Post by: StrikerObi on August 04, 2004, 06:00:45 AM
NINTENDO DELIVERS A BUNDLE OF BADASS: GET METROID PRIME AND A BONUS DISC -- FREE!
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REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 4, 2004 – One of the toughest characters in the video game universe is about to become part of a powerful new package deal. Starting Aug. 15, Nintendo's Metroid® Prime Bonus Bundle gives consumers a Nintendo GameCube™ system and not one but two free discs. The first disc contains a complete version of the award-winning Metroid Prime game, while the bonus disc contains a playable demo version of the highly anticipated sequel, Metroid Prime 2 Echoes.
"Other companies sell their systems starting at $150," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "No one can match Nintendo's value as we offer a Nintendo GameCube and two free discs, all at an MSRP of just $99.99."
The great value of the bundle builds on the already-strong interest in Metroid Prime 2 Echoes and carries the enthusiasm into the holiday season. The bonus disc features a wealth of information about the Metroid franchise, such as:
- an exclusive playable demo of Metroid Prime 2 Echoes
- The Metroid Chronicle, an interactive history of the Metroid franchise
- two Metroid Prime 2 Echoes cinematic trailers
- a stunning Metroid Prime art gallery
And the whole bonus bundle comes in a Metroid-styled Nintendo GameCube packaging. This incredible value will be available only while supplies last.
Game enthusiasts who already own a Nintendo GameCube can get the bonus disc in one of two ways, while supplies last. The bonus disc can be obtained by purchasing a one-year subscription or renewal to Nintendo Power® magazine, the official print source for product-related updates and information. The second option allows "My Nintendo" members of Nintendo.com to obtain the bonus disc by registering a Nintendo GameCube system and five eligible software titles. Complete details for both options can be found at www.nintendopower.com/metroidprime2.
Metroid Prime remains one of the most adrenaline-soaked Nintendo GameCube titles of all time, with more than 1 million units sold. Metroid Prime was named the 2003 first-person action console action game of the year by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, and was named "Game of the Year" by GameSpot.com, GameSpy.com, IGN Cube.com and Planet GameCube.com.
Metroid Prime 2 Echoes, set to launch Nov. 15, sends heroine Samus Aran to explore the dual Light and Dark sides of split-dimension planet Aether. The tension-packed first-person adventure features new power-ups, a new ammo system and special suit upgrades. And for the first time in the Metroid franchise, up to four players can battle against each other in multiplayer mode using all of Samus' unique powers and abilities.
Here are a couple pictures of the bundle:
Post by: Jale on August 04, 2004, 06:15:04 AM
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Post by: Deguello on August 04, 2004, 07:44:24 AM
Yeah I know, I was a little skeptical at first. But it seems if you qualified for the Zelda Disc, you may already qualify for this, provided you got a couple of Nintendo games from then till now.
Post by: Ian Sane on August 04, 2004, 07:54:02 AM
I just registered every title I have that has one of those PINs. Five titles exactly. I've bought very few first party titles since the registration stuff started. Big exclusives like The Twin Snakes and Tales of Symphonia don't count.
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 04, 2004, 07:59:02 AM
Post by: Ian Sane on August 04, 2004, 08:00:37 AM
Post by: StrikerObi on August 04, 2004, 08:07:18 AM
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Originally posted by: Ian Sane
Five games is a little steep since, you know, the Zelda disc required only two games.
There's a big difference though. Back when the Zelda thing happened there were only 5 games that even had PIN numbers. So you need 2 out of those 5. Now there are a total of 23 games that have PIN numbers. You've also had more time to buy games. If you had the Zelda disc you needed to buy 3 mored pinned games between then and now. That doesn't seem too unreasonable to me.
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 04, 2004, 08:32:31 AM
Post by: kennyb27 on August 04, 2004, 09:58:33 AM
EDIT: Now that the website (nintendopower.com/metroidprime2) seems to be working, I checked and yup, GBA games count too!
Post by: 3rdrocket on August 04, 2004, 10:41:19 AM
Post by: King of Twitch on August 04, 2004, 11:14:31 AM
Post by: SgtShiversBen on August 04, 2004, 11:16:14 AM
Post by: Myxtika1 Azn on August 04, 2004, 11:19:20 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 04, 2004, 11:50:33 AM
MINI-POSTERS AND PIKMIN SKICKERS, HOO-RAH!
