Following the European price reduction of Nintendo GameCube three weeks ago, European retailers have continued to report staggering sales figures. 10 times more consoles were sold in the first week of the new price and sales have continued to grow. In the three weeks since the price drop Nintendo GameCube market share has increased five fold from 5% to 25% putting it in second position in the console market throughout Europe. This has been concluded by independent market research agencies and European retailer estimates.

David Gosen, Managing Director of Nintendo Europe said:

"Nintendo GameCube is now selling at the fastest rate since its launch proving that at the right price and with the great software line up available this Christmas, it really is the console of choice for all gamers."

The success of Nintendo GameCube is set to continue with an unrivalled pre- Christmas software line up. Launching on 14th November is Nintendo's fantastic new kart racing game, Mario Kart: Double Dash!! All your favourite Nintendo characters and more are back for some serious kart action. For the first time ever, players will be able to choose two characters to race on each vehicle simultaneously. One takes care of the driving, whilst the other is on weapons detail! Mario Kart fans have never had so much to choose from.

Also launching on 14th November is the exclusive Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Limited Edition Pak, containing a Nintendo GameCube, a copy of Mario Kart: Double Dash!! plus a Special Five Game limited edition 'The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition' disc just in time for Christmas.

F-Zero GX, 1080� Avalanche and Mario Party 5 are just some of the other blockbuster games that Nintendo are releasing in the run up to Christmas 2003. The fantastic line up of over 200 games means gamers everywhere can enjoy hours of fun on their Nintendo GameCube this Christmas.