Launch prices of these video game consoles (nintendo 64, others)?
Does anyone remember the initial price of the Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis, DreamCast, Sega Saturn, and Playstation 1? Thanks!
N 64: $199
Sega Genesis: $159
DreamCast: $159
Saturn: $399 (yikes!)
PS1: $299
Are Nintendo DS games in America compatible with game consoles from Asia?
If I buy a Nintendo DS in another country, can I play games bought in the United States?
YEp, its universal all the games are the same. Just comes out in asia early cuz…u know…Nintendo is an asian company and they would rather chart the activity like a month b4 it comes out in the states to know wat to do. But yup itll work =]
What’s the difference between the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo DS Lite consoles?
I want to buy a portable video game console, and I was told that the Nintendo DS is one of the best available. However, when I got to the store I saw the DS lite there as well. What’s the difference between the two consoles? Which one is best? Thanks!
The ds lite is the newer one. I have a ds lite and i’ve used a regular ds before. In my opinion the ds lite looks nicer (sleeker) and is more comfortable to use since it’s literally lighter. I’m not sure if there is a difference in graphics, but if there is i would assume the ds lite has better one as it is the newer one. Also the new ds internet card, which gives the ds capability to browse the internet, I think is only compatible with the newer ds lite.
I’m not sure which is cheaper, but i don’t think you can get a new ds original, just a refurbished one.
Is the Nintendo Wii the only game console that enables virtual gaming?
That probably sounds like a stupid question, but I really don’t know that much about video gaming and game consoles.
My husband keeps saying that the Playstation 3 has virtual gaming abilities, but I’ve never heard that.
If you’re talking about playing games with a motion sensing controller, then yes the Wii really is the only way to go.
The PS3 controller also has some motion sensing capabilities, but they are far more limited than those of the Wii and are not likely to be supported in a meaningful way by the majority of its games.
Extra note:
When Nintendo talked about the Wii having a virtual console, they were referring to it’s ability to emulate games from other Nintendo (and Sega, etc.) consoles (such as the NES, SNES, N64, Gamecube, Sega Genesis, etc.)
The Playstation 3 will be able to play almost all Playstation and Playstation 2 games.
The Xbox 360 supports a limited number of previous generation Xbox games but can also play quite a few games from the last couple of decades (these need to be downloaded through the Xbox 360’s on-line service though).
Would you be for a universal video game console where Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony work together?
Imagine Link, Ratchet and Clank and Master Chief all on one universal console. Could it happen? Would you like it to happen??
While I wouldn’t mind not having to shell out the cash for 3 consoles to play all the games I want to play… no. I wouldn’t want a universal console. Competition is healthy for the game industry.
Take the Wii, for example. It started the whole-body interactivity thing, and now both Sony and Microsoft are jumping into that mix (with some pretty cool looking stuff, judging by this year’s E3… which we likely would never have seen if they weren’t trying to out-do Nintendo). Or, going back even farther… do you really think we would have had Sonic if Sega hadn’t been in desperate need of an iconic character capable of competing with Mario?
Plus, with a universal console, you run the risk of games leaning too much to one side or the other. Wii has become synonymous with casual gamers, while (with the exception of a few key titles) leaving hardcore gamers and social gamers largely out in the cold. 360 has almost nothing to offer the casual market, and PS3 is actively catering to both hardcore gamers and social gamers (i.e. Home). With a universal console you MIGHT end up with a mix of all three, but you could just as easily end up with the Uber-Wii, or something, depending on what they decide is more profitable.
And what happens if the universal console turns out to be an economic flop, like the DreamCast? The industry would have put all their eggs in one basket, and it could take years to recover from it. Smaller developers would likely never recover, and end up going out of business (heck even Sega was pretty shaky for awhile after the whole DreamCast thing, and they were a major player for years on both the hardware AND software side of things).
is their much demand in renting video game consoles? ps3, Nintendo wii, etc?
I don’t think so, most places won’t even do it anymore. I’ve asked a few places about PS3s in the past and I think Blockbuster was the only place that had one and you had to put a deposit down on the system which severely limits who CAN rent them at all. It might not have been Blockbuster but there was only one place I found.
What should i get to have a old nintendo collection?
OK for some reason, i really want those old nintendo game consoles like nes snes and n64, but i dont know how to start. Where should i buy the consoles and what games should i get? i dont want to pay 80 dollars for harvest moon. just classic games like metroid or f zero.
well… if you have a Wii then you can just go onto the virtual console and purchase all of the best old school games out there for really cheap…
but if you really want the authentic oldschool feeling, and wanna buy the real deal, like the nes, snes,or N64… used game stores are really great to look at…
also, ebay and amazon.com have really great games, consoles, and packages to choose from… just make sure you read the fine print…
when buying old consoles, you have to make sure they work properly and that you’re not getting ripped off…so my best advice is READ THE FINE PRINT and know what you are purchasing… if somebody on ebay writes "buy at your own risk" you probably shouldn’t buy the console…
from personal experience, local (used) gamestores are the absolute best for buying the classics like nes/snes… but gamestops alot of times have N64 games, and sometimes even the consoles..
heres a list of cool sites to check out
www.DKOldies.com/Buy_NES_Games
www.estarland.com/NintendoNES
store.triforcegamez.com
www.VideoGameAction.com
www.retro-trader.com
www.amazon.com
www.nesnintendogames.com
www.NintendosForSale.com
yeah.. alot of places to check on the ol’ web
hope that helps!
-Bluedude242
Find a Nintendo Wii Game Console Store In Stock?
Where can I find a Nitendo Wii in stock? How do you find stores that have them, without having to pay outrageous prices for them?
gamestop has em usually
What are the best accessories to get for the nintendo wii?
We bought a Wii for a Christmas gift for my children (ages 4-11) and we know we have to buy at least one more controller & nunchuck controller.
We have no other nintendo game consoles (no gamecube or anything).
Do we need the regular controller (looks like an original controller)? A memory card?
Which is the best "gun" controller for Call of Duty or games like that?
Best games for adults & kids to play. Any help would be grateful. We’re going shopping this week to pick the stuff up.
i bought a wii nov 06 on launch day, and love it. there aren’t a ton of adult games like a ps3 or xbox, but it’s great for kids and groups. you’ll definately want extra controllers for starters. no memory card is necessary, the "regular" controller is ONLY necessary if you want to download games that were previously on the N64, gamecube or super nintendo. not necessary for normal gameplay. you can use the regular wii controller to play games you download that were on the original nintendo. as far as the gun goes, i didn’t buy anything. i have call of duty 3, which is great. the controller and nunchuk work perfectly without any attachments. for groups, marioparty, cars, mariokart are a few. the included wii sports game is a blast. wii play is kind of a sequel to this. hope this gets you started!
will a super nintendo game console damage the screen on LCD televisions
No, it won’t damage it at all. Even though it’s an old console, the input connectors (those yellow and white plugs) are the same, so you can play old games on brand new big tvs!