Author Topic: Australian Nintendo DS Launch Thread! (Read 7491 times)

Mario · « **on:** December 22, 2004, 11:51:26 PM »

Nintendo DS

Price = $199 (with free Metroid Prime Hunters demo)
Release date = February 24

Go to http://www.nintendo.com.au and click the link at the bottom right to get $10 off a DS when you pre-order a Nintendo DS!

Confirmed launch titles:

Super Mario 64 DS
Wario Ware Touched
Zoo Keeper
Robots
Tiger Woods PGA Tour
Ridge Racer DS
Spider-Man 2
Ping Pals
Asphalt Urban GT
Sprung ($50)

"shortly after launch":

Rayman DS
Yoshi's Touch & Go
Tetris DS
Retro Atari Classics
Pac Pix
Pac'n'roll
Puyo Puyo Fever
Mr Driller Drill Spirits
Pokemon Dash
Polarium
The Urbz
NFSU2

First party games are $69.95 and third party games will most likely be $79.95. Actually, most games seem to be $69.95 now with a maybe a few being $79.75.

Can't wait!!

*EDIT'D

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #1 on:** December 23, 2004, 12:10:01 AM »

lololol at horribly overpriced games. How the hell can they justify charging double what they'd cost in the US? ;___; This exchange rate abuse should be illegal. RAPE, RAPE. I'm down with Pietriots meeting at the same joint on launch night/day (seriously, we need to do this

). The battery already comes partly charged. WE COULD SIT OUTSIDE AND PLAY METROID. If it's included over here.

Shift Key · « **Reply #2 on:** December 23, 2004, 01:39:47 AM »

blol distance blol
It sounds like fun, in theory.

I don't know whether I'll get a DS on the first night, but I'll get it at some stage

Perhaps when there are more games available than I can count on one hand

Ms.Pikmin · « **Reply #3 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:36:16 AM »

Someone has to video this. All the Pietriots lining up outside some store for a DS, and the fight that will ensue over which of you get one of the two that will be in stock.

Berto2K · « **Reply #4 on:** December 29, 2004, 12:21:21 AM »

I thought Rayman was also confirmed for launch?

Mario · « **Reply #5 on:** December 29, 2004, 10:04:53 PM »

Uh, yeah, that's why it's in the list.....

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #6 on:** December 30, 2004, 12:56:39 PM »

Whoopsie...

Mario · « **Reply #7 on:** December 30, 2004, 01:04:10 PM »

There's rumors that the launch details that will be announced in January will have DS at a VERY competitive price, and that Nintendo are really considering the PSP and trying to out do it in every way possible. When you think about it, they better put a shit load of effort into making the DS a success, this is Nintendo's most vulnerable territory and the ONLY thing keeping them alive here is Gameboy and Pokemon. Hopefully we can look forward to a great launch.

Berto2K · « **Reply #8 on:** December 30, 2004, 03:17:52 PM »

Oops, thats what happens when you don't get enough sleep.

blackfootsteps · « **Reply #9 on:** January 03, 2005, 12:23:03 AM »

$70 hey? Ouch!

I reckon I'm gonna keep importing DS games as we will most likely get games delayed aswell.

Additionally I was at Marion the other day and there were 2 people walking round the mall playing DS's how cool!

Mario · « **Reply #10 on:** January 07, 2005, 10:45:30 PM »

There's been a report that an EB somewhere has a DS on display!

Mario · « **Reply #11 on:** January 10, 2005, 03:15:25 PM »

LAUNCH DETAILS CONFIRMED AND HOLY CRAP

FROTHING DEMAND

INCREASING

EDITED FIRST POST

CAPSLOCKS

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #12 on:** January 10, 2005, 03:27:28 PM »

Expectations thoroughly exceeded!

Mario · « **Reply #13 on:** January 14, 2005, 02:18:42 PM »

So uh, who's getting their Nintendo DS from where? I'm getting mine from Burwood EB with Super Mario 64 DS and Wario Ware Touched unless someone can change my mind. I'm going to pre-order soon so... yeah.

Caillan · « **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2005, 04:51:44 PM »

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There's been a report that an EB somewhere has a DS on display!

(I can only confirm that this is true in New Zealand, but it's reasonable to assume it will be the same in Australia.) The Gamesman stores have all recieved their DS shipments, just they aren't allowed to sell them yet. The interesting part though, is that all employees have recieved free DSes, so if you have any stores near you, a Nintendo-friendly store attendant will probably give you a go. There's a demo for ya.

