Topic: The Stars dig the Platinum GameCube

[PGC-Agent Cooper]

Even Christina Aguilera!  Funny thing is, the GameCube weighs more than she does.

Nintendo Brings Strobes and Strokes to Hollywood Folks

Nintendo Rolls Out The Platinum Carpet To Celebrate New Platinum Nintendo GameCube

HOLLYWOOD--Oct. 24, 2002--Nintendo America Inc. has gone platinum,  hosting a "platinum-level" Hollywood bash to introduce top celebrities to its wide-ranging holiday video game line-up and new limited-edition platinum Nintendo GameCube(TM) system.

Last night, stars streamed down the platinum carpet at the Hollywood & Highland gala to play more than 30 of the most highly anticipated video games from Nintendo, and watch a private concert by The Strokes. Celebrities in attendance included:

   --  Christina Aguilera

   --  Matthew Perry

   --  Alicia Silverstone

   --  Kelly Osbourne

   --  Leonardo DiCaprio

   --  Colin Farrell

   --  Mark McGrath

   --  Zach Braff

Nintendo's platinum party provided all the perks: packed house of more than 600 attendees, top DJ's, a special musical performance by The Strokes, and this holiday's additions to its more than 180 video game library for the Nintendo GameCube, including the highly anticipated Metroid(R) Prime (launching November 18 from Nintendo), Capcom's Resident Evil(R)0 and James Bond 007(TM): Nightfire(TM), and Madden NFL(TM) 2003 from EA. The extravaganza kicks-off the nationwide Nintendo Cube Club Tour, hitting 15 cities across the country over the next two months, allowing consumers to sample the latest games and products coming this holiday season in a cool nightclub atmosphere.

"The Nintendo GameCube has received such an overwhelming response from the entertainment community that we wanted to do something special to show our appreciation," says Perrin Kaplan, vice president, corporate affairs, Nintendo of America Inc. "What better way to celebrate than by going platinum with the Nintendo GameCube in Tinseltown?"

"I've got a purple GameCube at home but I am dying for the new platinum GameCube," says Christina Aguilera. "My sister and I have Mario Party battles and I can't wait for more Mario."

The limited-edition platinum Nintendo GameCube system will have its moment in the spotlight on November 3 when it hits retailers with manufacturer's suggested retail price of $149.95, featuring a controller of the same sheen. Back by popular demand, the dazzling platinum Game Boy(R) Advance will share the stage in its limited re-release on November 3 as well, with an MSRP of $79.95.

As the worldwide leader and innovator in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co. Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its popular home video game systems. The systems include Game Boy(R), Nintendo(R) 64, Game Boy Advance and NINTENDO GAMECUBE(TM). Since the release of its first home video game system in 1983, Nintendo has sold more than 1.6 billion video games worldwide, creating enduring industry icons such as Mario(TM) and Donkey Kong(R) and launching such franchises as Zelda(TM) and Pokemon(R). As a wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere.

For more information about Nintendo's Cube Clubs, visit www.nintendocubeclub.com or the company's Web site at www.nintendo.com.