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With the rumours of the March 14th GC release, it's important to keep everything in perspective, and so I dedicate this topic to bringing everyone down to Earth...
First of all, Ninty have NOT said the console will release on March 14th. ONE Ninty insider has said this is the case, and this is what's caused the stir. Of course, there is some compelling evidence- several retailers have agreed with the mid March release, and gone public with this.
However, where do you think the retailers got this info? Not one of them has said that Ninty have told them about the mid-March release.... Ninty hasn't gone public with anything. In fact, these retailers have most likely just heard these (very strong) rumours, and agreed with them.
There is also the fact that Nintendo have said themselves that the GC will be released in April/May- contrary to Ninty predictions. Now, I know what you're going to say- Ninty brought the N64 FORWARDS in Japan, so they may do the same here...
But what happened with the N64 in Europe? It was put back... 3 times in fact! For several months...
Which brings me to another point...
Many publishers and retailers think the same may happen with GC... just as many have said the GC will come out in September as have said March. Some inside Ninty sources have even said Septmeber is the launch date. However, Nintendo fan web sites don't say anything of this because, understandably, their pro ninty.
Now, I don't for one minute think the September thing is true- after all, it would lose Ninty their European market. HOWEVER, the move is in step with Ninty moves of the past (N64, DD, many games being delayed), and is just as credible as the March release- there are retailers, publishers and Ninty insiders (apparantly) who are saying Marh/September.
So, to sum up...
The evidence about the September/March releases is both just as credible... HOWEVER:
September would be stupid to launch- Ninty will have lost it's market
March is too soon. Most retailer have said they don't know when the console is coming out, and so to tell them "you have under 2 months to prepare for launch" is disasterous.
In my opinion, it is the OFFICIAL word that is the most likely- April/May. Not only does this allow Ninty enough time to get consoles made for the launch, but it also means that retailers can prepare, and advertise the launch. Also, it's not so late that the console will lose the market.
Those are just my thoughts, but it's important to keep things in perspective. Especially that all the rumours are unofficial... surely Ninty Europe is keen to release launch detials as soon as they find out?
Sonic
First of all, Ninty have NOT said the console will release on March 14th. ONE Ninty insider has said this is the case, and this is what's caused the stir. Of course, there is some compelling evidence- several retailers have agreed with the mid March release, and gone public with this.
However, where do you think the retailers got this info? Not one of them has said that Ninty have told them about the mid-March release.... Ninty hasn't gone public with anything. In fact, these retailers have most likely just heard these (very strong) rumours, and agreed with them.
There is also the fact that Nintendo have said themselves that the GC will be released in April/May- contrary to Ninty predictions. Now, I know what you're going to say- Ninty brought the N64 FORWARDS in Japan, so they may do the same here...
But what happened with the N64 in Europe? It was put back... 3 times in fact! For several months...
Which brings me to another point...
Many publishers and retailers think the same may happen with GC... just as many have said the GC will come out in September as have said March. Some inside Ninty sources have even said Septmeber is the launch date. However, Nintendo fan web sites don't say anything of this because, understandably, their pro ninty.
Now, I don't for one minute think the September thing is true- after all, it would lose Ninty their European market. HOWEVER, the move is in step with Ninty moves of the past (N64, DD, many games being delayed), and is just as credible as the March release- there are retailers, publishers and Ninty insiders (apparantly) who are saying Marh/September.
So, to sum up...
The evidence about the September/March releases is both just as credible... HOWEVER:
September would be stupid to launch- Ninty will have lost it's market
March is too soon. Most retailer have said they don't know when the console is coming out, and so to tell them "you have under 2 months to prepare for launch" is disasterous.
In my opinion, it is the OFFICIAL word that is the most likely- April/May. Not only does this allow Ninty enough time to get consoles made for the launch, but it also means that retailers can prepare, and advertise the launch. Also, it's not so late that the console will lose the market.
