GameCube Jet Black
by Nintendo
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Though it looks like a toy, don't be fooled: the Nintendo GameCube is a powerful video game console that rightly deserves its place among the other next-generation game systems. In fact, its playful, appealing design and small size (the unit is a not-quite-cubed 6 inches) aren't the only features that set it apart from the others.

For starters, Nintendo has quite clearly made this a game-only machine. It doesn't try to play your CD collection, run your movies, read your e-mail, or store your MP3 files. The company has concentrated its efforts on games. All the prelaunch titles we've seen play smoothly, with bright, fast graphics and great sound. Nintendo says its engineers have removed traditional bottlenecks that have, in the past, slowed down processing. New components designed by IBM and MoSys, as well as a large-capacity secondary memory cache, keep instructions moving through the system's microprocessor (MPU) at peak levels. In English: the GameCube is optimized to push speed up while pushing costs down; hence its position at the lower end of the price spectrum.

The GameCube is the first Nintendo video game system to use a disc-based medium rather than cartridges for its games. Moving the software to disc media generally means lower development costs for the publishers, which, in turn, trickles down to the consumer not only in price, but also in availability and quality, as it's then easier to try out untested game ideas (Pikmin, anyone?). While most other systems likewise have their games stored on discs, the GameCube's 3-inch format is smaller than everyone else's, and is so designed to fit in a shirt pocket as much as to deter would-be software pirates.

Of course, the main advantage of the GameCube is that it's the home field of one of the world's premier game designers: Nintendo. While powerhouses Electronic Arts and Sega make games for all systems (including this one), you can play Nintendo games only on a Nintendo system. And Nintendo, you might recall, has been hitting them out of the park since it started with Donkey Kong. In fact, here's a roll call of characters and series you won't find on the other consoles: Mario, Legend of Zelda, Perfect Dark, Metroid, Kirby, and, of course, Pokémon. A few names that the GameCube will share with the other guys: Madden, Tony Hawk, Sonic, Batman, and Star Wars.

The system also comes with four built-in controller ports, so you can easily plug in extra controllers and let friends join in for the multiplayer games--it's even got a built-in handle so you can easily move it to a friend's house. It comes with two memory card slots for saving your progress through games, and there's the capacity for future expansion into the world of online gaming.

In short, the GameCube isn't an all-in-one entertainment system, and neither is it the most powerful of the modern video game consoles. But for video game enthusiasts who want to stick with their favorite characters, its value cannot be beat. --Porter B. Hall

Unit Specifications

• MPU (Microprocessor Unit): 485 MHz custom IBM PowerPC Gekko
• Graphics Processor: 162 MHz custom ATI/Nintendo Flipper
• Texture-Read Bandwidth: 10.4 GB per second (peak)
• Main Memory Bandwidth: 2.6 GB per second (peak)
• Pixel Depth: 24-bit color, 24-bit Z buffer
• Sound Processor: 81 MHz custom Macronix 16-bit DSP
• Sound Performance: 64 simultaneous channels, ADPCM encoding
• Polygon Performance: 6 to 12 million polygons per second (peak)
• System Memory: 40 MB
• Main Memory: 24 MB MoSys 1T-SRAM
• Disc Drive: 128 ms CAV (Constant Angular Velocity) system
• Data Transfer Speed: 16 Mbps to 25 Mbps
• Media: 3-inch, 1.5 GB capacity disc
• Controller Ports: Four
• Memory Card Slots: Two
• Audio-Video Output: Analog and digital
• Dimensions: 4.3 by 5.9 by 6.3 inches (height by width by depth)

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Reviews (264)

I don't know why everyone complains
It's just beyond me why everyone thinks that NGC is for "little kids" Who really cares if the games aren't violent? Do we live in a society where we can only get fun by blasting guys' heads off? I don't think so. Nintendo makes awesome games like Mario and Zelda that are fun for everyone.
They say the controllers are small. I got news for you, they're almsot the exact same size as a PS2 controller. I own both. Hold up the controllers together, and you'll see. I have pretty big hands, and I think that the controllers are perfect.
Another thing I often hear is that it doesn't play CDs. IT'S A VIDEO GAME CONSOLE! Why on earth does it need to play CDs/DVDs? A game console is meant to play video games. That's what nintendo does. Sony seems to want to make some kind of super multimedia machine. I'm glad that nintendo focuses on the original point of video game consoles.
The only big problem I have with GC is that it doesn't have online capabilities, and no hard drive.(keeping track of all those memory cards gets annoying)
Other than that, don't believe all the stuff you hear about this being a "kiddie system" Unless you're the type who can't enjoy a game that doesn't involve loads of cursing and violence, you'll enjoy GC

Have it ...DEAD
Two words IT (...). Nintendo revolution comin in 2006 cant wait for the systems controller A controll stick and and one big DUB button...NOT!!!!!

ARE YOU KIDDING ME????
This really stinks.My cousin has it and he likes it.But the buttons are too far away.THIS STINKS!!!!Dont buy it.THIS STINKS!!!!!! ... Read more

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Controller- Jet (Black)
by Nintendo
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This controller features built-in rumble, two analog control sticks, ergonomic design, and an intuitive button layout. ... Read more

Features

• 2 analog control sticks.
• Built-in rumble feature.
• Intuitive button lay-out.

Reviews (74)

Best Controler out there
I'm a huge video game fan. I can sit all day and play them and be in my own little world. I've enjoyed my Gamecube world and one of the reasons I have is because of one of the best controllers ever made.

The design for the gamecube controler is comparable to the N64. All the buttons from it are back are a more compact controller. Instead of a C buttons you have the C-stick. The directional pad is the smallest it's ever been and Nintendo has kep it's sacred A and B buttons. The built in rumble is great and the option to ditch it has been on every game I've seen and played.

The only knock I have against this controller is the Z button. The button is to close to the R button. I have big hands and it's hard to press it quickly sometimes. It really doesn't matter all the time and isn't that much of a problem but thats the slighest flaw this controller has.

Nintendo has made this controller small and sweet. It's comfortable to hold and it doesn't have buttons you won't ever use like other controllers systems.

strange placements of buttons,but good
The gamecube's controller is one of the best controllers if not the best.First the pros.It is small and easily fits into a person's hands.The R and L buttons feel like they're part of your hands.The C-stick is MUCH better than the C buttons on the N64.No longer will you fumble around with awkward buttons as you get slaughtered by enemies trying to fix the camera.To me,the Z button is still in a good position and doesn't need your hand to stop pushing other buttons to push it,although veteran gamers are pretty good at doing this process.The A button is more recognizable with it's largeness.The X and Y buttons are easily pressed and more recognizibale too,along with the B button.Now the bad things.The start button is small and hard to push without a lot of effort and because there are so many buttons,you might find it hard to find.The D-pad is also small,but luckily you won't have to use it much.The controller does feel small and weak and makes your fingers hurt when you move your hands to much.Finally,the sensitivity of the controller.Most buttons are needed to be pressed harder for them to work.Mostly,this only happens when you're used to the playstation 1&2 controller(like me)which are not supposed to be pressed to hard to be used.Overall,I give the controller a 4 out 5 second to only the ps2 control.