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #15 on:** January 15, 2005, 02:36:04 AM »

Neat! I think there's like two Gamesmen in all of Australia, though.

Hey people's, NAL have set up an AWESOME DS site. Holy crap, check it out.

Hay Grubby, yeah. Sydney Pietriots need to .. I dunno, meet up.. same.. store... (wooo!) ;___;

Mario · « **Reply #16 on:** January 20, 2005, 10:44:44 PM »

LAUNCH UPDATED GAMES LIST SENTENCE

Zoo Keeper confirmed for launch! :rock:

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #17 on:** January 20, 2005, 10:59:55 PM »

Might wanna change Project Sex to the "shortly after launch" list now.

Mario · « **Reply #18 on:** January 21, 2005, 01:25:26 AM »

Oh yeah... but is it though? ...is it? Some places say it's a launch title others suggest it isn't

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #19 on:** January 21, 2005, 02:39:41 AM »

*Shrugs shoulders* That PGC thingy says NAL will release both RE4 and Project Sex in March. =p
CRITICAL LIFE CHANGING NEWS:
Sprung will retail for $50!

Mario · « **Reply #20 on:** January 26, 2005, 02:24:42 AM »

Updated with LOTS of new games added

and a way to get $10 off a DS!

Mario · « **Reply #21 on:** January 26, 2005, 01:42:01 PM »

Well I pre-ordered a Nintendo DS + Super Mario 64 DS from EB Burwood, but while I was walking back home I noticed the MORONS put down Need for Speed DS instead of Nintendo DS on the docket.

"YES I'D LIKE TO PUT $200 DOWN ON NEED FOR SPEED DS PLZ"

That's like the billionth time in a row they screwed up SOMETHING I purchased / planned on purchasing. Oh yeah, the coupon worked, after the guy stared at it for 5 minutes he said "ok".

Hybrid Hunter · « **Reply #22 on:** February 03, 2005, 01:26:24 AM »

I pre-ordered DS, at EB Liverpool.
Didn't pre-order game, but they should have enough in stock.

Mario · « **Reply #23 on:** February 03, 2005, 06:19:25 PM »

Toys R Us have some Nintendo DS deals going!

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NINTENDO DS STARTER PACK

Pre-Order - $50 deposit.

- Nintendo DS with Metroid Prime: Hunters Demo
- DS Travel Pack
- Plus ONE of the following games:
- Tiger Woods PGA Tour
- Super Mario 64 DS
- Warioware Touched!
- Plus 5 x $5 Nintendo DS Software Coupons

$249.99

Nintendo DS Value Pack

- Nintendo DS with Metroid Prime: Hunters Demo
- DS Travel Pack
- Plus TWO of the following games:
- Tiger Woods PGA Tour
- Super Mario 64 DS
- Warioware Touched!
- Plus 5 x $5 Nintendo DS Software Coupons

$299.99

Now, this is the last one, which from the looks of it is wrong, since it costs more than buying two Starter Packs

Nintendo DS Double Pack

- 2 x Nintendo DS with Metroid Prime: Hunters Demo
- 2 x DS Travel Pack
- Plus TWO of the following games:
- Tiger Woods PGA Tour
- Super Mario 64 DS
- Warioware Touched!
- Plus 10 x $5 Nintendo DS Software Coupons

$509.99

That price is silly. I called up my local Toys 'R' Us and asked them about it, and they had only just realised as well. They've e-mailed the head office, and they should get back to me on Monday. One theroy the employee gave me that it might be Two copies of EACH game. That'd be TOO good of a deal if you ask me. I'm betting it's meant to be $499.99.

Good deals

, i'm tempted to cancel my pre-order at EB!

edit: since the last deal is more expensive than 2 standard packs, it might be an error and they might mean you get TWO games each, which is like paying $255 for a Nintendo DS + Mario and Wario, which would be AWESOME.

Better explanation:

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Chris DS says:
soooo... the actual deal says it's one game, but you have to talk to them and explain that the double pack is more expensive than 2 standard packs (by $10 , but dont mention that), and they'll say "whoops!" and give you two ghames

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #24 on:** February 04, 2005, 10:59:48 PM »

Well, the Parramatta Toys R Us is a no go with the double pack thingy.

Other TRU stores are in sucky locations, ololo Wagga Wagga. Hopefully they'll get it sorted by Monday, because it really doesn't make sense to charge $10 extra for nothing. I'll give them a ring Tuesday morning or something, see what's doin'.

If it doesn't pan out because NSW is crap land, I'll go with the $300 deal, I guess. It still saves a bajillion bucks. =o

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