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[Trevelyon]

"REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 2004--One of the toughest characters in the video game universe is about to become part of a powerful new package deal. Starting Aug. 15, Nintendo's Metroid(R) Prime Bonus Bundle gives consumers a Nintendo GameCube(TM) system and not one but two free discs. The first disc contains a complete version of the award-winning Metroid Prime game, while the bonus disc contains a playable demo version of the highly anticipated sequel, Metroid Prime 2 Echoes.

"Other companies sell their systems starting at $150," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "No one can match Nintendo's value as we offer a Nintendo GameCube and two free discs, all at an MSRP of just $99.99."

The great value of the bundle builds on the already-strong interest in Metroid Prime 2 Echoes and carries the enthusiasm into the holiday season. The bonus disc features a wealth of information about the Metroid franchise, such as:

-- an exclusive playable demo of Metroid Prime 2 Echoes

-- The Metroid Chronicle, an interactive history of the Metroid franchise

-- two Metroid Prime 2 Echoes cinematic trailers

-- a stunning Metroid Prime art gallery

And the whole bonus bundle comes in a Metroid-styled Nintendo GameCube packaging. This incredible value will be available only while supplies last.

Game enthusiasts who already own a Nintendo GameCube can get the bonus disc in one of two ways, while supplies last. The bonus disc can be obtained by purchasing a one-year subscription or renewal to Nintendo Power(R) magazine, the official print source for product-related updates and information. The second option allows "My Nintendo" members of Nintendo.com to obtain the bonus disc by registering a Nintendo GameCube system and five eligible software titles. Complete details for both options can be found at www.nintendopower.com/metroidprime2.

Metroid Prime remains one of the most adrenaline-soaked Nintendo GameCube titles of all time, with more than 1 million units sold. Metroid Prime was named the 2003 first-person action console action game of the year by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, and was named "Game of the Year" by GameSpot.com, GameSpy.com, IGN Cube.com and Planet GameCube.com.

Metroid Prime 2 Echoes, set to launch Nov. 15, sends heroine Samus Aran to explore the dual Light and Dark sides of split-dimension planet Aether. The tension-packed first-person adventure features new power-ups, a new ammo system and special suit upgrades. And for the first time in the Metroid franchise, up to four players can battle against each other in multiplayer mode using all of Samus' unique powers and abilities. "

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[cvxfreak]

My Metroid bonus disc is on its way.

 

[Grubdog]

:O

I hope this bonus disk isn't exclusive to the US... bah, who am I kidding, there's no way i'll be able to get this in Australia.

 

[evilromero]

That was easy. I have every game registered.

 

[ToyMachine228]

What games are eligable to for this? I registered two games for the Zelda disc, and they never sent me one.

 

[Deku Tree]

I'll be getting my hands on this.

 

[NotMSRP]

No European version of MP.

 

[6.8]

Yeah, I'd like to know, since I bought a GC and MP 2 weeks ago. :<

 

[MaddenNFL64]

I only have 3 registered >:-(.

Double Dash
Crytal Chronicles
1080 Avalanche

What GBA games have the codes in them? I know Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga does. Maybe Zero Mission? I need to buy more GBA games anyway.

 

[Kobun Heat]

Heh. That was pretty easy.

 

[ThirstyFly]

Arg.

I have 5 of those games, but I've already reg'd two for the Zelda disc. I don't suppose those would count towards this offer would they?

I don't plan to buy any of the other games on the list

 

[cvxfreak]

My games registered:

- Mario and Luigi RPG
- Metroid Zero Mission
- Mario Kart: Double Dash
- Mario Party 5
- Pokemon Colosseum
- Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
- Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
- Classic NES: Super Mario Bros.
- Classic NES: The Legend of Zelda
- Classic NES: Pacman
- Classic NES: Donkey Kong
- Classic NES: Excitebike
- GBA Video: Pokemon Vol. 1
- GBA Video: Pokemon Vol. 2

Victory!

EDIT: Forgot FSA, FFCC

 

[6.8]

I only have 4 of those games.

 

[Kobun Heat]

23 games have the reg codes so far:

1. Mario vs. Donkey Kong
2. Mario Golf: Advance Tour
3. Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles
4. Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
5. Mario Party 5
6. Metroid: Zero Mission
7. Pokémon Colosseum
8. Legend of Zelda, The: Four Swords Adventures
9. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
10. Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda
11. Classic NES Series: Pac-Man
12. Classic NES Series: Xevious
13. Classic NES Series: Excitebike
14. Custom Robo
15. Classic NES Series: Bomberman
16. 1080° Avalanche
17. Classic NES Series: Donkey Kong
18. Classic NES Series: Super Mario Bros.
19. GBA Video: Pokémon - For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!
20. WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$
21. Classic NES Series: Ice Climber
22. GBA Video: Pokémon - Johto Photo Finish
23. Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Games

 

[MaddenNFL64]

I don't think you need to buy 5 more. Just have 5 registered.

 

[Oni Link 666]

Hell Yeah!. I got a disc coming too.

All games that you have previously registered can be used for this ThirstyFly.

 

[Littleberu]

NP subscriptions here I come. I only have 2 games.

 

[MaddenNFL64]

Advance Tour & Mario vs. DK wouldn't be bad either, but I just need 2 at the moment .

 

[ThirstyFly]

All games that you have previously registered can be used for this ThirstyFly.

Yeah, I just noticed that on another page. Sweet. All I gotta do is add in Mario Party 5, Wario Ware GC and Metroid: Zero Mission and the disc shall be mine! Oh yes, it shall be mine!

 

[Andy787]

Yesss. I missed the Zelda disc last time, but I only have to register one more game for the Metroid disc, and I've got a $10 dollar off coupon for a lot of the Nintendo titles at Toys R Us, so looks like I'm finally going to get a nice freebie for once.