Eh, it's all good but...
I have to admit nintendo finally made a comftorable controller, no edges like the NES, not paer thin like the SNES, and oh yea you only need two hands to use it unlike the N64.However it has a flaw, First of all I have very large hands, and this controller is rather small and almost feels fragile to me.Out of the three major systems I would haft to say this is the worst controller to those of you with large hands.I actually find the XBOX controller to be the most comftorable, and the button placement is far better on the PS2.

PROS
- Lots of buttons?

CONS
- Z button is hard to use
- Entire feel is clunky at first
- Small
- Feels fragile

Here is a good rule of thumb, if you find the XBOX controller to be comftorable (as i do) this controller will be to small and fragile for you and you will need to go with 3rd party controllers, but maybe you can get used to it. ... Read more

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GameCube Wavebird Wireless Controller
by Nintendo
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Video Game (13 June, 2002)
list price: $39.99
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Wouldn't it be nice to play games without a cord stretching across yourliving-room floor, especially if you have little kids or large dogs in yourhousehold? Nintendo's Wave Bird isn't the first wireless controller ever broughtto market, but it's a whole lot better than what came before. You may remember abrief fad a few years ago with spotty infrared devices. These units failedbecause they were a lot heavier than standard controllers, and also because theyrequired a direct line of sight between the controller and the infraredreceiver. The Wave Bird is much lighter (it weighs a bit more than a regularcontroller) and uses radio frequency signals for reliable game control atdistances of up to 20 feet. Unless your playing on a stadium-size TV screen,that should be more than enough. The unit will last for about 100 hours of useon just two AA batteries and has 16 channel frequencies, so you'll easily beable to hook up four controllers without interference. ... Read more

Features

• Platform: GameCube

Reviews (197)

The Best Controllers Ever!
I swear by these controllers. I have 3 of them and they are workhorses. Couldn't lose the signal if you tried. Highly Reccomend!

My Story on the WaveBird Wireless Controller
I first heard about this brand in the Toys "R" Us big toy book.
On Christmas Eve I went to aunt Helene's they have a cool projector and my cousin Matt played with the GameCube on the projcetion screen. He was busy playing an NBA basketball game, and I wanted to play a game with him. So my mom told him to play a game with him, and I picked Mario Party 4. I had the WaveBird wireless controller. When the game was over I wanted it so badly.
I have a baby brother he's a toddler now so he's curious and I don't have to tangle the wires to prevent him from getting it. Instead I can just keep it in a safe place. Also I play on the floor, and it's more comfy playing on the bed. I haven't got it yet because Mom just ordered it.

WhyBuy This When you can get a corded controller?
Why? Because it is much more durable. I own 3 corded contollers which I bought at the same time as my only wireless. The corded ones broke about 1 year hence, the wireless is still going strong. [...] In any case, if you are looking for an excellent gaming experience Purchase this item. SOMEWHERE ELSE!
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Memory Card 59
by Nintendo
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The GameCube, like the PlayStation and Dreamcast before it, gets its game data from unwriteable disc media, so, unlike Nintendo's cartridge-based games of yore, you'll need this accessory to save your place in the game, store your preferences, and preserve the stats of your sports games. The GameCube Memory Card 59 is really small--about the size and weight of a poker chip--and comes with 4 MB flash memory (divided into 59 blocks, hence the name), which should be enough to get you started. If you want to archive all your games for posterity, though, you're going to need more than one. ... Read more

Reviews (107)

Good memory card, but small in size
HI, i purchased this card for just a test, and it's working fine, however if you will purchase games like Hitman 2, the saved games will completely eat it. It uses a lot of space.

GameCube Memory Card Review
This is a great little memory card for the occasional gamer.If you either do not have a lot of games or you only play a little bit then this is the card for you.If you play a lot I would suggest a larger memory card.

MEMORY CARD 59
I HAVE A NINTENDO GAMECUBE AND I MUST SAY THAT WITH ALL OF THE GAMES I PLAY ON IT, I NEED MORE MEMORY THAN JUST 59 BLOCKS.FOR THE SERIOUS GAMER, IN MY OPINION, YOU SHOULD PURCHASE THE MEMORY CARD 251.THIS UNIT HAS ROUGHLY 4 TIMES THE MEMORY SPACE AND WOULD BE A MUCH BETTER VALUE FOR MONEY.FOR TWICE THE PRICE YOU GET FOUR TIMES THE MEMORY SPACE. ... Read more

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Resident Evil
by Capcom
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Video Game (03 May, 2002)
list price: $49.99
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Resident Evil, the game that is often credited with starting the survival-horror genre, is being reinvented for the GameCube. For those unfamiliar with the series, a mysterious corporation has secretly been performing ungodly biotech experiments in the sleepy little town of Raccoon City. When reports of gory attacks come in from nearby areas, two crack military squads are sent to investigate. Players take the role of either sharpshooter Chris Redfield or demolitions expert Jill Valentine to track down the source of the town's problems--specifically, something in a decaying mansion that's mutating animals into grotesque killers and turning humans into bloodthirsty zombies. Supplies and ammunition are scarce, so players have to know when to fight, when to run, and how to keep their wits about them. Players can't afford to waste their shots and expect their characters to survive.

The story is being retrofitted with motion-captured animation, next-generation graphics, real-time lighting and shadow effects, new areas, and newly rendered in-game video segments to create an even more cinematic experience. Also, a redesigned combat system lets players attack and defend themselves with a variety of items found in the environment. ... Read more

Reviews (338)

NnyCW for Capcom City
Everyone knows by know the problems with the imfamous Resident Evil controls. But, if you can look past that, you'll find a very intresting, fun, exciting, challenging adventure game ripe with zombies and other creatures just asking to be killed by you. One of the best additions to this game (and one of the most annoying thanks to the controls) is the fact that zombies don't die until they've been burned to nothingness or you have destroyed the brain. Now, while that is great for people like myself who love zombies and love the added touch as it is more accurate to zombie lore, the controls and the fact that you can't your shots at their head means you're going to be using a lot of kerosine to burn a lot of zombies. (becuase of you don't...watch out.) Other than that minor gripe, you get used to the controls in 20 mintues at most (or already know them since Resident Evil has been around for a while now) and after that, you're in for one enjoying experience. NnyCW for CapCity

AWESOME!!! dont miss out on this
This was actually the first resident evil game I played, so I was completely blown away. Incredible visuals and hanting music along with intelligent enemies makes it very scary. The game puts in the position of cool characters too

The game is still plagued by the prescence of save ribbons, itemboxes, backtracking, and really small inventory space. You may also die a lot. But its all part of the experience of Survival Horror. No matter who you are you should but this game.

