PS2 vs Gamecube version

The-Shredder · 08-04-2016, 05:28 PM

I have the PC versions for the first two games, and the PS2 version for Mutant Nightmare, since it was never released for the PC. Battle Nexus for the PC doesn't include the original arcade game, when the PS2, Xbox, and GameCube versions do.

From videos on YouTube, it appears that the graphics are darker on the PS2 than the GameCube, Xbox, and PC versions for Battle Nexus. Keep in mind that the GameCube versions of Battle Nexus and Mutant Nightmare use 2 discs, as many large GameCube games do.

As for Mutant Melee, the graphics on the GameCube and Xbox versions are superior to the PC version. From what I have seen, the PC version has really low resolution textures in contrast to the GameCube and Xbox versions.

Since these are old games, the PC versions should run with no problems on any decent modern computer. They also support higher resolutions than their console counterparts, and I believe smoother frame rates as well. All the games can also be played with the PCSX2 (PS2) and Dolphin (GameCube) emulators on the PC. The first PC game and the emulators also have widescreen hacks available which can make the games take up the entire screen on widescreen displays. Also, they all have controller support on the PC.

In summary, I would go for the PC or GameCube versions if you really care about graphics. There is also the benefit of being able to play them on the Wii, Dolphin emulator, and the Wii U with the Homebrew Channel hack, which means backwards compatibility for years to come in case the older consoles stop working.

08-04-2016, 05:28 PM	#3
The-Shredder Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 458	I have the PC versions for the first two games, and the PS2 version for Mutant Nightmare, since it was never released for the PC. Battle Nexus for the PC doesn't include the original arcade game, when the PS2, Xbox, and GameCube versions do. From videos on YouTube, it appears that the graphics are darker on the PS2 than the GameCube, Xbox, and PC versions for Battle Nexus. Keep in mind that the GameCube versions of Battle Nexus and Mutant Nightmare use 2 discs, as many large GameCube games do. As for Mutant Melee, the graphics on the GameCube and Xbox versions are superior to the PC version. From what I have seen, the PC version has really low resolution textures in contrast to the GameCube and Xbox versions. Since these are old games, the PC versions should run with no problems on any decent modern computer. They also support higher resolutions than their console counterparts, and I believe smoother frame rates as well. All the games can also be played with the PCSX2 (PS2) and Dolphin (GameCube) emulators on the PC. The first PC game and the emulators also have widescreen hacks available which can make the games take up the entire screen on widescreen displays. Also, they all have controller support on the PC. In summary, I would go for the PC or GameCube versions if you really care about graphics. There is also the benefit of being able to play them on the Wii, Dolphin emulator, and the Wii U with the Homebrew Channel hack, which means backwards compatibility for years to come in case the older consoles stop working.