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Gk1986 · January 4th, 2002

Here's my analysis:

Gamecube, much like all other Nintendo consoles, is aimed mainly at the kids market. Most of it's games are geared toward the E and at most T rating, until recently. Although the Big N had made some attempts to enter the adult market with a few M rated games (most notably Conker's BFG, which, IMHO, is one of the best N64 games ever made), their own attempt to be able to be stay as the 'Disney' to parents of videogamers impeded their own marketing strategy; Conker was never advertised on their site, their magazine, etc... Becuase of the past history, I believe that it'll be harder for the Big N to shed their kiddy market image and convince older gamers that their games aren't just geared towards kids. However, NGC's price difference between X-Box and PS2 might tempt people with a tighter budget. As far as the launching of the console, went, it sucked. Luigi's Mansion was a terrible failure, and Waverace could've been better (not that it isn't good). The lack of a DVD player might also disappoint people. I've been playing NGC for a while now, but mainly due to Super Smash Bros.
Personally, I think it's going to out sell X-Box, but probably not PS2.

Microsoft's X-Box is ugly. I still haven't found a place to put it since it's so big, so currently it's just sitting on the floor, tripping anyone who might be walking without paying any attention to the ground and thus bring down my TV and all the cables with it. I think of X-Box as the rich kid that has all the money. With money, they can find experienced first-party developers (their still searching) and thus make up for their lack of experience. Except for Halo, all of the games out currently suck. I don't think X-Box is going to fare well against the other consoles. Though it might be the middle of the road console, not too geared towards kids or adults, so people of all ages wouldn't mind having one, they don't have any serious strength either.

PS2. it rocks. Period. Large game library (especially if you count PSX games). FUN GAMES. I think PS2 is going to sell very well.

Well, that's my two cents. Now, BRING ON THE FLAMES!

January 4th, 2002	#16 (permalink)
Gk1986 Bringer Of Destruction Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,716	Here's my analysis: Gamecube, much like all other Nintendo consoles, is aimed mainly at the kids market. Most of it's games are geared toward the E and at most T rating, until recently. Although the Big N had made some attempts to enter the adult market with a few M rated games (most notably Conker's BFG, which, IMHO, is one of the best N64 games ever made), their own attempt to be able to be stay as the 'Disney' to parents of videogamers impeded their own marketing strategy; Conker was never advertised on their site, their magazine, etc... Becuase of the past history, I believe that it'll be harder for the Big N to shed their kiddy market image and convince older gamers that their games aren't just geared towards kids. However, NGC's price difference between X-Box and PS2 might tempt people with a tighter budget. As far as the launching of the console, went, it sucked. Luigi's Mansion was a terrible failure, and Waverace could've been better (not that it isn't good). The lack of a DVD player might also disappoint people. I've been playing NGC for a while now, but mainly due to Super Smash Bros. Personally, I think it's going to out sell X-Box, but probably not PS2. Microsoft's X-Box is ugly. I still haven't found a place to put it since it's so big, so currently it's just sitting on the floor, tripping anyone who might be walking without paying any attention to the ground and thus bring down my TV and all the cables with it. I think of X-Box as the rich kid that has all the money. With money, they can find experienced first-party developers (their still searching) and thus make up for their lack of experience. Except for Halo, all of the games out currently suck. I don't think X-Box is going to fare well against the other consoles. Though it might be the middle of the road console, not too geared towards kids or adults, so people of all ages wouldn't mind having one, they don't have any serious strength either. PS2. it rocks. Period. Large game library (especially if you count PSX games). FUN GAMES. I think PS2 is going to sell very well. Well, that's my two cents. Now, BRING ON THE FLAMES!