Why Gamecube Sales misrepresent its popularity

01-08-2004, 11:55 AM

As high as nintendo GC's sales are now, It still doesnt represent how popular the games are. Why? because of the GC's initial purpose as a portable party cube of uberness. The thing is, While maybe a group of 20 people love playing the gamecube often, maybe only 2 actually own one. At my college everyday, and at a couple of geek parties ive seen this situation over and over.

At my college in the student union, there is generally always a GC hooked up to this large, kick ass 40 inch or so TV with Smash Bros. Melee on it. About 10 people bring GC controlers for it so they dont get stuck with a crappy one, And about 20 people get set up in the tournament styel system we use(( I cant beleive we found a purpose for that tournament set up option in that game)) but only about 2 people there actually even own a gamecube, even though about 10 have their own controller for it. Ive had this happen at geek parties too as mentioned above. I think its kinda funny that the gamecube does its job so well that it actually HURTS its overall sales because one gamecube can entertain a group of about 20 college students for hours on end.

On a side note i've never seen an X-box used in such a manner. Even though a lot of people there own X-box's and When a PS2 is used in such a manner a lot of people get upset, especially since its only 2-player and more than likely a football game....and i do mean really upset.

01-08-2004, 11:55 AM	#1
Mog Guest Posts: n/a	Why Gamecube Sales misrepresent its popularity As high as nintendo GC's sales are now, It still doesnt represent how popular the games are. Why? because of the GC's initial purpose as a portable party cube of uberness. The thing is, While maybe a group of 20 people love playing the gamecube often, maybe only 2 actually own one. At my college everyday, and at a couple of geek parties ive seen this situation over and over. At my college in the student union, there is generally always a GC hooked up to this large, kick ass 40 inch or so TV with Smash Bros. Melee on it. About 10 people bring GC controlers for it so they dont get stuck with a crappy one, And about 20 people get set up in the tournament styel system we use(( I cant beleive we found a purpose for that tournament set up option in that game)) but only about 2 people there actually even own a gamecube, even though about 10 have their own controller for it. Ive had this happen at geek parties too as mentioned above. I think its kinda funny that the gamecube does its job so well that it actually HURTS its overall sales because one gamecube can entertain a group of about 20 college students for hours on end. On a side note i've never seen an X-box used in such a manner. Even though a lot of people there own X-box's and When a PS2 is used in such a manner a lot of people get upset, especially since its only 2-player and more than likely a football game....and i do mean really upset.