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This is great, Nintendo. It's nice to see the rewards program is ALIVE, though it'd be sweeter to see MORE than ONE little bonus disc/promo per year. They forgot to include the "Samus VS. Reggie (aka Kraid)" poster in the package.
Post by: Syl on August 04, 2004, 12:01:22 PM
Post by: Koopa Troopa on August 04, 2004, 12:02:22 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 04, 2004, 12:04:18 PM
I really think it's time Ninty brought over the points thing over from Japan...*wants the Mario and Luigi controllers* >=(
Post by: CHEN on August 04, 2004, 12:13:27 PM
Edit: On second thought, they might offer it the way they did with The Legend of Zelda Collectors Edition. You'd have to pay a gazillion stars. Bah if that happens.
Post by: g4ever on August 04, 2004, 02:56:59 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 04, 2004, 03:03:18 PM
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Isn't this the first time Nintendo used "BADASS" in a press release headline?
[* Reggie types away, altering press releases, laughing hysterically. HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAAHAHAH BADASS hahahahahahahaahah. The editor is nowhere to be seen *]
Post by: 3rdrocket on August 04, 2004, 03:19:08 PM
oh and a zombie keychain
Post by: UncleBob on August 04, 2004, 03:44:11 PM
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From : <registration@noa.nintendo.com>
Sent : Wednesday, August 4, 2004 2:53 PM
To : (me)
Subject : You're qualified for the Metroid Prime 2 Echoes Bonus Disc!
Registration = Rewards!
You've registered your Nintendo GameCube and five games, now reap
the rewards and get the Metroid Prime 2 Echoes Bonus Disc! This
highly anticipated sequel won't be available until November, but
you can be the first to get a sneak peek as Samus ventures into
the planet Aether, a world torn between dimensions of light and darkness.
Just let us know that you want to receive this awesome reward. It's easy,
but act now because supplies are limited! Just go to
http://www.nintendo.com/metroidprime2.jsp, log in and choose "Yes!"
Hurry, you don't want to miss this amazing offer!
Sincerely,
Nintendo of America Inc.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 04, 2004, 04:52:43 PM
Post by: Windrunner on August 04, 2004, 05:00:42 PM
I WANT THE FREAKING BOX!
It looks sexy, and would be sweet on my wall.
Little note for g4ever... just because you "know a guy" there, doesn't mean it's true. Some of those guys like to say things like that to make geeks like us go "oooh ahhh."
I'm a store manager for a Gamestop store, and we're not expecting the systems to arrive for another week or two. The idea that stores receive titles in advance and can't put them on the shelf is a myth... it's very rare for a game to even have a street date (Doom 3 was an exception.. last one before that was Midtown Madness 3). In fact, even before that, I can only remember a handful of titles/events to have street dates... the Gamecube and Xbox systems and 1st party games (3rd party launch titles were a go upon release), Castlevania: SotN, erm... that's it really. Edit: Dreamcast launch, as well... systems are street dated, but only on initial release... the Zelda bundle was NOT dated.
Post by: 31 Flavas on August 04, 2004, 05:11:54 PM
QuoteWell, of course, Reggie kicked his ass and took his name.
Originally posted by: Professional 666
[* The editor is nowhere to be seen *]
Post by: g4ever on August 04, 2004, 07:09:24 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 04, 2004, 11:07:48 PM
Post by: joshnickerson on August 05, 2004, 05:13:43 AM
I do have to add it's about damn time Nintendo offered another registration bonus. I just wish we started getting cool stuff like Japan does... like the Mario Family action figures, the Famicom box set, or the Luigi themed controller.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 05, 2004, 08:11:10 AM
Post by: Djunknown on August 05, 2004, 02:14:35 PM
Damn Nintendo again for making me re-suscribe to Nintendo Power! NP reminds me of a state-run newspaper; there's more spin than a polictician can make....
But I want teh DiSc! Oh they agony!
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 05, 2004, 02:28:14 PM
Try showing me any official magazine that isn't like that...
Post by: Myxtika1 Azn on August 27, 2004, 02:13:35 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 27, 2004, 02:31:29 PM
http://www.planetgamecube.com/forums/messageview.cfm?catid=3&threadid=5992&STARTPAGE=17
They went cheap on us I think because it's supposed to be included in a special hybrid Metroid Prime + Echoes Bonus double-disc game case.
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 27, 2004, 02:44:39 PM