An incredible remake of an incredible game
Well, Capcom shows once again that they know what they are doing when it comes to survival-horror games and this one does not disappoint. This game is basically a remake of the original classic Resident Evil game on the PS1, now with beautiful graphics and sound that really make it a must have for horror fans. Although I personally like this and the original about the same, they both need to be played in order to appreciate the series to its fullest. Every single part of this game is brillant and if you've some how managed to avoid the original or this one, then you really need to get them both. This is easily one of my favorite Gamecube games and I'm sure I'll enjoy it for years to come. ... Read more

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Bloody Roar: Primal Fury
by Activision
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Video Game (22 March, 2002)
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Play as any of 16 characters, each with his or her own human and hyper-beast forms, in Bloody Roar: Primal Fury--optimized for the GameCube. The title combines features exclusive to the Cube with the platform's graphical and technological advancements for a game worthy of the term "next generation." Bloody Roar offers fast and fluid fighting action and animations, incredible attack moves and special effects, and dynamic lighting. The game features seven gameplay modes: five single-player modes and two two-player modes. It also offers nine multilevel, interactive arenas with destructible walls and floors. ... Read more

Features

• Platform: Nintendo GameCube
• ESRB Rating: Teen
• Genre: Fighting

Reviews (51)

a great game!
this is a good game overall.my favorite part is that the girls have big boobs and when you pick them their boobs move.get this game just to see the girls that should be in playboy.

Same Old Same Old
This is just another mediocre fighting game... fairly mediocre graphics, same old kicks and punches... oo turning into animals? thats new... but poorly done... trust me, if your into arcade style fighting games give Soul Calibur II a spin, or if your just into fighting games period get Super Smash Bro. Melee.

Let the FUR fly!Morphing battles!
Lions, tigers and bears ... oh my!This game is a pretty straight forward "Mortal Kombat" style fighting game with a twist!And it's a rather bizarre twist at that ... your fighter can become an animal!And when he/she does morph into their inner beast they have very special powers.And the animals range from bats and tigers to chameleons, elephants, and insects.I always laugh when Alice turns into a big fluffy white rabbit and starts kicking tail like Peter Rabbit with road rage!

It's a well designed game with good graphics.The sounds are fine.And the controls are easy to learn.My only complaint is the combos are longer than Mortal Kombat's typical moves.It's definitely not as complex or breathtaking as Soul Calibur, but if you want simplicity and a twisted sense of humor you're in the right ring!Some characters are better than others in the fights, so it's a challenge to find them or use subpar characters to climb the ranks.

Fun, simple, and sort of twisted!What's not to love? ... Read more

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Super Smash Bros. Melee
by Nintendo
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Video Game (06 December, 2001)
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Normally, Nintendo contract players such as Mario, Pikachu, Link, DonkeyKong, Bowser, and Kirby are generally happy and well-mannered, but in SuperSmash Bros. Melee, the pleasantries get thrown out and the gloves (exceptfor Mario's) come off. This update of the N64 favorite features these and othervideo game icons in furious, yet utterly absurd fisticuffs that usually make fora smashing good time. Just make sure you have at least one human opponent topound on.

Starting off with 14 characters (an additional 11 are waiting to be unlocked),the game has a pretty standard premise--let Nintendo's stars beat on each otheruntil the timer runs out. However, a lot of emphasis is put on knockingopponents off ledges while avoiding the same fate. In typical Nintendo manner,there are quite a few power-ups to assist you in the melee. The actual combatisn't as intricate as in other fighting games; however, the ultra-cartoonylayout of the many, many arenas sometimes adds a strategic element not usuallyfound in similar titles.

Super Smash Bros. Melee's strength lays in the mayhem created infour-player fights. The camera does an excellent job of positioning itself so allcombatants are constantly visible. Also, Melee sports some of the bestvisuals seen in a Nintendo product. All the characters are highly detailed, andthe movements of each are smoothly infused with personality. Donkey Kong lumbersand Princess Peach fights with grace.

As the multiplayer mode is the key reason for this game's existence, thesingle-player mode is decidedly weak. The game features an adventure mode that playssomewhat like an old-school, side-scrolling Mario game. Sadly, despite its goodlooks, its gameplay is rather uninspired. This game is clearly at its best whenthere are two or more players with controllers in their hands. --MarkBrooks

Pros:

• Fantastic graphics and sound keep the action upbeat
• Many new characters and other goodies to unlock

Cons:

• Single-player experience is comparatively weak
• Too cute for a few folks
• Adventure mode is boring

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Reviews (998)

Sweet.
This is a great game. The first time I played this game was actually at "TOYS R US" and then I played it at my friends house. I liked it so much I begged my parebnts to get it for me and eventually they did!!! I play it all the time!!! I have all of the characters. I enjoy playing this game with my friends and kicking their butts!! I love this game.

The Greatest of All Nintendo Games
This game excels in every area, and does not require a multicategory review to prove it. The sequel to one of the best video games ever, this is a monumental achievement.
This game shows exactly why everyone loves Nintendo.

Well, it used to be that way.

Sony and Microsoft are celebrating over their triumph over the powerful Sega Dreamcast system, and glad that it'll probably never gain the strength to once again be a major force in video games. Now the two supergiants want Nintendo out of the picture, too. Gamers look more and more for graphics and action rather than new ideas, and since Nintendo does the latter, it won't survive long.

Sad to say this, but Nintendo's on its way out.

Here's a list I made predicting the future of games:

1.) Nintendo will die sometime during or after the next console generation. It will not be taken over by Sony or Microsoft, who will consider its games "kiddie" and "worthless".
2.) These game genres' popularity may change:
First-person shooter: Increase
Fighting: Increase
Racing: Stay the same
Platformer: Extinct
Puzzle: Extinct
RPG/Strategy: Decrease
Sports: Stay the same
3.) Future consoles will move their focus even more from games to features, such as DVD, Internet, "Home" systems, etc.
4.) Sony and Microsoft use their mighty money powers to create a monopoly for themselves.
5.) These ESRB games will:
EC: Extinct
E: Decrease
E+10: Decrease
T: Stay the same
M: Increase
AO: Increase
6.) Game systems hit a level of "Maximum realism".
7.) Game mascots (ex: Mario, Crash Bandicoot, Mega Man, etc.) will no longer exist; all characters will be realistic people.
8.) Second Great Video Game Crash will occur somewhere from 15 to 25 years from now when consumers lose interest.
9.) Sony and Microsoft in their ultimate clash; unsure if Sony or Microsoft wins.
10.) Sony and/or Microsoft easily overpower all third companies with new consoles. This leads to less variety in games and consoles.
11.) After the Second Great Video Game Crash, neither Sony nor Microsoft may be able to save the industry they've destroyed. No third companies will help, as they will have been wiped out long ago. There will be no Nintendo to pick up the industry once again, as it had in the First Great Video Game Crash of 1983 with its NES console. No telling what happens at this point.

For all those of you who play only Nintendo, buy all the Nintendo consoles and games that you can, as they'll disappear forever only less than a decade from now. If I was asked, however, which game to get first, I might recommend this one. It'll be a treasure for the ages.

