Nintendo Updates Players Choice Line With In-House Titles (http://www.nintendojo.com/infocus/view_item.php?1079468661)
Nintendo Updates Players Choice Line With In-House Titles
While it seems that new titles have been added to the player's choice collection left and right, this is the first announcement since last year of new player's choice titles directly from Nintendo's own publishing arm.
Staring April 29th, both Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour and Wario World will be reduced from $49.99 to $29.99, as is the usual reduction for Nintendo's own titles. F-Zero GX, however, will mysteriously be introduced at a cheaper $19.99 price point. On a related note, Metroid Prime will be reduced ten dollars to $19.99 -- SCEA's standard for their substantial "greatest hits" series.
These titles will join some 40 other games in Nintendo's growing line of budget hits, which continue to sell strongly at their new and more affordable price. (wj)
Great news about F-zero, I will probably finally pick that at up for $15 with GGC at Best Buy. Also anyone who hasn't gotten Metroid Prime should definitely pick it up at that price.
flashburn
03-16-04, 07:54 PM
Once Wario World hits $19.99 I will probably pick that up. Maybe it will be on sale.
cheapskate
03-16-04, 07:58 PM
I think it's pretty misleading for them to continue having two seperate price points for the same "Players Choice" line of games.
So, some are $29.99, and some are $19.99?
I think the Platinum Hits/Greatest Hits gameplan was to offer already successful and popular games at a lower price point once they reach a certain sales figure. Is this the same with Players Choice?
If so... why two price points? A little confusing and unfair to the consumer don't you think? To me, a $29.99 game is hardly a bargain; but I'm more than willing to pick up an established title for under $20.
young
03-16-04, 08:55 PM
Originally posted by cheapskate
to me, a $29.99 game is hardly a bargain; but I'm more than willing to pick up an established title for under $20.
word.
imo, they should stop sending me full color brochures of upcoming games and use that marketing money to keep the prices of games down.
nickdawgy
03-17-04, 02:52 AM
My question: Is F-Zero even worth $15? I hated the game :D
zero
03-17-04, 03:18 AM
Damn I gotta wait til April 29th for the Mario Golf drop? *sigh* Well good things come to those who wait I guess.
flashburn
03-17-04, 07:47 AM
Originally posted by nickdawgy
My question: Is F-Zero even worth $15? I hated the game :D
Yeah, damn those games that actually are a *challenge*.
nickdawgy
03-17-04, 08:31 AM
Originally posted by flashburn
Yeah, damn those games that actually are a *challenge*.
Indeed.....well frustrating is more like it
Groucho
03-17-04, 08:34 AM
Cool...I never got around to picking up F-Zero, but at that price point how can I resist.
Now, how about getting those Resident Evil ports down to a reasonable price?
Apocrypha
03-17-04, 10:41 AM
F-Zero is a tremendous game
A challenging title with superb graphics, sound, music, cutscenes, and finally GAMEPLAY, the story mode with unlockable chapters is ingenious and the levels within are spectacular. Combine all that with the F-Zero garage, and you have one GREAT game.
I think the difficulty level on this is overhyped, its a twitch game but its not THAT hard! Frustrating and time consumig yes, but I thought thats why we bought games...
CreatureX
03-17-04, 12:29 PM
Originally posted by nickdawgy
My question: Is F-Zero even worth $15? I hated the game :D
F-Zero GX is worth it at $50! :D
flashburn
03-17-04, 12:38 PM
Originally posted by nickdawgy
Indeed.....well frustrating is more like it
The cakewalk is thataway! ---->
Josh H
03-17-04, 12:45 PM
Originally posted by Apocrypha
Frustrating and time consumig yes, but I thought thats why we bought games...
Different strokes for different folks. I play games to kill time when I have nothing better to do and relax, not to be challenged and frustrated.
keit2208
03-17-04, 01:49 PM
F-Zero seems daunting at first but once you try and fail a few times you really start to get the hang of it.
Breakfast with Girls
03-17-04, 06:12 PM
Here's my review of F-Zero GX:
http://www.videogametalk.com/read.php?ID=69
At $19.99 I would say this is a must-buy for racing fans.
nickdawgy
03-18-04, 08:58 PM
Originally posted by flashburn
The cakewalk is thataway! ---->
I hate cake, too ;)
jediwicz
03-19-04, 12:05 AM
I was just watching CNN and they had a little segment on budget gaming. There number one choice for a person getting into gaming under $200 was a Gamecube with Animal Crossing, Super Mario Sunshine and Super Smash Brothers (all Players Choice titles). No mention of the Wavebird though.
TheMadMonk
04-30-04, 08:04 AM
So, any updates on these price drops? I haven't seen these new prices anywhere yet. The original post said 4/29/04. I'm interested in F-Zero GX and Metroid Prime, if I can get them at BestBuy with the GGC.
Edit: Okay, ebgames.com is showing these with the new prices, but circuitcity and bestbuy aren't yet. So I guess these price drops are legit and out there, but might take some time to be updated in some stores' systems.
Barney1234
04-30-04, 09:13 AM
I'm so lost in Metroid Prime
Okay game, not a great game though...
:(
PixyJunket
04-30-04, 09:26 AM
I'll probably buy another copy of Metroid Prime. The yellow banner PC version fixes the random lockup issue.
rfduncan
04-30-04, 09:26 AM
Originally posted by TheMadMonk
So, any updates on these price drops? I haven't seen these new prices anywhere yet. The original post said 4/29/04. I'm interested in F-Zero GX and Metroid Prime, if I can get them at BestBuy with the GGC.
Edit: Okay, ebgames.com is showing these with the new prices, but circuitcity and bestbuy aren't yet. So I guess these price drops are legit and out there, but might take some time to be updated in some stores' systems.
Circuit City has the following prices advertised in this Sunday's flyer:
GameCube
Metroid Prime $15
F-Zero GX $15
Mario Golf $25
Wario World $25
Originally posted by Barney1234
I'm so lost in Metroid Prime
Okay game, not a great game though...
Are you on CRACK!?!?! -eek-
Jtnguyen12
04-30-04, 09:55 AM
Viewtiful Joe $20 at CC/Walmart/
Rogue Squadron 3 $20 at Toysrus on 5/2
PixyJunket
04-30-04, 09:57 AM
Originally posted by Jtnguyen12
Viewtiful Joe $20 at CC/Walmart/
Rogue Squadron 3 $20 at Toysrus on 5/2 Joe is still $40/$50 at CC.. I went to 2 this week.
rfduncan
04-30-04, 10:52 AM
Originally posted by PixyJunket
Joe is still $40/$50 at CC.. I went to 2 this week.
I tried to PM at one and they don't have it in stock anymore. :(:confused:
Homer Simpson
04-30-04, 12:33 PM
Originally posted by rfduncan
Circuit City has the following prices advertised in this Sunday's flyer:
Wario World $25
hmmm, price match at BestBuy with my $10 rewards zone cert and it's only $15, I'm off to the BestBuy (on Sunday)...
CreatureX
04-30-04, 03:46 PM
Originally posted by rfduncan
Circuit City has the following prices advertised in this Sunday's flyer:
GameCube
Metroid Prime $15
F-Zero GX $15
Mario Golf $25
Wario World $25
Nice prices! :)
NitroJMS
05-01-04, 01:58 AM
Viewtiful Joe is $19.99 at CC. Just have them check the price at the register. Not every store tags the games/DVDs with new prices when they get a drop.
Buy: