Gamecube

K!LL!@N

I've been thinking about getting a Gamecube for quite a while, so today i went into the games shop in Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre to see what they were going for.

The guy tells me that they're not selling GC's anymore. As far as he was concerned GC is dead. Killed off by X-Box apparently. All GC games are 50% off. Admittedly there's not a great selection but still might be of interest to some people. I asked him was he taking much of a hit by selling them at 50% off. He said he was making a loss but that he wanted rid of them.

Anyway, where can i find a cheap gamecube now? Or have i missed out on all the bargains?

Killian

Goodshape

Jesus... the cube's dead? When did that happin?

The cube's been going from strength to strength in the past couple of months imho... and the X-Box?!

perhaps i'm just no longer 'with it'

ondafly

i think he might find that the cube is the number one selling console in Ireland at the moment.

Whats the name of the shop ? me wants cheap games !

Try Xtra Vision for a gamecube - console on its own is 99 euro

Mr E

What shop is it? A franchise or stand alone shop?

The cube has had 2 killer games in the last 3 months, and alot more to come. I think its far from dead.

- Dave.

theciscokid

i wont even justify this thread with a response..no i will

you tell the ppl in the games shop in Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre to think again

K!LL!@N

I'll have to try and get to Xtravision and see if they have any left.
I really don't want to miss out.

I can't actually remember the name of the shop, but it's on the top floor of the shopping centre, it's just around the corner from Bookstop.

What kind of deal's are Smith's/Game doing?

Killian

Raz

Software City I believe it's called.
I got Q3 Team arena in there last week for €5
Couple of weeks before I got Half Life plus two of the expansions (before the blue shift bundle) for €15.
They don't strike as a bunch of intelligent folks in there. The asked if I knew I needed the origional Q3 to play Team Arena!! C'mon! really?!?
I pretty much took their best PC games stock though (the cheap stuff anyway!)

It's upstairs in the shopping centre, beside Marks Models.

K!LL!@N

I just took a trip up to Xtravision and they said it was €159 for the cube and Metroid Prime but that there was none left with Metroid. I asked about the cube on it's own and was told that it's still €159 which i thought was a bit stupid.

Anyword on the cost in Smiths/Game?

Killian

Tusky

Its 200 yoyos in GAME with any game , You can get the special metroid or Zelda editions of it there too.

tman

it's €200 in gamesworld with any game as well...
i think they have a gamecube, mario sunshine & 3rd party memory card bundle for €220

the corpo

i think a large part of the problem the gamecube has had is how it's been treated by retail, not just poor marketing from nintendo.
i remember being disheartened to see the cube gets it shelf space down the back shelves of the likes of game and eb at launch.

with xbox and ps2 getting prime fos displays, the cube was handicapped from the very start.

mooman_00

unfortunately in the eyes of everyone bar gamers the game cube sucks, some dont even think its still around! Nintendo chose not to advertise over here to save costs on the overall cube development. The drop in gamecube prices has ment there are a load of gamecubers out there but if shops stop selling cubes and accessories then nintendo may think there is no need for european sales of software whish would eventually lead to its death.......these are just my opinions.........

me i love mine and although i love my ps2 and hate the xbox(irrevelant but i felt it needed mentioning) i can only see myself spending game money on the cube for the next while, so long live the cube!!!.....

Kenshin

I'm definitely buying a cube after my exams... I hope the price drops in Ireland too, after the E3.
I'd wait until after the E3 anyway before buying one.

tman

Originally posted by Kenshin
I'm definitely buying a cube after my exams... I hope the price drops in Ireland too, after the E3.
I'd wait until after the E3 anyway before buying one.

anywhere between €100 & €200 isn't low enough for you?

Retr0gamer

I'd just like to say that it really is frustrating the amount of **** that we get from nintendo in Europe. I love their games but the waits for the software is unbelievable and they are lossing lots of sales because of their poor advertising. It's also annoying how ignorant most gamers are in Ireland and England (more so Ireland). Most wouldn't know Metroid from a load of crap like Fifa and yet crap like Fifa and the xbox are flying off the shelves. I'm amazed that Zelda and Vice City did so well in Ireland.

tman

Originally posted by Retr0gamer
I'm amazed that Zelda and Vice City did so well in Ireland.

zelda, yes.
vice city was/is hardly surprising tho.
released just before crimbo, advertised all the time on mtv, has the words "grand theft auto" in its title... i could go on

mrblue

The gamecube is not dead, despite nintendo's best efforts to pretend that it is. The sequel to the cube has been confirmed, so the little purple box is here to stay for the next few years. If you do decide to get one, get used to nintendo's piss poor distribution right now. Take comfort from the fact that they aren't deperately trying to part you from your coinage with every cheap trick & gimmick known to man (a la Microny, Sonysoft). Pure gaming quality will arrive, but it will it will silently sidle onto the shelves like a late student at a lecture who then goes on to get a 1st, the bastard.

