Nintendo announces GameCube price drop
After Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo has officially announced a price drop for the GameCube in U.S.
Monday, May 20, 2002 - Following the price drop announced by Sony and Microsoft for their systems, Nintendo Of America today announced a price drop for the GameCube in the U.S. to take effect tomorrow. Players will be able to buy a GameCube for just $149.95 against $199.99 needed to buy the Playstation 2 or the Xbox.
After the great success of the launch in Europe, Nintendo has shipped more than 4.5 million systems worldwide and its hit title, Super Smash Bros. Melee, has topped the 2.5 million mark.
"It's simple, really: Nintendo is committed to offering our players the best games and the best price," says Peter MacDougall, executive vice president, sales and marketing, Nintendo of America Inc. "We were the first manufacturer to reach the $199 price level and now we're leading the industry to $149 -- allowing even more players around the world to get their hands on our legendary favorites like Mario, Zelda, Star Fox and Metroid this year."
After the great success of the launch in Europe, Nintendo has shipped more than 4.5 million systems worldwide and its hit title, Super Smash Bros. Melee, has topped the 2.5 million mark.
"It's simple, really: Nintendo is committed to offering our players the best games and the best price," says Peter MacDougall, executive vice president, sales and marketing, Nintendo of America Inc. "We were the first manufacturer to reach the $199 price level and now we're leading the industry to $149 -- allowing even more players around the world to get their hands on our legendary favorites like Mario, Zelda, Star Fox and Metroid this year."
(Posted: Monday, May 20, 2002, 1:38PM GMT)
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