My favorite Gamecube game
Out of all the Gamecube games I have, the one I can always play and the one I play the most is Super Smash Bros Melee. This is one of those games that is great to get out when friends come over. Once I start playing against somebody else thats good, its hard to stop. Its easy to spend hours playing several rounds trying to discover new ways to defeat your enemies. Overall, if you have a Gamecube and still don't have this game, you really owe it to yourself to pick this up. ... Read more

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Pikmin
by Nintendo
Average Customer Review:
Video Game (06 December, 2001)
list price: $49.99
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As stranded, miniature spaceperson Olimar, you must find the missing 30parts your spaceship needs to get you back home. The parts are scattered acrossa forested area crowded with giant (when compared to our hero's size) animalsand other hazards. Our hero stumbles across a race of part-animal, part-plant,all-bizarre creatures he names Pikmin. Olimar has to learn how to lead thePikmin around the forest as he uses the abilities of the different-coloredPikmin to overcome the many obstacles in his path.

Learning when and how to make the best use of your Pikmins' skills and traits isthe essence of the game. You can control up to 100 Pikmin at a time whilefiguring out which Pikmin are best suited for a particular task. Some are betterfighters, while others can survive in water or handle explosive bomb rocks.However, even the best Pikmin herder will have to sacrifice a few of theplant-headed beasts for the greater good. It's the making of new strategies tominimize losses that makes Pikmin challenging and fun.

For a first-generation GameCube title, the graphics, sound, and music arefantastic and show an awesome amount of detail. Though it's noPokémon, this game should appeal to wide-eyed younger gamers aswell as seasoned vets. The controls are intuitive and feel perfect for thestandard GameCube controller. However, learning to position the camera can be atad frustrating during some of the more tense moments, as it has only a fewmagnification levels and needs constant adjustment.

The biggest obstacle Olimar faces is time. He has only 30 days (each day isabout 15 minutes in real time) in which to find the necessary parts. While thiskeeps the pace of the game up, some may find such limits somewhat frustrating,as it means there will be a lot of repetition and rethinking of strategy. Italso means that diligent gamers may find Pikmin a rather short game.

At the end of your gaming day, Pikmin is one of the best games on theGameCube. --Mark Brooks

Pros:

• Very innovative and original
• Gorgeous graphics
• Great sound and music
• Amazing blend of action and strategy

Cons:

• Time limit causes players to repeat tasks
• Experienced strategy gamers may find Pikmin ends too quickly
• Difficult to control camera during tense moments

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Reviews (264)

Childish
This game is stupid and childish If your like Michael Heim Grow up nintendo is for babys and mommas boys get the PS2 or Xbox Those have better games.
P.S dont you notice how 99.9% of all the games for the GCN are rated E and only one good game is rated M get the picture boys grow up.

I hated this game
I cant believe how stupid this game was...Its ridiculous. I am so relieved to have only rented it, and at that, I felt stupid and ripped off...
Just not my cup of Java!

I love this game,but it is a little hard!
I played Pikmin for the first just a little while ago,It's a story about this space man named Olimar(or something strange like that),and he crash landed on some triped out planet where there are these weird little ant like plants,who will help you find your missing spaceship parts.It's a fun game but it is a little hard and some of the monsters are creepy,but I still like this game,and you only have 30 days to find all your missing parts(30 parts in all).The first 10 parts are easy to find,the next 10 are hard,and the final 10 are veeerrryyy hard to find!The pikmin are funny so its kind of cute to watch them run around and pick up parts and stuff,so it is a good game,if not a little kiddy.PROS:There are a lot of parts that you can find in just one day alone,and the three kinds of pikmin are all very funny.CONS:Olimar says that he will not need all the parts in the game to go back to his home planet but I got 27 parts out of 30 and the ship still wouldn't work right,the camera gets very bad half way into the game,its easy to lose pikmin,the pikmin die WAY to fast in battle,only the blue pikmin have gills,and all of the easy to find parts are crap and Olimar can live without them,(like the cap'n seat,a very easy to find part)but I would still say to try out this game,it's worth around $15.00,so try this game!you may like it! ... Read more

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Super Monkey Ball
by Sega of America, Inc.
Average Customer Review:
Video Game (18 November, 2001)
list price: $49.99 -- our price: $19.99
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In Super Monkey Ball, you're in control of a cute little monkey trapped inside a transparent ball. The objective of the game is deceptively simple: tilt the floor with your analog stick so that your monkey ball rolls towards the goal. Your success is all in the thumb: the more you tilt, the faster the ball rolls. Just be sure not to fall off the edges! You can play with up to four others to see who can master the tilt and get their monkeys to the finish line ahead of the pack. ... Read more

Reviews (153)

The best game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I played it twice and just had to buy it!! Everyone should like this game so just BUY IT!!!

Excellent Game
My family enjoys the Mario Party games, and are always looking for games that are similar in gaming style.This is a really comparable game with a lot of interesting ideas.There are many ways to play each with benefits.

There is regular play which is much like the old "Marble" game, piloting a ball up and down slopes, across narrow passages, until you reach the goal.It gets harder as you go higher in stages.In this method of play you can earn points to unlock more games such as bowling.

In party mode, you can race, fight, and play monkey target (my personal favorite).Monkey target is rolling your ball down a hill, and then taking off for flight at the end of the ramp.Then you navigate the ball through the air trying to reach one of the targets.Close the ball when you think you have good aim, and hope you stay on receiving points for where you landed on the target.

Definately a good game for a group of people, and entertaining enough to hold a solo player's interests.

not for kids who want to win
I had never heard of the Gamecube title called Super Monkey Ball before I walked into my friend's bedroom to find it sitting on the shelf.I proceeded to inspect the game case and eventually realized my friend was actually playing the game at the time.So I sat down and watched him for a bit before he eventually asked me if I'd like a go.I said sure and within 24 hours I owned this mother of a gem.

If you've never played this game or it's sequel, you are missing out on some serious fun.

For starters, there is a pretty good amount of things to do in this game, from the basic story mode, which is insanely difficult for the most part, to the mini-games, like bowling and flying.The games are fun and addictive, espescially with a friend or two.You will find yourself going round after round, rolling down a huge ramp only to be shot off the end and launched into the clear blue sky.You then open your ball up and use it as a glider to navigate your monkey through the air and try to land of score specific targets floating in the water.If you miss, you fall in the water and get nothing except a whining monkey, who is also drowning for a brief period of time.

I can't really say too much about this game that isn't just praising the fun level of it.There really is no story, you are just a group of monkeys and for some reason they are in balls.I really don't know the story behind that.

So go out and buy this game, or have a swarm of angry, monkey-toting balls on your hands...wait a minute, that doesn't sound right... ... Read more

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FIFA 2002
by Electronic Arts
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Video Game (22 November, 2001)
list price: $49.99
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TIGHT GAME!!!...
I don't have this game, but I've played at my friend's house.The game is kind of boring when it's on normal speed but when you put it on fastest, it was one of the funnest games I've ever played.I reccomend this game for people who are in to sports game and want to have a fun time.

