Last night was pretty fun, My brother and I stayed with our two cousins and we stayed up late playing Gamecube. I think I put about 60 more VS.Matches on my Smash Bros. Data.Tonight I'm going to my moms house to stay the weekend, and we've got a Nintendo 64, a SNES, and a Sega Genesis to play so it'll be fun! Nothing else really to report except some new Revolution rumors I've been hearing, this is an actual forum post from someone on Gamespot...
I was at the Best Buy in Lexington today and was checking out the new kiosk for the Xbox 360. I have to say its looks pretty nice. Nothing any better then a pc, but nice. In any event, I went to Best Buy in order to return an lcd monitor that I had purchased. Stuck pixels and I wasnt very happy at all. While I was waiting up at the counter, I overheard the manager talking to a Nintendo representative. They were talking price of the system, and the in store space that would be needed among other things. The rep (and Im absolutely positive this is the real thing), said the system would be selling for $249.99. There will be one controller and one add-on nunchuck style attachment. I suppose Ninty will be relying on the Gamecube pads for classic gameplay unless you buy a classic attachment. Im not sure if this is new news or not, but Im positive this will be the price.
They also talked about shelf space and what they would need in order to display the system properly. In listening, I overheard a June 2006 date mentioned for release. Seems funny they are talking shelf and kiosk space this early. Perhaps, Ninty has some in store surprises coming up relatively soon. The only other thing I heard from the conversation that might be of any interest is that the displays are "unconventional" as compared to typical kiosk displays. It really made me wonder why the kiosks would be so different. Im not really sure where they were going as I really didnt hear much more. They walked off into the back room as they were talking. It was my turn in line anyway and I had to get on with my lcd return.
Some of you will probably think this is bull, but oh well. No skin off my back. Just thought I would be nice and post my findings. Its funny because sometimes information comes where you least expect it. I never would have heard anything if I hadnt a return to make. eh... it made my day... :-)
If this guy is telling the truth that will be awesome! I was hoping for a June Launch Date, since my Birthday is in April, I can pre-oreder it early and not have to wait to long! Also the Price is good, I was going for $199, but 50 extra Isn't going to hurt!
25 Reasons I support the Revolution Pt.4
16.June Launch Date (Hopefully)
17. If not June at least 2006
18. Rumored FPS (Halo-Killer) in works
19.Heat Sensitive Controller???
20.Vertical or Horizontal? I get to Choose...