I just got this reply back from Nintendo:
Message(#6851-000127-6904\1276904)
Hi!
We can certainly understand your desire for demo discs. We will be sure to forward your feedback about their availability, as well as your level of interest based on the fact that you already own a Nintendo GameCube system.
Your comments regarding demo discs are very important to Nintendo and we are glad you contacted us to share your thoughts on this issue.
Nintendo of America Inc.
R.M. Rickets
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From: "Robert Miller"
Posted To: Nintendo <
nintendo@noa.nintendo.com>
Subject: Gamecube Preview Disc
To whom it may concern;
When I first heard of the preview disc coming out on May 19th I was
very excited. I would be going to get the opportunity to play some early
versions of games to come as well as show them to my friends whom do not
have a Gamecube. But now I have heard that it will only be allowed to
persons whom are purchasing a new system. This frustrated and confused
me.
I feel that this is the exact opposite action to do in Nintendo's
position. For Nintendo to move farther ahead of Microsoft in the number
2 position, it must get word out with what is coming in every feasible
way. One of these ways is with the pre mentioned preview disc. With a
larger user-base, there is a larger incentive for third-parties to make
games. For instance, many people do not know or believe that Tom
Clancy's Splinter Cell, which is made by Ubi Soft who is a third party
developer, is out on all platforms now because of Microsoft's time
exclusivity they had on it for six months. Other potential Gamecube
owners looking for the game will go directly for the Xbox or Playstation
2 since there has been marketing directly for those platforms by each
respective company.
But by getting the preview disc out which have the playable demos of
games, it can show that the Gamecube is just as good as the others with
comparable, identical, and better games. Many "casual gamers" are more
concerned with image than having games that are fun like The Legend of
Zelda: The Wind Waker. With gaming today, there is only so much that can
be said versus actually playing a game to describe it. The Wind Waker is
a prime example of this. Mr. Miyamoto consistently talked about waiting
until playing the game before making judgments. Most people would agree
that he was correct.
I do hope that this recent decision will be reevaluated and the
decision to have the disc as a separate optional purchase is made. There
are no negative side affects to this promotion. The Gamecube's quality
games will be better advertised because more people will be able to talk
about or show the games to others. There would not be any more loss of
revenues to Nintendo because more people would be able to purchase them.
I know I am not the only one who feels this way. Please take these
considerations carefully, it could greatly help the image of the
Gamecube and could bring in many more Nintendo product owners.
Robert Miller
This sucks, none of the stores around here have them much less even heard of them. I have tried EB Games, Circuit City, and Target.
Topic: What's this? Demo Disc only with purchase of GCN? (Read 7957 times)