Great Game!!!
This game is Great! You can be any team that exists, and play in every mode there is. Also, it's only ($$$)!. It's much better than FIFA World Cup 2002, and it's ($$$) cheaper. The graphics are good, and so are the controls. There's not a lot else to say except GET IT!

Ok, just a few problems
FIFA is a great soccer title compared to the cartoon version, Soccer Slam. This is a game with easy controls to remember, Over 10 leagues and divisons and over 150 teams to choose from!Another plus is the detail on every player! The only problems are that there too many championships to go through, unless you like to take ur time with games. This game takes up too much memory on a 59 memory card, unless you have a 251 which, you'll be fine. Last, problem the setting this game starts on is too easy. I won 15 to 0 on my first game. This game is a totally a keeper for you if your a die hard soccer fan! ... Read more

Asin: B00005R5Q0
Sales Rank: 6005
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Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II
by Lucasarts Entertainment
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• Platform: GameCube
• ESRB Rating: Teen (13 and older)

Reviews (308)

how did gamespot give this a 9?
Im sure in the dawn of next gen consoles this was the cream of the crop but nowadays we expect more. Im not talking about graphics, Im talking about gameplay. This game is waay too linear and boring. What really bugged me is the death star attack. Was luke,wedge,and biggs the only rebels fighting against the death star??? The attack on the death star was a huge battle, and so dire taht it the rebels lost theyd be as crewed as thai hooker. So why would only send three fighters to take care of a colossus weapon like the death star? Also, luke isnt such a good main character, he gets annoying after...around the second mission. So why does it get the two? because it works, you shot ti-fighters, and its star wars.

a great game buttttttttttt.....................
its just to hard for me im sorry i sound like a woos i know but its just redicolusly hard. It has great graphic though and somewhat fun gameplay. but i dont like it that much.Other than that its a great game for star wars fans.

ROGUE LEADER is AMAZING!
FIRST OFF THE GRAPHICS ARE STUNNING AND THE GAMPLAY IS GREAT!It controls like a dream and the war is great.THe battle from the movies are so cool and the way TIE fighters now explode is great pyrotechnics.SOunds are great and just everything is sensational.This game is one of the greatest games ever made!Wingmen commands are also super cool.Other games don't really have wingmen.This adds a slight realism.Playing as the ace-pilot Wedge Antilles is also very cool.My cons are only in the TIEi fighters,They are too sutpid.When I first played battle of ENDOR, I six TIE fighters crashed into me.I survived but that was just crap.Also the wingman don't do much except maybe knock out ten or fifteen TIE fighter before the level ends.They fly awkwardly and fire at enemies too slowly.The other Rebel pilots that are not your wingman don't do anything expcet take up space.They should be just like your wingman and actually do something.Also, again, you fight hundreds of TIE ifhgtrs and other ships alone.You do most of the work and destroy lik hundreeds of enemies.Not too realistic on that matter.The Imperial levels are great.Destroying X-wings and Y-wings and even A-wings is fun to do.THIS GAME IS GREAT! ... Read more

Asin: B00005QDPZ
Sales Rank: 2073
Subjects:  1. Star Wars (Starwars)    2. Video Games    3. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)    4. Racing    5. Flying   

Eternal Darkness
by Nintendo
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Video Game (27 June, 2002)
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• Platform: Nintendo GameCube
• ESRB Rating: Mature (17 and older)

Reviews (196)

Most under rated game in modern day history
Eternal Darkness for the gamecube is by far the most under rated game in the modern day.

When I first purchased the game, I thought it was a resident evil rip off. I was wrong! Eternal Darkness is by far more better than Resident Evil.

I gave eternal darkness a 5 star must buy game.

The storyline is just perfect and should make a movie out of it. The villian Pious Augustus is one bad cat. Great voice acting that grabs your attention.

Eternal Darkness ranks next to Metroid Prime as the best game on the Gamecube. ED actually gives Resident Evil a run for its money.

This game sometimes just gets plain weird, this is what makes it scary. Play this game 2 in the morning and turn off all the lights. Your in for a time of your life.

Flawless
I sold my gamecube to my cousin but for this game I'll buy GCube system again. I miss it to play a lot. It is the best of all.

A highly original concept executed brilliantly
Nintendo likes to stick to the tried and true methods for their games. There have been at least 30 games that involve Mario or Luigi, 10 that involve Link, 10 that involve Donkey Kong, and 7 or 8 that involve Samus. And, don't get me wrong, that's not necessarily a bad thing, each successive game has brought new innovations to those games' respective genres, but the characters themselves are starting to show their age. Eternal Darkness is a fresh look for Nintendo that they really needed. Before I start, I'd just like to say that Eternal Darkness is NOTHING like Resident Evil and is not technically of the survival-horror genre (Melee weapons are your best bet until you get real far in the game, so you don't need to worry about ammo).

Eternal Darkness starts in modern times in Rhode Island, but you'll spend most of your time as different characters during different time periods, everything from a Roman centurion over 2000 years ago to a Canadian fireman during the Gulf War. Although each character you play as live during different time periods, all the levels are set in one of 4 locations: A temple in the Middle East, a temple in Cambodia, a cathedral in France, or the Roivas mansion in Rhode Island. As you play through as each character, you'll be able to explore new areas that previous characters didn't have access to. Every character has the Tomb of Eternal Darkness, which enables him or her to cast spells. You'll find new items that allow you to cast new spells as you progress through the game. Your characters have physical properties to a certain extent. For example, if you swing a sword or run around for an extended period of time, your character will be panting for breath. They can't attack or run as fast until they can recover. Depending on your character, your speed and stamina will be affected. Max, a heavyset character, is quite slow and loses stamina easily. Ellia, a young girl, is very fast. Michael, a firefighter, is in great shape and can run and attack without losing much stamina.

Also I should warn some people that Eternal Darkness has lots of gore. So, if you don't like your kids playing violent games, you probably won't be too eager to let them play this one. Anyway, you'll get different weapons depending on the time period you're in, but for the most part melee weapons are the most effective thanks to Eternal Darkness's combat system. You can specify if you want to attack your enemies (namely hordes of zombies and the like) in the head, arms, or torso. If you use a melee weapon and cut off their limbs, they're basically harmless (unless they are the "singing" zombies who have a nasty habit of exploding all over you). Eternal Darkness does have some puzzles in it, but nothing too difficult; it mostly focuses on combat.

But, the most interesting gameplay element is the sanity meter. This is an awesome concept that as your character fights the baddies, they slowly go insane. The only way to recover lost sanity is to kill more enemies, use spells, or enter the trapper dimension. As your sanity drops, some crazy stuff will start to happen. I won't spoil any of the good effects, but they include: the walls bleeding, entering a room on the ceiling, and a statue head that turns to follow your movement. There are times that you might accidentally (or in some cases, purposefully) throw your controller because of the sanity effects. I know I did >_>.

