How come there are no GameCube players on Xlink?

Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2004 3:19 am

Buying the adaptor is kind of an expensive proposition for all of three games, especially when there are so few people playing GameCube online in the first place.

Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 10:03 am

Nintendo was one of the first companinies to bring a console online. Both SNES and N64 were online and on both ocasions Nintendo made a loss on it.

Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 11:16 pm

ravuya @ Fri Dec 31, 2004 3:19 am wrote:

Buying the adaptor is kind of an expensive proposition for all of three games, especially when there are so few people playing GameCube online in the first place.

i spent 10 dollars on a used broadband adapter at gamestop.
I am not hardcore gamer and by no means do i have alot of money to blow on stuff.
as far as the games....MKDD is an awesome game wether you play online or not.

Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 3:45 am

I've been following this thread and I think you'll all find the following article very interesting. It's by an official Nintendo source in case you were wondering.
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Game Developers Conference Attendees Hear First Details about 'Revolution,' Upcoming Wi-Fi Service for Nintendo DS

SAN FRANCISCO, March 10, 2005 – Thousands of video game developers in a standing-room-only crowd today heard Nintendo President Satoru Iwata outline the company’s bold vision for the future. Iwata, a veteran video game designer and player himself, made several major announcements during his Game Developers Conference keynote speech, "The Heart of the Gamer," including such highlights as:

---Nintendo’s next game console, code-named "Revolution," is proceeding on schedule and will include both backward compatibility and Wi-Fi features.

---Nintendo soon will offer a free Wi-Fi connection service to Nintendo DS owners.

---Iwata demonstrated several new software titles using the innovative features of the Nintendo DS, including voice recognition, touch-screen control and wireless connectivity.

---Iwata unveiled new images from the highly anticipated Legend of Zelda adventure coming this year for Nintendo GameCube.

"This is Nintendo’s plan: make our existing game world better," Iwata said. "For us, this is a passion. This is a mission of adventure."

Revolution: Iwata announced that Revolution will feature built-in Wi-Fi protocols, which will allow users around the world to connect with one another wirelessly. Revolution’s technological heart, a processing chip developed with IBM and code-named "Broadway," and a graphics chip set from ATI code-named "Hollywood," are being designed to deliver game experiences not possible to date.

"We’re excited to be developing the graphics chip set for Revolution, which continues our longstanding relationship with Nintendo," says Dave Orton, ATI Technologies Inc.’s president and chief executive officer. "As the leading graphics provider, ATI is committed to delivering exceptional visual performance that enables consumers to interact with new and visually compelling digital worlds. ATI is proud to support Nintendo’s innovative contributions to gaming."

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If you want to read the rest of the article, go here. http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=224957db-253e-4a11-ab11-fe082a64e84f&page=newsmain