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From Nintendo this morning:-
22 April 2002 - Nintendo today announced that it’s ground breaking new console, NINTENDO GAMECUBE, will launch across Europe on May 3rd at a recommended retail price of 199 Euros, and is expected to retail in the UK at £129 UK pounds.
This new price is part of Nintendo’s commitment to offer the consumer an unbeatable proposition. Nintendo plans to bring the NINTENDO GAMECUBE to market at the best possible price so consumers can feel confident they are getting the best deal at launch.
“Europe is a very important market for Nintendo and we are committed to making it a success. On May 3rd we will launch the only dedicated games console, the NINTENDO GAMECUBE, with an excellent software line-up, both for launch and throughout 2002, at a very competitive price. This is a very strong offer for consumers and one that we believe will ensure Nintendo’s success across Europe,” said David Gosen, Managing Director, Nintendo Europe.
Pre-orders for NINTENDO GAMECUBE in Europe are already extremely impressive, in the UK alone over 30,000 people have reserved their NINTENDO GAMECUBE in store. This new price point will continue to drive consumer demand in the run up to launch and the number of pre-orders is expected to reach over 50,000 in the UK.
Nintendo has committed approximately 500,000 units of NINTENDO GAMECUBE to Europe for launch day with a total of 1 million units for the launch period. Day one will also see the most impressive and extensive line-up of software titles ever seen for a console launch, with over 20 software titles available, growing to over 50 titles available by the summer.
Nintendo has already shipped approximately 4 million NINTENDO GAMECUBE hardware to Japan and North America by the end of March 2002.
22 April 2002 - Nintendo today announced that it’s ground breaking new console, NINTENDO GAMECUBE, will launch across Europe on May 3rd at a recommended retail price of 199 Euros, and is expected to retail in the UK at £129 UK pounds.
This new price is part of Nintendo’s commitment to offer the consumer an unbeatable proposition. Nintendo plans to bring the NINTENDO GAMECUBE to market at the best possible price so consumers can feel confident they are getting the best deal at launch.
“Europe is a very important market for Nintendo and we are committed to making it a success. On May 3rd we will launch the only dedicated games console, the NINTENDO GAMECUBE, with an excellent software line-up, both for launch and throughout 2002, at a very competitive price. This is a very strong offer for consumers and one that we believe will ensure Nintendo’s success across Europe,” said David Gosen, Managing Director, Nintendo Europe.
Pre-orders for NINTENDO GAMECUBE in Europe are already extremely impressive, in the UK alone over 30,000 people have reserved their NINTENDO GAMECUBE in store. This new price point will continue to drive consumer demand in the run up to launch and the number of pre-orders is expected to reach over 50,000 in the UK.
Nintendo has committed approximately 500,000 units of NINTENDO GAMECUBE to Europe for launch day with a total of 1 million units for the launch period. Day one will also see the most impressive and extensive line-up of software titles ever seen for a console launch, with over 20 software titles available, growing to over 50 titles available by the summer.
Nintendo has already shipped approximately 4 million NINTENDO GAMECUBE hardware to Japan and North America by the end of March 2002.
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Don't think it matters really!
If Nintendo waited any longer then they might not have had time to sort out the price before launch. This way is better!
Also I can't see the PS2 dropping lower than £150 so Nintendo are still going to be ok!
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If Nintendo waited any longer then they might not have had time to sort out the price before launch. This way is better!
Also I can't see the PS2 dropping lower than £150 so Nintendo are still going to be ok!
:)
I think that people would still have bought Gamecube BEFORE the price drop...I personally feel that from a business perspective Nintendo should have waited till the inevitable PS2 price drop.
Consumer Heaven - with the X-Box price drop and all that...
JC your birthday june 8th then? It sucks you have to wait but I'm sure you'll manage it.
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so if nintendo are setting the price at £129, why are SR selling them at £134?
I just hope i remember, i'll be hooked !
One thing is that I will have to got to work on the Saturday (whcih will give my hands and eyes a rest) but at least that's some more money for SSBMelee!
One thing is that I will have to got to work on the Saturday (whcih will give my hands and eyes a rest) but at least that's some more money for SSBMelee!
Thanks bigman ill look forward to that, yep, thanks :)
BIGMAN wrote:
> Don't worry Mircochips, i'll have a break from the GC and come and see
> you ! I'll tell you how good it is and how it will be worth the wait!
Thanks Man, you really are a friend! Sorry about your dog again, I gotta go now. C ya tomorrow at about 8:00/ 9:00. Bye!
> Don't worry Mircochips, i'll have a break from the GC and come and see
> you ! I'll tell you how good it is and how it will be worth the wait!
Thanks Man, you really are a friend! Sorry about your dog again, I gotta go now. C ya tomorrow at about 8:00/ 9:00. Bye!
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