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So the Japanese and the US launches of the GameCube have been put back a few months.
It's now due in September in Japan, and November in the USA. Here in Europe it's still scheduled for Spring.
So is it a good thing, or a bad thing?
Nintendo will recieve some rather bad press regarding the delay, with consumers crying that Nintendo have let them down again.
The US launch is now likely to be rather close to the launch of the Xbox, which, to my knowledge, has yet to have been confirmed any clearer than Autumn. If this is the case, then many gamers may well put their choice of gaming platform down to launch titles.
Part of the reason for the delay is to make sure that the launch titles are of a suitable quality. It will also ensure that there will be a few more games available at launch. Which console would you be more impressed by, one with a choice of dozens of games, or one with only a handfull?
The delay should also mean that there are enough units available for launch, so no pre-order system should be necessary.
The delay doesn't directly effect us here in Europe, but there could be a number of knock-on effects. If the GameCube is launched around the same time as the Xbox, and simply isn't selling, then will Nintendo also release it in Europe in direct competition with the Xbox, or will they wait until the hype has died down a little before launching here?
Of course the long term effects of the launch may well be positive. When the GameCube is launched there should be some great titles available. If the console is judged merely on the standard of it's games, rather than the fact that it has been delayed, then it should be a success.
Games are what have always attracted consumers to a particular console, and if it was a choice between releasing the Gamecube without a Mario game, or waiting that litle bit longer for Mario-Cube to be perfect, then Nintendo are best to wait for that little fat plumber to be ready. A console without games is much like a glass hammer, practically useless.
The real problem will be keeping potential customers excited. E3 is fast approaching, and this is where nintendo will start the ball rolling. they have to impress here, or Nintendo eyes may look elsewhere. Also the price is to be announced shortly after the show, if this is seen to be too high, then Nintendo may well have had it!
The next few months leading up to the launch will certainly be intersting, I'm just hoping that this works in Nintendos favour.
It's now due in September in Japan, and November in the USA. Here in Europe it's still scheduled for Spring.
So is it a good thing, or a bad thing?
Nintendo will recieve some rather bad press regarding the delay, with consumers crying that Nintendo have let them down again.
The US launch is now likely to be rather close to the launch of the Xbox, which, to my knowledge, has yet to have been confirmed any clearer than Autumn. If this is the case, then many gamers may well put their choice of gaming platform down to launch titles.
Part of the reason for the delay is to make sure that the launch titles are of a suitable quality. It will also ensure that there will be a few more games available at launch. Which console would you be more impressed by, one with a choice of dozens of games, or one with only a handfull?
The delay should also mean that there are enough units available for launch, so no pre-order system should be necessary.
The delay doesn't directly effect us here in Europe, but there could be a number of knock-on effects. If the GameCube is launched around the same time as the Xbox, and simply isn't selling, then will Nintendo also release it in Europe in direct competition with the Xbox, or will they wait until the hype has died down a little before launching here?
Of course the long term effects of the launch may well be positive. When the GameCube is launched there should be some great titles available. If the console is judged merely on the standard of it's games, rather than the fact that it has been delayed, then it should be a success.
Games are what have always attracted consumers to a particular console, and if it was a choice between releasing the Gamecube without a Mario game, or waiting that litle bit longer for Mario-Cube to be perfect, then Nintendo are best to wait for that little fat plumber to be ready. A console without games is much like a glass hammer, practically useless.
The real problem will be keeping potential customers excited. E3 is fast approaching, and this is where nintendo will start the ball rolling. they have to impress here, or Nintendo eyes may look elsewhere. Also the price is to be announced shortly after the show, if this is seen to be too high, then Nintendo may well have had it!
The next few months leading up to the launch will certainly be intersting, I'm just hoping that this works in Nintendos favour.
Batistuta wrote:
> Yes, i believe Nintendo are very annoyed with other companies
> copying or stealing thier ideas. This is maybe why we know so
> little about the Gamecube. No actual screenshots have been shown
> yet of the console's games. This probably was done to hype people
> up, but i'm gettin worried. Are Nintendo leaving it to late?
