boobless Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Oft-rumored price drop now a reality. Number three console manufacturer enters the Q4 race running. What's up for the Xbox, PS2? Retail partners Amazon.com and Toys "R" Us have taken the first step in heating up the upcoming fourth-quarter video game business. The online retailers are now offering the jet black- and indigo-colored GameCube at a margin-busting price of $99.99. Senior analyst Billy Pidgeon of the Zelos Group commented on the price drop, saying, "If you're going to sell the GameCube for under $149, you're losing money... They're throwing their margin away, basically dumping them." There is no indication that this price drop is the result of a renegotiation between the retailer and either the manufacturer or distributor. As far as Sony and Microsoft are concerned, Pidgeon says Sony is likely to be unfazed by the price drop. However, Pidgeon says, "Microsoft should care. They could lose the number two position, which is very important for Microsoft [to maintain]." Pidgeon added that the price drop will certainly have an impact on fourth-quarter retail sales but that competitive price drops across the board would be required to see substantial increases to anticipated Q4 sales. Pidgeon said, "Fourth quarter is the perfect time to use a price cut. It would really energize the market if there were price cuts this quarter." Nintendo of America has an analyst call scheduled for Wednesday morning, to be hosted by senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications George Harrison. Hardware pricing is likely to be among the topics he addresses. By way of a spokesperson, Microsoft said it was "not aware Nintendo made a price drop announcement." Not wishing to show the company's cards, if it held any, the spokesperson added that Microsoft was "very comfortable with the recent holiday [bundle]." http://www.gamespot.com/all/news/news_6075612.html GC Platinum jumped 2,320% in sales @ amazon.com today :laugh: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/new-f...7185368-3263864 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonik Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Yup, but a little late...I already got mine when it came out at 200 USD, with no game. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devBrian Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Haha. Time to buy one. My collection will be complete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdesmus Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 and gamecube will still suck. lol ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devBrian Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 and gamecube will still suck. lol ;) Only reason I'm getting it: FFCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realmccoy Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Looks like the 4 year old is getting one for X-mas :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bant Veteran Posted September 24, 2003 Veteran Share Posted September 24, 2003 and gamecube will still suck. lol ;) to each his own. I can understand why you dont like gc though... it appears you don't have the best of taste.... linkin park sig...lmao...:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quaa Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 thats bad for M$ cuz i read somewhere that their already loosing money on every xbox sold... now they gonna have to lower price even more to keep up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 lps not too bad but gc does sucks lugias mansion? mario sunshine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Oh goodie!! I'm sure MS will be answering this price soon enough. Time to buy me a Xbox :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redestium Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 lps not too bad but gc does sucks lugias mansion? mario sunshine? Go back to your cave. :no: :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron901 Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 and gamecube will still suck. lol ;) get your stupid post somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destian Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 and gamecube will still suck. lol ;) ...said the linkin park fan. :devil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boobless Posted September 24, 2003 Author Share Posted September 24, 2003 lps not too bad but gc does sucks lugias mansion? mario sunshine? :huh: Have you seen Dr. Grammar and Mr. Spelling around lately? :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 and gamecube will still suck. lol ;) I can name a couple of exclusive games that would make this offer extremely attractive. You can't go wrong with that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonik Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Could you please tell me how GameCube sucks? Other than the fact that you think it has kiddie games. If they were kiddie than that means you should be able to beat the game in less than a hour. And I bet you a million dollars you wouldn't be able to beat Mario Sunshine in less than 5 hours. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mAcOdIn Veteran Posted September 24, 2003 Veteran Share Posted September 24, 2003 Lets not forget: Eternal Darkness F-Zero Metroid Prime Ikaruga Resident Evil Soul Calibur 2 these aren't sucky kiddie games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonik Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 ^^^ And those are just some. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devBrian Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 it appears you don't have the best of taste.... linkin park sig...lmao...:p That's your opinion. *shrug* No one person's taste is better than another's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolvereen Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Ikaruga ROCKS! Got it for my B-day on Sunday. I love it! GOnna pick up FZero too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclingplatypus Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Let me get this right I can get a GameBoy Advance SP or a Gamecube??? All I got to say is "It's me Mario!" I'll finally get to see his vacation footage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 funny boobless i dont have time for that cause im usually doing 40 other things unlike you a person with no boobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUTZIFER Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Cool. My 4 year old's birthday is comin up, that's what I'll get her. She's already a pro at many XBOX games, which she shouldn't be playing, lol, so a good kiddie system will be perfect for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-=SD=- Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Nice, now when I buy it back in time for metroid prime 2 and resident evil 4, it won't set me back as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devBrian Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 funny boobless i dont have time for that cause im usually doing 40 other things unlike you a person with no boobs WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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