GAMECUBE LAUNCH HORROR STORY - Happy Console Gamer

[@JudgmenTaichi]

My GameCube horror story is that my dad gave it to his friend because "you already have a PS2 anyway". He didn't talk to me first, I didn't get to finish Wind Waker, and I don't have a dad anymore.

[@BlueserStream]

Bet you anything that Toy's R Us guy just wanted that color and was worried they would sell out!

[@joshcarriker6958]

Or maybe he was trying to be funny to leave a memorable experience :)

[@Nitrobotti]

@@joshcarriker6958 That's so annoying! I would have raised my voice at him "Just let me buy that damn controller so I can get the fuck out of here!" 😁

[@mikew1507]

Very inspirational video. I'm going through a rough patch and I really needed this right now. Thank you so much!

[@JPROP-vb7sv]

Gamers never die bro we just respawn

[@vanillamanilla2578]

Mike W Yep, same here. I really needed this video. I’m at a crossroads in life and unsure of the future.

[@JPROP-vb7sv]

@@vanillamanilla2578 you got this bro 4 years ago I was an alcoholic putting a gun in my mouth. Now I have a great job nice place and ahead on my bills. Just make a decision things are gonna get better and they will PROMISE BRO.

[@maver1on656]

Keep your head up high everything will patch up it just takes some time and effort.

[@liamhill4111]

Same here man. My girl left me. I'm 19 and this video gave me so much joy

[@Gamersglade]

And look where you are now, Beautiful wife, AMAZING Video Game Collection, and a stellar youtube channel. Your Number 1 fan here. Keep up the gaming

[@ClumpypooCP]

Johnny's stories are always so entertaining. Great stuff.

[@jonblasik8722]

It’s funny you mentioned smoking. I was meant to comment on the video you did a few years ago, about the time when you gave up smoking. I was so overcome by how positive and how well you described your experiences, that I decided then and there to quit. I had smoked for around 15 years and that video gave me the push I needed mentally to give up. Thank you

[@outfromunder81]

When the gamecube came out I was in my 20's and in my "too cool for video games" phase. thank god I grew out of that quickly! lol Great story Johnny!

[@xninja83x67]

I was 18 and too cool for Nintendo lol. I still played games on the other consoles though. Got over it eventually thankfully.

[@michaelmyersplays4992]

I was 11 bro lol I remember my parent got me one. Wanting a gamcube rather then a ps2 or xbox lol

[@michaelmyersplays4992]

@SN A dude you were a lucky kid man lol. Gaming isn't the same as it used to be though. We didn't have social media or KZbin.

[@cincyfan987]

Me too. I stopped playing videogames for a few years during and after high school. It wasnt until modding consoles became a thing is what drew me back into gaming. Been gaming non stop ever since.

[@RossardJames]

Man I was the same way. In high school I started playing less Nintendo and Japanese games because I didn’t think they were “cool”. Glad I grew out of that in college.

[@reecemendes5059]

Hey Johnny, I came across your channel recently and have been enjoying your content and vibe man. Thank you. I just wanted to express how much this video hits home for me. I, now, am just a few years older than you were then, and recently, because of what's happening, the film industry has been closed up, so I've been outta work, and I've had to sell a lot of my CIB NES and SNES titles and beyond, from my childhood, to keep a roof over my head, and it has had me really down. I just appreciate hearing your story of a similar kind of event and being able to relate. Thanks for sharing this story.

[@AVcalafia]

totally genuine dude. I love your videos. They bring me the back the joy and the passion that I used to have for video games. Thank you for sharing your stories.

[@infasis]

I love these videos. My life came crashing down recently and watching this actually gives me hope. Hopefully, someday I can look back on this from a happier place and feel nostalgic for the Nintendo Switch

[@brianparent4023]

This video made me feel bad about what happened, but it just sounded so genuine and I’ve been in that place before. So it’s nice to hear from someone who can relate

[@JohnnyMRey]

The GameCube was amazing!!! Where the hell are the Switch GameCube ports???

[@IrieIslandGaming]

I hope that becomes a thing!

[@THBbon]

Crystal chronicles announced with gameplay trailers already. Hopefully more to come!

[@Bruh-jw8mg]

Ya I want my resident evil remake port on my switch with gamecube controller support

[@cookieface80]

Ports, ports and ports. How about some new games instead? If I wanted the old games I'd buy them on the old consoles or emulate.

