So, I really want to ay Animal Crossing GCN. Unfortunately, I don't have a Gamecube. I tried to get a ROM of it, but I can't save the game due to not hsving a memory card or something. I would buy the game and play it on the Wii, but I don't know if my Wii even works and I feel as if playing it on the Wii would ruin the experience. But I don't want to buy a Gamecube just for Animal Crossing. I know there's Luigi's Mansion and Mario Sunshine, but are there other good games? Should I start investing in a Gamecube?
Should I Invest in a Gamecube?
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As a huge fan of the Gamecube, but also as someone who sees the historical/big picture aspect of the console, I definitely would recommend getting one! 
The Gamecube market has climbed a lot in the past years price-wise, but it is still totally worth getting into! I definitely recommend landing yourself a non-Platinum colored Gamecube due to most of them looking bad due to wear (unless you find one in good condition). Also be sure to get the DOL-001 model of the console as well (not DOL-101) so you can utilize component cables or HDMI adapters to get the best picture quality out of the console without modding (they are a bit steep, but totally worth it). When it comes to accessories, I definitely recommend getting at least 1 extra controller, 2 official Nintendo brand memory card 251s (1 to use and 1 as a backup), a GBA to Gamecube Link Cable (so you can access the island and use the e-reader on Animal Crossing), a original model Gameboy advance, and a Nintendo e-reader w/ cards. As long as you can afford it, I also recommend getting yourself a Gameboy Player and a way to access it (using the official start-up disc or some other means like Gameboy Interface software) so you can experience Gameboy games in the best way possible!
As for the games, here are my recommendations to start you off:
- Animal Crossing (of course )
- Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Super Mario Sunshine
- Luigi's Mansion
- Mario Kart Double Dash!!
- Pikmin 1 & 2
- Metroid Prime
- Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
& once you are ok with spending more or just win the lottery at a thrift store:
- Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
Hope this helps you decide my dear friend!
The Gamecube market has climbed a lot in the past years price-wise, but it is still totally worth getting into! I definitely recommend landing yourself a non-Platinum colored Gamecube due to most of them looking bad due to wear (unless you find one in good condition). Also be sure to get the DOL-001 model of the console as well (not DOL-101) so you can utilize component cables or HDMI adapters to get the best picture quality out of the console without modding (they are a bit steep, but totally worth it). When it comes to accessories, I definitely recommend getting at least 1 extra controller, 2 official Nintendo brand memory card 251s (1 to use and 1 as a backup), a GBA to Gamecube Link Cable (so you can access the island and use the e-reader on Animal Crossing), a original model Gameboy advance, and a Nintendo e-reader w/ cards. As long as you can afford it, I also recommend getting yourself a Gameboy Player and a way to access it (using the official start-up disc or some other means like Gameboy Interface software) so you can experience Gameboy games in the best way possible! As for the games, here are my recommendations to start you off:
- Animal Crossing (of course
)- Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Super Mario Sunshine
- Luigi's Mansion
- Mario Kart Double Dash!!
- Pikmin 1 & 2
- Metroid Prime
- Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
& once you are ok with spending more or just win the lottery at a thrift store:
- Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
Hope this helps you decide my dear friend!
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Unfortunately all of that stuff is mostly out of my price range, but the easiest thing for me to do would buy a Gamecube controller for my Wii. I tried to get my mom to help me out, but after bickering about it for a while, that's not gonna happen.
Makes sense, some Gamecube stuff is unfortunately steep these days due to demand. :/ If you are able to get a Gamecube controller though, I recommend buying one of those brand new ones out for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate so you get the best experience out of Gamecube games in terms of performance!
should you? no, but this goes for every system ever. is it a system with a solid sustainable library that I'd recommend on the higher end spectrum of potential systems/games to get? yes
just keep in mind a lot of the more notable titles have become massively overinflated in price. though thankfully a number have been remade/ported, and as such can be experienced in some fashion. though I still would say it'd be totally worth it to grab any you can find for an affordable price, since they still tend to have their own unique aspects to them. though I'd still generally recommend to prioritize games that haven't been rereleased elsewhere
and of course, don't forget about the golden rule for old games shopping. just because a title is CHEAP doesn't mean it's BAD (though of course, unless it's so cheap you don't care about being potentially completely terrible or otherwise want to yolo it, maybe do at least a little bit of research to see if you might enjoy the game enough to buy)
just keep in mind a lot of the more notable titles have become massively overinflated in price. though thankfully a number have been remade/ported, and as such can be experienced in some fashion. though I still would say it'd be totally worth it to grab any you can find for an affordable price, since they still tend to have their own unique aspects to them. though I'd still generally recommend to prioritize games that haven't been rereleased elsewhere
and of course, don't forget about the golden rule for old games shopping. just because a title is CHEAP doesn't mean it's BAD (though of course, unless it's so cheap you don't care about being potentially completely terrible or otherwise want to yolo it, maybe do at least a little bit of research to see if you might enjoy the game enough to buy)
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xSuperMario64x
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I would totally get one if I were you! I bought one back in 2013 (I had one in 2008 but my parents got rid of it cause we got a Wii) and I love playing Animal Crossing, Mario Kart: Double Dash, and Luigi's Mansion on it!
