Finally an 8MB memory card from Nintendo

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We reported a while ago that Nintendo was releasing a new Memory Card with Super Mario Sunshine in Japan, on the 19th of July.

Today, we've learned that Nintendo has plans to release another memory storage device, the Memory Card 64Mb in August. The 64Mb contains nearly four times the information of the Memory Card 251, which in turn holds more than four times the regular Memory Card 51. 1,019 blocks of memory are available on the Memory Card 64Mb. The access times are up to 50% shorter than with the Memory Card 59.

It's about time.

[Jonbo298]

Originally posted by Danchastu

The access times are up to 50% shorter than with the Memory Card 59.

Are they talking when loading(when already in a game) or when you go to the 'Cube menu? But this is more than great news for me! I think Nintendo might be backing off SD for now if they are releasing a 64 meg mem. card of their own.

[bobcat]

Originally posted by Danchastu
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It's about time.

Sure is.

[Nine Inch Nail]

The GameCube can only hold up to 251 blocks of memory.

[Jonbo298]

Originally posted by Biohazard
The GameCube can only hold up to 251 blocks of memory.

Where did you hear this again?


Where did you get those 25 dblns. Biohazard?

With the 251 being released really soon it wouldn't do well in sales with this new card coming out. Wouldn't be a smart move for Nintendo. *shrug* Who knows.

[gekko]

Originally posted by Biohazard
The GameCube can only hold up to 251 blocks of memory.

Uhh... that's not true.

[Shadow_Link]

Originally posted by Biohazard
The GameCube can only hold up to 251 blocks of memory.

Er... No, you're getting mixed up with something else. It was bought up during IGN's review for Interact's mem. card.

[Bond]

Well, it's about time. Nintendo should have had an 8mb memory card when the system launched.

[quiet mike]

Originally posted by Biohazard
The GameCube can only hold up to 251 blocks of memory.

Wow man how totaly wrong you are.
The GameCube can read only 128 files at once but it can read infinite numbers of blocks.
Any one files is each a separate save. So while EA games take 30+ blocks of memory it's still only 1 file out of the 128. Acclaims Baseball takes 300 blocks and it's still 1 file

So basically it means that you can save up to 128 games, or less games and then some of the snap shots in SSB: Melee (which are each 1 file), or a few separate races in ExtremeG3 (each 1 file)


So Biohazard, please inform yourself next time you give out Facts in order not to be put down the correction lane.

[BreakABone]

Originally posted by Danchastu
With the 251 being released really soon it wouldn't do well in sales with this new card coming out. Wouldn't be a smart move for Nintendo. *shrug* Who knows.

I was wondering that as well. Is it a wise move to announce the bigger Memory Card before the old one is even released. (Ok so it came out yesterday) So I guess I will end up buying one 251 to hold me over.

Hmm

*Thinks about it*

Maybe that was Nintendo games

Force people to buy the 59 at launch and therefore after then get their hopes up and force them to buy the 251 then release a bigger card.

*Wonders if Justin's memory card consiparcy was correct*

[-apu-]

EDIT: Please try to stay on topic...even a little.

-GameKinG

[gekko]

Originally posted by -apu-
THE GOVERNMENT IS AGAINST US IN CONJUCTION WITH JAPANESE VIDEOGAME COMPANIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1:eek:

Umm... no.

[Jonbo298]

Well, they haven't announced a price yet. So I guess some people might buy the 251 since it will be cheaper th en the 64 meg one.

[Jason1]

Bah...just go out and buy interacts mega memory card for 30 bucks. Ive had it over a month, no problems whatsoever.