Or something.

ondafly

i think the Artane or Killester branch of Xtra vision is selling the cube on its own, for 99 euro - no game included. Give them a ring and see.

alot of these places don't seem to think its selling even though, theres clearly a large group of us buying them !

Kenshin

Originally posted by tman
anywhere between €100 & €200 isn't low enough for you?

I'd rather wait a week if that meant saving €50... money doesn't grow on trees you know

50Cent

i cant believe its dieing. Oh well, its a pity, i was getting one. But i dont want a dieing console...ill stick with the ps2 instead

Goodshape

Originally posted by 50Cent
i cant believe its dieing. Oh well, its a pity, i was getting one. But i dont want a dieing console...ill stick with the ps2 instead

How can you read this thread and come away thinking that? The games are there if you want them, and there's plenty more on the way even if there not rammed down your throat everywhere you look.

Zelda; Metroid Prime; Monkey Ball 2; Rogue Squadran; Resident Evil; Eternal Darkness.... and that's just the games I have myself. Everyone of them absolutely brilliant.

But, at the end of the day, do what you want.

It's also annoying how ignorant most gamers are in Ireland and England (more so Ireland).

50Cent take note.

50Cent

Ye theres a few ones which are good.

But Midnight Club 2 came out, and NBA streets Vol 2, Splinter Cell is on the PS2 now too with extra stuff that isnt on the Xbox....and of course, Pro Evolution Soccer 2(the best football game in the world) and Colin Mcrae Rally 3 and Vice City. Thats what i like to play...oh and lets not forget SmackDown shut your face, that is comedy with a few mates!


BTW Rogue Squadron was a load of COCK! It was ****...i remember playing it in Game, it sucked beyond belief. Monkey Ball 2 is crap as well. Metroid Prime is a great game...but ive a pc for all my FPS games. Dont know about Res Evil(apparently its diff for the gc?) now do i know about eternal darkness.

Jesus man, dont cry...Im not an ignorant gamer. And yes, i will do what i want. I just have more faith in Sony and rightly so.

Balfa

50cent, you have a PS2, don't you?

Len_007

That guy in that shop knows nothing, absolutly nothin about nothin. I can't believe it. In fact, I'm heading down there right now to tell him he knows nothin. Let you know how I get on

50Cent

Balfa i have a ps2 ye.

Retr0gamer

50cents your exactly one of the people that I'm always on about. All the games you mentioned are just licenced tosh (midnight club 2 HA!). You really should play a game thats made not just to make money. Games like Zelda and Metroid. You can really tell the another of effort that went into these games. And it's not just on Cube. I suggest you get yourself some Ico, FFX and Vice City ( I personally much prefer the former games). You'll thank me for it. Unfortunately you should just give up if you have an xbox.

Mr E

Well said.

- Dave.

50Cent

50cents your exactly one of the people that I'm always on about. All the games you mentioned are just licenced tosh (midnight club 2 HA!). You really should play a game thats made not just to make money. Games like Zelda and Metroid. You can really tell the another of effort that went into these games. And it's not just on Cube. I suggest you get yourself some Ico, FFX and Vice City ( I personally much prefer the former games). You'll thank me for it. Unfortunately you should just give up if you have an xbox.

Licensed tosh maybe...but quality licensed tosh.

Secondly, i have a PS2 not an Xbox.

Thirdly, i have Vice City already and i dont want FFX. What the **** is your point? Everything you have said so far is ridiculous, can you not read what i posted? I have a ps2.

K!LL!@N

Ok, could we maybe stop the squabbling and get back on topic?
Great, thanks.

Yeah, so i just saw TV3 news and they had a little snippet about E3, some stuff about america's army and some terrible looking game about hunting for Saddam Hussein.
Anyway, they go on to mention Sony's dominance of the console market, how X-Box is catching up with Sony and then i hear this "nintendo's gamecube trailing behind with a small niche following among young children". Needless to say i was a bit surprised. But when you think about it, Nintendo isn't doing anything to try and change this perception of their products.

There is definitely something lacking in Nintendo's marketing department.

