[Games] Newbie Questions Regarding Nintendo Box and PS2

[Vishal Gupta]

Hello everyone

I need your help and advice. First I would like to tell you that I'm not a gamer. I never play games on computer but sometimes I play the good old video games.

Now since I don't play games, I don't have much knowledge about Nintendo, PS2, PS3, Xbox, etc. Thats why I need your help.

Actually I wanted to gift a Video Game to my 11 years niece but I decided to give her something more advance and new. I have read and have seen a few videos on Youtube about "Nintendo" box which look like old Video game boxes but are more advanced.

So let me ask a few simple questions which I know will be very easy for you to reply:

1. Are Nintendo box available in market and if yes, how much do they cost?

2. I have seen in many videos that we can use Genie codes to change game settings, use cheats, play any desired level in games. Is it true? Can we enter those alphanumeric codes using its remote or are they only for computer use?

3. Is there any 64 version available for Nintendo? How much does it cost?

4. Can Nintendo box play old Video game cassettes?

5. Now come to PS2. How much does it cost? I asked in market. Here it costs approx. 6K in my city.

6. Can we use computer game CD in PS2?

7. Can we download games from net, burn games CD using Nero and use in PS2? Will it detect it? (Sorry if its illegal, I have no idea.)

Sorry for these newbie questions. I'm really a noob when you talk about Games.

[abhi.eternal]

well i dont know about Nintendo but here are the answers for the PS2.

5. The Sony World price in B'lore is 6990/-
6. No, the formats are different.
7. Yes, but I doubt that you'll find any free game (i hope you get the message )

As for Nintendo, check out Nintendo DS.

[max_demon]

Originally Posted by Vishal Gupta

7. Can we download games from net, burn games CD using Nero and use in PS2? Will it detect it? (Sorry if its illegal, I have no idea.)

Hail Modchip . Ues El La Daemon tools (not lite ) r Alcohol 120% for Da burning way of DvDs .

Swap Magic also does the same

[Ethan_Hunt]

I am not too much in sync with Nintendo since ages now so won't be able to answer any Nintendo queries.But since I now own a Playstation 2 can help you out with the same.

Originally Posted by Vishal Gupta

5. Now come to PS2. How much does it cost? I asked in market. Here it costs approx. 6K in my city.

A modded one costs anywhere from 6k to 7.5k.An official one costs Rs.6,999.

Originally Posted by Vishal Gupta

6. Can we use computer game CD in PS2?

No you can't.Both platforms are different.

Originally Posted by Vishal Gupta

7. Can we download games from net, burn games CD using Nero and use in PS2? Will it detect it? (Sorry if its illegal, I have no idea.)

Yes you can.If you have a modded console then it is possible.

Originally Posted by Vishal Gupta

Sorry for these newbie questions. I'm really a noob when you talk about Games.

Don't worry about it pal.That's why we have everyone guiding each other on this forum.

If you are getting your Niece a gift then better get a Ninetendo one as they have a lot of games which are very well saturated for kiddy audience like the Mario spin offs & tons of other which will appeal a lot to her.Playstation 2 has got very limited titles in this regards & these are very difficult to pick up in normal market as they stock only major selling titles which have excess gore & action which is today's generations forte.Try for a handheld Nintendo DS if possible.

[Plasma_Snake]

Well if budget is no bar then why don't you give ur niece Nintendo Wii? Its got high gameplay fun factor for everybody and kiddies just love it.

[max_demon]

Wii - kids , ps3 teens , Xbox - Adults

[Choto Cheeta]

Not that I am an extra on gaming but PS2 (Moded) with its price seems tobe idle option

* Games are available on the back way of internet
* Rs. 5k (round more or less 500) for the consol
* Good availibility
* Plays DVD (xvid / divx) too

[gangadhar]

Originally Posted by max_demon

Wii - kids , ps3 teens , Xbox - Adults

what about ps2...and whom to it belongs.....

[MetalheadGautham]

for a moment I thought Vishal Gupta finally cracked up, whipped the registry, junked his comp and started gaming.

