Midway Arcade Treasures 3 (Nintendo GameCube, 2005)

This is more of a time machine than a game! From 1989 with Super Off Road and S.T.U.N Runner to Race Drivin' 1990, San Francisco Rush: The Rock Alcatraz Edition and my personal favorite, Hydro Thunder 1999; this collection takes you across 10 years of arcade racing's finest offerings. There are 8 different classics to choose from in this compilation.

I play the Nintendo GameCube edition on my Wii. The interface is terrific and the game play is just as I remember. In my eyes, this is a Big Hit!

Enjoy

Did you love playing racing games in the arcade ten years ago? Well, don't expect the exact same experience from this compilation unless you have a "car cabinet" to fit your system inside. You also are going to need a steering wheel controller if you want to get any real enjoyment out of this. It just isn't the same with a regular controller in your hands, though this game does feature some of my favorite racers from back in the day.

Don't expect great control because these games were meant to be played in the arcade with a steering wheel or handlebars. But, if you can get it for cheap, this can be both a nice trip down memory lane and a nice game for younger players.

Pros: Mostly arcade-perfect emulation, especially if you have a steering wheel instead of the regular controller. Ranges from simple to complex play depending on different levels and games. Something for everyone who is a racing fan, especially those of us who played these games avidly in the arcades. Can be found for $10 or less, including shipping.

Cons: Very limited number of different games (only 8!) when compared to Midway Arcade Treasures 1 (24 games) and 2 (20 games). No non-racing games - if you don't like racing, this isn't for you. Less bonus content than the other Arcade Treasures collections. Less replay value as there are so few games, and you probably won't like several, even if you are a racing fan.

I own the Xbox version of this game, but this GameCube version is way better. The sound is better. The graphics are about the same. But the best thing about it is that it saves your progress. I bought this game for San Francisco Rush 2049 and San Francisco Rush The Rock. All the other games are pure crap. San Francisco Rush 2049: nice graphics, good sound, and good control. San Francisco Rush The Rock: good graphics, OK sound, not so good control.

Fun Games but I May be a bit old to consider these to be Treasures. The earlier Treasures "Midway Arcade Treasures 1" had more of the classic retro games I grew up with and loved . I wish they had more Retro games available and would have an original option on the disc if a revised one was made.
Over all it is a Good Game I wish the Wii remotes would work on it but I guess I need to get a Cordless Game Cube remote.
Some one needs to make some kind of translator so one type of remote will work on any game for the Wii

I really Like this 3 treasure. Hydro Thunder and Rush 2049 are amazingly fast, with great control. Just these 2 alone are well worth the purchase. Off Road thunder is pretty good too. The rest are not too appealing to me, but the way Hydro Thunder is still getting a good price for the N64, It's cheaper on the Cube and Better