I'm Torn

[Professor S]

With the release of Def Jam: Vendetta, I have decided to pick up another console to compliment my XBox. The problem is, I can't decide which one. Here are the pros and cons for ME for each one:

Gamecube:

Pros - $50 cheaper... thats a whole other game included for the same price as a PS2.

Fire Pro game in development

Wind Waker

Metroid Prime

Quality system with good hardware

Cons - Sucky controller IMO (any good 3rd parties out there?)

Small Memory cards

No GTA

PS2:

Pros - Better controller

GTA series

Good RPGs

Tons of games to rent and own

Cons - Crappy hardware, that is shoddily made with common disk errors

$50 more than GC

Lots of games, only a few that interest me.

So what do you guys think? Keep in mind I'm picking it up tonight.

[DeathsHand]

Originally posted by The Strangler
Cons - Crappy hardware, that is shoddily made with common disk errors

I've owned my PS2 for about a year and a half or so now, and the only disc error I've ever gotten is from Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 I just bought off half.com... and I'm pretty sure it's from the scratches on the game (Like new condition my ass)... *shrugs*

I dunno what to recommend though... This being mainly an NGC board, I think most people are gonna say NGC, but I've gotten much more use out of my PS2... much much more... but with the recent releases of Zelda and Metroid (Well ok, that one's not so recent) and such then NGC is now officially worth the money I payed almost a year ago...

[GameMaster]

Get a Gamecube. You can get Metroid Prime as your free complimentary game that comes with the purchase of the Gamecube. Buy a wavebird, they're a little nicer than the normal controls, in my opinion. Then get Zelda wherever you can find it.

[Professor S]

I thought I had finally decided on the Gamcube, then I remembered that Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven is on the PS2... the original is one of my favorite games ever...

DAMMIT!!! I just can't decide...

[The Duggler]

GC all the way.

Zelda + Metroid > any ps2 games put together

BTW, now that I'm playing DJV on the cube, I'm getting really pissed off by the controller. Isn't there something I can buy to play with my PS2 controller? Any info please? Or does anybody know if Nintendo has another type of controller or planning to make one? I just can't stand those L and R buttons. The N64 controller was perfect, why did they change it?

[BreakABone]

Well let's try it by match-up

Price
GCN-$150 with a free game
Ps2- $200

So in essesence, you can get a GCN with 2 games for the same price as a PS2.
But then you factor in memory cards, extra controllers and all those other accessories and they may run you about the same price, but for an initial buy, the GCN is cheaper.

[b]Winner: GCN[/i]

Controller
Well, I'm probably one of the few people in the world who dislike the PS2's controller, I may it works and whatnot, but I have never liked the analog sticks on it for some reason, while the GCN controller takes some getting use to, and even when it does the D-Pad sucks.
But from the time I've had with both controllers, I think they work greatly with the games designed around them.
Winner: Tie

Hardware
I can't really say from personal experience that either hardware is superior as I've never had a problem with either system, but my friends have. Some of their Ps2's stop reading blue back disc and others no games at all. Some folks have had problems with their Cube, but I believe that was more or less dealing with the game disc itsellf, I may be wrong.
Winner: Cube

memory Cards
I have never had any major problems, but for anyone who buys sports game and what not, I can see that the GCN small memory card sucks.
Winner: Ps2

Games
Well this is a weird one. For overall quantity, the Ps2 has the GCN beat in bulks, quality is a subjective matter so I won't touch on that.

Ps2 has in your words: Grand Theft Auto 3, Grand Theft Auto: Vince City (which you can also get on your PC but eh), Tenchu, and a crapload of RPG

The GCN has Metroid, Zelda and well that's basically it.

The FirePro game in development is um, taking it time it seems. And other than Def Jam Vendetta, I think the best wrestling game this generation thus far has been SmackDown: Shut Your Mouth so while I have high hopes for WM XIX (much like I did WM x8 and we all know how that went), I think the PS2 has a large lead in wrestling games since it has a solid base to build upon.

And the RPG thing is really no competition, even though Skies of Arcadia is personally my favorite RPG of all time, you got atleast a dozen high quality ones on the PS2.
Winner: Ps2

What do I recommend you get? Well, I got both so I'm cool, but if I had to pick between the two, I would still go with GCN first.

[BreakABone]

Originally posted by Ranzid
GC all the way.

Zelda + Metroid > any ps2 games put together

BTW, now that I'm playing DJV on the cube, I'm getting really pissed off by the controller. Isn't there something I can buy to play with my PS2 controller? Any info please? Or does anybody know if Nintendo has another type of controller or planning to make one? I just can't stand those L and R buttons. The N64 controller was perfect, why did they change it?

The PlayCube:

Allows you to use any PSx or PS2 controller on your GCN.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,394867,00.asp

I liked the n64 controller, but I don't have a problem with the Cube's one either, I liked the change even if the D-Pad did suffer.

[The Duggler]

Thanks breakabone!

Only 10$ I'm buying it on my way home in a few hours

[BlueFire]

I bought myself a PS2 during summer... I love the RPGs. Great RPGs on the system. Ps2 usually gets first games before being ported and stuff..

If you like RPGs, definetly get a ps2

On GC, my favorite game is Zelda. Metroid was pretty nice. And I also like the Resident Evil series on GC

I recommend PS2.. but meh

[The Duggler]

Does anybody tried that Playcube adapter? Are the GC buttons assigned to the PS buttons in only 1 combination? if so what is it? Or are you able to customize it? I looked on their site but it sucks so much.

[Professor S]

Originally posted by Ranzid
Does anybody tried that Playcube adapter? Are the GC buttons assigned to the PS buttons in only 1 combination? if so what is it? Or are you able to customize it? I looked on their site but it sucks so much.

Hey!! Make your own thread!!! This is for MY question!

[gekko]

Get a Gamecube. Monkey Ball ownz! Oh, and I guess there's Zelda. But there's Monkey Ball!

[Crono]

You know what the odd thing is. I always hear people complaining about their ps2's having disc read errors.. I've had my ps2 for a long time and hasn't happened once. Perhaps people just don't take care of the system and leave it on the floor and stuff...

I would say PS2. Tons of games, GOOD games. But, I mean, to each his own I guess. Just get whatever system suits you better.

[TheGame]

-The below is all my opinion-

P-s-2

GCN simply doesn't have enough quality games to compete... Ps2 got it coverd in Racing games, Sports games, RPGs, Fighting games, Action games, Adventure games, and it hhas a whole host of games that are simply fun. GCN's lineup just can't compete on all levels.

Ps2 also got the built in DVD player, online games you may be looking forward to, and the simply better controller. No contest imo.

Now, that we got which is the better console clear... you need one to complement your Xbox? Just think about the genre's Xbox isn't too good at, and ask yourself if Ps2 or GCN fills that genre up better or not.

I own all three, and I must say that GCN picks up the least slack.... besides Celda, right now there is nothing else on the console that I would buy before a whole host of Ps2/Xbox games. Maybe in the future Cube will get better, but I say go for what's better now.

[fingersman]

Get what you want........which ever system you think has the games to really satisfy you, go and get it.