Author Topic: NES Edition Game Cube? (Read 10592 times)

UncleBob · « **on:** August 21, 2006, 05:32:29 PM »

http://www.overstock.com/?page=proframe&prod_id=1924842

What the heck is this?

Weird, eh?

UncleBob · « **Reply #1 on:** August 21, 2006, 05:56:33 PM »

Crap. I went into Overstock.com's live Customer Service chat and spoke with someone who claimed that if I ordered this item, I would get exactly what was shown in the photo. I copied the chat to my clipboard, but then my computer went all funky and I lost it.

It's all very strange...

UncleBob · « **Reply #2 on:** August 21, 2006, 06:07:39 PM »

Chat Information Welcome to Overstock.com's Customer Service Live Chat! You will be joined with a chat representative momentarily.
Chat Information Welcome to Overstock.com Customer Service, you are now chatting with Alonso.
Alonso: Thank you for visiting Overstock.com. How may I help you today?
you: Hello. I'm sorry to bother y'all again, but I have a question about the item shown here: http://www.overstock.com/?page=proframe&prod_id=1924842
Alonso: Sure, I'd be glad to check on that for you.
Alonso: May I place you on hold for a minute or two while I check on this?
you: First, I want to clarify that, if I order this item, I would receive the exact item shown in the picture?
you: Sure, no problem.
Alonso: Are you referring to the 'Game Cube Hardware (Refurbished) Silver'?
you: Yes.
Alonso: Yes, you'll receive 'Game Cube Hardware (Refurbished) Silver' and it'll be as shown in the picture.
Alonso: Do you have any further questions for me?
you: Okay. My second question: Is the item's model number DOL-001 or DOL-101?
Alonso: The model number is DOL-101
you: Okay, thank you much.

vudu · « **Reply #3 on:** August 21, 2006, 06:39:51 PM »

There's not much do to in southern Illinois, is there?

UncleBob · « **Reply #4 on:** August 21, 2006, 07:09:19 PM »

UncleBob · « **Reply #5 on:** August 21, 2006, 07:17:57 PM »

Okay, I ordered it. And got a pretty good deal.
This is cut and pasted from an AIM conversation, so it might read strangely...

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Well, they had a GameCube, refurbished on the site that looks pretty darn cool (and I'm sure you don't get what's pictured).
Two different live chat reps assured me I'd get the one pictured.
I've *never* seen anything like that before. Ever. But two different reps assured me I would get exactly what was pictured.
So, anywhoo, I signed up for the Overstock.com Visa card, getting me $30 off. Then, used a 12% off link to get it for 12% off. During the checkout process, it showed the total being $40.xx.
But when I checked out, it totaled out for $70-ish. The regular price minus the 12% off (plus shipping).
So, I went back into the live chat, they pulled everything up and gave me a $30 credit off the order.
But, when I went back to look in my account to make certian the $30 credit on the order was showing up, I noticed that I had like $20.50 in credit as well.
The $30 (fron signing up for a Visa Card) minus the 12% discount.
So, I got the GameCube for about $40 off *and* still have $20 in credit.

EasyCure · « **Reply #6 on:** August 21, 2006, 08:48:59 PM »

personally, i dont like the way it looks, but i know you're a collector so im rooting for ya and hope you do get it as shown, and not a regular silver GC.

a NES edition wii would look better, and i've thought so since the first time we were shown the then-Revolution

Neodymium · « **Reply #7 on:** August 21, 2006, 09:28:50 PM »

I don't know how the picture got on there, but I would be shocked if that's what it really is.

stevey · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2006, 05:07:31 AM »

That is awsome! I wonder who made it?

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Originally posted by: UncleBob

I just check out the bigger image of that and their 3 out place white pixels in the 1st controller port, it could be just a bad image or a fake?

Pale · « **Reply #9 on:** August 22, 2006, 05:23:41 AM »

Now the question is, are you gonna return it if it doesn't look like that?

UncleBob · « **Reply #10 on:** August 22, 2006, 05:33:36 AM »

Well, first, I'll complain to them a lot and see what they offer me. If I get $20 more in credit, it'd be like getting the Game Cube for free...

UncleBob · « **Reply #11 on:** August 22, 2006, 07:03:44 AM »

I've been looking over this picture and compairing it with my own GameCube and I've noticed something that isn't normal. If you'll look at a regular Game Cube, the lid to the disc tray ends quite some distance before the front of the Game Cube, leaving room for the small, orang-ish light that shows when the Game Cube is on.

However, if you look close at the Classic NES picture, the lid actually appears to wrap around the front (as the NES's lid does), Also, you'll notice there is no place for a light at the top - but there is a red dot on the upper, left hand corner of the front side of the GCNES - is it a red power light like the original NES?

This can't just be a skin/stickers... can it?

Athrun Zala · « **Reply #12 on:** August 22, 2006, 07:09:03 AM »

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Originally posted by: UncleBob
I've been looking over this picture and compairing it with my own GameCube and I've noticed something that isn't normal. If you'll look at a regular Game Cube, the lid to the disc tray ends quite some distance before the front of the Game Cube, leaving room for the small, orang-ish light that shows when the Game Cube is on.

