Author Topic: Gamecube or Playstation 2? (Read 3373 times)

vitor · « **on:** April 23, 2007, 06:07:05 PM »

Im confused about which should i choose (need some help), i wish i could buy a Wii or PS3, but i have no money, the money i have, is enough for one of these.
Whats the highs and lows of each? prices? games? and such...
Note: GC with 4 controllers or PS2 with 2...(allowing games like mario party...

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some GC high points (PS2 lows): Metroid Prime... Mario Party... Resident Evil 0, 4 controllers... lows (PS2 highs): Theres No winning Eleven 10... Metal Gear... Ace Combat...
Well, need help to choose... post things about each.
Thanks

LynnJuniper · « **Reply #1 on:** April 23, 2007, 06:27:30 PM »

Oh no the Console Wars Oh No!

I always said it depends: If you want to play more mature games and Rpgs without so much multiplayer or "party" Feel, Go PS2. If you want to play fun multiplayer games with your friend with the occasional RPG thrown in (Zelda?) Go for Gamecube.

hawklen · « **Reply #2 on:** April 23, 2007, 06:41:32 PM »

PS2. MGS. *nods*

Tialle Dianesis · « **Reply #3 on:** April 23, 2007, 06:53:09 PM »

You'll find an extensive library of games on the ps2. The ps2's variety is the reason I bought the system.

I haven't touched a gamecube in ages since the majority of the games never caught my attention, except for the few you mentioned. The ps2, on the other hand, is still hooked up to my television and I still play on it every other day.

PS2's lacking on the multi-player games unless you're willing to pay an online fee for RPG games which is lame. >=(
Overall, I pretty much agree with everything Lynn said. *points up*

AeonBlues · « **Reply #4 on:** April 23, 2007, 07:12:28 PM »

What their saying is all true.

I got a GC cause my girl friend at the time liked the controllers better O.o

GC is not a lost cause. Resident evil 4 is like the coolest console game ever. The Price of Persia series is a lot fun. Eternal Darkness is another fun RP adventure game.

They have one D&D game, which eh... is more like Diablo.

AeonBlues

vitor · « **Reply #5 on:** April 23, 2007, 07:15:07 PM »

Indeed, MGS was one of my favorite games, awlays used to play it on PS1...
And, i've played MP, and RE0 once... and.. they're incredible... mario party i used to play on N64... (with 4 players =D) Zelda, Mario Sunshine...
But PS2: Winning Eleven 10, God of War, RE Outbreak, Ace Combat...
(thats making me mad =P, can't decide)
EDIT: RE 4 is on both \\o/ , if was only on one, would be the one i would choose xD, RE 4 is ... the game, a new version of it for Wii is coming soon.

LynnJuniper · « **Reply #6 on:** April 23, 2007, 07:29:21 PM »

Seriously, my PS2 , Has been renamed : Final Fantasy Box.

Thats the only thing I use it for. When will I get PS3? When the first Final Fantasy comes out for it.

"They'll be making these 'till the end of time, so I guess that I will pay for these new games 'till dooms day..."

Interia_Discordius · « **Reply #7 on:** April 24, 2007, 06:26:11 AM »

PS2 over GC, but Wii over PS3.

I love the Wii... **huggles it**

kenty191 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 24, 2007, 06:40:39 AM »

Zelda: Wind Waker
Eternal Darkness
Resident Evil 4
Mario Sunshine
Super Smash Bros.

Yay Gamecube!
Plus, its small, its a cube and it has a handle! What more could you want?

PS2 is only good for Final Fantasy *Sobs over not playing any FF's since FF9*

Kindo · « **Reply #9 on:** April 24, 2007, 07:26:06 AM »

I'm Nintendo all the way. If you're going for the former generation, despite the fact that you can play all GC-games on the Wii (I admit, the GC is really cheap at the moment), there are plenty of fantastic titles for the 'Cube, and definitely not all are "childish party-games."

