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Who can build the best hypothetical mini console, Matthew, representing GameCube, or Samuel, representing the original Xbox? As both consoles have turned 20 years old, in this episode we’ll revisit the libraries of each in a competitive format.

Wondering who won this one? It was Matthew, with around 60% of the vote.

This week’s music is from the Super Mario Sunshine soundtrack by Koji Kondo and Shinobu Tanaka, the Metroid Prime soundtrack by Kenji Yamamoto and Kouichi Kyuma, The Simpsons: Hit and Run soundtrack by Marc Baril, Jeff Tymoschuk and Allan Levy, and the Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne soundtrack by Kärtsy Hatakka and Kimmo Kajasto.

MCP Gamecube Draft Launch (Embargoed)

Des Lynham promotes the MCP draft picks

Des Lynham promotes the MCP draft picks

Jason Alexander at the MCP launch event

Jason Alexander at the MCP launch event

Amy Whitehouse prepares for her appearance in Games Court

Amy Whitehouse prepares for her appearance in Games Court

The Categories

  • Adventure/RPG
  • Shooter
  • Fighting/sports
  • Platformer
  • Licensed game
  • Launch game
  • Stealth/horror
  • Multiplayer
  • Racing
  • Wild card
  • 10 Free picks!

Picks

CategorySamuel (Xbox)Matthew (GameCube)
Adventure/RPGStar Wars: Knights of the Old RepublicBeyond Good & Evil
ShooterPanzer Dragoon OrtaTimeSplitters 2
Fighting/sportsJet Set Radio FutureSoul Calibur 2
PlatformerPrince of Persia: The Sands of TimeDonkey Kong: Jungle Beat (with the bongos!)
Licensed gameThe Simpsons: Hit and RunStar Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader
Launch gameHalo: Combat EvolvedSuper Monkey Ball
Stealth/horrorSplinter Cell: Chaos TheoryHitman 2: Silent Assassin
MultiplayerHalo 2WarioWare Inc.: Mega Party Games
RacingBurnout 3: TakedownMario Kart: Double Dash
Wild cardSteel Battalion (with the mech controller!)Killer7
Free pick 1Ninja Gaiden BlackSuper Mario Sunshine
Free pick 2The Matrix: Path of NeoPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Free pick 3The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher BayMetroid Prime
Free pick 4Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max PayneEternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem
Free pick 5GTA Double Pack (GTA 3 and Vice City)Super Smash Bros. Melee
Free pick 6The Elder Scrolls III: MorrowindViewtiful Joe
Free pick 7Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith LordsF-Zero GX
Free pick 8The WarriorsThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Free pick 9Hitman: Blood MoneyResident Evil 4
Free pick 10Crimson Skies: High Road to RevengeThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

Episode 55 Revised Heart Picks

CategorySamuel (Xbox)Matthew (GameCube)Samuel (GameCube)
Adventure/RPGShenmue IISkies of Arcadia LegendsSkies of Arcadia Legends
ShooterPanzer Dragoon OrtaMetroid PrimeIkaruga
Fighting/sportsDead or Alive 3Super Smash Bros. MeleeSuper Smash Bros. Melee
PlatformerPsychonautsDonkey Kong: Jungle Beat (with the bongos!)Super Mario Sunshine
Licensed gameThe Matrix: Path of NeoLego Star Wars II: The Original TrilogyStar Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader
Launch gameHalo: Combat EvolvedStar Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue LeaderLuigi’s Mansion
Stealth/horrorSplinter Cell: Chaos TheoryMetal Gear Solid: The Twin SnakesMetal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes
MultiplayerHalo 2WarioWare Inc.: Mega Party GamesMario Kart: Double Dash
RacingBurnout 3: TakedownMario Kart: Double DashF-Zero GX
Wild cardSteel Battalion (with the mech controller!)Killer7Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean
Free pick 1Ninja Gaiden BlackTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4Killer7
Free pick 2Jet Set Radio FutureResident Evil 4Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Free pick 3The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher BayResident Evil (2002)The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Free pick 4The Elder Scrolls III: MorrowindChibi-Robo!Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
Free pick 5Jade EmpirePaper Mario: The Thousand-Year DoorViewtiful Joe
Free pick 6Star Wars: Knights of the Old RepublicViewtiful JoeEternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem
Free pick 7Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith LordsF-Zero GXResident Evil 4
Free pick 8BreakdownEternal Darkness: Sanity’s RequiemThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Free pick 9OutRun 2Super Mario SunshineChibi-Robo!
Free pick 10Crimson Skies: High Road to RevengeThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind WakerMetroid Prime

Results

Samuel 41%

Matthew 59%

(417 votes)