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Nintendo to bundle Mario Kart DD with Gamecube starting in November.
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BobbyRobby
Member
That's a hell of a deal. I wonder if it'll go PC before then.
Do The Mario
Unconfirmed Member
They should have had the cube bundled with Mario Kart DD at launch!
Okay...The ONLY way I approve of this is if it comes bundled with the Mario and Luigi Controllers.
I STILL think they should release Mario Sunshine/Mario Controller and Luigi's Mansion/Luigi Controller for $30 a piece, but doubt it will happen.
Still...everyone loves Mario Kart. And for Christmas, appearing as a good VALUE is more important than the game itself. Because parents buy stuff at Christmas.
I STILL think they should release Mario Sunshine/Mario Controller and Luigi's Mansion/Luigi Controller for $30 a piece, but doubt it will happen.
Still...everyone loves Mario Kart. And for Christmas, appearing as a good VALUE is more important than the game itself. Because parents buy stuff at Christmas.
The problem with the Metroid bundle was that it only had a single shipment and then was discontinued. It really wasn't given a chance at retail. Mario Kart has massive appeal, something Metroid lacks -- I love the series but it's true. The only way Nintendo can fuck this bundle up is release it exclusively in Indigo.
Rocket Punch
Member
jedimike said:
Metroid is more hardcore. A Mario Kart DD bundle will do much better with the family setting. I mean, it couldn't be doing worse when you factor in it's $70 cheaper right now *sobs*
Do The Mario
Unconfirmed Member
whats wrong with the indigo gamecube, i would of loved to get spice but indigo looks great!
BILL CLINTON
Banned
so who wants to pre-order this package right away?!
***no hands go up.
edit: indigo is THE ONLY color to get your gamecube in ... the others all look fake to me. indigo all day!
***no hands go up.
edit: indigo is THE ONLY color to get your gamecube in ... the others all look fake to me. indigo all day!
Do The Mario
Unconfirmed Member
After purchasing my indigo cube I have found myself checking out men!
BILL CLINTON
Banned
Do The Mario said:
whats that bulge in your pants?
oh my.
Alcibiades
Member
Nintendo should keep shipping the Metroid bundle (though they stopped back in August I think) until whenever this bundle goes into effect (my guess is mid-November like last year with Zelda).
This bundle is a f*cking steal, I may even buy another GCN so I can do LAN.
It's basically like getting a free $50 game...
This bundle is going to do great with parents and teens during Christmas...
This bundle is a f*cking steal, I may even buy another GCN so I can do LAN.
It's basically like getting a free $50 game...
This bundle is going to do great with parents and teens during Christmas...
why are you guys always so quick to believe anything posted here? because you WANT it to be true? this guy has absolutely zero credibility and you believe him? i dont get it.
im not saying its NOT true but i'll believe it when its official or at least START to believe it when more sources are saying the same thing.
im not saying its NOT true but i'll believe it when its official or at least START to believe it when more sources are saying the same thing.
I have never posted anything incorrect on this, or any forum. Anyone who works at Gamestop can verify this by pushing F3 to enter our inventory lists and typing "99" (reservation SKU) and then typing Nintendo Gamecube into the search function. It's listed right below the Microsoft NCAA/Top Spin bundle. Why are you so quick to assume I am lying?
Joe said:
well any one of many of the other gamestop employees on the board could verify it in the next 12 hours. I would check but Im off tomorrow.
If someone wanted to lie they could at least fake some halo 2 mag scores so the game could go on for more than a few hours. PRANK'D
Musashi Wins!
FLAWLESS VICTOLY!
They should probably bundle it with an Xbox at this point.
JoshuaJSlone
Member
I wish they'd push the multiplayer aspect more. Cube + game for $99: alright. Cube + multiplayer game + 3 extra controllers for $149 would attract another group. Also cut down on profits from controller sales, but hey. The "cheap" card hasn't always worked for them this generation, so might as well try the "same price but with a lot more included" card.
I don't know about the US, but here in Europe, new MK
D-bundles are coming pretty soon. They come in three colours - black, indigo and platinum, but don't have anything extra. It's just the system, one controller and MKD. The price is very good, though... the in-price for retailers is almost as low as the price for the barebones-system.
They're supposed to phase out all the other bundles this Christmas, including system-only. So if you want to buy a GC here, it's with MKD.
