xbox - PS2 - game cube ?????

[urgeok]

If i was to get a decent system ...used .. for around $100 ..

what would it be ?
I see them used everywhere ..but i have no idea whats what.


here's the criteria i'm looking for :

ideally - will play burned games

as far as games go .. my son loves pokemon .. i know only nintendo systems have pokemon games .. or is that true ?

if i play anything .. its horror themed 1st person shooters (a la Quake ..)



we currently have a sega genesis, nintendo 64, sony playstation.
(all bought used - cheap)
my kid enjoyes the games on those ..

especially pokemon snap and toy story 2 (thanks newb !) on the nintendo, and he likes Rayman, and Spyro on Playstation.


anyone have any recommendations on systems and games that would suit our needs ?

[Despare]

Only Gamecube has pokemon and while it does have a LOT of kid friendly games it will have some great games for you too like Resident Evil 4, Eternal Darkness, and maybe even Killer 7. None of the systems will play burned games unless you put mod chips in them and even then the Gamecube is the least pirate friendly system.

[urgeok]

Originally posted by Despare
Only Gamecube has pokemon and while it does have a LOT of kid friendly games it will have some great games for you too like Resident Evil 4, Eternal Darkness, and maybe even Killer 7. None of the systems will play burned games unless you put mod chips in them and even then the Gamecube is the least pirate friendly system.

good to know .. thanks ..

did resident evil ever become 1st person ?

the versions i have on the play station are more like puzzle solving games (i dont have the time for those - i just want to kill shit)

[newb]

I'm not sure about burnt games on any of the systems. Gamecube would probabaly be your best bet for the type of games you want, as well as the cheapest.

Resident Evil 4 is excellent.

[urgeok]

well, burnt games is a 'nice to have i guess' not a neccessity .. as long as i can get cheap used games ..

[doctor satan]

I got pissed off buying games at £40 a time for my kids who got bored of them as soon as the game gota bit difficult. so i went & got a chipped xbox which you can also save games to the hard drive. my kids have also got a PS2 you can get them really cheap & get games for less than £5.

[cheebacheeba]

Urg...these are just things I've heard...not really followed up on.

PS2 can be externally modified with some kind of hard-drive type device...I'd have to fine out more info to get more...although, it looks like one of the more expensive modifications on offer, however...it won't damage your machine.

Gamecube is reputedly the easiest to get to play burned games (assuming you have a source you can get them from), all you need to do is find something that fits the "star key" lock on the side of the machine, and remove the top half. there are some alternative covers custom built to be refitted over the console available through various users on ebay, theyre basically the same thing, with room enough to play full cds/dvds.
No modification of the hardware though, apparrently nintendo assumed that removing the top would seem an impossible task.
To me, this would be the best idea for you.
Here, I can get a gamecube brand new at Electronics Boutique for $100AUD, which I'll assume is less in canadian bucks, and since you won't damage your machine with any kinda modding, it'll last longer.
Cheaper machine, no internal mods required, fairly decent range of games (including some GOOD horror and fps titles), graphically excellent, and yeah, the pokemon stuff only comes out through nintendo as far as I know.

But hey, if you manage to make either of the abovementioned actually WORK, I'd be interested in knowing how it went.

- B.

[urgeok]

I'll def. look into it .. thanks !

[The_Return]

Being deathly afraid of the law, I know nothing as far as burned games go. However for the rest of your critera, I have to agree with everyone else: Gamecube is your answer. Great games for all ages, and easily the cheapest console. I have both GC and PS2, and for my purposes GC is far better.

[AUSTIN316426808]

If you go to a game store you'll be able to find cheap, used games.

EB Games/Electronics Boutique/Game Stop
Game Traders

Those are the ones I'm familiar with, I believe the first three mentioned have Canadian franchises. Obviously I have no idea how close they'd be to you but there's gotta be some place similar in your area.

You can also trade in your games when you're done with 'em, you don't usually get much unless it's fairly new but you're finished with it and it's gonna shave a few bucks off your next purchase, so why not.