[Vishal Gupta]

Thanks a lot guys for your replies. I really appreciate it.

Now I'm planning to give her Nintendo box. Since I don't have much idea, can you guys pls provide replies to following questions:

1. Are Nintendo box available in market and if yes, how much do they cost?

2. I have seen in many videos that we can use Genie codes to change game settings, use cheats, play any desired level in games. Is it true? Can we enter those alphanumeric codes using its remote or are they only for computer use?

3. Is there any 64 version available for Nintendo? How much does it cost?

4. Can Nintendo box play old Video game cassettes?

Thanks again.

[The_Devil_Himself]

^^1.I don't think nintendo cube(this is what it is called iirc,) was ever released in India,so availability might be a problem.

2.I guess thats possible,but most of the games for cube has fun value and cheats aren't exactly needed.

3.wtf 64 version?

4.Of course no! I am sure you meant that those nes and snes cassettes,you should be ashamed for asking this question,.

[Ethan_Hunt]

Originally Posted by Vishal Gupta

1. Are Nintendo box available in market and if yes, how much do they cost?

Box? Which one? Game Cube or some older nintendo version? If you mean Game Cube then I doubt it's availibility right now.It's never been very popular on the Indian front so no clue about it's availibility.Though a Wii(which is Nintendo's latest console offering) is available in the market.

Originally Posted by Vishal Gupta

2. I have seen in many videos that we can use Genie codes to change game settings, use cheats, play any desired level in games. Is it true? Can we enter those alphanumeric codes using its remote or are they only for computer use?

Sorry can't help you out on this one.

Originally Posted by Vishal Gupta

3. Is there any 64 version available for Nintendo? How much does it cost?

You mean the nintendo 64 a.k.a N64 right? Nope.None that I have seen so far.

Originally Posted by Vishal Gupta

4. Can Nintendo box play old Video game cassettes?

Nope.If you mean compatible with the Game Cube then no it won't as the Game Cube used the Properitary Game disc & would not accept ROM cartridges.

[max_demon]

Originally Posted by Vishal Gupta

2. I have seen in many videos that we can use Genie codes to change game settings, use cheats, play any desired level in games. Is it true? Can we enter those alphanumeric codes using its remote or are they only for computer use?

Genie Codes are like Action Replay max or gameshark codes like in ps2 , it modifies the memory of the system (to cheat)

My choice will be DS or a PlaystationPortable (fat one with IR) . kids love playing games (or watching movies , or some other movies . even more movies ) in their bed time (or in bed , or in school or in toilet or in terrace , or on moon or above the picnic table or riding a lama or in train or in plane , during exams etc etc . ) or Some mitashi Virtual reality games .

[Vishal Gupta]

Guys

As I earlier said I don't have much idea about these Gaming consoles. I have not used or seen Nintendo games in real, I have just watched a few videos of Nintendo consoles on Youtube which show how they can use genie codes to play Mario games and others from any world, how codes can be used to make the game character (like Mario) invincible, etc.

Thats why I decided to gift Nintendo console which is better than the Media Video games.

So I want to know which Nintendo console is good and what is DS? Sorry again for this question if it sounds noobish.

[Ethan_Hunt]

How old is your niece? Nintendo DS or the DS Lite is a handheld gaming console which has a dual screen & touch screen capabilities.It's very easy to get adjusted to as compared to video game consoles which may not be as easy if she has never used one in her life.

You can use this link to get a better insight on it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_DS

And it's games out here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nintendo_DS_games

You will find that it has a good library of kiddy games.This handle is very much available & hence is more recommended.

[Vishal Gupta]

^^ Thanks. I want a Nintendo console which can be attached to TV just like video games available everywhere.

[The_Devil_Himself]

^^wii is your only choice.

a modded wii console with controllers et all costs about 20-21k in delhi,kinda steep i would say.

for a 11 year old,I would say DS is a perfect choicek,its cool and fun but can't be used to play games on TV which seems to be your primary criterion.

ps2 is what seems to be the best option IMO,cheap and millions and millions of gaming titles.

