kiwikid Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 I've just been informed by a games rep here that The Gamecube version of Twilight princess is coming in February 2007. This makes very little sense from a comsumers point of view I reckon, It might make business sense to Ninty, but I ain't Ninty. I wanted my Gamecube to go out with a bang because it deserves it. Now I have to wait another 2-3 months for the bloody thing. I've already had to wait an entire year for it already since it was pushed back and now more unnecessary delays. Is the same situation happening in the UK?
Kaeporagaebora Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 I'm going to assume "here" means New Zealand, because you're a Kiwikid. Anyway, it seems like a kick in the pants if it happens everywhere... But when you think about it, Nintendo would just be shrinking the initial Wii sales if gamers had an option. They want to increase the install base of the Wii, and they're doing it by only giving Zelda to those who buy a Wii. Are they being assholes? Yes. Does it make good business sense? Also yes. Damn them.
Sméagol Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 Argh. I'm one of those sad people who won't buy a Wii at launch, because I don't think I'll have the money, but also because I'd like a black console. I was looking forward to playing the Cube (authentic lefty ) version this Christmas.. They're taking this away from us! Grr. But I'm optimistic, I'll look at this way. If they're willing to still release Cube games in February, 3 months after the Wii launch, perhaps there's still a chance we'll get Baten Kaitos II. Anyway, let's wait for the official word first.
kiwikid Posted September 29, 2006 Author Posted September 29, 2006 I am also going to buy a Wii in February for my birthday so won't be getting one at launch. I guess I'll get Zelda then too. How strange - walking into a games shop, buying a Wii console and a Gamecube game. My head hurts now, time for a chocky bickie and a lie down.
James McGeachie Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 What do you mean "informed by a games rep" ? For the record Nintendo havent announced a GC release date for anywhere outside the US yet, no one knows that but them, anything else is speculation.
Zechs Merquise Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 In fact Nintendo haven't even confirmed it is still being released anywhere except the US. I have a feeling it may well be cancelled. But that is good business sense, as more people will have to pick up a Wii, and to be honest - Wii does have the most anticipated game EVER as a launch title! I wouldn't mind so much if they did this - but ONLY if they included standard controls as an option.
KKOB Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 In fact Nintendo haven't even confirmed it is still being released anywhere except the US. I have a feeling it may well be cancelled. But that is good business sense, as more people will have to pick up a Wii, and to be honest - Wii does have the most anticipated game EVER as a launch title! I wouldn't mind so much if they did this - but ONLY if they included standard controls as an option. i agree, i thought it was stupid to remove the 'classic controller' functionality from the Wii version. if it was left in then all these people giving Nintendo shit over their correct decisions (mostly) should be happier, but on the other hand if Nintendo did that its almost like saying the Wii controls are less accurate than the normal configuration or are broken. so its a no win kinda thing.
Zechs Merquise Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 Well, I think I'd rather play Zelda with the regular controls. I don;t want to have to be swinging my arms everywhere and jumping around everytime I draw my sword. Now, that may be just me, some people I'm sure will relish the idea of using the Wii-mote to control this.
ShadowV7 Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 Yarnton said that the GC version for EU will be released in the middle of December,i'd rather play TP with the normal controls aswell,the way it was ment to be played.
Sméagol Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 Well, I actually think the new controlls will be fun, maybe even better.. But it's a principle thing for me. It was meant as a Cube game, so I want to play it on my Cube. I want to buy and play both versions, and I will be slightly pissed if the cancel the Cube version (allthough admitted, I'll quickly forgive them when I play the Wii version). For the same reason I'm not that enthousiastic about Paper Mario anymore. Which is weird, because it will be the same game (more or less?). But it's just that I still want Cube games, and allthough Paper Mario along Zelda en Baten Kaitos looks great, but when I'm buying Wii games, I'll have other priorities..
Guest Jordan Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 Hmmmm.... Last i heard Super Paper Mario had been moved to Wii anyway. Don't you love how people come on forums without sources and say they heard something? Gotta love these kinda people...
demonmike04 Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 Don't you love how people come on forums without sources and say they heard something? Gotta love these kinda people... <3 Letty Hmm...Are you trying to hint towards something?
Guest Jordan Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 Hmm...Are you trying to hint towards something? O____o 10101010
froztyman Posted September 30, 2006 Posted September 30, 2006 according to IGN its released 24 november in Europe, weeks before the Wii...
Mikey Posted September 30, 2006 Posted September 30, 2006 They can cancel the GC version for all I care. I'm getting the Wii version, and I think everyone should.
froztyman Posted September 30, 2006 Posted September 30, 2006 Don´t say that before you tried them both.
Zero Posted September 30, 2006 Posted September 30, 2006 I still hope to get the cube version when they bring it out but, I plan on getting the wii version so im not all that bothered about when it comes out.
Zechs Merquise Posted September 30, 2006 Posted September 30, 2006 I know I'll end up getting both, the Gamecube one as that's the one I'm looking forward to, as it's Zelda as I believe it's meant to be with the classic controls. But I'll get the Wii version because I am intrigued to see what Nintendo has done with the new controls.
Mr. Bananagrabber Posted September 30, 2006 Posted September 30, 2006 The Wii version looks horribly clumsy to control. I'm waiting for this one.
arnie360 Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Wii does have the most anticipated game EVER as a launch title! Halo 2 is a launch title? :p
Mikey Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Don´t say that before you tried them both. Knowing me, I'll probably get both just to complete the set.
ShadowV7 Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 I'll be getting both because with the Wii Controls it will be different and fun and i'll get it for the Cube because that's the console it was made for,and plus because I want to have the traditional controls.
Zechs Merquise Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 The most anticipated game ever... well Super Mario Bros. 3 will be available through the virtual console!
Mikey Posted October 3, 2006 Posted October 3, 2006 Wasn't OOT like the most anticipated game ever? It felt like it, I remember I had to travel every where just to get a copy before Christmas.
KKOB Posted October 3, 2006 Posted October 3, 2006 Wasn't OOT like the most anticipated game ever? It felt like it, I remember I had to travel every where just to get a copy before Christmas. yeah i think so, then after OoT probs Halo 2. but TP i think has alot more hype and anticipation associated with it.
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