Beyond Good & Evil - Single-player. A fantastic, albeit somewhat short, adventure game. There are some Zelda-influences, but the setting is unique and the overall atmosphere of the game is altogether fantastic. I love it.

Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem - Single-player. Epic, psychological horror. The story is unheard of in any other game, and it features a revolutionary "Sanity Meter", which will cause severe hallucinations and other oddities as it drops and as your character grows more and more insane. One of my favourite games ever. Period.

Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - Multi-player. It will be somewhat expensive if you don't have friends who own their own GameBoy Advance, but looking past that, this is one of the most fun multi-player games you can find. The setting and style of the game is one of my favourites in the series, even though it can be argued that it differs a bit too much from the original instalments to bear the name. It is still a fantastic experience.

Killer 7 - Single-player. Now for something completely different. Killer 7 has insanely weird and psychedelic graphics and gameplay. You're a schizophrenic old man who can take the shape of seven different assassins. I'm not sure what else I can say about this game, really. It's crazy and completely out there. Unique, for sure. Just check out the previews or trailers and you'll see.

Mario Kart: Double Dash!! - Multi-player. It's not the best Mario Kart, but it's the game-to-get if you're into four-player fun on the GameCube.

Mario Party 5 - Multi-player. Well, the Party-games are a bit difficult. The new releases have a couple of new features, but at the same time they remove many of your favourite mini-games from earlier games in the process. Arguably, Mario Party 5 is the best in the series (not counting the original for the N64). At least until they release Mario Party 8 for the Wii. In any case, it can be a ton of fun if you're playing with friends.

Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes - Single-player. Ah, the original MGS (not counting earlier instalments for the NES) in re-vamped graphics and new controls. It looks good, it feels good, but there are still people who argue that the PlayStation-version is better. The story is still just as good, although told in a more cinematic way, in line with the story-telling in the sequels. Either way, give it a try if you're into MGS.

Metroid Prime / Metroid Prime 2: Echoes - Single-player. Together with Resident Evil 4, Metroid Prime is cheered on as the true masterpiece of the GameCube. It brings the classic Metroid-series into the third dimension, and does it so well with wonderful graphics, controls, and atmosphere. Its sequel is just as amazing.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door - Single-player. I think of Super Mario RPG as one of the best darn games ever released, so how can its sequels be any worse? It's Mario. In an RPG. With a unique style of graphics. It's wonderful.

Resident Evil 4 - Single-player. Hailed as one of the absolutely best games of the past generation. It's wonderfully engineered, and by far the toughest action/horror-games out there. It's already a classic, and if you're not getting the port they are making for the Wii, get it for the 'Cube.

Super Mario Sunshine - Single-player. While not as revolutionary and outstanding as Super Mario 64 was in its day, the Mario-adventure for the GameCube is not at all to be overlooked. A lot of fun, with many interesting new elements.

Super Smash Bros. Melee - Multi-player. One of the best multi-player games ever made, featuring famous Nintendo-character duking it out in a high-speed fighting-game. A sequel is in the making for the Wii, with a special appearance by Snake himself. Nothing but pure goodness can come out of that.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures - Multi-player. As with Crystal Chronicles, it can become a very expensive game if your friends don't own a GBA each, but Four Swords Adventures is a lot of fun with tons of fast-paced action.

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - Single-player. Nothing needs to be said about Zelda. The Wind Waker has awesome cel-shaded graphics and fantastic gameplay. Not to mention the hilarious use of facial expressions to convey how Link is feeling. Next to Majora's Mask, it's my favourite in the series.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Single-player. Again, nothing needs to be said. Some claim the controls are better, albeit a bit less fun, on the GC-version. However you look at it, it's an amazing game.

I'm sure I have missed some titles, but all in all, I think there are tons of fantastic games to choose from for the GameCube, and I will always favour Nintendo over any other game-company, myself.

Kindo · « **Reply #10 on:** April 24, 2007, 07:33:03 AM »

Quote from: kenty191

Yay Gamecube!
Plus, its small, its a cube and it has a handle! What more could you want?