> Hopefully Nintendo will blow the world away with whatever they show
> at E3.
I think Nintendo are doing the right thing. They are not showing any screen shots, this may annoy some, but I think this is quite a good thing. It is getting people (okay then, me) very excited about seeing some screenshots. I hope Nintendo show a few screens, before it’s too late and people lose interest. Still, there is no rush for them at the moment.
Whatever the reason for this tactic, I’m sure Nintendo know what they are doing. Good luck to Nintendo for the Gamecube (not that they need it) and I hope E3 will go down a treat.
> Yes, i believe Nintendo are very annoyed with other companies
> copying or stealing thier ideas. This is maybe why we know so
> little about the Gamecube. No actual screenshots have been shown
> yet of the console's games. This probably was done to hype people
> up, but i'm gettin worried. Are Nintendo leaving it to late?
> Hopefully Nintendo will blow the world away with whatever they show
> at E3.
I think Nintendo are doing the right thing. They are not showing any screen shots, this may annoy some, but I think this is quite a good thing. It is getting people (okay then, me) very excited about seeing some screenshots. I hope Nintendo show a few screens, before it’s too late and people lose interest. Still, there is no rush for them at the moment.
Whatever the reason for this tactic, I’m sure Nintendo know what they are doing. Good luck to Nintendo for the Gamecube (not that they need it) and I hope E3 will go down a treat.
Yes, i believe Nintendo are very annoyed with other companies copying or stealing thier ideas. This is maybe why we know so little about the Gamecube. No actual screenshots have been shown yet of the console's games. This probably was done to hype people up, but i'm gettin worried. Are Nintendo leaving it to late? Hopefully Nintendo will blow the world away with whatever they show at E3.
meka_dragon wrote:
> console without games is much like a glass hammer, practically
> useless.
That bloke at the DIY stall on the market ripped me off again, didn't he.
To be honest, I'm losing patience with the delays, both Nintendo's pushing back the launch dates and with the time I'm made to wait after Japan and the US have their consoles. Until recently there was little question that I would get a GC as soon after launch as I could afford, but now I've been questioning my loyalty, when Nintendo don't show any to me. I still don't think PS2 is worth bothering with, Dreamcast - I could well go for one when the price drops, but if I do it'll be as well as, not instead of, something new. That just leaves 2 machines. I hate to line Gates's pockets any more than they already are, but just maybe...
> console without games is much like a glass hammer, practically
> useless.
That bloke at the DIY stall on the market ripped me off again, didn't he.
To be honest, I'm losing patience with the delays, both Nintendo's pushing back the launch dates and with the time I'm made to wait after Japan and the US have their consoles. Until recently there was little question that I would get a GC as soon after launch as I could afford, but now I've been questioning my loyalty, when Nintendo don't show any to me. I still don't think PS2 is worth bothering with, Dreamcast - I could well go for one when the price drops, but if I do it'll be as well as, not instead of, something new. That just leaves 2 machines. I hate to line Gates's pockets any more than they already are, but just maybe...
There was no doubt in my mind that this console wouldn't be delayed, it's to be expected, but then also, good things come to those who wait, and if it's the same as when the N64 came out, then we should be expecting some very competitive prices on these soon to be marvelous machines! I have to buy another car in the meantime anyway, as my last car has been confirmed as a writeoff. In other words, i'm happy for the delay.
I don't think this is as bad as everyone makes out. Nintendo expected something like this to happen that is why they haven't released any infomation because if they take too long then Sony and Microsoft can nick the ideas so they haven't told anyone yet about there plans.
It doesn't effect us though as I expect it will still come out in spring. Nintendo have been in the industry for 16 years maybe it is about time we trusted them. I want the Gamecube to be perfect and if the N64 is going last longer than we previously thought so maybe the delay isn't as bad as we are making out.