Eternal Darkness looks great. The character models are nice, animation is smooth, and there are no slowdowns whatsoever. There are a few things in the background that don't look too good, but you'll be focussed on everything else around you. Eternal Darkness takes place in the dark, so there are plenty of lighting and shadows throughout the game. They all look great, but you'll have to play this game in the dark to reduce glare, otherwise you can't see a thing. If you were too scared to play Resident Evil or other games like it in the dark at night, get a friend over for when you play it.

Eternal Darkness doesn't have much music, but it doesn't need it. There are good sound effects for everything and great voice acting, but it's when you lose sanity that the sound really kicks into high gear. The ambiance is great when you start to go insane. Again, if you were too scared to play Resident Evil or other games like it with the sound up in the dark, get a friend over for when you play it.

Overall, Eternal Darkness is a highly original game that Gamecube owners can be proud of. Unfortunately, Nintendo didn't market the game well, so most people I know hadn't even heard of it until recently. Eternal Darkness is creepy, innovative, and, most importantly, fun. You'll have fond memories of some of the sanity effects for years. I believe that if you own a Gamecube you should own this game. Definitely in my top 5 Gamecube games. ... Read more

Asin: B00005Q8M4
Sales Rank: 646
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)    3. Action    4. Adventure   

Worm's Blast
by UBI Soft
Average Customer Review:
Video Game (25 October, 2002)
list price: $49.99
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In Worms Blast, the player controls one of eight worms while trying to sink his or her opponents' boats in single- or multiplayer matches. Combining familiar weapons such as the holy hand grenade, bazookas, shotguns, and grenades with new additions such as sea-monster attacks, meteor storms, and torpedoes, Worms Blast requires genuine skill and strategy to survive. The series' famed intuitive gameplay and cartoonlike sense of humor ensure the game will appeal to Worms veterans and newcomers alike. ... Read more

Reviews (11)

THE WORST GAME I EVER PLAYED IN MY LIFE!!!!!
THIS IS THE WORST GAME I EVER PLAYED I BOUGHT MINE (...) AND I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE A NORMAL WORMS BUT UBI SOFT IS THE WORST AT TRYING TO MAKE WORMS AND COLOR MIX WORMS SHOOTING COLOR BALLS UMMM STUPID YOU CANT EVEN SHOOT THE OTHER WORMS I DO NOT RECOMEND THIS GAME IN ANY WAY UNLESS YOU LIKE LAME GAMES

My review
It is really boring and a waste of money, don't buy it.

stick to the PC
Worms Blast is a spin-off of a puzzle game called Bust-a-Move (sometimes known as Puzzle Bobble). However, this adaptation brings new carnage (and frustrations) into the tried and true puzzle formula. If you didn't like Bust-a-Move you WILL NOT like this game. Trust me, it's nothing like previous Worms installments. And while the game has many shortcomings, once you look past them, the game begins to take on a slight charm. Granted, the one-player gets really hard really fast, but the two player mode (even against the computer) is amusing at best. Still, not the greatest of games. Egg Mania is, by far, a much better puzzler, but for a CHEAP price, Worms Blast is okay.

However, the PC version is better. Its graphics are more remeniscent of the Worms franchise, AND it's easier to control. Take that into consideration. ... Read more

Asin: B0000640A3
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)   

Turok: Evolution
by Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.
Average Customer Review:
Video Game (03 September, 2002)
list price: $49.99 -- our price: $14.99
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The granddaddy of console first-person shooters makes its way to next-generation consoles in style in Turok Evolution. Blast your way through velociraptors, stegosaurs, ankylosaurs, brachiosaurs, and other enemies with the most ludicrously destructive weapons ever--including variable payload cruise missiles, gravity disruptor beams, and the mighty swarm bore--and prepare to pick your jaw up off the floor when you see the devastation they cause. The graphics are utterly gorgeous: the game's 50-odd species, from harmless ickle butterflies to merciless T. rexes, are rendered in painstaking detail, and the environments are lush and interactive--plants and trees move as creatures brush through them, and you can shoot down trees to crush your enemies (or scuttle off as they try to knock piles of rocks down on you). The explosions and enemy deaths are particularly gobsmacking, and the sound effects are just as good.

Thankfully, all this is backed up by great gameplay--an entirely new game engine has been developed for next-gen hardware, and though Turok Evolution is principally a first-person shooter, in certain levels you're backed up by a squad of allies, and in others you get to ride a flying dino with strap-on rocket launchers. The advanced AI means that both enemies and allies behave in a realistic manner and will adapt their tactics depending on whether you approach with stealth or force. There are over 60 stages across a variety of single- and split-screen multiplayer modes, with different difficulty levels for rookies or experts. Turok Evolution is an absolute must-have for FPS fans. --Rikki Price ... Read more

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what was that???
What was that about gamecube being a kiddie system? This game, Resident Evil 4, Eternal Darkness and Prince of Persia prove that gamecube is NOT a kiddie system!!!!

Beautiful graphics....but....
First things first, with the capabilities of the GC, this is the best-looking Turok game, beating out my previous favorite, Turok 2 for the N64.

But....I *SO* wish I could have used the N64 controller to play this game....the control is so FRUSTRATING because the C-stick isn't where the C-buttons on the N64 controller are/is....and even then I don't think there would be hope in the control department....
I'm almost tempted to get used to one of the other control schemes....which is next to impossible for someone like myself so used to the N64 Turok control configuration- *screams*
How nasty is the control? I had to use my right middle finger to shoot with R, and then my right index finger to jump with Y....cuz my right thumb is so busy with the C-stick moving Mr. Turok around....it takes GREAT skill to even be able to jump FORWARD! *screams again*

I prefer Turok 2's neverending levels and scarce save points over horrid control any day. Actually, in essence, the control ain't any different from Turok 2, just the placement of the C-stick screws everything up!

Not to mention, like most others have said, the load times suck.

But even with all this hell....I still like to play the game....it is, by far, the most challenging Turok EVER....

Overall it gets 6 out of 10....I still love Turok 2 as my all-time favorite Turok game.

Evolution takes time
Turok: Evolution is a surprisingly decent single and multiplayer experience. Its biggest highlights are some solid level designs and the inclusion of threatening dinosaurs. Unfortunately, this first-person shooter is marred by ridicuously long load times and some minor control issues. If you can pick Turok up at a bargain price (not offered here), it's actually worth getting. However, your money is far better spent on something like Timesplitters 2. ... Read more

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Star Fox Adventures
by Nintendo
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Video Game (26 September, 2002)
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Fox McCloud is back, but he’s left the on-the-rails, shoot-'em-up larks of his previous two games behind--this all-new Star Fox adventure sees the super furry animal in a very Zeldaesque bid to save Dinosaur Planet.

Although the control system is very similar to The Legend of Zelda's, Star Fox Adventures is no simple clone. It’s your job as the mercenary mammal to find all the spellstones that will rejoin the splintered planet and defeat the evil General Scales. This entails much exploring of ancient temples and completing of subquests to help everything from Yorkshire-accented woolly mammoths to pterodactyls who've lost their babies.