[@BossZnakemaster]

@@cookieface80 True, you can get games like RE4 on allot of platforms, but besides a laptop, how many systems can you play RE4 on the go ? That's my main reason why i want more great ports. I'd love to get games ported like MGS HD Collection, SSX3 and Portal 2 on the Switch so that i would be able to play these games on the go. Sure MGS HD is available on the vita, but the framerate isn't always smooth and the switch's 720p screen is almost twice the amount of pixel clarity.

[@NASIRUB1]

I love playing Gamecube, I remember getting my Gamecube second hand from my nieces mother. She sold it to me for $30.00 with 3 games and her son sold me 2 DVD's as well for $2.00. Today I mainly play it on the PC or when I go to visit family and friends. Nothing makes a gathering more fun and intense than having a local multiplayer match.

[@JakeClark-xw4xz]

Literally my favorite KZbinr, been watching for about two years now. Thank you Johnny!

[@wasabishrimp9364]

The video you made about youre process to stop smoking always sits in The back of my head your a good guy johnny!

[@XFreedomPrimeX]

My video game horror story is this. Back in 2015 I had a old friend from highschool who posted on Facebook asking if someone would let him sleep on their couch. His name was Paul, he was going through some rough times. I was living by myself at that point. I worked at a small mom and pop videogame store. I was around 25. I messaged Paul and told him he was more then welcomed to stay with me until he got back on his feet. A week goes by and everything was fine until one day he disappeared. Two weeks goes by and I still haven't heard anything from Paul. Well one day, I'm walking home from work (I didnt make alot of money at my job and couldn't afford a car) I came up to my front door and it was wide open... my heart sank into my stomach. I ran into my place and every was gone and I when I say everything, I mean everything. My two tvs, my ps1, ps2, ps3 xbox, 360, my gaming pc, my dvd/anime collection my comics my warhammer figures. I was totally wiped out. I just sat in my empty apartment and just cried. I worked so hard for all of those things. Many of them from my childhood. My mother was a single parent so many of the things I got as a kid were a blessing and meant alot to me. Well, turns out Paul was on heroine and not only that, he's been doing this to other people for the last year or so. I wasn't the first he stole from. I called the cops. Took 2 months before they found him, by that point everything expect my pc was gone. He apparently sold most of the items to strangers on facebook and Craigslist so there wasnt a paper trail but he did admit to everything. I was given the option to press charges and to sue him but at that point I knew I would never get any money from a guy with no job and a heroine addiction. plus I couldn't afford a lawyer. I was barely making enough to pay my bills. So I just let it go. I was so depressed I quit my job and moved to a new city to stay with my brother. I didn't want to live in that empty apartment anymore. Its 2020 and I still haven't replaced any of my games. But I did meet my girlfriend who is now my wife. Someday I might try to get back my games but its a daunting task. Alot of my collection is pretty rare and expensive at now (they weren't when ingot them) I collected alot of rpgs and working at a game store I was able to get some true gems. I'm glad you were able to get though your hard times and I'm working on mine but things seem to be getting better. I just bought a switch last week and I just picked up xenoblade definitive edition. I've been watching your videos all week for recommendations and when I save up some money I think I'll pick up a copy of ys origins. I know how much you like that series. Take care and stay safe.

[@OwlVision5]

Whenever Johnny has his hand over his eyes, I know it's story time!

[@gildedguy]

Orange GC controller is the best. That toys r us guy def wanted it for himself!

[@freakface1234]

It's awesome and such a great wholesome feeling to hear such a story. I'm currently going through a job crisis myself due to an unstable living condition I was in and I'm trying to keep my money from disappearing. But I know I will get through it, thanks for the story man! :)

[@toastweek3745]

What a story. Love these tales of pivotal life moments tied to a specific console or game.

[@bendover5289]

Yeah like get to the story hate talking to ppl like that

[@toastweek3745]

Huh? @@bendover5289

[@bendover5289]

@@toastweek3745 getting to the point

[@toastweek3745]

Haha alright mate well I was complimenting the video. You can find your entertainment elsewhere. I love a good Johnny yarn. @@bendover5289

[@bendover5289]

@@toastweek3745 I sure will...have a great day

[@ryanblackwell6402]

These kind of episodes are why I love the show Johnny! Please keep it up! My favorite show on KZbin! 😭👌

[@AsteriskSS]

Glad you can look back on that incident with a smile. I appreciate you sharing that memory.

