Last Updated: 30.11.01

NBrid Launch Blowout!

They're HERE! After a two year wait, the Nintendo Gamecube and Microsoft Xbox are now a reality. What you will find here are stories from launch day obtaining a system, initial impressions of the system itself, and even a gathering of all new reviews for these systems. Everything will be added here as we get them. So be sure to check back for updates to this page! The fighting has only just begun, so let the fun begin:)

Launch Stories

• Hybrid - My Launch Story: See our fearless leader score... score a GC that is (sicko). Includes a few initial reactions to GC too!
• BoneStormer - A Day in the Life of a Nintendo Fanboy: Who says being a fanboy is a bad thing? Sure this story spans more then a day, but what are you going to do? Make him get an Xbox?
• Ultima-W - Hours In Wait of the Holy Grail: Read the timeline of Ultima's (aka BBT) adventures in GC obtaining.

System Impressions

• It's Born... The Gamecube: BoneStormer takes a quick look at his new toy.

Reviews

• Luigi's Mansion (GC) - 3/5 by BoneStormer
• Star Wars Rogue Leader (GC) - 5/5 by poisoncow
• Super Monkey Ball (GC) - 4/5 by BoneStormer
• Waverace: Blue Storm (GC) - 4/5 by Hybrid
• Dead or Alive 3 (XB) - 4/5 mini-review by sandshrew
• Halo (XB) - 4/5 mini-review by sandshrew

(Reviews are rated on a scale of 0-5)

For more information of these consoles, see our pre-launch story:

For even more launch madness, see the NBrid Boards.