Inside Look at Monday's Broadcast

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 launches

  • EU 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 occasions


  • Uniqueness
  • Many titles will only be available on the GameCube, exclusive, not available on any other platform

  • Connectivity 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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