[@yeti9254]

This is one of the top 10 videos I think you've made, Johnny. Really felt quite personal hearing about this troubled time you lived through. I'm glad it worked out in the end. :)

[@ShinuRealArts]

My similar horror story is from my university student days. I was at the top of my depression and suicidal, I had no one except my PS2 and rpgs. I sold all things that I had to buy it, used, and after one month, it died, leaving me emptier inside.

[@nonanimeprofilepic]

Your story reminds me of the time i had to sell my dreamcast my uncle gave me yrs ago in order to pay rent. I am doing better financially now and You are right, things get better and video games will always give you memories about the good and bad times in your life. I'm so glad there are people out there I can relate with.

[@NPJuve16]

Been watching your channel for years! I can’t say enough how much I love your videos.

[@sider0130]

Selling Gamecubes to pay rent has to be the most effective and EMOTIONALLY DESTRUCTIVE strat I have ever heard of

[@gurerozdil3203]

My horror story with the GameCube was that when I finally decided to purchase one in the summer break of 2003, since there was no distribution of Nintendo products in where I lived, I had to revalidate my passport, apply for a Greek Tourist visa and set out for an adventerous and exhausting trip boarding a ferry from Çeşme to Chios and to another ferry to Piraeus and finally to the Plaisio store in Athens where Nintendo products were available. I had to shuttle trade to recoup my travel expenses. Only until 2005 when Nintendo products became available in Turkey, I could finally stop travelling for them.

[@TimDespairBear11]

The GameCube is my favorite Nintendo system, I had so much fun with it.

[@joseluisruiz3789]

Man, i know the feeling. I got married in 2004 and had a crappy Factory Job and my wife got pregnant and we ended up having twins and i had this ps2 i really worked my butt off to buy but because my pay rate was $7.25 an hour at that time and i had a family to support now, i had to sell my ps2 and all my games to gamestop just to get a small amount of cash back to buy Diapers and formula for them lol! The only thing i kept was my yellow off brand 16Mb Memory card with all my game saves. I eventually got a different crappy but better paying job and been there a long time now, Fast forward to today, my twins are 14 years old now, i also have a 7 year old and started to re purchase all the games a few games at a time that i can remember owning back then and that were saved games on my memory card, Thankfully my wife and all 3 of my kids are into gaming making it a bit easier for me to repurchase my old game titles and consoles back with Out having arguments with the wife about over paying for used games Lol! You seem like an awesome guy i could definitely relate to. By the way im 35 years old now and life has been a crazy rollercoaster for me here in Los Angeles, California lived here all my life but never thought after having a family that, i would have to work Extra hard to be financially stable to give them a good life that i didnt have as a kid with my own parents. As of today im subscribed! 😁👊

[@last_gasp2152]

This video has helped me more than you could ever know. I’m currently suffering with severe anxiety. To hear others dark times takes away a feeling of loneliness. Thank you

[@tsangyman]

I love your honesty Johnny. You're a great guy explaining that all people go through rough patches!

[@grey_wulf]

I loved the Gamecube! Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, Skies of Arcadia Legends, Tales of Symphonia, Luigi's Mansion, Baiten Kaitos, and one of my all time favs, Eternal Darkness. So good.

[@last_gasp2152]

Eternal Darkness is a masterpiece. I loved that game!

[@neoshaolin1]

Yes! We need more Gamecube stories from HappyConsolerGamer!

[@wiseonewizardry178]

Love your stories...this channel kicks ass!

[@michaelcoffey1991]

Loved the story J few people want to put themselves out there in ANY aspect let alone talk about the crazy times of life so was nice to hear your story and hear a crazy Gamecube story an time for you :). Glad I found this channel thru friends a few years ago :)

[@PressStartToContinueYT]

Thanks for sharing Johnny! I can’t imagine how hard it was to take that back.

[@JTread2003]

Wow that story was really interesting. I'm glad you share all of these stories with us. I love that there's someone out there who also appreciates video games as much as I do.

[@spicyjuniormint]

I love your stories like these. I’m actually going through a situation like that right now, last job ended out of nowhere and having a really hard time finding a new one. Thanks for the inspiration, gotta always hold your head up high.

[@gersonmelendez8940]

I love your stories. Your energy. Your channel. You lift so many of us up. Thank you.