It doesn't effect us though as I expect it will still come out in spring. Nintendo have been in the industry for 16 years maybe it is about time we trusted them. I want the Gamecube to be perfect and if the N64 is going last longer than we previously thought so maybe the delay isn't as bad as we are making out.
So the Japanese and the US launches of the GameCube have been put back a few months.
It's now due in September in Japan, and November in the USA. Here in Europe it's still scheduled for Spring.
So is it a good thing, or a bad thing?
Nintendo will recieve some rather bad press regarding the delay, with consumers crying that Nintendo have let them down again.
The US launch is now likely to be rather close to the launch of the Xbox, which, to my knowledge, has yet to have been confirmed any clearer than Autumn. If this is the case, then many gamers may well put their choice of gaming platform down to launch titles.
Part of the reason for the delay is to make sure that the launch titles are of a suitable quality. It will also ensure that there will be a few more games available at launch. Which console would you be more impressed by, one with a choice of dozens of games, or one with only a handfull?
The delay should also mean that there are enough units available for launch, so no pre-order system should be necessary.
The delay doesn't directly effect us here in Europe, but there could be a number of knock-on effects. If the GameCube is launched around the same time as the Xbox, and simply isn't selling, then will Nintendo also release it in Europe in direct competition with the Xbox, or will they wait until the hype has died down a little before launching here?
Of course the long term effects of the launch may well be positive. When the GameCube is launched there should be some great titles available. If the console is judged merely on the standard of it's games, rather than the fact that it has been delayed, then it should be a success.
Games are what have always attracted consumers to a particular console, and if it was a choice between releasing the Gamecube without a Mario game, or waiting that litle bit longer for Mario-Cube to be perfect, then Nintendo are best to wait for that little fat plumber to be ready. A console without games is much like a glass hammer, practically useless.
The real problem will be keeping potential customers excited. E3 is fast approaching, and this is where nintendo will start the ball rolling. they have to impress here, or Nintendo eyes may look elsewhere. Also the price is to be announced shortly after the show, if this is seen to be too high, then Nintendo may well have had it!
The next few months leading up to the launch will certainly be intersting, I'm just hoping that this works in Nintendos favour.
It's now due in September in Japan, and November in the USA. Here in Europe it's still scheduled for Spring.
So is it a good thing, or a bad thing?
Nintendo will recieve some rather bad press regarding the delay, with consumers crying that Nintendo have let them down again.
The US launch is now likely to be rather close to the launch of the Xbox, which, to my knowledge, has yet to have been confirmed any clearer than Autumn. If this is the case, then many gamers may well put their choice of gaming platform down to launch titles.
Part of the reason for the delay is to make sure that the launch titles are of a suitable quality. It will also ensure that there will be a few more games available at launch. Which console would you be more impressed by, one with a choice of dozens of games, or one with only a handfull?
The delay should also mean that there are enough units available for launch, so no pre-order system should be necessary.
The delay doesn't directly effect us here in Europe, but there could be a number of knock-on effects. If the GameCube is launched around the same time as the Xbox, and simply isn't selling, then will Nintendo also release it in Europe in direct competition with the Xbox, or will they wait until the hype has died down a little before launching here?
Of course the long term effects of the launch may well be positive. When the GameCube is launched there should be some great titles available. If the console is judged merely on the standard of it's games, rather than the fact that it has been delayed, then it should be a success.
Games are what have always attracted consumers to a particular console, and if it was a choice between releasing the Gamecube without a Mario game, or waiting that litle bit longer for Mario-Cube to be perfect, then Nintendo are best to wait for that little fat plumber to be ready. A console without games is much like a glass hammer, practically useless.
The real problem will be keeping potential customers excited. E3 is fast approaching, and this is where nintendo will start the ball rolling. they have to impress here, or Nintendo eyes may look elsewhere. Also the price is to be announced shortly after the show, if this is seen to be too high, then Nintendo may well have had it!
The next few months leading up to the launch will certainly be intersting, I'm just hoping that this works in Nintendos favour.