 

[ThirstyFly]

Alright, disc ordered.

Thanks for the heads up Trevelyon!

I ache for Prime 2.

 

[Deku Tree]

All I had to do was point and click and ...

"Thank you!

You have successfully reserved your copy of the Metroid Prime 2 Echoes Bonus Disc!

Shipping will begin on or after August 20, 2004. Please allow up to two weeks for delivery. You will receive an email when your disc has shipped."

Thank you 1080, Zero Mission, MKD!!, M&L:SS, LoZ:Four Swords!!

 

[kiryogi]

Got mine set!

Metroid: Zero Mission
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
1080 Avalanche
Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Mario Golf: Advance Tour
Custom Robo
= Win!

 

[Mrbob]

Looks like I buy a Gamecube August 15. Platinum too, thankfully. I was worried Nintendo would have some Indigo stock left over and throw those in the bundle.

 

[Scoobert]

I don't even have 1 of those games.

 

[Kifimbo]

I only have 4 of those games.

Same here. I'll buy 4 Swords then...

 

[Deku Tree]

Even though I'm ordering this bonus disk, I'm probably going to leave it unopened. I want to get the total surprise experience when playing the full Echoes game for the first time. I don't want to know too much ahead of schedule.

 

[NWO]

Damn I only have 4 games on the list....

 

[ManDudeChild]

I have five, but I lost my registration number for Crystal Chronicles

 

[Littleberu]

Even though I'm ordering this bonus disk, I'm probably going to leave it unopened. I want to get the total surprise experience when playing the full Echoes game for the first time. I don't want to know too much ahead of schedule.

Man it's a 20 hours + game, even if you know the first 1 hour and half of MP2, it won't spoil you many things IMO.

 

[Trevelyon]

"And the whole bonus bundle comes in a Metroid-styled Nintendo GameCube packaging. This incredible value will be available only while supplies last."

Hopefully it'll be like the kick arse PAL bundle packaging. Too bad the Samus name plate won't be included.

 

[human5892]

I wonder if the Metroid Chronicle is going to be cool, or just clips from old Metroid games thrown together, like the horrid History of Zelda on the Zelda Collector's Disc. I wanted cool interviews and concept art, damnit!

 

[Deku Tree]

I wonder if the Metroid Chronicle is going to be cool, or just clips from old Metroid games thrown together, like the horrid History of Zelda on the Zelda Collector's Disc. I wanted cool interviews and concept art, damnit!

It'll probably be pretty comparable to the History of Zelda on the Collectors disk.

 

[Gorgie]

This is a very good deal, almost makes me want to buy another Gamecube.

 

[drohne]

nice. i have just enough games to qualify. er, not that i hugely care about prime 2. but it's FREE.

 

[Deg]

come to Europe!

 

[drohne]

incidentally, "bundle of badass"? sorry, what? that's some embarrassing sub-xbox crap right there. sounds like the no-brow, simian influence of reginald fils-aimes has gotten at least as far as the pr department.

 

[Deg]

 

[MaddenNFL64]

OOH!

drohne, it is a bundle of badass. SEE?

 

[human5892]

incidentally, "bundle of badass"? sorry, what? that's some embarrassing sub-xbox crap right there. sounds like the no-brow, simian influence of reginald fils-aimes has gotten at least as far as the pr department.

Ah, let it go. I know it's pretty dumb-sounding, but it's what the kids like these days. </old man>

Also that packaging is ACE.

 

[drohne]

THAT REMAINS ONE OF THE MOST ADRENALINE-SOAKED GAME CONSOLE PACKAGING DESIGNS OF ALL TIME

what is "adrenaline soaked" even supposed to mean? now i really want a job writing pr copy.

 

[human5892]

what is "adrenaline soaked" even supposed to mean? now i really want a job writing pr copy.

Well, I can only assume that they've harvested the adrenial glands from someone (maybe even Reggie himself, as he no doubt has at least 9 or 10 to spare) and stimulated them with electrodes to make them secrete adrenaline all over the packaging of this bundle, thus "soaking" it.

I'm not sure what benefit this directly has for the consumer, but I suspect it "pumps you up" in some way or another, and maybe even gets you ready for "kicking ass".

 

[Deg]

Its hot. Samus's design is an improvement over the last game.

-- an exclusive playable demo of Metroid Prime 2 Echoes
-- The Metroid Chronicle, an interactive history of the Metroid franchise
-- two Metroid Prime 2 Echoes cinematic trailers
-- a stunning Metroid Prime art gallery

Love the extras. I hope the trailers are good.

 

[teiresias]

Does anyone know if Costco would be putting this in their "bundle"?? If not, the Costco is still a better deal after buying Metroid: Prime (and if you can live without the demo disk and the extras). I think I'll still get that one, but it would be cool if Costco was able to use this.

 

[Deleted member 284]

Woot!! Got my copy on its way.

 

[Guileless]

Mine! After missing out on the Zelda disk I'm going to get another game today so I'll have 5 registered. What was lacking about the history of Zelda on it? Did they just throw something together?

Incidentally, a preowned Zelda disk costs 60 bucks on Gamestop.com.

 

[FoneBone]

I only have Mario & Luigi and Zero Mission. I guess I'll just have to wait a few months more.

 

[human5892]

What was lacking about the history of Zelda on it? Did they just throw something together?

Yes, it was just footage of the games that you already have on the disk so you know what they look like. That's it. No commentary, no interviews, no extras of any kind.

It was tremendously disappointing, needless to say.

 

[sonycowboy]

Sexy beast!

 

[Mrbob]

Damn it Gamespot, you trixed me with your image. Is Platinum also offered or only Jet Black? Bleh.