GCN Price drop official: $150

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20 May 2002, 09:13 AM
Wolffen

GCN Price drop official: $150

http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/...400006&ticker=

Effective May 21st, the GCN is $150:

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2002--Less than one year after successfully launching NINTENDO GAMECUBE(TM) at a mass-market price, Nintendo of America Inc. is dropping the MSRP to $149.95, effective Tuesday, May 21, 2002.
To date, Nintendo has shipped more than 4.5 million systems worldwide and its hit title, Super Smash Bros.(TM) Melee, has topped the 2.5 million mark.
Today's announcement comes as the $27 billion interactive entertainment industry gathers in Los Angeles for the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) to preview the latest and greatest games coming out this holiday.
"It's simple, really: Nintendo is committed to offering our players the best games and the best price," says Peter MacDougall, executive vice president, sales and marketing, Nintendo of America Inc. "We were the first manufacturer to reach the $199 price level and now we're leading the industry to $149 -- allowing even more players around the world to get their hands on our legendary favorites like Mario, Zelda, Star Fox and Metroid this year."
20 May 2002, 09:22 AM
EightBit

Re: GCN Price drop official: $150

This is great and all, so thank you for the info Wolffen, but this...

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Originally posted by Wolffen
"It's simple, really: Nintendo is committed to offering our players the best games and the best price," says Peter MacDougall, executive vice president, sales and marketing, Nintendo of America Inc. "We were the first manufacturer to reach the $199 price level and now we're leading the industry to $149 -- allowing even more players around the world to get their hands on our legendary favorites like Mario, Zelda, Star Fox and Metroid this year."

Say huh? I still have my receipt for Dreamcast, and... yup, it sho nuff says 199.95. Maybe it was taken out of context or something... oh well. Still great to have the confirmation.

Z-roe
20 May 2002, 09:29 AM
Wolffen

Well, I'll leave it to Nintendo to insert their foot into their mouth. I just report the news. :) Strange how everyone forgets about the DC. I wonder how much longer before X-box or PS2 get online and proclaim they are the first online console? :)
20 May 2002, 09:33 AM
icarusfall

Well, color me retarded, but I think he was talking about this generation... :idea:
20 May 2002, 09:38 AM
EightBit

Wolffen, hehe, indeed. ^_^

*gets retarded colored spray paint for pheonix*

You're one of those crazies that doesn't think Dreamcast is considered apart of this generation, aren't you? Besides, if thats what he meant, then thats why I covered my ass by saying, "maybe it was taken out of context".

*Patiently awaits Sony's announcement that they were the first to have 3D videogames.(in this generation)* :P

Z-roe
20 May 2002, 09:41 AM
Zerodash

Argh. Them is the shakes of consoles. Every generation, I go through that weird feeling of supposed loss when console prices drop.

I always buy at launch, knowing full well of future price drops. "I know I am paying more now so that I could have it now" is what i say to myself.

When the proce drops come, I still feel weird.

"Beware of your feelings Zerodash, they betray you"
20 May 2002, 10:07 AM
icarusfall

Ok, so it's a judgement call on that one...

Maybe just my legs? :lol:
20 May 2002, 11:53 AM
Kidnemo

Sweet!

After buying the PS2 and xbox both at full price, it's nice to see that I'll be able to get a GC and save 50 bucks to boot.

mmm....Pikmin and Waverace.....
20 May 2002, 12:16 PM
Despair

Well, Yeah I heard about this price drop on the news this morning. Damn me for buying Cube for full price 5 months ago!!!! Just kidding :)
20 May 2002, 12:49 PM
wEEman33

Bought my Cube last winter and I have no regrets :cool:
20 May 2002, 12:58 PM
Josh

I bought my cube at launch, and put AT MOST 10 hours of playtime into it.

I should have waited.
20 May 2002, 01:46 PM
Tommy Tallarico

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Originally posted by 88mph
I bought my cube at launch, and put AT MOST 10 hours of playtime into it.

I should have waited.

Yes, you should have.

And the Dreamcast doesn't count. In general, people don't care anymore, hence it's omission in the news story.
20 May 2002, 01:46 PM
JefmcC

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Originally posted by 88mph
I bought my cube at launch, and put AT MOST 10 hours of playtime into it.

I should have waited.

