 | Platform: GameCube By: Nintendo Released: 07 Mar 2003 RRP: Average Rating:  |
These are just about to ship to Europe (June 2004) in time for PSO 3. Should be cheaper than the resellers, but still suspiciously more expensive than importing if you're lucky enough to avoid the import charges.
People have been moaning about the lack of online support, indeed the Nintendo boys have been lagging behind so thank goodness for the Warp Pipe guys to finallly get this great machine online. As you already know Nintendo makes some of the best multi-player games (remember the original Mario Kart on the SNES & Goldeneye on the N64!)
Finallly the Gamecube takes the leap into online gaming!
It is time to get yourself a broadband adapter (quite rare at the mo because Nintendo has withdrawn them from sale here in the UK) & fire a red shell up the crack of some of the best players around the world!
Totallly useless IMO.
The broadband adapter also has a sister adapter callled the Modem adapter for those 56k'ers but promises to offer as much stability as it can to avoid online game lag. If Nintendo suceed with this though, you'll only have to worry about being cut off at the end of your 2 hr slot on your internet connection (with thanks to freeserve).
The broadband adapter works much the same as a PC. The adapter has a MAC address, it has settings for username & password (if needed) & can also work with a router. The Broadband adapter fits snuggly into the bottom of your GameCube then connects with RJ45 to your Cable Modem or router. All you need to do now is sort out your settings ang your away.
The strong points to the broadband adapter are:
> High speed connectivity to online games
> Local Area Network Connectivity
> Router enabled
> Massive online gaming capability
The bad points to the broadband adapter are:
> No surfing or e-mail capabilities
> You've still got wires running around your house
> Alot of games need subscriptions to play them online
Minimum Requirements for a broadband Adapter for GameCube::
> Nintendo GameCube
> Broadband connection equipment, such as a DSL modem or cable modem. This connection should be located near the Nintendo GameCube. Otherwise, you will require a longer connection cable.
Please note that the Broadband Adapter is not compatible with an ISDN connection or satellite modem!
> A 10BaseT network cable with RJ45 connection plug for connecting the Nintendo GameCube Broadband Adapter to broadband connection equipment. The network cable is generallly provided by the operator of the broadband connection. If you do not own one of these cables, you will need to purchase one from a specialist outlet.
> A Nintendo GameCube game which is online-capable. The symbol on the right appears on Nintendo GameCube game packaging to indicate that the game makes use of the Broadband Adapter...
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