Those are just my thoughts, but it's important to keep things in perspective. Especially that all the rumours are unofficial... surely Ninty Europe is keen to release launch detials as soon as they find out?
Sonic
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That damn European...
And yes... I'm from outskirts of Cov...
Sonic
And yes... I'm from outskirts of Cov...
Sonic
I'll look forward too it...
Van Nistelrooy is God...
Your from Coventry aint ya?
Van Nistelrooy is God...
Your from Coventry aint ya?
I'm not in a good mood with Ortega due to his MSN screen name...
Oh, and I'll write a topic publishing the OFFICIAL and ACTUAL Xbox and GC sales figures tomorrow! It's gonna be v. interesting...
Sonic
Oh, and I'll write a topic publishing the OFFICIAL and ACTUAL Xbox and GC sales figures tomorrow! It's gonna be v. interesting...
Sonic
===SONICRAV---> wrote:
>
So,
> are you saying you think it's going to be later than May?!?!?
Sonic
All I'm saying is that with all these dates flying about we cant put an exact date or even a month for release.
We seen in the US that Nintendo arnt scared of going up against the X-box...but will they use the same strategy in the UK?
As it has been said before, Nintendo cant compete with Microsofts marketing budget, but sales showed both consoles doing well. BUt in the UK i have heard many a people say on these forums that a large majority of people dont even know what a Gamecube is yet. That cant be good, and you wont be releasing your console early if it is the case.
>
So,
> are you saying you think it's going to be later than May?!?!?
Sonic
All I'm saying is that with all these dates flying about we cant put an exact date or even a month for release.
We seen in the US that Nintendo arnt scared of going up against the X-box...but will they use the same strategy in the UK?
As it has been said before, Nintendo cant compete with Microsofts marketing budget, but sales showed both consoles doing well. BUt in the UK i have heard many a people say on these forums that a large majority of people dont even know what a Gamecube is yet. That cant be good, and you wont be releasing your console early if it is the case.
Wow! People agreed with me...
Party because I waited until just after Dringo had gone offline to post this ;)
Sonic
Party because I waited until just after Dringo had gone offline to post this ;)
Sonic
===SONICRAV---> wrote:
However, Nintendo fan web sites don't
> say anything of this because, understandably, their pro ninty.
Actually, it's more likely that it's because these websites are mainly made by Americans who don't care about the Euro=Launch.
I also think that April/May is most likely.
If it was March then we'd have a date by now.
And Nintendo won't be stupid enough to hold back until September...
Either way, I don't get to play mine until June.
Damn AS exams!
However, Nintendo fan web sites don't
> say anything of this because, understandably, their pro ninty.
Actually, it's more likely that it's because these websites are mainly made by Americans who don't care about the Euro=Launch.
I also think that April/May is most likely.
If it was March then we'd have a date by now.
And Nintendo won't be stupid enough to hold back until September...
Either way, I don't get to play mine until June.
Damn AS exams!
Dan2K1 wrote:
> Note: No Dringo
Yeah, I noticed this.
> Note: No Dringo
Yeah, I noticed this.
But Nintendo did manage a very good, and fair launch of the Game Boy Advance. I bet it will compensate for the GC launch though. What would you do, though, if they were going to secretly launch the GameCube next week and you had pre-ordered, and the GC just arrived on your doorstep one day. Wishful thinking, I know, but that would be great if it did happen.
Turbonutter wrote:
> Exactly. They never keep their word, especially in Europe. The odds are more in
> favour of them missing the April/Mat date, that bring it forward.
Or without the typos:
Exactly. They never keep their word, especially in Europe. The odds are more in favour of them missing the April/May date, rather than bring it forward.
> Exactly. They never keep their word, especially in Europe. The odds are more in
> favour of them missing the April/Mat date, that bring it forward.
Or without the typos:
Exactly. They never keep their word, especially in Europe. The odds are more in favour of them missing the April/May date, rather than bring it forward.
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