[@MurrayNJ08]

GameCube launch was one of my favorite of all times. Christmas morning playing Luigi’s Mansion all day. We got it from Fingerhut since it was sold out everywhere, same with my Dreamcast. Only bad thing was it almost was double in price and the games were almost double. I actually bought three machines, for our vacation house and my other game room.. Doing a fourth Nintendo Switch Giveaway this month. Gonna be sweet to give back to the viewers.

[@danielgrana8681]

Nice try advertising your channel...

[@IrieIslandGaming]

Thanks for sharing! I had a similar situation with the original Wii.

[@IrieIslandGaming]

@Daniel funny because I actually regret having sold mine haha

[@mr.goodboi2780]

You have me good vibes with your story. Came for the GameCube and left mesmerized by your life story. I hope you continue to do well.

[@LonSeidman]

I picked mine up at my local Walmart on release date, no pre-order! I think they ended up having more units than there were people on line!

[@oldenvye6432]

I got the orange controller. No shame, it's been my favourite since day one.

[@vanillamanilla2578]

Oldenvye6432 I don’t know why, but before he even pulled it out, I thought, “I bet it’s the orange controller.” I guess he might have picked the bright orange because he was down in the dumps and the color stands out. You don’t see bright colored controllers like that anymore.

[@crxpticOG]

Same

[@taglor]

I got the wired yellow Donkey Kong controller for my Switch. It's so ugly it's a thing of beauty :)

[@carljenk]

Great awesome video and powerful message. There is always light at the end of the darkest tunnel. Keep your head up everyone. Much love.

[@VictorianGenetix]

I really appreciate these kinds of videos on KZbin channels. Like little life stories, and stuff that give even more personality and charm to an already awesome charm and personality filled. Thanks for this. Stay awesome.

[@SuperNinja147]

This is by far my favorite of your videos. I went through a very similar experience from 2008-2010. Not only can I relate to the worry and fear of living on unemployment insurance, but I completely understand the bit of happiness that video games can provide in such shitty times. I'll always have a soft spot for Resident Evil 5 for just this reason. It may not be one of the better RE games, but it came out during a time when I was broke, jobless, and needed something to help me get by. I played the absolute crap out of it, and it still reminds me today of how far I've come from such a dark time in my life. Keep up the great work, Johnny. What sets you so apart from other channels are personal accounts like these. I always look forward to more like this!

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

Love these types of stories from you. So real and raw.

[@arfarfarf256]

Good times. I got a gamecube probably in the second half of it's lifespan. My kids were little at the time and we had sooooo much fun and a lot of good memories together as they grew up playing with me on the cube. It'll always have a soft spot in my heart, as it was also a time period where i got back into gaming after a very dark time in my life.

[@SebastianCastaños-i9g]

I have just started to live by myself , and having your videos in the background while I work or sleep or do things make me feel so much better you are an angel!

[@Nesmaniac]

I love your stories. I knew I had to have a gamecube at launch after playing rogue squadron 2 demo at Wal-Mart each time I stopped by. Graphics blew my mind.

[@Doughty321]

I remember getting my GameCube on release back in May 2002 (remember it was a Friday lol), sold a bunch of my Nintendo 64 games and got a credit note of something like £150-£200. So I got Rogue Leader, Waverace, Luigi’s Mansion, Super Monkey Ball, extra controller and two memory cards. It was my last day at College and that morning seemed to take forever to get through. Finally got my GameCube in the afternoon and got home played it all weekend with a mate of mine and the following Monday was a national holiday as well, best Weekend ever :)

[@santiagosalcedo7653]

Ive listened almost all your stories since yeaaaars ago... By far this is my favorite one, it's real and it's funny to take a look back and remember the feeling of.

[@THBbon]

That was me with the xbox360. I feel your pain Johnny

[@StankPlanks]

You see Story anywhere in the title of HCG video and you know it’s a must watch!😂

[@TheCompletionist]

Storytime with Johnny. Sounds like a perfect way to spend a Sunday Morning. I can definitely relate to this story. Within the last few weeks I had to sell my sega cd collection just because we were drowning in debt a little bit and we had to save money in order to buy a new car this summer. It was a tough choice but I had to make the right decision in order to ensure financial security in my life. You are always the ultimate storyteller johnny and regardless of any dark and depressing story there is always a silver lining to take from it and that is what really matters.

