This threads OP wasn't as bad but your previous threads were and attracted some flammers that were quite funny, although disrepectful. They're just pulling your chain though, I don't think anyone is gunning for you.
Congrats on the Wii though. Just as a suggestion, posting another thread with money and dollar signs in your topic won't be the best choice.
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You could probably sell off your GC at this point. Aside from games that required modem/broadband adapters or the gameboy player, the Wii is 100% compatible with all other games (even most peripherals including the GBA cable and all controllers). Because of its native GC controller and memory card ports, everything works perfectly.
I think that the Wii boots up with the GC OS -- when you start playing a GC game, none of the Wii controllers respond, and the only way to turn off the console is to walk up to it and turn it off. If so, it's not really emulation so much as a dual boot system.
Sorry if I'm talkin' shit with the speculation, but the first part is definitely true.
You’re right. I did try it out with Resident Evil and it works fine. I just need to get some controller extension cables through, the Wii is too far from my couch (never bought a Wavebird…like a dumbass…). I will probably keep my hands on the GC simply because I hate selling old systems and I’d probably get crap for it figuring t hat you can currently buy one new for $99 AND the fact that the Wii if 100% backwards compatible.
I do have a GBA player as well and that in itself makes it worth holding onto.
Take a hike, wang-broom!
I swear I can smell your stinky hands from here!
Here we go...
1. The OP stated that he has a Gamecube. Gamecube controllers work for all Virtual Console games.
-$40
2. Why would the OP feel like buying 3 more controllers, when it seems like all he needs is one for him and his wife?
-$80
3. You don't need rechargable battery packs, but if you get one, Nyko has a set of two and a charger stand for $30.
-$40
4. Most people aren't going to need to buy a component cable. Don't add that shit in.
-$35
5. Heres where things get tricky. Not only are SD cards pretty cheap, but it would take a few years of getting every VC game to fill up both the Wii's internal memory and a 2GB SD card. I've seen 2GB cards go as cheap as $20, but usually around $30, so I'll list the price as that.
-$20
6. Of course people get tired of playing the same game over and over. I assume you have more than one game? Stop trying to make it seem like Nintendo, or any other company, is some evil monster.
-$0
Total Real Cost = $450
Not bad for buying a new console and fully decking it out. And it's still cheaper than a 360 Elite and a PS3.
virtual console = friggin cheap TG16 games
Sorry but I just had to add this. Fry's is still selling the GC for $99. That's insane.
Back to topic, as someone said earlier, it is cheaper to get this console and add ons than a PS3 or 360. I know that by the time I got my accessories, extra controllers and LIVE with my Elite, I was looking at ~$700 total. It's quite expensive and it's OK. I'm a PC gamer, too, and I have a really great computer so I ended up just playing the 360 games available for PC since I can run them in higher resolutions. Now, I'm waiting for Gears on the PC I love all the new consoles honestly.
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neuropolitique is hoist by his own petard!
All I can say, Apollo, is that you had to be there.
Let me add that anyone with any console should get at least an S-Video cable. The composite video is teh suck.
And don't waste your money on the official cables -- I got some 3rd party Wii component cable off of Ebay for $7 shipped. Trust me, there is no difference.
Last edited by UniHamachi; 09-28-2007 at 12:49 PM.