D-bundles are coming pretty soon. They come in three colours - black, indigo and platinum, but don't have anything extra. It's just the system, one controller and MKD. The price is very good, though... the in-price for retailers is almost as low as the price for the barebones-system.They're supposed to phase out all the other bundles this Christmas, including system-only. So if you want to buy a GC here, it's with MK
D.Baron Aloha
A Shining Example
The bundles just aren't working. MKDD will do more for the GCN than MP but it still won't be enough. They need to drop to $79 and bundle a game for the holidays. Even better...if they really wanted to be competitive they would play to their strengths and bundle the GBASP with the Gamecube for like $129. If they advertise it heavily and say that its available for only a limited time it would fly off shelves.
JC10001 said:
People need to realize that Nintendo is not going to throw away money at this point on the GameCube since really, what's the point? Their software sales are strong and they're still managing to sell over 100k per month. Not great, but certainly sufficient for survival. If they did a bundle like the SP + GCN, it'd likely be for $150 at the absolute minimum.
agreed.... at this point as long as sales don't atrophy beyond the generation cycle (which they aren't) Nintendo will keep doing business as usual. Don't expect Nintendo to try to gain any more momentum this gen.
And for better or worse, I really don't think things will change next gen either (their methodology that is). I mean it hasn't changed for like 20 years.. They will release the system they release, it will place where it places (likely last place) and as long as they make money they will be happy.
And those who love Nintendo games will keep supporting this model.
Take it as you will.
And for better or worse, I really don't think things will change next gen either (their methodology that is). I mean it hasn't changed for like 20 years.. They will release the system they release, it will place where it places (likely last place) and as long as they make money they will be happy.
And those who love Nintendo games will keep supporting this model.
Take it as you will.
BobbyRobby
Member
I almost forgot about Puzzle Collection. Damn, I want that game.
Baron Aloha
A Shining Example
Meier said:
And Nintendo needs to realize that they can't let this shit (underperforming) stand. The point would be to remain competitive. Their software sales are not as strong anymore (with the exception of Pokemon). The last game that they released that actually sold well (that isn't Pokemon) was MKDD and even that sold much less than MK64. 100k per month in the US is not enough...it just isn't. They are surviving but they are hanging by a thread. At $150 the bundle wouldn't sell that well. It would only offer a $30 savings to the consumer. Most of the people who are buying this bundle would be parents who were initially going to shell out $79 for a GBASP and thats it. These people would probably be willing to shell out another $50 for a Gamecube but not anything more than that.
And yeah NOA... where the hell is Puzzle Collection?
jarrod said:
This would probably not be a terrible idea for clearing out inventory although I think Mario Kart: DD would have more appeal than an old, antiquated GBA. I realize the vanilla GBA still sells to lower income brackets, but if you're spending the money on a GameCube, you can probably afford to buy an SP as well or instead and that would have more draw.
NCAA 2005, Top Spin, and XBL vs MK: DD.
Hmm, maybe MS should have asked Universal for Nitro Kart to bundle instead of plugging Top Spin. MK is just a sales monster. This is probably the best bundle GCN's gonna get short of adding SSBM or more games to it.
NCAA 2005 has to stay. I think MS shoved everything except Halo 2 and Blinx 2 into next year because of the way EA killed its 1st party stuff last year. Can't beat em, join em. MS wants to send the message that PS2 isn't the only system for EA/EA Sports.
Hmm, maybe MS should have asked Universal for Nitro Kart to bundle instead of plugging Top Spin. MK is just a sales monster. This is probably the best bundle GCN's gonna get short of adding SSBM or more games to it.
NCAA 2005 has to stay. I think MS shoved everything except Halo 2 and Blinx 2 into next year because of the way EA killed its 1st party stuff last year. Can't beat em, join em. MS wants to send the message that PS2 isn't the only system for EA/EA Sports.
JC10001 said:
Totally inaccurate. If there is one thing that Nintendo has strong sales of, its catalog titles that still do 15-20k per month for literally years. You dont need to have first month sales be massive to still be having strong software sales as a whole.
As much as Nintendo fans want it to change, it's simply not going to. Nintendo will remain on auto-pilot for the rest of this gen with the GameCube with profits the sole factor in decision-making and price points. Just the way it is.
Baron Aloha
A Shining Example
Meier said:
Inaccurate? So the Gamecube isn't underperforming? Their software sales are as stong as the N64 days?