[The_Return]

Check the classifieds...I just happened to be browsing this morning and there was a Gamecube + 2 Games + 2 Controllers for $60. Being that you live in a MUCH bigger city than I do, I bet you'd be able to find a similar deal.

[urgeok]

well, i think you guys have sold me on a gamecube .. im glad i asked .. i have no idea about these things . .i've only played on a PC until i got the other old systems in garage sales, etc.

my kid is turned into a total addict though ... but now he's only allow to play them on the weekend for an hour if he had a good week at school.

i'm sure i can find a cheap game cube ... these kind of things pop up at cash converters all the time ..

[AUSTIN316426808]

Originally posted by urgeok


my kid is turned into a total addict though ... but now he's only allow to play them on the weekend for an hour if he had a good week at school.




Oh hell no...

Don't get me wrong I'm not criticizing, just glad you aren't my dad.

[urgeok]

Originally posted by AUSTIN316426808
Oh hell no...

Don't get me wrong I'm not criticizing, just glad you aren't my dad.

he's only 5 ... too young to be so obsessed ..

he freaks out when playing too - if he's having trouble ..

it aint pretty.

when he can control it better it wont be a problem (and he has had a tough time in school - he's very 'active'..)

[AUSTIN316426808]

Riiiight, didn't think about the age, shouldn't be flippin out over something so trivial or anything at all for that matter.

[newb]

I have four kids and have had video games in the house since before they were born [anyone remember Intelevision] I never had a problem with compulsive playing........until OBLIVION....I had to throw my 14 year old off it just last night after almost three hours of playing.

Of course i threw him off so i could play Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter :D

But i know where urge is coming from.My 6 yr. old nephew is like that.He gets very agitated playing.

[urgeok]

Originally posted by newb
I have four kids and have had video games in the house since before they were born [anyone remember Intelevision] I never had a problem with compulsive playing........until OBLIVION....I had to throw my 14 year old off it just last night after almost three hours of playing.

Of course i threw him off so i could play Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter :D

But i know where urge is coming from.My 6 yr. old nephew is like that.He gets very agitated playing.


yeah its freaky ... my kid gets really frustrated - with any failure of anykind .. he doesnt have the patience yet..

that toy story game is too hard for me - i can imagine how pissed he gets :)

[urgeok]

well, it's a moot point now :

my kids school had a raffle and we won the x-box ...

[ringu rocks]

hey all,i no that if u get a ps2 chipped it fucks up really good coz my bro had one with a chip and it fucked up,like the games wont play good or wont load or if u get a game with 2 disks the 2nd one wont load,ive heard xbox will stuff up 2.i own one but it not chipped.cant get chips 4 gamecube(i own that 2).i really want tales of symphonia 4 gamecube but it not made any more....:D

[_____V_____]

def the Gamecube if you wanna play burned games, and it comes with a nice variety of kids games also, plus you get more options in the Nintendo game line-up, plus some really really good titles...

For the sheer variety of games though, I always preferred the PS2...plus the fact that the games look a lot more amazing on it, better graphics, better sound et al...

XBox is ideal for online gaming...you and your friends can hook up your machines together and have a go at each other or 2 player missions, but the XBox suffers from limitations in the number of games it offers...

I have all 3 of em, and most of the time I m hooked into my XBox usually at nights...but PS2 and Gamecube are better suited for single-player gameplay, and its an easier option of the two...

[VampiricClown]

Gamecube looks like the way to go. Although, modding a PS2 is pretty easy. I have a disc I ordered from ebay that tells you how to do so. It's quite easy. I never did it because I didn't have the money to order a specific item I needed from the internet. But that's just my 2 cents worth. XBox has some pretty damn good games though.

[crippler666]

I have a moded PS2 & Gamecube (prefer NTSC software), but never had any hassle with the PS2 being chipped....

I know the slimline ones have problem with over heating (not enough room in the case for the chip...

[urgeok]

well, the x-box has been pretty good so far.
turns out modding isnt even an issue - i found so many cheap used games that i'll never play them all.

i cant spend more than 15 minutes playing any game no matter how cool ..i dont have the time.

definately some fun games though..