Post by: RickPowers on September 09, 2003, 06:11:12 AM
Update: Nintendo clarified at its recent Gamers' Summit that the despite how the news release was worded, that the Mario Kart bonus disc will be packed in with Mario Kart: Double Dash, and will not be available separately at retail. Planet GameCube and Nintendo apologize for the confusion.
Earlier today, Nintendo announced that effective immediately, gamers that pre-order Mario Kart: Double Dash will receive a Preview Disc with game demos and movies. This disc is likely the same demo loaded into kiosks right now, but we're waiting for confirmation on the contents.
Secondly, as many of our eagle-eyed readers have noticed, there are new additions to Nintendo's Player's Choice lineup. What they didn't know is that the pricing for many of the other Player's Choice games have dropped to $19.99.
Metroid Prime, Animal Crossing (including memory card), and Super Mario Sunshine will all be priced at $29.99 starting September 25th. Star Fox Adventures, Pikmin, and Luigi's Mansion will drop to $19.99 on the same date. Nintendo also reminds gamers that Super Smash Bros. Melee is available at $29.99 as well.
We'll have more information on this new Preview Disc soon. Stay Tuned.
Post by: Michael8983 on September 09, 2003, 08:21:07 AM
I haven't gotten a chance to check it out. What demos are on it?
Post by: Fammy2000 on September 09, 2003, 08:50:00 AM
By immediately, they mean AFTER I call my favorite gaming store and am told there are no bonuses for pre-ordering. Maybe I should be patient and wait a day or two.
I guess the rumor about Mario Kart 64 being includes is likely false. (Please be true, please be true).
Post by: Djunknown on September 09, 2003, 07:40:53 PM
1. Metal Gear Solid:TTS
2.Pikmin 2 (Doubtful since it got pushed backed)
3. Various clips of Updated builds of games ie, Star Fox, RE 4, Sonic Heroes, Killer 7, Tales of Symphonia; but that's a stretch I guess. Oh well...
Post by: RABicle on September 10, 2003, 05:29:44 AM
Chances are demos would be of already released games
Post by: fiveironalex on September 10, 2003, 05:42:13 AM
As far as the Players Choice titles, Nintendo should make every effort to have more of them, and all priced at $20. They're pricing games the same as they were for N64, even though they're cheaper to produce now. As it stands, people looking to get a console with a lot of inexpensive games are going to go for a PS2 or Xbox.
Post by: Michael8983 on September 15, 2003, 05:58:35 PM
I asked about it at a few stores today and no one had any idea what I was talking about. For something that's supposed to be "effective immediately" it's sure taking its sweet time.
Post by: Plugabugz on September 27, 2003, 01:24:39 AM
Even, a demo disc packed with Mario Kart is a start.
Post by: SuperLink666 on September 27, 2003, 04:46:50 AM
Could someone clear this up for me?
Do you think Walmart or Zellers (in canada) will have this demo?
Heres what I need to know.. do I go preorder it and then when Mario Kart is out on Nov 17th I go pick mario kart up and get the demo disk with all sorts of games or do I get the demo disk when I preorder? THANKS
Post by: Molobert on September 27, 2003, 12:28:56 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 27, 2003, 03:17:57 PM
Post by: Kuchakor on September 28, 2003, 04:39:25 AM
Wow, havent been here for a long time....
Post by: davidctaylor on September 29, 2003, 05:28:05 AM