Anyone found a gamecube for in and around €100?


Killian

Retr0gamer

I believe I am going to have lots of trouble and many an argument with you 50cents. Some day you will see the light when you're older.

lordsippa

Retr0gamer, why not just accept that he has different tastes to you. He's a casual gamer obviously, one who mostly likes to sit around with some mates and have a laugh on his console. He doesn't care about the craftsmanship, he just wants some fun. You're taste is in better games, but unfortunately most people don't care, nor do they have the time to get into these games.

But yeah... back to the cube. I might be getting one soon for me 18th, but I've gotta source out a cheap one <preferably with game>. It'll be the first console I've had since ye olde Mega Drive and I haven't a clue on game prices and the like. Or even what's good on it. Just a case of In Nintendo We Trust.

So a little help?

Dont be at yourself

Console prices: You can pick up a GC with Metroid Prime for €159 in Xtra-Vision. You can also pick up a lovely platinum coloured cube with Zelda for around €200 in most places.

Game prices: You shouldn't pay more than €60. Smyths also do a Three For Two on any gamecube game, and you can use yor loyalty card to get a discount too, I think.

As for what's good?

Metroid Prime and Zelda: Wind Waker are probably essential. After that, I'd look at Super Mario Sunshine, Pikmin and Eternal Darkness. If you're still not happy, try Luigi's Mansion, Rogue Leader (if only to show off the hardware) and Wave Race.

Of the multi-format games, I'd recommend Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3, Timesplitters 2 and Burnout 2.

For multi-player shenanigans, invest in three more joypads and get your hands on Super Monkey Ball, Super Smash Bros Melee and the afformentioned Timesplitters2.

sound_wave

Definatly Zelda:Wind Waker is a must buy, likewise with Metroid Prime..also check out the Resident Evil, even if its a remake still a classic game! Same with Eternal Darkness!!

Luigi's mansion is also a very good game youll spend so much time looking for those ghosts you won't realise its four in the morning and you gots an exam at 12.30 the next day ... Super Smash Brothers didnt appeal to me much but my brother loved it and has gotten all trophies so there must be a hook somewhere in it!

Anyone know of anywhere that rents out Cube games?

Len_007

I have but one point to make. Metroid Prime is not a FPS, it's a FPPlatformer, & there is no other game like it. (Except the previous incarnations.) This goes out to you, half $.

Mr E

Originally posted by NekkidBibleMan
Smyths also do a Three For Two on any gamecube game..

Unfortunately, they stopped this great promotion at the end of April. Their new one is "2 for €50" on a bunch of older games.

- Dave.

Mr E

Originally posted by Len_007
I have but one point to make. Metroid Prime is not a FPS, it's a FPPlatformer, & there is no other game like it. (Except the previous incarnations.) This goes out to you, half $.

Its in the first person perspective and you shoot. Therefore its a FPS. :rolleyes:

- Dave.

50Cent

Whats your problem lads seriously?

First off to RetroGamer(you cool guy you)...

I believe I am going to have lots of trouble and many an argument with you 50cents. Some day you will see the light when you're older.

Why is that? IS it because you cant read? Its frustrating i imagine...but for the love of god, admit it, you were wrong, you got mixed up and your an idiot. You thought i had an Xbox.

This is what i said originally...to lead on to Retro's comments.

But Midnight Club 2 came out, and NBA streets Vol 2, Splinter Cell is on the PS2 now too with extra stuff that isnt on the Xbox....and of course, Pro Evolution Soccer 2(the best football game in the world) and Colin Mcrae Rally 3 and Vice City. Thats what i like to play...oh and lets not forget SmackDown shut your face, that is comedy with a few mates!

And then retrogamer responds with this stupid, i cant read comment...

50cents your exactly one of the people that I'm always on about. All the games you mentioned are just licenced tosh (midnight club 2 HA!). You really should play a game thats made not just to make money. Games like Zelda and Metroid. You can really tell the another of effort that went into these games. And it's not just on Cube. I suggest you get yourself some Ico, FFX and Vice City ( I personally much prefer the former games). You'll thank me for it. Unfortunately you should just give up if you have an xbox.

He suggests i play a game like Vice City. I just said i have that game. And thinks i should play some games that are not out to make money...like Metroid Prime and Zelda...are you as ****en stupid as you make yourself out to be? I mean come on...

My Point: RetroGamer humps his cube.

