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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 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!
Bagger, my parents just said they are going otu on may 3d, so I might have to collect it on the sat. Hope it comes early, or i'll be on here with you JC that evening. We'll probably be the only ones!
Your ok mate, me and a few other have to wait later, some of us til after june! *Waaaawaaawaaa* :(j
Microchips wrote:
> >JC941< wrote:
>
> Ive never really asked befor, but where are you getting your cube
> from
> chips? :)
> The best place on earth, SR. Now, where's me fiver SR? We had a
> deal...
>
> :)
>
> Seriosly though, I pre-ordred it in september from SR. Next friday is
> going to be so cool! i can't wait!
i cant wait either, but £30 aint going to make up for the fact that i am going to have to wait another 10hours after the launch time befor the crappy sr shop opens at 10am so i can get one. now what is up with that, surely they could open at midnight.
> >JC941< wrote:
>
> Ive never really asked befor, but where are you getting your cube
> from
> chips? :)
> The best place on earth, SR. Now, where's me fiver SR? We had a
> deal...
>
> :)
>
> Seriosly though, I pre-ordred it in september from SR. Next friday is
> going to be so cool! i can't wait!
i cant wait either, but £30 aint going to make up for the fact that i am going to have to wait another 10hours after the launch time befor the crappy sr shop opens at 10am so i can get one. now what is up with that, surely they could open at midnight.
I have to wait till june8th, but thats a saturday so ill stay up late, kissing and hugging my lil purple box until the clock flashes 00:00 then plug in and play! still you guys can tell me about all the great games you get huh? :)
>JC941< wrote:
>
> Ive never really asked befor, but where are you getting your cube from
> chips? :)
The best place on earth, SR. Now, where's me fiver SR? We had a deal...
:)
Seriosly though, I pre-ordred it in september from SR. Next friday is going to be so cool! i can't wait!
>
> Ive never really asked befor, but where are you getting your cube from
> chips? :)
The best place on earth, SR. Now, where's me fiver SR? We had a deal...
:)
Seriosly though, I pre-ordred it in september from SR. Next friday is going to be so cool! i can't wait!
Microchips wrote:
> Wow! I get home from a $#!+e day at school, to find out that I will
> be refunded £30!! Cool!
Ive never really asked befor, but where are you getting your cube from chips? :)
> Wow! I get home from a $#!+e day at school, to find out that I will
> be refunded £30!! Cool!
Ive never really asked befor, but where are you getting your cube from chips? :)
Thats a great move by Nintendo - Im very shocked to say the least!
How much did that bonus pack thing for the GC cost yesterday, before the price crash of today?
It's certainly been worth the wait, thank-you Nintendo for finally taking Europe seriously and giving us the best prices in the whole of the world. I would also like to wish all the people getting the Gamecube on 3rd May Happy playing and have fun, Lifes A Game!!!!!!! 10 days until Gamecube is launched i repeat 10 days until the Gamecube is launched.
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