I don't know how much Gamecubes go for now, but when I bought mine I got the console and wires, 2 controllers, and 4 games (one of them being Soul Calibur 2) for $35. Hopefully if you decide to get one you can nab a good deal.
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(The Wii doesn't have that, booooo)
I don't know how much Gamecubes go for now, but when I bought mine I got the console and wires, 2 controllers, and 4 games (one of them being Soul Calibur 2) for $35. Hopefully if you decide to get one you can nab a good deal.
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Man nothing beats watching that little cube roll around on the screen when you boot up a Gamecube
(The Wii doesn't have that, booooo)
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I'm going to go against most of the other replies here and say to not get one.
The Wii can do basically everything the Gamecube can do plus more. If your Wii doesn't work with Gamecube games, imo it would be better to buy another Wii instead. They're pretty cheap now too (and in some places they're even cheaper than Gamecubes).
The ONLY thing that the Gamecube can do that the Wii can't is use the GBA Player, and... that isn't really anything important.
The Wii can do basically everything the Gamecube can do plus more. If your Wii doesn't work with Gamecube games, imo it would be better to buy another Wii instead. They're pretty cheap now too (and in some places they're even cheaper than Gamecubes).
The ONLY thing that the Gamecube can do that the Wii can't is use the GBA Player, and... that isn't really anything important.
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I was going to say just get it and play it on the Wii. If your Wii doesn't work, buy a new one. You'll need a Gamecube controller for the Wii anyway, it's pretty much the same experience. I have 2 Gamecubes and a Wii. The Wii reads disks way better and can play game from two different system, so it just makes sense.
ok, but everyone's forgetting about the biggest annoyance with playing gamecube games on the wii: you have to wiimote motion controls navigate the wii menu to the disc channel and start it every damn time
it's relatively minor, but can get increasingly aggravating when you have to do it every time, and will just leave you wishing the wii either had an auto-start option if a disc is inserted or that the menu was navigatable with a gamecube controller (no reason why it shouldn't of been tbh)
like I have a wii I've used for gamecube games since back when my gamecube's p1 port broke, and I'm somewhat debating on getting another for myself because of this (plus to have gameboy player access again)
it's relatively minor, but can get increasingly aggravating when you have to do it every time, and will just leave you wishing the wii either had an auto-start option if a disc is inserted or that the menu was navigatable with a gamecube controller (no reason why it shouldn't of been tbh)
like I have a wii I've used for gamecube games since back when my gamecube's p1 port broke, and I'm somewhat debating on getting another for myself because of this (plus to have gameboy player access again)
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MapleSilver
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If you care about visiting the Island, then a Gamecube is required to connect with a GBA. Unfortunately the Island is the only way to obtain coconut trees so if you want those you will have to purchase a Gamecube. If not, then you gain no tangible benefit from playing it on Gamecube.
xSuperMario64x
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Actually no, you don't need a Gamecube yo connect a GBA. I have a cable that plugs right into the controller port and connects the GBA that way. I assume they're not too difficult to get.
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Like over break I went home and I wanted to play my Gamecube, but I didn't have an AV cable (the one for the GCN is missing and my N64 was at my dorm) so I had to play animal crossing on the Wii. It was terribly annoying having to use the wiimote every time to get into the game, plus my Wii is old so the disc reader sucks. Gamecube>>>>>Wii when it comes to playing gamecube games.
MapleSilver
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I guess I'll have to look into that. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
Technically speaking, you can still get to the island and use the e-reader even on a Wii (just need access to the proper accesories and access to a Gamecube controller port). All you need is a original model GBA (that is the only model the e-reader 100% works with, but GBA SP will suffice if you just want to go to the island purely), a Gamecube Link Cable (GBA->Gamecube), and a e-reader accessory w/ cards (if you want to use that particular feature).
xSuperMario64x
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remember that period when gba games had the gameboy player logo in their pre-intro/title screen logos drop?
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I definitely do, Super Mario Advance 4 is one of the most notable examples of this.
Thinking the Gameboy Player, I would argue that it is the best peripheral Nintendo has ever made. Just the fact that you can experience all Gameboy games in the best quality possible (this is especially true with new advancements made by the community) and make it fit on an existing console so perfectly is a truly remarkable!
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I would personally say no, but that's only because I never understood the hype surrounding the Gamecube lol. Even having one as a kid I didn't understand why it was so great. I mean, the games are okay but they're nothing special. But it's really up to you in the end lol
xSuperMario64x
I totally forgot about that, that was so cool.
I remember you could detach the part so I don't know if it's included with the GameCube honestly, it been so long haha. (Just looked it up, seems separate.) I don't have the disc needed anymore anyhow.
I might pick up one day if I'm dying to play any GBA games.
I totally forgot about that, that was so cool.
I remember you could detach the part so I don't know if it's included with the GameCube honestly, it been so long haha. (Just looked it up, seems separate.) I don't have the disc needed anymore anyhow.
I might pick up one day if I'm dying to play any GBA games.
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