Twilight Princess- Wii or Gamecube?
12-12-06, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Josh Hinkle
You're glad because apparently they aren't getting enough to fill all preorders in some cases. 
12-12-06, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by lamphorn
Just had a disappointing chat with the guy at EB Games about the Gamecube Zelda. I've been planning on picking it up tomorrow, but he told me that they're only getting 12 units and way more preorders so they won't even be able to fill their preorders, much less stock the shelves.
12-12-06, 09:45 AM
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There isn't a free roaming camera, but it's not a problem. I'm someone who has a problem with a lot of 3d games where people say the camera is not a big deal, and I have no problem with this one. You simply press the Z button to recenter and you're good to go. Plus the camera is very good about following you properly.
12-12-06, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by lamphorn
Just read on a site that the Gamecube version has free-moving camera control on the C-stick and that the Wii version does not have a way to freely look around. For those with the Wii version: is this true? This alone would cement my choice of the Gamecube version... if I can get my hands on one.
You can't control the camera freely while moving, but as Outlaw said it isn't an issue.
You can press Z to center the camera behind you, and it positions itself well most of the time as is, and Z-targeting makes it a non-issue in combat.
It's actually nice not having to screw with the camera.
12-12-06, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by lamphorn
Just had a disappointing chat with the guy at EB Games about the Gamecube Zelda. I've been planning on picking it up tomorrow, but he told me that they're only getting 12 units and way more preorders so they won't even be able to fill their preorders, much less stock the shelves. He said pretty much every store is the same story. His explanation was "They're trying to make people get Wii's, which is weird since they're not in the stores either!"
As far as Gamecube vs. Wii, I love my wii controller, and right now, I can't imagine playing any other way. I had forgotten how uncomfortable the gamecube controller was until I went back and played a bit of the last Gamecube Zelda game.
If you have a gamecube and have to play this game, then I think it will be good on the gamecube, but i Loooooooove the Wii Controller.
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12-12-06, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by lamphorn
Just had a disappointing chat with the guy at EB Games about the Gamecube Zelda. I've been planning on picking it up tomorrow, but he told me that they're only getting 12 units and way more preorders so they won't even be able to fill their preorders, much less stock the shelves. He said pretty much every store is the same story. His explanation was "They're trying to make people get Wii's, which is weird since they're not in the stores either!"
12-12-06, 10:09 PM
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Whoah! Well, I managed to snag one of the last 2 copies of the Gamecube Twilight Princess at Best Buy tonight.
Thanks to all the responders: I guess EB employees are known for misinformation, huh?
As to the camera issue- I think I misinterpreted what I read because Wii owners here have said they have the "first person" mode on the Wii, which is what I thought it didn't have. Turns out what it doesn't have is the ability to move the camera around during regular gameplay. Not that big of a deal.
In any case, I'm not usually an early-adopter of new consoles and will happily wait till the next Zelda is developed from the ground-up for the Wii before jumping in. I'll be reading this thread and commenting on the GC version for those who're interested. Time to go fire this thing up!
Thanks to all the responders: I guess EB employees are known for misinformation, huh?
As to the camera issue- I think I misinterpreted what I read because Wii owners here have said they have the "first person" mode on the Wii, which is what I thought it didn't have. Turns out what it doesn't have is the ability to move the camera around during regular gameplay. Not that big of a deal.
In any case, I'm not usually an early-adopter of new consoles and will happily wait till the next Zelda is developed from the ground-up for the Wii before jumping in. I'll be reading this thread and commenting on the GC version for those who're interested. Time to go fire this thing up!
12-12-06, 10:37 PM
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They had about 10 of them at Best Buy here but i didnt grab one since i just got my Gamecube(yeah i know im a lil behind the times 
) and i have Wind Waker on my Christmas list.
) and i have Wind Waker on my Christmas list.
12-13-06, 05:47 AM
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Amazon just emailed me about my 2 1/2 month old preorder telling me I wouldn't get the GC Zelda until mid-February.
12-13-06, 11:29 PM
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Called Blockbuster, and they said they've heard nothing of any delay/shortage, and my copy will be there on Friday.
12-14-06, 08:28 AM
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I picked up a copy on Tuesday night as a gift for my nephew. My local Wal-Mart had a bunch of copies of the GC version, although they were priced at $50.
12-14-06, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Josh Hinkle
They had about 7 copies of the GC version at the local target (Wheaton, MD) a bit ago when I swung by to grab some cold medicine 
and some other crap.
and some other crap.
12-14-06, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh Hinkle
Yes, $49.99 at Target.
Circuity City is the only place with a sell this week I believe--$37.99 there. But I imagine they are wiped out by now at that price.
Circuity City is the only place with a sell this week I believe--$37.99 there. But I imagine they are wiped out by now at that price.
12-14-06, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ShaunoftheDead
Do they give rainchecks on games?
12-14-06, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ShaunoftheDead
Has anyone seen this at Circuit City or Gamestop?
12-14-06, 09:05 PM
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GameSpot GC review is up, looks like 480p, non widescreen, support is a reality.
http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/act...s&subj=6163226
http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/act...s&subj=6163226
Originally Posted by Gamespot.com
Even though Twilight Princess was released first on Nintendo's new console, the Wii, it was originally designed as a GameCube game. Now that both versions are available, it's easy to see how similar the two versions really are. Graphically, the GameCube version is roughly identical to the Wii release. The main difference comes from a lack of 16:9 widescreen support, resulting in many of the story sequences being letterboxed when viewed in 4:3. However, the game does have 480p support. If you're properly equipped with a GameCube component cable and a TV capable of handling the higher resolution, you'll get a slightly cleaner image. The combat controls are more conventional on the GameCube, since you won't be shaking the controller around to attack (though if you've already played the Wii version, expect to feel dumb when you start to shake your WaveBird and wonder why nothing's happening), but the Wii controls actually end up feeling more precise in a direct comparison. It's easier and faster to aim your arrows, boomerang, or other targeted items using the Wii Remote. It's easier to move the camera around with the Wii Remote, too. While the GameCube controller is more precise when it comes to swinging your sword, the easier aiming and spin attack make the Wii version's combat controls superior, even though they have a few issues of their own.
12-14-06, 10:28 PM
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I love the Wiimote aiming for the slingshot, etc. I hate trying to aim weapons on analog. One of the reasons I don't like FPS games on dual-analog either.
12-16-06, 05:54 AM
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Well my Blockbuster was jacked and didnt get the damn game in. Bastards!
I was out on Wed and saw NOTHING at several game stores as well as BB and CC, I couldnt believe it
I was out on Wed and saw NOTHING at several game stores as well as BB and CC, I couldnt believe it
12-16-06, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by SunMonkey
I am really irked with the camera control on the GC version. If I press right on the C stick, I want the camera to swing to the right.
My Circuit City had 4, so I got one for $37.99. Great price for a release such as this. I wonder how they were able to do it at that on release.
12-16-06, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by abrg923
I've got it preordered at Blockbuster...I doubt it'll be much of an issue there. Probably not too many that preordered it.
Blockbuster didn't get any in AT ALL!
I went to about eleven stores last night, none of whom had a single copy...until I went to TRU, and snatched the very last copy they had. Ensured my father-in-law would get the game he's been waiting on for two years. Went back to Blockbuster and canceled my preorder.