[Ethan_Hunt]

A Nintendo Wii would probably be a good idea but then again it was very pricey.The older nintendo's would include those 8-bit variants I guess.The Nintendo Wii would be a bit tricky to use considering the controller it uses, better known as WiiMote.It all depends on her age & ease of use.Else get the older versions of the Nintendo console if they are still available.

Also just out of curiosity, Why a gaming console? You don't have to answer this if you don't want to.

[Vishal Gupta]

Thanks. I decided to gift Nintendo as she is very fond of playing video games on TV and I wanted to give something better and advance. Now I think Nintendo DS is the best option for me.

PS: How much do the older Nintendo console cost?

[Ethan_Hunt]

The older as in the 8-bit versions? They should be dirt cheap by now.Haven't checked any price recently but will look up for it locally if you want to.Nintendo DS is a better choice because it will provide a good portable gaming solution.If she can use it carefully then I reckon it would be an ideal choice.

[max_demon]

we can hook psp up to tv ,

[MetalheadGautham]

Nintendo DS sucks and so does Nintendo Game Boy Advance that I have. Its because despite everything, its impossible to play free *ahem* games.

Its better to get a sony Play Station Portable and mod it.

[Zangetsu]

Originally Posted by Vishal Gupta

1. Are Nintendo box available in market and if yes, how much do they cost?

Depending on console platform : DS,Nintendo 64,Nintendo Wii

DS : approx Rs 8.5 k
Nintendo 64: n/a
Wii: approx Rs 25-30k (ur niece will love this one)

Originally Posted by Vishal Gupta

2. I have seen in many videos that we can use Genie codes to change game settings, use cheats, play any desired level in games. Is it true? Can we enter those alphanumeric codes using its remote or are they only for computer use?

true.u can enter through gameshark its 12digit(not exact) alphanumeric code

Originally Posted by Vishal Gupta

3. Is there any 64 version available for Nintendo? How much does it cost?

Nintendo 64..its far more better than Nintendo DS in terms of graphics...just chack
Mario 64 screenshots... u will know better

Originally Posted by Vishal Gupta

4. Can Nintendo box play old Video game cassettes?

No..bcoz those are 8-bit ones

Originally Posted by Vishal Gupta

5. Now come to PS2. How much does it cost? I asked in market. Here it costs approx. 6K in my city.

Rs 6-7k depending upon its modded or not

Originally Posted by Vishal Gupta

6. Can we use computer game CD in PS2?

Hahahaha!!! R u Joking....no way

Originally Posted by Vishal Gupta

7. Can we download games from net, burn games CD using Nero and use in PS2? Will it detect it? (Sorry if its illegal, I have no idea.)

Yes u can...

[Zeeshan Quireshi]

trust me . she wudn't give a damn if u gave her an Xbox 360 or a ps2 .


Girls(mostly) do not like video games

[Ethan_Hunt]

^WOW! How helpful?

[Vishal Gupta]

@KaranTh85
Thanks mate. You talked about "Gameshark". Is it an external device? If yes, how much does it cost? Can it also be used with normal Media video games to enter genie codes? Sorry again for noob questions.

[Zangetsu]

Originally Posted by Vishal Gupta

@KaranTh85
Thanks mate. You talked about "Gameshark". Is it an external device? If yes, how much does it cost? Can it also be used with normal Media video games to enter genie codes? Sorry again for noob questions.

Yes. U have 2 google...coz i dont have knowledge about this one...

No..it cannot be used with normal Media video games to enter genie codes

for an 11yr old i will prefer Nintendo DS Lite (not old DS) it has wi-fi ,LAN & many more features...specially its touchscreen technology & u cant believe future games
will be played thru human voice recognition...i.e u speak a particular word 2 play
moreover its portable so will be easy for her 2 take it anywhere
or if have a heavy pocket then go 4 Nintendo Wii...its the best selling console out
there loved by all ages....

[Vishal Gupta]

Thanks again mate.

[Zangetsu]

@Vishal: u didnt replied which was ur final gift/purchase