The game may lack the epic scale and endless invention of Zelda but it has plenty of new ideas of its own, including a fully interactive dinosaur sidekick, some cool shoot-'em-up sections in Fox’s spaceship, and lots of ways to upgrade a magical staff--your weapon of choice when out of your ship. To add some icing to the cake, the graphics are absolutely amazing, particularly the superrealistic fur effects. --David Jenkins, Amazon.co.uk ... Read more

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4 and 1/2 stars
Starfox Adventures is a great game, though not without its faults. Dinosaur Planet is being taken over by the evil General Scales. It's up to the Starfox Team to get him out of there!! So the great Fox McCloud sets off to accomplish just that. Along the way, you will interact with interesting characters and the plot takes a few twists and turns. Gameplay consists of finding items-do this, pull that, kill him, etc, etc. Some of the puzzles can get pretty arduous, however, so I reccomend buying the strategy guide. The game goes above and beyond in terms of length, clocking in at about 30 hours for the average gamer. To top it all off, Rare went above and beyond and made the graphics B-E-A-Utiful!!Buy!!

Starfox SUCKS!
Starfox 64 was great. But now they have gone to this "Use your crappy magic staff" formula. And guess what? It was a BAD idea! What happened to getting in your ship and blasting the hell out of everything in sight!?!? You use magic powers in some dino-land, with crappy magic going on! Fox uses blaster rifles, and the arwing! Not magic staffs and ancient dinosaurs! This is a very very very boring game! Fox, whats up with the magic staffs??? THis is like taking away Arnold Swartzenegger's AK-47 and giving him a lollipop! DO NO BUY.

A Different Kind Of Fox
It always becomes as a surprise about just how much Nintendo puts out there for so many of their delightful video games. Yet, with all of those characters to choose from, some of those remain as cult classics. In 1997, Nintendo hit the nail on the head with the revolutionary Star Fox 64. The game was not just groundbreaking in the game, but also for the player it was groundbreaking because you could feel what the game is like. Nintendo has tried it again with a different kind of Star Fox. This one seems more as if Fox has joined the cast of The Legend Of Zelda, rather than made it as a game of his own. No matter for Fox and Company, because they still have made it a great game to undergo.

Star Fox Adventures for the Nintendo Gamecube, is a different kind of Star Fox game. The idea of the game is to restore the Dinosaur Planet, Sauria from fatal destruction from the villainous General Scales, and the even more foolish, Andross. The game places Fox, trying to do whatever it takes to save Krystal, a young war fighter from General Scales, with the help of Tricky, and a mighty staff that can do just about anything. The graphics and the sound on the gameplay are just amazing, and gorgeous with every beautiful detail. The storyline also hits a home run as well, with each nook and cranny told beautifully. The control does function quite well as well. It is very simple to operate, and the gameplay is very well put in itself.

While some may feel that Star Fox Adventures isn't worth the challenge as it is with Star Fox 64, or the recently released Star Fox Assault for the Nintendo Gamecube, the game is really a well worth one for anybody who wants a challenge for the Gamecube. I suggest this as a add-on for anybody who is into the feel of Fox McCloud.

Graphics: A-

Sound: B+

Control: B 1/2+

Fun & Enjoyment: B

Overall: B 1/2+ ... Read more

Asin: B00006599U
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)    3. Action    4. Adventure   

Aggressive Inline
by Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.
Average Customer Review:
Video Game (02 August, 2002)
list price: $49.99
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Aggressive Inline offers intense action for all your skitching,pole grabbing, vaulting, and other tricks. The game features nine huge levelsoffering tons of rails, ramps, pipes, and surprises. It also includes 30 to 60objectives and 10 to 15 cinematic events per level. Environments are dynamic anddeeply interactive. For example, if you skate off the Atlas statue, the massiveglobe rolls into the street and smashes into two buses that then form ahalf-pipe. The integrated park editor lives within main game levels and allowsplayers to build terrain in order to accomplish objectives. Over-the-top tricksinclude hand grinds, six types of manuals, grind transitions, double leg grinds,assorted air tricks, wall taps, stalls, wall flips, and hand plants.Aggressive Inline also features insane, lightning-quick, split-screenmultiplayer games. ... Read more

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Just like Tony Hawk
This game is almost exactly the same as Tony Hawk except it is rollerblading.It is a must have for extreme sport game players. Some of the moves are pretty sweet even though you can't really do much with just your two feet with wheels on them. great game get it or rent it.

GREATEST EXTREME SKATING GAME EVER!!!!!!!!
this is by far the greatest extreme skating game ive ever played, i started playing it at 9pm one night with a friend and we couldnt put the controller down till about 3 am. its very addicting but becasue it is so real. the graphics are great and it has all the top tricks with all the best skaters. the places to skate are excellent giving places to throw out some sick grind combos.

A MUST HAVE 4 EVERYONE!!!
This game is really fun because it has all new music from some great bands and plenty of different parks so you'll never get bored! When you fall it shows little drops of blood but its not really gory its really quite funny! Go ahead and buy it!! ... Read more

Asin: B00006599R
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Super Mario Sunshine
by Nintendo
Average Customer Review:
Video Game (27 August, 2002)
list price: $49.99 -- our price: $20.95
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Six years. Six long years we’ve had to wait for a new Mario game, and finally it’s here. And even considering the ridiculously unfair expectations, Super Mario Sunshine is almost entirely as good as you’d hope and expect.

The premise of the game is that Mario’s tropical holiday is ruined when he’s stitched up by an evil look-alike for daubing graffiti all over the island. Rather conveniently, there’s a water pump waiting for him to use, which not only washes away the mess but also doubles as a handy jet pack. The jet pack aspect means that whenever you fall off something you have the chance to immediately recover. This built-in safety net means the game can afford to be far more ambitious in its level design than ever before, with massive levels filled with trampolines, tightropes, water-powered windmills, huge coral reefs, and mountains and mountains of platforms.

The whole thing looks amazing, too, with the most realistic water ever seen in a video game, and a near-infinite draw distance. On top of all this are rideable, fruit-juice-spewing Yoshis, extra water nozzles, super-hardcore platform levels where Shadow Mario nicks your jet pack, and goop-generating bosses who seem to live to make Princess Peach’s laundry a nightmare.

After the sweet but rather short pleasures of Luigi’s Mansion and Pikmin, you need have no fear that Mario Sunshine is of a similarly brief nature. There are a total of 120 shines to collect--the same number of stars as in Super Mario 64--and the game world is at least as large and far more interactive. This is without question the best game on the GameCube yet. That may be no more than you'd expect from a Mario game, but it's certainly more than most of us mere mortals deserve. --David Jenkins ... Read more

Features

• Discover the first Mario title for NINTENDO GAMECUBE, developed by a team under the supervision of Mario's celebrated creator Shigeru Miyamoto.
• Explore the game's colorful 3-D world, filled with expansive environments.
• Restore the power of Shine to keep the island clean.
• Wash away island mess to restore the community to its pristine condition using Mario's new water pump device.