However, if you look close at the Classic NES picture, the lid actually appears to wrap around the front (as the NES's lid does), Also, you'll notice there is no place for a light at the top - but there is a red dot on the upper, left hand corner of the front side of the GCNES - is it a red power light like the original NES?

This can't just be a skin/stickers... can it?

it surely isn't just a skin, because, besides the things you mentioned, there's a window in the lid.....

Neodymium · « **Reply #13 on:** August 22, 2006, 07:23:14 AM »

I remember this image circulating the net about 2 years ago. It was presented as a fake then, and I'd be surprised if Nintendo produced a GCN-NES without telling us a thing.

That is a mistake.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 22, 2006, 07:30:14 AM »

I was looking at the date in the original post thinking this was an old thread brought back from the dead (you know how UB does it

). But I remember seeing one of these a long while ago and wanted to buy one back then*...

Maybe I'll buy one now too, since all I have is a Panasonic Q and it malfunctions when I try to play RE4. Even though I'm getting a Black Wii when it comes out it would be nice to actually own a regular GC to store in the closet next to the NES, SNES & N64.

*can't remember if the one I seen oh so long ago was a case modification like this one, or just a skin to cover your regular GC. either way this one looks good and I want one too.

stevey · « **Reply #15 on:** August 22, 2006, 10:55:18 AM »

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Originally posted by: UncleBob
I've been looking over this picture and compairing it with my own GameCube and I've noticed something that isn't normal. If you'll look at a regular Game Cube, the lid to the disc tray ends quite some distance before the front of the Game Cube, leaving room for the small, orang-ish light that shows when the Game Cube is on.

However, if you look close at the Classic NES picture, the lid actually appears to wrap around the front (as the NES's lid does), Also, you'll notice there is no place for a light at the top - but there is a red dot on the upper, left hand corner of the front side of the GCNES - is it a red power light like the original NES?

This can't just be a skin/stickers... can it?

and if you look at the far right & left it come in on it self, the power button is raised, the handle is missing, and the, and the vent/grid is colored (but it look a little off though) so it no way just a skin. anyway if this is real the question is... are their more!!!

EasyCure · « **Reply #16 on:** August 22, 2006, 12:22:21 PM »

stevey brought up a good point. all of the buttons atop the gamecube seem raised and have a fake look to it.
in fact the reset and open button look identical and the power button has an odd shadow cast on it.
i noticed it in the early hours of the morning when i made my first post, but i dismissed it as my eyes deceiving me due to lack of sleep.

UncleBob · « **Reply #17 on:** August 22, 2006, 02:14:50 PM »

By jove, you're right! The handle is missing!

As for the raised buttons... the NES had raised buttons!

EasyCure · « **Reply #18 on:** August 23, 2006, 07:16:00 AM »

when do you think it'll arrive unclebob?

UncleBob · « **Reply #19 on:** August 23, 2006, 02:00:42 PM »

Well, everyone... I've came home today to not one, but two, count 'em two super-exciting e-mails about this situation.

First, I've received a reply from Nintendo's (as usual) wonderful customer service. Here's what I sent them:

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Dear Random Nintendo of America Customer Service Rep.
Two days ago, the following item from Overstock.com was brought to my attention:
http://www.overstock.com/?page=proframe&prod_id=1924842
Now, I've never, ever, ever seen or heard of anything like this, nor has anyone else I've spoken with since finding it. However, two different customer service reps from Overstock.com assured me that if I ordered the item, I would get exactly what was shown. So I bit and ordered it (not too bad, after discounts, I got it for about $40 and somehow ended up with $20 left in credit with them). So, while I'm (very) impatiently waiting for my delivery to come (impatiently, mind you), I'm still trying to dig up any info on what the heck this item actually is. This is where you come in. Is there any chance y'all have any clue what I should be expecting in the next few days? I mean, NoA has never really offered a Classic NES edition Game Cube, have they?
Thanks in advance for any help. -UB
--

The reply I got from them was *SCHOKING* the the eXXXtreme:

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Hello and thank you for contacting Nintendo,

The Nintendo GameCube system that you asked about was never released here in the U.S. or Canada,
so we don't have any information about it. Instead, I would suggest contacting the seller
regarding the origins of these systems and then see what you can find on the Internet.

Sincerely,

Nintendo of America Inc.
Dervin Camden
--

Well, now that was completely unexpected, wasn't it?
The second e-mail was confirmation that my order had shipped via FedEx and should arrive on or about Monday, Aug. 28th.

IceCold · « **Reply #20 on:** August 23, 2006, 10:21:41 PM »

Keep us posted!

Hocotate · « **Reply #21 on:** August 26, 2006, 04:42:59 AM »

Oh man, I can't wait to see what is actually sent!

UncleBob · « **Reply #22 on:** August 26, 2006, 05:59:01 PM »

Probably a Platinum GameCube...

UncleBob · « **Reply #23 on:** August 28, 2006, 01:34:16 PM »

So I got the package today and, surprise, it was just a regular Platinum GameCube. To make matters worse, it's not even "Factory Refurbished" - At least, not by Nintendo - and thus, doesn't have a one year Nintendo Warranty.

Angry e-mails ahoy!

wandering · « **Reply #24 on:** August 28, 2006, 02:03:16 PM »

Well. That sucks.

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Author Topic: NES Edition Game Cube? (Read 10592 times)