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"Next Gen" upgrade path, backwards compatibility, etc...
AnakinOU
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I just now got around to trading in my DS Phat for a Lite...and I'm tempted to upgrade more systems. By "upgrade" I mean "replace."
Specifically, XBox -> 360 and NGC -> Wii. Why? Well, when I got the Lite, GameStop (I know, I know teh debil) gave me a book with "$20 extra when you trade in your XBox" and "get $20 extra when you trade in your NGC" coupons, which both expire on 6/17. Anyone know what their current rate (without cool coupons) is for the Xbox and NGC?
I know about the BC list for the XBox...how does the Wii handle NGC games? 100% flawlessly? Any snags (like how the DS doesn't do multiplayer GBA games)?
Basically, is there any reason NOT to trade up to the current gen of consoles?
Specifically, XBox -> 360 and NGC -> Wii. Why? Well, when I got the Lite, GameStop (I know, I know teh debil) gave me a book with "$20 extra when you trade in your XBox" and "get $20 extra when you trade in your NGC" coupons, which both expire on 6/17. Anyone know what their current rate (without cool coupons) is for the Xbox and NGC?
I know about the BC list for the XBox...how does the Wii handle NGC games? 100% flawlessly? Any snags (like how the DS doesn't do multiplayer GBA games)?
Basically, is there any reason NOT to trade up to the current gen of consoles?
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The only concern with 360 is a possible price drop is probably on the way soon, and possible reliability concerns. It has a solid lineup, with tonnes on the horizon.
I don't think you can go wrong with the Wii. It's currently in a post launch game drought, but there is plenty out (esp in USA) to keep you going till releases pick up. No chance of a price drop for a long time too
Keep the Xbox. Not only is the BC list very patchy, but since production was stopped even before the 360 came out, they're relatively expensive and tough to find/replace.
But you can replace your 'cube without fear. Aside from the mentioned LAN difficulties, I haven't heard of any BC glitches there.
I mean, it has all the GC hardware minus the expansion ports.
It's also much easier to get the Wii to output in component, since the GC cables are very, very, rare.
Edit: sorta beat'd on loading thing.
I remembered another reason to keep the XBox...Steel Battalion. That will never make the BC list.
this is never a bad decision.
Im gonna start slipping it into a lot of my G+T posts, subliminal like just so that I buy a dreamcast can get more people to buy the greatest console noone bought.
that is a noble cause.
this whole business about buying a console first is kinda silly
DC == favorite console evar. Well, maybe tied with the Saturn. But I have much love for the DC. As in, probably over a hundred games including imports (Shenmue 2, Rez, etc.), several plastic bins of controllers, VMUs, arcade sticks, 2 sets of official maracas, keyboards, fishing rods, microphone, pass-through VGA box, Bleemcast, etc. etc. etc.
But thanks for the suggestion.
Be hardcore, and get a dreamcast that was manufactured in 8/99.
Like mine was.
Then I'll hunt down one from the Hollywood video rental program they had running in July 99, and get it. Just for bragging purposes.
I have the Hollywood video rental pre-release version of Sonic Adventure.
And the Blockbuster rental pre-release version of Sonic Adventure 2.
/brag
EDIT: But back to your original question - grab the wii and the 360. Both have served me well.
But Steel Battalion on the projector is too awesome to give up. So I'll keep the old XBox, if just for that.
If you're really worried about backwards compatibility, then yeah, keep your xbox. Thats what I did.
However, the Wii will play all GCN games. I kept my GCN because I loved my GBA player, but other than that, it's useless now.
The Gamecube, though? That can go right out the window. Assuming you can find a Wii.
one day if you get the modding bug it's the perfect console
I've not tried it myself but I beleive so
I own a dreamcast.
2 Power cords.
0 A/V cords.
>.<
You can use a PSX AV cable, IIRC.
Oh hot damn, I'll have to try that. Thanks! Of course, I don't have a psx either, but at least a local gamestop or two still carries stuff for em.
You might not be able to - I think I used my PSX cable before.
When I got my dreamcast, the av cable was kinda messed up, and a few months later, it stopped working. I eventually bought an s-video cable, but I seem to recall using a PSX cable for a few days. In any case, they shouldn't run you more than a buck or so, so it's worth a shot.
You can also use a PSX cable for the GameCube
you won't get any sound, though.
I found this out after accidentally plugging the PSX jack in on a multi-system cable in the middle of the night.