[@ilitsa]

I've been at that point before, it's heartbreaking having to sell something you love to pay your rent/put food on the table.

[@PMosstalgic]

I know its nothing new as Johnny always puts a lot of effort and passion into his videos but... He really is a great guy, always brings a smile to my face.

[@justifiedkill7766]

I absolutely love your genuine excitement in your videos!!! It helps me get through some days.

[@newgameaaaa]

Thank you for sharing that story. I just lost my job and I work really hard so it really hurts. There are a lot of people there who just eased into the job and have been there for a long time never trying that hard, but they know that they are safe. I would like to have that stability one day at a job. It just seems like everyone around me is doing great, but I'm not. So for you to share that makes me feel not alone. But I never give up, I am just a little depressed right now because I am a hard worker and I always try to do the right thing.

[@paulg0170]

Priority first. Fantastic video. Brings back memories.

[@richardsamson8306]

You are the man, Johnny! Gamers for life. 😁

[@robbiestroud2858]

Sharing this story is so much more important than sharing success. Thank you for your earnest sharing of a low moment for yourself. Its lessons will be used wisely.

[@quantumleap80]

Thank you for sharing. Your story really touched me 😢 I know these times and the little joy video games can give then.

[@jaydbalcombe9861]

Thankyou for the uplifting words 😃 always a pleasure to watch your channel

[@King_K_Rool_]

Will never forget the launch of the GameCube, I was 13 and I had never been and probably will never be so hyped again for a console launch. Got mine with Sonic Adventure 2 and what followed was some seriously amazing years playing equally amazing single player and multiplayer (especially smash) games with friends. Especially watching this video I realised what a fun time in my life it was. I may be a very happy and lucky adult now but I do long for those carefree days. You really don’t appreciate them till they are gone..

[@K808G1]

You're a terrific story teller. I could totally relate to this story, the smoking story, as well as the "secret" (glasses) story. Awesome! Keep them coming!

[@corneliusromeo2123]

I like listening to your stories bro always good Vibes keep up the good work 👌

[@luckyrockmore2796]

Thanks for sharing that personal story, and you're right, many of us have been there. All the best

[@zanzox]

I appreciate every story you tell. you're a great youtuber, and a great person !

[@dustheg]

I was laid off from toys r us when I got my gamecube and it was my only escape from being depressed I played animal crossing a lot and rouge squad and Mario party 4. the gamecube is still in my possession and once in awhile I turn it on to check my town out in animal crossing and the ones the helped e get thru that difficult time

[@ankd956]

Probably the ToysRus guy wanted the orange controller for himself lol

[@deku812]

Your backstories to gaming events and consoles are always the best. It makes things way more relatable. Also all I hear is Weegee's mansion

[@quantumleap80]

My favorite gamecube game was and will be eternal darkness 🙃 ❣️

[@crapadotol]

It makes me really happy to see you always wearing the Roy-Focker Jacket, what a good friend.

[@ShaunMMX]

I remember when I got my GameCube, I got it for Christmas of 2002, I got 3 games with it. Metroid Prime, Super Mario SunShine, and Mario Party 4. I was so happy having my very own game console well the others I had in the past I had to share with my siblings. That thing also helped me through Dark Times in my life,. I was very sad when it finally stopped working, but I still have all my games for it.

[@kylemcneely9193]

Great video great real life talk man...good to hear this today!

[@Sim80FP]

Yeah, like others have said, I can relate. That story as a lot in common with what I am going through right now. Thx Johnny! Lets keep our heads high!

[@acidDrop2000]

The orange controller is awesome, my original is still kicking

[@TheBigOrangeCat]

The GameCube was the first console I bought when I got my first job, after several months of not finding one. I have very fond memories of playing the Wind Waker and Mario Sunshine. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@biskcuit]

Only thing I didn't like about this video is the cliffhanger part of the cigarette story. Don't know when you'll be telling this but I'm now subbed to you and waiting for that part. Have a great day brother!

[@RpgCrow]

The gamecube my favorite console I never owned.

[@VegaPhil]

I have great memories of the GameCube launch. It was my first launch where I could buy the console myself and had an awesome time with it

[@Rushy137]

That was a really cool story. Even though you were going through such a Dark time. It’s nice to see you made light of it. The GameCube was the very first system I ever got at within a year or so after release. All consoles before then were hand me downs that I would get pretty late into the life cycles, usually the next system was already out. Needless to say, this became my favorite system pretty quickly.