Len_007 tells me:

I have but one point to make. Metroid Prime is not a FPS, it's a FPPlatformer, & there is no other game like it. (Except the previous incarnations.) This goes out to you, half $.

Your an idiot as well. Do you hump your cube too? Whats wrong? Dont cry...it is a FPS. Get it...accept it...and ye thats not out to make money either...:rolleyes:...its out becos it wants to reach real gamers(Nintendo fans) not casual ones like me...isnt that right? I dont know what some of you are getting at but calm down...its a console...which is struggling. Until you have as many good games as are on the PS2..then you can boast about humping your cube.

Retr0gamer

50cents you are maturity incarnate. First I didn't say you had an xbox. it was a complement that you didn't have one. I was just trying to get you to play some quality games and you might see the error of your ways. I have a PS2 and a Gamecube and I prefer my PS2. Actually why am I even humouring you by replying. It's almost 6 o'clock time for your bedtime methinks.

50Cent

ye real smooth. Try play it that way. Your just making a fool of yourself. Admit it, your the one who is wrong. You have nothing else to say cos you know your wrong.

Go play your non money making games...whatever planet your on man...whatever planet:rolleyes:

Retr0gamer

Pictures say a 1000 words. Now don't turn this into a flame war.

50Cent

Jesus ok so your a science student? and you have a fetish for fluffy white cats? and you think nintendo game cube games are for real gamers unlike that "licensed ps2 tosh"? And that nintendo make games not make money? You know what? if you do graduate as a science student...figure out why your so ridiculously stupid and then get a real brain. Your a walking disgrace to the human race.

Retr0gamer

First class honours and top of the class last year. I'm not that stupid. I'm not replying any more. Don't want to get banned when Shinji gets back from LA.

50Cent

Shame on you...and stop cloning those sheep...i know what you want to do with them

You really are a walking disgrace to the human race.

Tusky

dear god 50cent,

youve been around the gaming board around what 2/3 weeks ? and youve allready had 2 run ins with myself and one with my good friend retrogamer here,

Youve got yourself quite a muppet reputation allready you know,I suggest you leave boards untill your at least 15 *sigh*

Retr0gamer

Who said you could be my friend! (only joking )

i'm having a great laugh here.

50Cent

Tusky your the biggest muppet in the world. You cant talk. The only people ive had run ins with are cube fans i.e. you and that retrogamer guy. You cant accept any thing non cube related and if you read this whole post thing, you will see that it wasnt me who started jack ****. I said i dont want to buy a cube cos it seems like its dieing. so i was called an ignorant gamer...then retrogamer got involved...jesus the gayness is at a very high level...tusky your such a little geek...id love to see you in reality...i really would. You got involved here un necessarily.

Balfa

FPS is a genre. Since the term was first coined, it's become something. If you take it literally, then yes, metroid is a FPS, as is tie-fighter, ocarina of time and any flight sim.
If you take the intended meaning of "First Person Shooter", then Metroid certainly doesn't fit the genre.

Also, can someone please do something about 50cent and retro?

lordsippa

The irony of calling someone a geek online has been referred to so many times I'm not going to bother <yes i know i just did>.

Anyway... checked out Xtravision. The one near me only has game cubes bundled with games. Unfortunately I'm gonna have to get it standalone <as it's a bday present>. So it looks like there may be some problems up ahead.

monument

Originally posted by Retr0gamer
50cents your exactly one of the people that I'm always on about...

Yea and you're a fan boy giving off about the games other people like just because you don't.

Nintendo isn't going any where soon, some retailers must be talking to some one who says they are???

Repli

dear god 50cent,

youve been around the gaming board around what 2/3 weeks ? and youve allready had 2 run ins with myself and one with my good friend retrogamer here

It's not just the games board, nearly every single thread he posts in he's involved in some childish argument.. boards is better off without him imo.

jesus the gayness is at a very high level...tusky your such a little geek...id love to see you in reality...i really would. You got involved here un necessarily.

had to be done

Tusky

hehehehe your a funny guy 50cent ! yes im a cube fan but like ive said many many many times i own a ps2 and a pc...sigh...

You cant accept any thing non cube related

what the hell are you talking about ? i just posted to say your a muppah - didnt mention ANYTHING about nintendo.

And i may be wrong but the reason you are dis-liked and called an "ignorant gamer" is because you make rediculous statements and its quite obvious you know v.litle of what you talk ab00t

The fact that you want to meet me in real life and the fact that you called me a geek is hilarious !!!!

btw 50cent if you want to SAYBAR just msg me on irc :rolleyes: