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Misc. => Other Gaming => Topic started by: cosmic-ark on May 15, 2009, 10:55:58 pm

Title: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: cosmic-ark on May 15, 2009, 10:55:58 pm
Just wanted to know everyones opinion on which system they prefer I personally have both a fully modded gamecube and a chipped wii,I have tried heaps of games on the wii but like the cubes games better and spend a lot more time playing gamecube games which probably has a lot to do with the controller options i dont really like the wii-mote that much,and the gamecube games i have seem to run better on the cube as opposed to the wii kind of like real hardware vs emulation in a way. have any other nintendo fans noticed this?would like to know your thoughts :-)
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: nintendodork on May 15, 2009, 11:00:18 pm
How do they run better?  Give an example.  I haven't noticed any difference when playing GCN games on the Wii.  Really, the only thing I don't like about the Wii is that there's no way to use an official GB Player on it....yet.
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: FamicomFreak on May 15, 2009, 11:08:12 pm
I think it depends on the person. I don't have a Wii so I can't compare so in the end it's all about what people like.
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: 133MHz on May 15, 2009, 11:38:58 pm
The Wii runs exactly like a Gamecube because it's the same hardware at a very low level, if you feel differences you're just deceiving yourself (or your Wii is faulty). The only issue I've had with the GC part of the Wii is playing PAL GC games. The Wii disables its video output entirely when a PAL game tries to display 50 Hz video.

I like both systems, I think they are unique in their own ways, and the backwards compatibility of the Wii is a nice bonus.
It's nice to own both, but it's good to know that if you're budget-constrained, getting a Wii will enable you to play a vast library of games from two different generations (plus everything on WiiWare / Virtual Console). Also, no case modding needed to fit 12cm DVDs.
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: Jedi Master Baiter on May 15, 2009, 11:51:34 pm
For some reason I find the GC one of the worst Nintendo consoles, only 2nd to the Virtual Boy, I think - is that even a console?

I don't know, something about that violetish thing - not quite a cube, the gamepad was (for the longest time) awkward to me & still is in some ways, not many games I liked, I don't know - didn't really click.

Granted, there are even less games for the Wii I have (Wii Sports, SSBB... that's it! :o) I plan on purchasing more & don't really play video games that often now anyway. :-\
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: cosmic-ark on May 16, 2009, 12:11:01 am
How do they run better well for some reason whether it be my imagination or not i dont know but the games seem to run better on the cube slightly faster in gameplay and the graphics seem sharper and brighter, the game i notice the difference in the most is starfox assault, but i'm probably imagining it
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: japanfreak on May 16, 2009, 02:18:46 am
WOW! 2!? I thought my 8 games were not much O_o
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: Blue Protoman on May 16, 2009, 06:54:08 am
Wii.  It can do everything the GCN does, except LAN play (only good for tournaments) and the GB Player.  I have fond memories of playing Gamecube when I first got it.  Mt first 3 games were Super Smash Bros. Melee, Bomberman Generations, and some racing game I didn't like.

@JQM: I don't care what people say, the Virtual Boy is awesome.
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: LocalToast on May 16, 2009, 11:33:55 am
I don't really see much of a difference, honestly. I don't really like the Gamecube or the Wii all that much, but they do have plenty of good games.
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: Jedi Master Baiter on May 16, 2009, 03:26:58 pm
Quote from: Blue Protoman on May 16, 2009, 06:54:08 am
@JQM: I don't care what people say, the Virtual Boy is awesome.

True that - I don't really hate it.  All I remember playing was Red Alert & getting annoyed by the wire frame graphics.  But I guess that's the only game that does that.

And... Wii can't LAN? Didn't realize that.  It's not like I used the LAN feature on the GC anyway. :-\ Had Double Dash :-\ but no one else did at the time.
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: Blue Protoman on May 16, 2009, 04:41:35 pm
QuoteRed Alert

Red Alarm.  Red Alert is another game.

QuoteNot like I used [it]...

Unless you hosted video game tournaments, you'd have no reason to.
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: Jedi Master Baiter on May 16, 2009, 06:31:10 pm
Quote from: Blue Protoman on May 16, 2009, 04:41:35 pm
QuoteRed Alert

Red Alarm.  Red Alert is another game.