PS2 is only good for Final Fantasy *Sobs over not playing any FF's since FF9*

Hehe... Yeah, GameCube!

I hear what you're saying about Final Fantasy. Although, truth be told, I somewhat lost my flare for the series ever since Final Fantasy X (it... was not in my taste at all). The games took a completely different direction, one that I do not approve of completely, with Nomura's boring character-design where everyone looks like the same fifteen-year-old Japanese girl (Amano is a true artist!). I prefer the limitless look of Final Fantasy IX - which I hail as my favourite game in the series. Sure, I have heard only good things about Final Fantasy XII, as both my friend and my sister are playing it. Naturally, I will look into it some day, but I still couldn't care less about all the horrendous FFVII-spin-off's or how shallow the characters feel. But that's just me.

IceDragonDuvessa · « **Reply #11 on:** April 24, 2007, 09:29:10 AM »

PS3? if youre wanting a PS3 why don't you just go with a PS2 most of the games are on there anyhow... PS3 is such a resounding failure Ive heard theyve even pulled the next finally fantasy from being exclusive to PS3 and are releasing it on the XP. 600 bucks for a supercomputer with no games is .

LynnJuniper · « **Reply #12 on:** April 24, 2007, 09:52:01 AM »

Final Fantasy 13...you know sometimes I wonder why I follow it...I could hardly get myself through half of 12 without getting bored...

Anyway, Yeah, I'd personally go with the Gamecube....Come to think of it I need to buy Twilight Princess...

magnusarin · « **Reply #13 on:** April 24, 2007, 12:16:29 PM »

Here's the thing. When you could buy two platforms for the price of one, you do it. Exclusive titles seem to be fleeing from the PS3 as if it were a sinking ship. It lost Assassin's Creed, which people are drooling for and that's just one of many. True, the Playstation line has always been the RPG heavy, but the Xbox is making a huge push to change that (Mass Effect, goes into his corner and rocks back and forth thinking about how good it should be). And while more strategy than RPG, the Fire Emblem series is excellent and only on the Wii. Plus, Nintendo has the strength of the Mario, Zelda, and Metroid series among others and while many of the other games for the Game Cube fell very flat, most of the ones attatched to these three lines were phenominal (Except that mario has d himself out to every possible kind of game a sport). For me, based on the price and library I'd take the Wii over the PS3, largely in part because if I want mature gaming I'll get it from my Xbox.

Lynn1020 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 24, 2007, 12:36:15 PM »

I think it really depends on what games you like better. We have Game Cube and PS2. Our Game Cube is played way more than the PS2. But it has a lot to do with the game choices. We love the Mario and Zelda games.

lolli_gagged · « **Reply #15 on:** April 24, 2007, 03:53:34 PM »

I think you forgot choice number three where you scrap all the game ideas and send you favorite ranger a ticket to come sit on a nice warm beach in brazil. But I will over look this. As far as games (looking at my games) I still have snes and 64, so I cannot help you.

Living in the darkages.

lonnarin · « **Reply #16 on:** April 24, 2007, 04:14:37 PM »

Quote from: LynnJuniper

Final Fantasy 13...you know sometimes I wonder why I follow it...I could hardly get myself through half of 12 without getting bored...

After Final Fantasy 9, the entire franchise is dead to me.

Timmy0420 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 24, 2007, 04:32:25 PM »

*clears throat*

PS2
MGS
GTA
gran turismo
medal of honor: pacific assault
manhunt
hitman: contracts
def jam:fight for NY (it is on GC but PS2 version has way more content)
soul calibur

(btw, if youre looking to play rpgs, save up the extra money for an x-box)

Lynn1020 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 24, 2007, 04:34:50 PM »

Quote from: lolli_gagged

As far as games (looking at my games) I still have snes and 64, so I cannot help you.

Living in the darkages.

Oh we still have those also.

kenty191 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 24, 2007, 04:38:55 PM »

Yay for SNES and N64!