, hell no. I need the blurring or he pixellation is WAY obvious. I may aswell play the games on emulator if I want sharp pictures.Quote:
Originally Posted by jiji
Though that is just the for SNES and NES . I simply can't play the N64 games any more because of how blurry they are, but I prefer the GC display to be composite since the graphics tend to be simpler and thus the edges are far more obvious. The games with the better graphics, I just couldn't seem to like eg. Metroid Prime, Rogue Leader, RE.
Dear Nintendo:
Just become a third party already.
Yeah, look how successful it's been for Sega...Quote:
Originally Posted by Wildkat
No, don't become a third party developer - get your head out your ass and make games that people want again instead of regressing in the face of new technology by making poor choices in hardware design.
Come over here so my SNES and Genesis with their RGB hookups can kick you in the nuts. They look so much better in RGB it is nonsensical to say they'd be better of with RF.Quote:
Originally Posted by Damian79
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Originally Posted by MVS
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Originally Posted by Roufuss
Yep.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hero