Here is my output on the next-gen wars. I thing that Gamecube will last.... but if Nintendo doesn't do something about making kiddy games they will fail in the long run. Sure Mario and Metrod are cool but once you beat the great titles on a Nintendo system there is not much else to do. XBOX has, now, quite a few positives to it. One is it will be released before Gamecube many may say this is useless, and it would be if everyone knew allot about the systems, but the fact that they can buy this during there mad Christmas shopping, they will. XBOX also has good titles.... not great but good, although they did get Half Life 2 on there side which is a step in the right direction. XBOX has also found a heads up over GC because they have better marketed their product. I know a lot of people who have no idea what GC is, but in stores they have huge XBOX displays (good move by "evil" Microsoft). PS2 is a good competitor but they have to make a lot better games to succeed. What I think is that many may say Microsoft is evil, but at least there smart (I, for one don't care if Microsoft is in control they make some great products). GC right now is relying on there followers, but they need to target a new market. If you don't agree with me tell me because this is just my opinion.... If you agree, GREAT!!!! Thanks as always for a great forum. LATER.