Gamecube makes it's mark on the household...It's happened. I'm back into video games all over again. Before, and especially during the Christmas shopping season, I was making an attempt to connect with kids in the 12-16 year old bracket, and assumed that between interacting with their MySpace comments, and video game interests, I'd get pretty close.
On a hunt for a good deal (ok, I was looking for a freebie to make this adventure possible) on a game system. I was playing with the new(er) Nintendo DS Lite handheld, but soon realized that if I wanted one, I'd need to get on a 3-4 week waiting list. Forget that. After stopping in a few stores doing a total of about an hour's worth of research, I came across a Nintendo Gamecube, brand new, practically free. It was in a well known toy store that had recently made the decision to quit selling the standard units and stick to handhelds. Soon after I realized the deal was true, I found out that a gift card someone had given me was really only good for general retail establishments (no gas, airports, etc). Possibly justifying the purchase in the simplest way I know how to do, I got the set-up with a few controllers, several games, two of those cool DK Bongo drum-controllers, a memory card, and a $3 storage case from Wal-mart....for FREE!
Now four days later, I’ve acquired a brand new Blockbuster membership and two new used games. In search of the best deal, I think I’ve purchased and returned an assortment of controllers and games about four times all within the first two hours.
So in about three years with Nintendo Wii gets old, I’ll be able to use everything I have, games/controllers included, for that system.
What’s your favorite Gamecube game?
Why? Just curious.
2 comments:
Donkey Konga, hands down. As I grow away from being the hardcore gamer that I was previously, I'm more and more entranced by games that are as simple as beating on a set of fake bongos to Blink 182 songs.
Gotta love it.
You're not kidding...it's actually somewhat addicting. I got Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, plus two sets of the bongos all (brand stinking new) for next to nothing. I guess it pays to shop after Christmas after all.
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