Gamecube or not

[jst0ney]

I currently own a xbox and love it. I use it along with my PC for my gaming needs. But I've noticed that the gamecube is getting very cheap. I've played it before and it seemed like a legit system (ie not just for kids like sony and M$ would like you to believe). Would anybody reject to buying one or are they pretty solid?

 

[Actaeon]

$79 for the black friday/zelda deal is awesome. I am resisting the urge though.

1.) I already have a PC and an Xbox. My brother has a PS2 as well, so I have plenty of consoles.
2.) I'm in a minor debt to my parents
3.) There are so many games on PC/Xbox/PS2 I want to play anyway, I wouldn't have time (or in my case, money) for the GCN.
4.) The GCN controller is funky. Very... very weird.
5.) Only a select few games on GCN worth getting.

 

[EmperorIQ]

i say get it, at 79 bucks its really nothing, thats if you work, i'd get it, but my lil bro has it and my big sis has it (reason for 2 in the family is that big sis is in college)

 

[Tetsuo]

Buy it

 

[PowerMacG5]

It's not a bad price, but I have an XBox. The only games I would consider on GC are F-Zero GX and Metroid Prime. My friend has it, and those are the only one's that can keep me from realizing how piss poor the controller is. Although I have to contort my fingers for F-Zero.

 

[hdeck]

i want one

 

[NorthRiver]

I would say no. I owned all of them at once, and I only have the Xbox now. Developers are leaving the Cube, and things are not looking good. Games are pretty much all across the systems now. Sure you have a few console specific games, but the majority are on all 3.

 

[opticalmace]

for the price, the cube is definitely worth it
a great party system

 

[shimsham]

get it. too much cheap fun to not have one.

 

[Chaotic42]

Edit: Oops, nevermind.

 

[PoPPeR]

I, like you, have an Xbox. With the arrival of Mario Kart Double Dash, it was a no brainer. I picked up a gamecube, 3 extra controllers, a memory card, and MK Double Dash for about $220 at Best Buy (5 gamers coupons, $20 gift certificate, saved $45 off retail prices). It's been great so far, Mario Kart is definitely worth it, I plan on getting some other classic GC games that aren't available on other systems very soon.

 

[dr150]

It depends on how much you like kiddie games.

I have a GC and Xbox and prefer the Xbox. I've played all GC top game titles and are ok. They kiddiness gets dull though. I ain't 8 years old anymore!

I like Xbox for its excellent online playability. The Xbox is definitely hitting its stride now!

 

[Blayze]

Go for it.

Its a great deal right now.

 

[focusyn]

i'm going through the same debate myself. but i don't really have time to be playing video games so i think i'll have to pass for now, unfortunately. otherwise, go for it.

 

[FeathersMcGraw]

You should buy one if it has games that you want to play. I bought mine on launch day and it was worth it.

 

[LordJezo]

Viewtiful Joe is one of the best 2d side scroller games I have played in years!

 

[jst0ney]

Thanks for your opinions, I think that I'm going to take advantage of the black friday deals.

 

[CraigRT]

I want one too.... I'd get Metroid, F-Zero, and Mario Kart

also maybe some of those other Mario/Luigi games that are out... they are pretty cool sometimes.

 

[rpc64]

Get the cube. It is a great little system and it does have non-kiddy games. Plus it's cheap. The controller is funky, but I found that it actually feels quite comfortable in my hands.

 

[thenerdguy]

Get it man!