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I want the Q!!

nutcase111 - Oct 20, 2001

		nutcase111		Oct 20, 2001
			the dvd gamecube is amazing! it looks great, i hope it comes to the states,or if one release a mod for the region check it out and what it can do http://cube.ign.com/news/39315.html... its way better than the ps2 dvd player

MasterAkumaMatata

Oct 21, 2001

	
	
		
		
			Quote: from IGNCube



Game Q



Japanese gamers can pre-order Matsushita's GameCube / DVD-hybrid later this month. Full story.



October 19, 2001



Matsushita announced today that it would release its GameCube / DVD-player hybrid, called "Q", on December 19 in Japan. The system will retail for approximately 39,800 yen ($328 US).



The company also revealed that buyers could pre-order the system beginning midnight October 21. The pre-order bundle includes the system itself, a remote control and audio/video cables. There is also the option to pick up a copy of Super Smash Bros. Melee with the purchase. 



The Q system can play GameCube software and DVDs, but it can also play DVD-Rs, VCDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs and regular music CDs, Matsushita said. It does not support progressive scan play, but it does feature Dolby Digital 5.1 options. 







Those interested in importing the GameCube / DVD-player should be aware that it will not play US region movies or US released GameCube software.

That thing looks huge. They should have a picture of it with the original GameCube to show how big it is.

The price is approximately equal to that of an XBox plus the DVD remote (neglecting shipping costs, of course), however not having progressive scan play sucks though.

I wonder if anyone has [url=http://www.dvdgame.jp/]pre-ordered it already...

Edit: Fixed Matsushit

(Edited by MasterAkumaMatata at 1:58 am on Oct. 22, 2001)

		Fabrizo		Oct 21, 2001
			Yea, it does look big, but it also looks very interesting and futuristic. Also, and I know im probably going to sound like a moron when I say this but, what exactly is progressive scan? I think I know what it is but im not completly sure.

		nutcase111		Oct 21, 2001
			does ps2 have progressive scan play?, and beside beggers can't be choosers, its cool it can play DVD-Rs, VCDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs and regular music CDs.And consider nintendo would never bring something like this out by themselves.

		MYLO		Oct 27, 2001
			If I was to get a GameCube, it would be this one, and not the purple one without a DVD. But, you can always get a X Box for the same price, but it looks better. Oh boy, im going to be hated Anyways, it looks cool, and I want it, but you know hoe it is

		CrowTRobo		Oct 28, 2001
			The Q most likely will not be released outside of Japan. And considering the GC supports progressive scan, I have no idea why Matsushita would not include that option, very stupid. Progressive scan means that the picture is drawn left to right, top to bottom all at once like a computer monitor. Instead of the typical way of a TV, which is to draw even lines of the image, then draw odd lines (or the other way around). Haven't seen a TV like that in person, but it's suppose to create a clearer picture. Might be buying one though in a few months so the GC gets the kind of TV it deserves. CrowTRobo

		Fabrizo		Nov 4, 2001
			Well, looks like it has been confirmed that the Q is coming to japan only: http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories/news/...28221... Those lousy japanese, they get everything.

ExCyber

Nov 4, 2001

	
	
		
		
			"It's simply a Japan device," Panasonic spokesperson Kurt Praschak told Reuters.






    	
	
		
		
			What a bunch of bullshit. Let's break this down a bit:



1) It plays DVD.

2) It plays GC games.

3) GC is being released outside Japan.

4) DVD players are popular outside Japan.

5) Another combo DVD/game system (PS2) is popular outside Japan.



Where is the evidence for this "simply" being a device for the Japanese market again? That guy's asking to get fired if that's the best explanation he can come up with...



I wouldn't be surprised if Nintendo had something to do with this, though; it could be part of Yamauchi's Master Plan (whatever that might be ).

		CrowTRobo		Nov 4, 2001
			Well, I wouldn't be surprised if DVD players have caught on more in the US then Japan, it seems that way at least. A lot of people in the US already have DVD players, and they have really come down in price. Just yesterday in the newspaper ads, I saw a player for only $80. It probably sucks, but if you got that and a GC, you would save money over buying the Q. And I'm sure the DVD player in the Q isn't that great either. CrowTRobo

		Fabrizo		Nov 4, 2001
			Personaly, I don't realy care about dvd abilities in a console, I just thought it would of been a nice show piece, looks like one of those extra gaming rigs that will be lost in the tides of time. a year or so from know, it will be like the 64dd: released in japan only, and then forgotten even their.

		Commanda		Feb 24, 2002
			Well whenever they (lik sang) get around modding it for pal i'll get one ... until then... no Q for me!

		Supergrom_vbulletin3_import15713		Feb 24, 2002
			I dont see any reason to get a Q in the US, when you can get a GCN, and a good APEX dvd player for cheaper than a Q, and probably better features. The only reason i could see is if you wanted pirated games, which could probably be easier to do with the support of full sized disks. NOTE: I dont want pirated games, and thus, i dont want a Q. Dont ban me for mentioning it =)