Reviews (556)

Good,and bad
This is a great game. I loved how they made an odd story. Mario and Peach going on vacation and then Bowser and his son take over The island. It is really odd and ridiculous to have a plot like that. This game reminds me of Super Mario 64. But in another way,it's totally different. You see,it's the same because the plot is identical to SM 64. But it's different because you are collecting Sun's,not stars. Just to make a long story short, the story and everything just dos'nt seem the same. You have to play both opf the versions to now what I mean. It's still a great game,just not the same.

greatest game
this is a great game it is both hard and easy. it is hard because the levels are hard but the controls are very simple. it is a must get it is good to get it now so you don't regret not buying it of of amazon. only problem 1player but it is a must get

A great title.
I loved the fact they brought out a new Mario game and this time with Yoshi but I must admit I thought Mario could have had a few more moves instead of Jump - Long Jump - Water Spout. Don't get me wrong, the visuals are fantastic and the game is really fun, but a few more moves would have made this game great. The plot is interesting too. ... Read more

Asin: B000066JRN
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SSX Tricky
by Electronic Arts
Average Customer Review:
Video Game (30 November, 2001)
list price: $49.99
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Grab your board and take on the slopes of SSX as you've never seen them before. Two brand-new runs, six never-before-seen riders, and tons of original tricks, shortcuts, and jumps make SSX Tricky the ultimate snowboarding experience. With voices supplied by celebrities such as Oliver Platt and Macy Gray, the SSX Tricky riders come to life on the snow-covered icy mountain courses. Establish friendships, create rivalries, and show off your high-flying skills in three different types of races, and when you're ready to catch real air, reach into your bag and bust out one of the crazy new über-tricks that take airborne flight to the next level, with flips, twirls, and more. New Garibaldi and Alaska courses let you get more vertical and catch more air, while all the original courses have some new surprises. Six new riders join most of the original SSX crew to provide a wide range of abilities and competition. ... Read more

Features

• Platform: GameCube
• ESRB Rating: E for Everyone
• Ages 6 and up

Reviews (127)

Worth 15 Bucks.
This game was only good for about a month then it turned sucky.
BUY IT IF YOU WAN'T TO WASTE YOUR MONEY.

its fun but after you beat you might not want it anymore.
just like i said when you buy this game youll have so much fun with it. but after a month or two itll get extremely boring it has a very low value to it.But it is cheap so you could just buy it for a month or two then sell again. thats what i did.Youll have a good old time with this game for only a bit though.

Hip Hop, Fun, & Tricky Good
This is the best snowboarding game I ever played. It has hip hop and other classics stunts. This game is even better than any Tony Hawks game. It's fun and intellagent. If u have a child or if u are a child, check this out. No snowboarding game or skateboarding game can beat this.
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Beach Spikers
by Sega of America, Inc.
Average Customer Review:
Video Game (16 August, 2002)
list price: $49.99
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Editorial Review

Beach Spikers offers intense beach volleyball action for up tofour players. The game showcases beautiful female athletes as they battle it outunder the fierce summer sun. Gamers will have to cooperate and compete as theytake control of bikini-clad beauties and go two-on-two at the net. Players mustperfect their timing and polish their technique as they take on World Tour mode,but first they should use the tutorial mode to round out their skills. Othermodes include arcade and exhibition. ... Read more

Reviews (26)

Pretty Good
The game over all is pretty good. My only problem is when you think you got a good handle on the ball, it goes in an opposite direction. The gameplay is pretty good, the girls are hot, and four player mode is alot of fun.

Do Not Ogle: Professional Athletes At Work
Like some of the other reviewers, I had to try every Beach Volleyball game on every format before declaring Spikers as my favorite.What surprises me about some of the other reviewers is that many of them are not into sports games, yet Spikers is the most professional sports title of this genre with simpler play features.
Anyone can play using the A/B buttons and basic punt/set/spike rules, just like many old arcade games.Sounds like that can get boring, but the game gets harder and faster as it progresses and it does have some alluring features that go beyong rubbing suntan oil on your digital partner.

Character design is basic, unlike the other VB games.You have only one athletic body design but can create players with over 70 faces and 100 outfits and skin tone.The mini games may not be as fun as the minis in the other VB games, but at least Capture The Flag and Beach Bomb are authentic beach games.Maybe the developers could include Dodgeball and Combat Kiting in the next version(...). Sure the music and the announcer are lame, but who says you have to listen to anything more than replay spike knocking down your opponent (...) with full bass THX.

Franchising is where Spikers really shines as a professional sports game.The world tour is based on the actual Swatch-FIVB tour and has real organizations like Holiday Inn and Coke.Even the green/blue volleyball that you see in the other video games has the Mikasa logo in this version.And about that Nissan ZX prize, well what does a girl have to do but win if she can't race the Gran Tourismo, right?
The only thing lacking is beer commercials, because this is as close as you can get to professional volleyball without watching it at 3am on ESPN.So stop watching and start playing.

Great Multiplayer
If your looking for some eclectic multiplayer action than beach spikers is the game for you. It is an overall pretty good game but the single player mode is too easy and it's hard to play it for a long time in a row. The gameplay is exactly like that of Mario Tennis for the N64. There are limited controlls and short games which can either be a downfall or a thrill. In this case they're a thrill. Because it is easy to get the feel of the game it is okay to play with a rookie. There are also mini games available in multiplayer. Beach spikers is wicked fun but please don't buy it expecting to play for 12 hours straight. I say it is worth a try.

Rattings out of 10
Fun 9
Graphics 10 (Beautiful characters)
Sound 5 ... Read more

Asin: B0000664J6
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)    3. Sports    4. Outdoors   

Burnout
by Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.
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Excellent Game with one major flaw
The controls are good and the crash scenes are superb. The flaw is what almost all racing games have you have to earn money to unlock extremely good cars or radical race tracks. Get this game if you plan on just racing and HAVING FUN!

PLAY IT FORA SHORT TIME
IT`S a good game if your going to play a short period of time.
It would be better if you did not stop every time you crash!
plus it takes 15 blocks on your memory card. And it takes forever
for your burnout bar to fill, and when you crash it goes back down! BUY burnout two much better game.

Burned Out
Sometimes, racing games always seems to be exactly all alike from each other every single time. That comes within the feel of the race and thensome. For Burnout, the game actually seems to falter a bit through the lines. Largely because the game is one of the most lackluster video racing games ever. Not only that, the game also has its replays in crashes more likely than the game itself. Although they are nice, the feel of getting first place is really not there in this game at all. Instead, you're mostly draging around in the mud. The object of the game is for you to race and not only capture first, but also fill your boost meter to the max, by closely missing each of the ongoing cars. It does seem to falter a bit, and also the game is not the best in control. I strongly suggest you pass up this game, and instead get Mario Kart: Double Dash instead. You'll have a much better time. ... Read more

Asin: B0000631VG
Sales Rank: 4058
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)    3. Racing    4. Flying