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"Calling all Americans"

I want to get a Us version of the Game cube. But when it is first in the shops will it only be those have reserved a copy who buy it or will it be for general sale. Also what are the first games line up.


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Ahh I see wario land 4 out on monday and gta 3 at the end of the month.
Thanks.

Try an American retailers webiste

sorry to interupt.
Does anyone know where I can find an up to date release schedule for games in the US?

Can I use a british controller on a American console?

You will need a step-down converter, a NTSC to PAL converter, and an AV lead. Or if your TV excepts S-video then get this lead as it will give you a better quality picture. The 2 pin plug of the GameCube main adapter plugs into the step-down converter and then this converter plugs into the mains. The NTSC - PAL converter goes into the back of your TV, and into the mains. The AV lead connects to the NTSC - PAL converter (which has the connections for Audio R & L and Video) and then goes into the back of the GameCube.

This is the way I have done it with my Japanese GameCube and the picture is absolutely wonderful. This is just with an AV lead as well! My TV is S-Video compatible so I will be getting one of these leads shortly.

If you are going to import a console and planning on getting a new TV for some reason, then I would seriously consider getting a NTSC compatible TV. Quite a few of the new TV's have this feature. This way you can do away with the NTSC - PAL converter.

I hope this information helps you.

Use S-Video instead - your TV should have an imput for that.

Here's one for all electronic boffins, I've got a oridanary philips tv with a scart lead wil the american GC fit into to my tv? Or do I need to buy different leads.

These are the release dates for the US GameCube titles for 2001:

07/11/2001 Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron 2
10/11/2001 Super Monkey Ball
11/11/2001 Madden NFL 2002 Sports

November 18, 2001 Batman: Vengeance GC
November 18, 2001 Disney's Tarzan Untamed
November 18, 2001 Luigi's Mansion
November 18, 2001 Wave Race: Blue Storm
November 18, 2001 NHL Hitz 2002
November 18, 2001 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
November 20, 2001 FIFA 2002 - Road to the World Cup
November 27, 2001 Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2
November 2001 All Star Baseball 2002
December 1, 2001 Universal Studios Park Adventures
December 2, 2001 Crazy Taxi
December 3, 2001 Super Smash Bros. Melee
December 3, 2001 Pikmin
December 4, 2001 NFL Blitz 2002
December 4, 2001 Simpsons Road Rage
December 4, 2001 SSX Tricky
December 11, 2001 XG3: Extreme Racing
December 15, 2001 NFL Quarterback Club 2002
December 2001, Cel Damage Action
Q4 2001, Worms Blast

There are supposed to be 700,000 GameCubes available on launch day and then another 300,000 before Christmas (I've heard that Nintendo have given retailers permission to sell the GameCube on the 15th). Some small stores have already started to sell the consoles. Getting a GameCube imported will not be too much of a problem. I pre-ordered my US GameCube package from Hawaii about a month ago now. The Jet black console w/ 1 controler, Luigi's Mansion, Waverace BS, Star Wars RL 2 and a memory card for $400. A lot of mail-order websites in the US will only send within the US and maybe Canada. You could by one from www.ebay.com or an import shop in the UK, but expect to pay a high price. You could easily get a Japanese GC for pretty cheap and then get it modified to play both regions for £30 at www.ravengames.co.uk

Worth considering.

I'll try and get you a list of the launch games for tomorrow.

im not an american, but i know there will be about 15 release titles and noa (nintendo of america) have ordered about 700,000 machines for release, so you should be able to get one.