Want to
take your GameCube everywhere you go? Then LASR’s GamePak is the carrying
case to get.
GameCube has many things that other consoles don’t. GameCube is the only
place you’ll find the latest Mario, Metroid and Zelda games. It’s the only
console that’s available in three colors — black, purple and platinum
(silver). It’s also smaller than the other game consoles. And it’s the only
console with a handle on the back, letting you carry it wherever you go.
Although it looks a little silly, the handle is actually quite effective.
It’s great for carrying your ‘Cube from room to room. The problem is,
carrying a game system outside the house in your bare hands can be quite
dangerous. For one thing, you could drop it, handle or not. Second, if
you’re carrying the GameCube in one hand, and you’re holding a controller in
another, where are you going to put the games? What about the AC Adapter, and
the A/V cables? I doubt you’ll be able to cram GameCube’s enormous AC Adapter
into your pocket.
That’s
where LASR Accessories comes in. LASR Accessories specializes in creating
high-quality carrying cases for game consoles. I chose to review their
GameCube carrying case, but LASR also makes one for Xbox and PlayStation 2.
On the
outside, the carrying case looks like a standard backpack. The sturdy, nylon
canvas exterior is perfect for storing your GameCube in. The straps and the
back of the case are cushioned, making this the most comfortable backpack I
have ever worn. Don’t feel like "wearing" your video games? LASR’s got ya
covered. They included a nice, smooth, easy-to-grip handle for that purpose.
This
case has a ton of storage space. The front of the case alone has two zipped
pouches. Upon opening the second pouch, you’ll find another one inside! Two
controller-sized pouches are located on the left and right sides of the
backpack, but there’s plenty of space to hold four controllers if necessary.
On the
inside, you’ll see even MORE pouches, eight game slots and a spot to securely
hold two memory cards. Unfortunately, the game slots are disc-only; that is,
you can’t store the game’s boxes, just the games. I personally wouldn’t want
to do that, but if you use CD wallets, this isn’t a whole lot different.
However, the case is big enough to hold several game boxes elsewhere, so you
could do that instead.
There’s
also a designated spot to hold the GameCube itself. It’s not quite as secure
as I would have liked, but it’s secure enough to keep your ‘Cube from moving
around inside the case. Four holes have been cut out for fan, wire and
controller space, allowing you to hook up the console and play it without
removing it from the case. However, Nintendo used to say that their game
consoles should only be played on a hard surface with lots of room for it to
breathe. It’s not that hard to remove the console from the case though, so I
doubt that most gamers would bother using it from inside anyway.
Pros:
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–The
case is big, but not too big. -
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–It
has more pouches than you’ll ever be able to fill. -
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–The
cushioned body makes it extremely comfortable to wear, and the smooth handle
makes it comfortable to carry. -
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–Nylon canvas exterior will keep the case alive for a long time while
keeping your GameCube safe in the process.
Cons:
The
GameCube unit is not held in the case as securely as it should be.
Verdict: 9
This
case is a great buy. If you’re a traveling gamer, or if you take your
GameCube to other people’s houses, then this is the case to get. I’ve used
one other GameCube carrying case before, and it was not nearly as good as the
one created by LASR.
To
learn more about the GameCube GamePak, visit LASR Accessories’ official Web
site:
http://www.lasraccessories.com.