[@essum18]

I remember My mom getting me one after she got full time job after a long time in part time, she came home with the gamecube 2 controller memory card and a lot of games, it was New years Eve! I was so Happy, ive been looking in magazins for a long time, i first came out i 2002 in Denmark Europe! Great memorys, she bought it to me with her first Pay check i still remember it to this Day i was around 12-13 years old. We didnt have much money but she still got it for me and look i remember this almost 17 years later.

[@sephiros9999]

I am happy to see you in such a good time right now man ;)

[@joshhood3703]

I've had quite similar situations but the type where we'd need to sit across each other with a cup of joe. I like listening to you tell stories. Glad everything worked out for you buddy.

[@crabcakes448]

This makes me genuinely sad haha. Felt my spirits dampen when you talked about having to return your Gamecube. I get very attached to my systems, but I've experienced similar difficulties that warranted selling the things I love. I'm glad things are better haha

[@dougsworld7533]

Great story again Johnny !. That old job you had doing the 3D drawings of Vancouver looked amazing ! You're a amazing artist @_@

[@GameInterest]

I feel like I should be as happy about anything as you are about everything. I just discovered your channel today. Great stuff, dude. I love the stories. You're one of the few people that can rant and it's actually pretty interesting.

[@gurikn9289]

Johnny, as always, you're one hell of a story teller, and I think it's awesome how well and how often you can relate with your viewers. I dig the SMT background music btw. The SMT Nocturne soundtrack was sooo underrated. You're awesome dude! keep doing what you're doing!

[@RobertG998]

For once I'm happy with KZbin's recommendations! Awesome story dude you seem like a very down to earth guy. Subbed!

[@noside.foxhound]

Johnny, I adore your stories and I soooo identify myself with you, been there too and yes, videogames have helped me a lot still to this day, I love playing videogames!

[@shayne604]

Freaking love this CHANNEL!!

[@RiskyStrats]

Just hearing this story gave me existential dread, glad it turned out well for you in the end!

[@Dreval088]

Same here man this touched me I can’t lie I remember hitting rock bottom myself so thank you for sharing..I actually thank my launch day ps3 and Best Buy’s godly warranty plan(back then)cuz I was able to get $300 in my pocket after losing my job and got to the point where I had to hope and pray that i dropped some change under the seat to put gas in my car and to eat

[@houstonfob2FOREVER]

That orange controller is frickin awesome, that employee has bad taste lol.

[@kevcalled368]

This video/story really connected with me!

[@bongo2962]

"If the government wants your money, they'll take it instantly. But if you need money from them, they'll make you wait for it." Massive red pill right there

[@Clos93]

Welcome to adulthood bud...

[@bongo2962]

@@Clos93 More like welcome to socialism in disguise, all your incomes are belong to us

[@jeanesseintes3451]

@@bongo2962 Taxes aren't socialism,socialism is the workers democratically owning the means of production so that the richest who own everything don't get to keep 90% of every dollar you earned through your labor because you happened to be born into a world where starting out they own everything and you have nothing.

[@bongo2962]

@@jeanesseintes3451 Workers don't own shit in socialist countries, that's the big catch. They can't own the means of production if they don't have capital to sustain it. The state does, which is a VERY different entity, formed by wealthy politicians that will tell you what you can and can't invest on, putting regulations on everything and then taking every cent you earn with your hard work, leaving you with the bare minimum to live (and keep paying them). Taxation is theft. A neccesary evil, if you ask me. But forcing you to give away 60% of your salary is far too much.

[@jeanesseintes3451]

​@@bongo2962 You are talking about a country like Venezuela where the majority of the country is capitalist and those capitalists are in charge,not a society like revolutionary Spain or Rojava where the politicians are elected by workers as representatives and kept in check by the workers who democratically own their work places which are worker coops and the "wealthy" don't exist though everyone doesn't make the exact same as it is still based on markets. This increases productivity while spreading the wealth of a country around much more evenly without allowing for authoritarian laws that do nothing to protect the rights of the people living there and are chosen disproportionately by the people in power. All socialism is is enforced worker coops,that can be done in an authoritarian system like the USSR or an anarchist system like how Catalonia did it before they were violently crushed.