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Posted it here because no-one ever visits PS2 forum and can't think of any other reason - except the news came form a Cube site.
"The site GameCube Advanced referenced an unnamed executive at retail giant Target who claimed he had seen promotional materials announcing the new $99 price point. According to the executive, the price drop would occur in mid-November.
Officials at SCEA would not confirm the price drop, but they didn't exactly deny it either. "SCEA is very comfortable with the dual-pricing plan as announced on August 19," a SCEA spokesperson told GameSpot today. "We have not made any announcements regarding additional pricing adjustments moving into the holiday season."
"The site GameCube Advanced referenced an unnamed executive at retail giant Target who claimed he had seen promotional materials announcing the new $99 price point. According to the executive, the price drop would occur in mid-November.
Officials at SCEA would not confirm the price drop, but they didn't exactly deny it either. "SCEA is very comfortable with the dual-pricing plan as announced on August 19," a SCEA spokesperson told GameSpot today. "We have not made any announcements regarding additional pricing adjustments moving into the holiday season."
I did notice the story there when I got my info, but decided not to comment =)
My info was copied and pasted from Gamespot also :)
FYI from Gamespot:
Following the GameCube's recent price reduction, Nintendo announces that sales of the console have risen by some 400 percent.
Following the GameCube price reduction in the UK last weekend, Nintendo has announced that sales of the £79 console have risen by some 400 percent in the first two days. Exact sales figures for the weekend are not available at this time, but Nintendo UK is obviously very pleased with the results of its price drop with a number of key titles scheduled to be released in Europe between now and Christmas.
"The new price for Nintendo GameCube is great news for everyone, ensuring the console and our great range of software is available to all," said David Yarnton, general manager of Nintendo UK. "The Nintendo GameCube library of games are unbeatable, and with all the major players developing exclusive and unique games for our system, there has never been a better time than right now to enjoy Nintendo GameCube."
Announced earlier this month, the GameCube price cut for the UK came into effect on October 10 and will be implemented across the rest of Europe on October 17.
Following the GameCube's recent price reduction, Nintendo announces that sales of the console have risen by some 400 percent.
Following the GameCube price reduction in the UK last weekend, Nintendo has announced that sales of the £79 console have risen by some 400 percent in the first two days. Exact sales figures for the weekend are not available at this time, but Nintendo UK is obviously very pleased with the results of its price drop with a number of key titles scheduled to be released in Europe between now and Christmas.
"The new price for Nintendo GameCube is great news for everyone, ensuring the console and our great range of software is available to all," said David Yarnton, general manager of Nintendo UK. "The Nintendo GameCube library of games are unbeatable, and with all the major players developing exclusive and unique games for our system, there has never been a better time than right now to enjoy Nintendo GameCube."
Announced earlier this month, the GameCube price cut for the UK came into effect on October 10 and will be implemented across the rest of Europe on October 17.
I wouldn't be surprised to see Sony cut the price. After all, the Cube is currently the top selling console. In the US at least.
XBOX will have to follow suit, of course.
XBOX will have to follow suit, of course.
Posted it here because no-one ever visits PS2 forum and can't think of any other reason - except the news came form a Cube site.
"The site GameCube Advanced referenced an unnamed executive at retail giant Target who claimed he had seen promotional materials announcing the new $99 price point. According to the executive, the price drop would occur in mid-November.
Officials at SCEA would not confirm the price drop, but they didn't exactly deny it either. "SCEA is very comfortable with the dual-pricing plan as announced on August 19," a SCEA spokesperson told GameSpot today. "We have not made any announcements regarding additional pricing adjustments moving into the holiday season."
"The site GameCube Advanced referenced an unnamed executive at retail giant Target who claimed he had seen promotional materials announcing the new $99 price point. According to the executive, the price drop would occur in mid-November.
Officials at SCEA would not confirm the price drop, but they didn't exactly deny it either. "SCEA is very comfortable with the dual-pricing plan as announced on August 19," a SCEA spokesperson told GameSpot today. "We have not made any announcements regarding additional pricing adjustments moving into the holiday season."