I did say Red Alarm, what the hell? I even looked it up making sure I wouldn't put in Red Alert by mistake. How did that happen? :(
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: japanfreak on May 16, 2009, 11:52:15 pm
I heard that the production time was too short... poor Yokoi... one of the best game designers ever. He even created the god of modern video games: Shigeru Miyahon... Erhhhm Miyamoto!
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: Jedi Master Baiter on May 17, 2009, 01:11:40 am
Anyone else think N hired a hitman?
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: Rob64 on May 17, 2009, 05:59:07 am
I like both systems, the gamecube is so compact and it's easy to transport. And, it's the toughest system next to the xbox and ps2... look up the bit with Morgan Von Vebb if you have no idea. The wii lends itself to newer ways to play games with the motion sensitive controller. Both systems are good.
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: LocalToast on May 17, 2009, 12:39:57 pm
Quote from: Jedi QuestMaster on May 17, 2009, 01:11:40 am
Anyone else think N hired a hitman?


The events surrounding Yokoi's death indeed seem very suspicious. Nevertheless, he was a great guy who was just in the wrong place at the wrong time, it seems. :-[
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: japanfreak on May 17, 2009, 12:50:19 pm
GUNPEI YOKOI! WHY!?
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: Blue Protoman on May 17, 2009, 01:33:40 pm
Why couldn't it have been George W. Bush instead!?
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: japanfreak on May 17, 2009, 01:59:49 pm
or kutaragi!
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: manuel on May 17, 2009, 05:24:42 pm
Now, now, let's stop the death-wishing, will ya please.
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: Jedi Master Baiter on May 17, 2009, 08:57:58 pm
Quote from: LocalToast on May 17, 2009, 12:39:57 pm
Quote from: Jedi QuestMaster on May 17, 2009, 01:11:40 am
Anyone else think N hired a hitman?


The events surrounding Yokoi's death indeed seem very suspicious. Nevertheless, he was a great guy who was just in the wrong place at the wrong time, it seems. :-[

First, a car accident.  Then a passing car sideswipes him.  Anyone bet there was a semi lined up?
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: TanookiSuitSam on May 18, 2009, 10:23:42 pm
Quote from: japanfreak on May 17, 2009, 01:59:49 pm
or kutaragi!

Quote from: Blue Protoman on May 17, 2009, 01:33:40 pm
Why couldn't it have been George W. Bush instead!?


(http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/3511/24748540.jpg)
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: japanfreak on May 19, 2009, 12:51:17 am
Nintendo is too good to do that, maybe bandai O_o
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: Jedi Master Baiter on May 19, 2009, 08:37:00 am
It is Nintendo that is in constant pursuit of updating their software to keep the Homebrew network down to control the dev market.

I don't know about you, but that sounds like paranoia to me.
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: robcfg on May 19, 2009, 08:58:33 am
Back to the topic, I only miss the ability to use the Virtual Boy Player on the Wii. For the rest of the thing the wii performs exactly as if it were a GC.
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: japanfreak on May 19, 2009, 10:07:23 am
Pretty much like the wii. Not the most but... I hate those sony/microsoft fanboys who say: MUAHAHAHAHA we have much more uber titles! well, i think the wii has much more AAA games than the ps3 or the 360. I know for sure the wii has more AAA games... and better. MARIO GALAXY FTW!
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: Blue Protoman on May 19, 2009, 11:24:52 am
Quote from: japanfreak on May 19, 2009, 10:07:23 am
Pretty much like the wii. Not the most but... I hate those sony/microsoft fanboys who say: MUAHAHAHAHA we have much more uber titles! well, i think the wii has much more AAA games than the ps3 or the 360. I know for sure the wii has more AAA games... and better. MARIO GALAXY FTW!


Post of the day.
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: japanfreak on May 19, 2009, 11:33:35 am
why? :O

Oh, I hate the 3th party support too, nintendo makes all the good games. seriously, call 5 games that are not remakes or zack & Wiki and you know where im talking about. (No wiiare and vc btw)
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: Jedi Master Baiter on May 19, 2009, 12:51:30 pm
Even though Hudson does other systems, Nintendo will always have this:

http://gaygamer.net/images/Bomberman.jpg

Oh! Bomberman...

http://www.the-minusworld.com/wp-admin/images/Apr08/GBW/BombermanFlight/BombermanFlight.jpg
Title: Re: Gamecube VS Wii
Post by: FamicomFreak on May 19, 2009, 01:06:43 pm
the first link doesn't work it says forbidden! I like the other one though.