I feel pretty much the exact same way. Though I put in some time on Star Wars and Resident Evil this weekend.
20 May 2002, 01:49 PM
Stibbons

Re: Re: GCN Price drop official: $150

Quote:

I still have my receipt for Dreamcast, and... yup, it sho nuff says 199.95. Maybe it was taken out of context or something... oh well.

Nah, I just think Nintendo was talking about systems that actually matter. :confused:
20 May 2002, 03:43 PM
cigsthecat

You people at the ten hour mark either didn't buy Super Monkey Ball, or didn't take the time to learn to play it, clearly.
20 May 2002, 05:51 PM
deathwishkersey

10 hours?!...shee-it.
For me, it was more like I got 10 hours of gaming out of the first 24 hours that I owned that sweet piece of machinery back in December (got it as my b-day present from mommy, no money lost for me).
Super Monkey Ball represent!
20 May 2002, 06:53 PM
Low

Anyone else notice he mentioned Zelda as coming out this year? Of course the PR guy is probably the last to know... *-neo
20 May 2002, 07:02 PM
EightBit

Its the game that everybody loves, its.... witty rebuttal time! on TNL

Can we pick it up on these posts about how Dreamcast wasnt mentioned because it doesnt matter? I dont think three is enough guys. Could you try to be a bit more sarcastic too? There doesnt seem to be enough of that going around.

Pheonix, sorry, but I only got one leg, the half circle on the left(top to bottom), then half circle right(bottom to top) always screws me up. I keep thinking they are on the same side.

Z-roe
20 May 2002, 07:13 PM
Ranji

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Originally posted by Stibbons
Nah, I just think Nintendo was talking about systems that actually matter. :confused:

Oh, you mean like the Gamecube? :jest:

Hell, at $150 it still isn't worth it. They should be paying us that much for having to wait so long until any good games come out.
20 May 2002, 07:24 PM
MechDeus

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Originally posted by Ranji
They should be paying us that much for having to wait so long until any good games come out.

Any good games or more good games? Nintendo should for more good games, but PS2 should've for any good games, considering how long it took.

Besides, my GC games are keeping me quite pleased right now. But I suppose I'm the minority, huh?
20 May 2002, 07:43 PM
Mr_Furious

Re: Re: GCN Price drop official: $150

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Originally posted by Z-roe
This is great and all, so thank you for the info Wolffen, but this...

Say huh? I still have my receipt for Dreamcast, and... yup, it sho nuff says 199.95. Maybe it was taken out of context or something... oh well. Still great to have the confirmation.

Z-roe

Didn't the N64 launch at $199.99? I coulda swore it did.
20 May 2002, 07:50 PM
deathwishkersey

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Originally posted by MechDeus
Besides, my GC games are keeping me quite pleased right now. But I suppose I'm the minority, huh?

You and me and a couple of others.
As far as I can tell, Gamecube has more GREAT games for it than either X-Box or PS2. GREAT, not just good. I'm not biased either, I will own all three systems one day. It's just my opinion, pay no mind, GC haters.
20 May 2002, 11:53 PM
Shin Johnpv

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Originally posted by Mr_Furious

Didn't the N64 launch at $199.99? I coulda swore it did.

yes yes it did

i beleive *LOL*
21 May 2002, 12:25 AM
Shin Johnpv

Quote:

Originally posted by Gongos
Hell, didnt the snes launch at 199?

hmmm i think so also
21 May 2002, 01:06 AM
farfus!!!

It did, with two controllers and Super Mario World. Well, in regards to the GC price drop, i have to say, get some good games going (Metroid in particular), and we may just talk.
21 May 2002, 01:51 AM
Mzo

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farfus!!! once said... in regards to the GC price drop, i have to say, get some good games going (Metroid in particular), and we may just talk.

Um, how about Rogue Leader, Super Monkey Ball, Smash Bros. Melee, Wave Race, Pikmin, and Resident Evil (to name a few?) At $150.00, there's absolutely no excuse to not own one now, especially with so many MORE great games coming soon (F-Zero, Zelda, Metroid, Mario, StarFoxes, etc.)

Price drops rule. I might even go get an Xbox soon, even if it's just for JSRF and GunValkyrie.
21 May 2002, 02:11 AM
farfus!!!

Im sure some of those are good, now just give me even more.... :jest: