Nintendo Spanks Microsoft

Joe · Post by **Joe** » 2004-01-17 07:53pm

Hamel · Post by **Hamel** » 2004-01-17 08:32pm

It's as if Nintendo and Microsoft are fighting for scraps thrown from Sony's table

The Kernel · Post by **The Kernel** » 2004-01-17 08:34pm

Tsk, tsk, you should know better then to take Nintendo's word for this. Especially since Xbox numbers aren't public yet.

neoolong · Post by **neoolong** » 2004-01-17 09:02pm

Or maybe everybody already has a PS2 or XBox and because the Gamecube is so cheap, they decided to pick one up too.

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-01-17 09:15pm

We did incredibly well in 2003 on both of our hardware systems. In fact, we basically won 2003

Pretty high boasting...

The Kernel · Post by **The Kernel** » 2004-01-17 09:16pm

Straha wrote:
We did incredibly well in 2003 on both of our hardware systems. In fact, we basically won 2003
Pretty high boasting...

Especially considering that they lost so many software ports that went to Xbox and PS2. It might be interesting to compare the Gamecubes software sales with that of the Xbox (seeing as how that is what really matters).

DPDarkPrimus · Post by **DPDarkPrimus** » 2004-01-17 09:26pm

Yes, the Gamecubes are selling SO well, that they even stopped production of them for a few months to try and clear out all the warehouses!

Oh, wait...

Post by **Dalton** » 2004-01-17 10:00pm

I'm a lifelong Nintendoite, so I say good for them

Faram · Post by **Faram** » 2004-01-18 05:29am

I have an X-Box but considering buying this deal:

Linky

GC
The Legend of Zelda
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask
Demo of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

For 989skr or ~ $130 US

Post by **Dalton** » 2004-01-18 12:51pm

I have that promo disc. I'm a Zelda dork so it's worth it

Faram · Post by **Faram** » 2004-01-18 12:57pm

Dalton wrote:I have that promo disc. I'm a Zelda dork so it's worth it

I remember playing the old zelda on the NES I could shell out that cash just to play that game so getting a console and a bunch of other games is worth it. But I have to wait untill next paycheck...

Shrykull · Post by **Shrykull** » 2004-01-18 02:21pm

Faram wrote:
Dalton wrote:I have that promo disc. I'm a Zelda dork so it's worth it
I remember playing the old zelda on the NES I could shell out that cash just to play that game so getting a console and a bunch of other games is worth it. But I have to wait untill next paycheck...

I actually once got a rebate, I believe for the government because Nintendo was overcharging with thier games. I remember when Super Mario 3 came out, it was not 50, not 60, not 70, but 80 dollars, no less, the most expensive game I ever got.

Shrykull · Post by **Shrykull** » 2004-01-18 02:22pm

Dalton wrote:I have that promo disc. I'm a Zelda dork so it's worth it

On the Ocarina of Time, I didn't ever get all 3 crystals, oh well.

Darth Yoshi · Post by **Darth Yoshi** » 2004-01-18 11:13pm

Does it really matter to us if Nintendo is beating out Microsoft? I mean, as long as the games are fun, everybody's a winner.

Darth Garden Gnome · Post by **Darth Garden Gnome** » 2004-01-18 11:16pm

Ain't nothing wrong with Nintendo or that Zelda bonus disc (which I have!!). It doesn't matter that I suck shit at Zelda and have only beaten Majora's Mask, arguably the easiest of the Zelda franchise, the games are just fun.

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-01-18 11:17pm

Darth Yoshi wrote:Does it really matter to us if Nintendo is beating out Microsoft? I mean, as long as the games are fun, everybody's a winner.

Except if one of them goes bankrupt, then we lose. Really I think Nintendo screwed up big when they switched to mini-discs from cartridges.

Darth Yoshi · Post by **Darth Yoshi** » 2004-01-18 11:48pm

Darth Garden Gnome wrote:Ain't nothing wrong with Nintendo or that Zelda bonus disc (which I have!!). It doesn't matter that I suck shit at Zelda and have only beaten Majora's Mask, arguably the easiest of the Zelda franchise, the games are just fun.

Wind Waker was much easier than Majora's Mask, if more time consuming.

I want Zelda bonus disc #2!

Darth Garden Gnome · Post by **Darth Garden Gnome** » 2004-01-18 11:50pm

Darth Yoshi wrote:Wind Waker was much easier than Majora's Mask, if more time consuming.

I suppose then I'll have to rent it.

I want Zelda bonus disc #2!

With A Link to the Past on it, pretty pretty please!

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi · Post by **Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi** » 2004-01-19 01:29am

Straha wrote:
Darth Yoshi wrote:Does it really matter to us if Nintendo is beating out Microsoft? I mean, as long as the games are fun, everybody's a winner.
Except if one of them goes bankrupt, then we lose. Really I think Nintendo screwed up big when they switched to mini-discs from cartridges.

I believe that they used mini-discs to prvent piracy or something along the lines of that. I say they screwed up when deciding to use cartidges for the N64. While they are more durable than CDs, they lack the capabilities of them.

AnimeJet · Post by **AnimeJet** » 2004-01-19 04:30am

Hurray for Nintendo

I want Zelda bonus disc #2!

With A Link to the Past on it, pretty pretty please![/quote]

Wait, what #2 disc? And They'll never port LttP onto GC, its already on GBA XD.

The Kernel · Post by **The Kernel** » 2004-01-19 04:48am

It amazes me that a company that was more blatently anti-competative then Microsoft could win and keep so many fans. Sure, I love Nintendo games and I always will. Doesn't change the fact that they pissed me off with their behavior so much during the 80's and early 90's that I hapilly ran into the open arms of Sony.

Darth Yoshi · Post by **Darth Yoshi** » 2004-01-20 12:20am

AnimeJet wrote:Wait, what #2 disc? And They'll never port LttP onto GC, its already on GBA XD.

#2 as in, the one that came after Zelda64/UraZelda. The one that's currently being promoted. You know, the one you people apparently have already. *glares*

AnimeJet · Post by **AnimeJet** » 2004-01-20 12:32am

Oh. Yea.. hehe.. >.>