January Hardware/Software Sales (U.S.)

[Perfect Stu]

I played SMS, and my not liking the game has nothing to do with its 'similarity' to SM64.

I was playing Ratchet and Clank at around the same time, and SMS just couldn't compare in any area. R&C is much more polished, the level design is fresh and creative, and the hoards of weapons add a completely new feel to the genre. The game was also humerous, had a great art style, and boasted much better graphics and animation. Oh, and it had a much better concept. SMS - Come on...a fat italian plumber with a super soaker?.

If I played SMS 5 years ago, I would have probably enjoyed it. Probably.

As for GBA...the software lineup is horrible, IMO. And I agree with Strangler in that it's way too small. When I was playing my cousin's GBA, the joints in my hands started to ache. I mean I'm a big man...and they obviously can't cater to young kids with small hands and big young men with large hands...but that also means they won't be getting my money. Dammit.