I've finally decided to get into the console age. Did some research and was 90% decided on the XBOX when I realised that I don't need a zillion titles, I will probably only play a few anyway.
Decided to get the gamecube for MarioKart. I spent numerous hours in college playing this and am looking forward to the new one coming out in November. The other title I would play is the James Bond: Everything or Nothing game also coming out for the gamecube.
Wrong decision? MAybe. But I was perfectly happy on the N64 with just three games: Mario Kart, Goldeneye and Shadows of the Empire.
Part 2 ... Any good deals? IS there a price drop expected?
Thanks ... MM
madcougar
09-03-03, 11:38 PM
Refurbished ones at Gamestop are $70. Used ones are even cheaper.
MrMarketng
09-03-03, 11:40 PM
Yeah, but I thought I read a rumour stating the price was going to drop to $99 for a NEW one. If so, the refurbished/used price would go even lower, right?
Where are you getting those prices from btw? Cheapest I found was $89 for a preowned system from gamestop
GC is going $99.99 around Mid. Sept - Mid Oct.... be patient :)
MrMarketng
09-04-03, 12:03 AM
Awesome. Thanks. I can wait a few weeks. Mario KArt isn't out till mid-November anyway :)
MM
menaz
09-04-03, 03:12 AM
I doubt that if the GC price drops to $100 that the refurb ones will drop significantly if at all. I think right now the value of a new GC is around $100, only reason it sells at $150 is first because of the bundled game, and now because of the Gameboy player. If you go on ebay, sometimes you can find new ones for around $110 shipped, but no GBP of course, or game.
I think I can safely say that when the price does drop, Nintendo will stop including anything free with the system.
GatorDeb
09-04-03, 06:16 AM
I don't know why you think you're making a bad choice. GameCube is a great console. If a game is released multi-platform, I buy the GC version.
neiname
09-04-03, 08:46 AM
I bought a gamecube with a wavebird (must have) and Zelda for $150 about 2 weeks ago at Circuit City. Keep your eyes peeled for a good deal.
mmconhea
09-04-03, 09:09 AM
If you were happy with the N64, you are going to love the Cube. good choice!
spankyj
09-04-03, 09:48 AM
Here's the rumor that I had seen - go to the bottom.
http://cube.ign.com/mail/2003-08-15.html
I certainly will be getting a cube in the near future. Go with the system that has the games you like.
PixyJunket
09-04-03, 10:28 AM
If you're looking for solid (non-sports) games you can play over and over, the Cube seems to be the way to go, IMO. I have played the 3 games on my Cube probably 3 times as much as the 8 titles I own on Xbox combined.
Also, I cannot emphasize this enough: WAVEBIRD, WAVEBIRD, WAVEBIRD!!
Outlaw
09-04-03, 12:27 PM
IGN Cube mentioned in their mailbag that there WILL be a pricedrop to $99 late september. How they know this as a fact I'm not sure. I was a little skeptical but its been reported on other news sites. For some reason I'm leaning toward believing them. But they better be right because I've been telling other people that there will be one :).
MrMarketng
09-04-03, 01:33 PM
Where are you guys finding these refurbished prices anyway? THe cheapest I found was $89 at gamestop and that was preowned, not refurbished. At that price I'd rather wait and pick up a new one for $99.
Pixy, what's a wavebird?
Galanthas
09-04-03, 01:38 PM
Originally posted by MrMarketing
Where are you guys finding these refurbished prices anyway? THe cheapest I found was $89 at gamestop and that was preowned, not refurbished. At that price I'd rather wait and pick up a new one for $99.
Pixy, what's a wavebird?
It's a wireless controller. No rumble feature though.
jediwicz
09-04-03, 03:27 PM
The wavebird sets the standard for wireless controllers. You'll never miss the rumble once you cut the wire. Greatest/most comfortable controller, ever (IMO).
Outlaw
09-04-03, 05:26 PM
Originally posted by Galanthas
It's a wireless controller. No rumble feature though.
What he means is that its a Wireless controller that actually works . :) It uses RF so it works flawlessly, no need to point at the TV.
trust us on this one:
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=254656
MrMarketng
09-04-03, 05:29 PM
Originally posted by Outlaw
What he means is that its a Wireless controller that actually works . :) It uses RF so it works flawlessly, no need to point at the TV.
trust us on this one:
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=254656
Cool. Thanks. WIll pick one up with the console after the price drop.
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