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Old 10-07-2006, 02:46 PM   · #1
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Cool Wii: Apples and Oranges
Kinda looks like comparisons of the graphics on a Gamecube and a Wii would be like comparing apples and oranges. Take a look at these:

For those who thought the Wii was just a "Gamecube", take a look at these graphics comparisons:

http://gamerfrance.verygames.net/wii/comparwii.jpg


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Old 10-07-2006, 10:38 PM   · #2
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Would you happen to have seen any Wii vs PS3 / Xbox 360 pictures?
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Old 10-07-2006, 11:30 PM   · #3
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Interesting Dave.. I think I still like Gamecube better. Mario Kart was great for Gamecube.
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Old 10-09-2006, 12:06 AM   · #4
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Originally Posted by Dan
Would you happen to have seen any Wii vs PS3 / Xbox 360 pictures?




Yeah, I think this would be a far better comparison.
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Old 10-09-2006, 12:12 AM   · #5
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I've got 34 games for my Gamecube now.. just got Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2 in the mail yesterday and just purchased Rayman Arena off eBay today.

I plan to buy the Wii.. but won't buy many games until they come down in price.. $50 a game is more than I'd care to spend. Not sure which I'd buy first tho.. I think they should have made the new Zelda game exclusive to the Wii to encourage people to upgrade..

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Interesting Dave.. I think I still like Gamecube better. Mario Kart was great for Gamecube.

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Old 10-09-2006, 01:50 AM   · #6
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I currently have an Xbox, but will be getting a Wii for my next generation console. I admit the wacky controls are what originally sold me, but the graphics do look nice and the games selection interesting. Also seems like a better system to enjoy playing with my kids.
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Old 10-09-2006, 08:25 AM   · #7
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I'll be getting a Wii on launch. the Zelda game alone is worth it.

Originally Posted by dgridley

I think they should have made the new Zelda game exclusive to the Wii to encourage people to upgrade..



Well with the Wii version the controllor movements will be added to the game, on the Gamecube you of course will not get to have those.
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Old 10-09-2006, 08:49 AM   · #8
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My main concern is the failure rate on those "wacky" controls.. problems with calibration, boredom factor, lerning curve, manufacturing defects, etc. That will be the proof in the pudding as it seems to be the main selling point for the Wii.

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I currently have an Xbox, but will be getting a Wii for my next generation console. I admit the wacky controls are what originally sold me, but the graphics do look nice and the games selection interesting. Also seems like a better system to enjoy playing with my kids.
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Old 10-09-2006, 09:20 AM   · #9
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Wii also has Virtual Console. Can download games from SNES, N64, gamecube etc. cheap and play them on your Wii.

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Old 10-09-2006, 09:31 AM   · #10
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By "cheap", I'd hope they are much less than $10 each..


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Wii also has Virtual Console. Can download games from SNES, N64, gamecube etc. cheap and play them on your Wii.

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Old 10-09-2006, 09:50 AM   · #11
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The graphics are much better, but they are still cartoony. I really hate the cartoony graphics on games. That is why I play PC games and sports games.
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My main objection to PC games vs console games is: a game created for the Gamecube will run on EVERY Gamecube, a game created for the PC has to have certain requirements met before it will run, and may not run even then.


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The graphics are much better, but they are still cartoony. I really hate the cartoony graphics on games. That is why I play PC games and sports games.
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Old 10-09-2006, 10:04 AM   · #13
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I guess I am just a computer geek and requirements mean nothing to my computer, lol.
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Never had to install a patch or update a driver? Too many things about playing games on a PC irk me.. no thanks.. I'll stick to the consoles for games.


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I guess I am just a computer geek and requirements mean nothing to my computer, lol.
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The good thing is the fact that it updates the content and makes it better. Making it better and increasing the game play/graphics is a definate bonus for me
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The bad thing is: patches and driver updates don't always work the way they're supposed to..


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The good thing is the fact that it updates the content and makes it better. Making it better and increasing the game play/graphics is a definate bonus for me

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According to Nintendo awile ago, the prices are as:

NES: $4 SNES: $5 N64: $10

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_Virtual_Console

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IMO, $10 is too high for N64 games.. you can get most of them on eBay (if you're patient) for less than that.. or buy them at a local game exchange.

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According to Nintendo awile ago, the prices are as:

NES: $4 SNES: $5 N64: $10

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_Virtual_Console

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