Posted 26 Jan 2002 at 00:04 by Tim Symons
We have exclusive screens, quotes, and video from the Nintendo press release scheduled for Monday!
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Full Analysis of the Broadcast
"2002 will be the year of the Cube" - Nintendo
More than 2.7 pieces Nintendo hardware sold globally since Japan and U.S. GameCube launchesEU launch of Gamecube will have the largest ever line-up of software titles for a platform launch"GameCube will not be targeted at kids. It will not be targeted at teens, and it will not be targeted at adults. GameCube will appeal to anyone who enjoys being entertained by interactive gaming, and that is because we believe strongly that gaming is an attitude, not an age."GameCube will address the full range of gaming occasionsUniquenessMany titles will only be available on the GameCube, exclusive, not available on any other platformConnectivity between GBA and GameCube is a key to the GameCube's success
Launch
European launch date is 3 may 2002
Nintendo is planning to ship 1 million units across Europe for the launch date
More than 20 software titles will be available for launch day, including 2 exclusive titles: Luigi's Mansion and WaveRace Blue Storm
By the summer, nearly 50 titles will be available for the GameCube, with a broad appeal across all genres
GameCube hardware will sell for around €249, €50 less than PlayStation II and nearly half the price of the Xbox
Summary
GameCube offers titles for all players, all ages, and all genres, and an unprecedented level of support for third-party developers.
All in all, it's clear why "2002 will be the year of the Cube"
Video presented by the Nintendo Europe Managing Director, David Gosen.
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