Price of the Gamecube in Ireland

leejon · 19-03-2002 3:39am #1

Does anyone have any idea at what price the new nintendo console is going to retail at in Ireland? It has been stated that it will be at 250 euro across Europe, but Irish retailers have a nasty habit of raising the price a little i.e. 60-70 euro. So anyone have any news on this

the_corpo · 19-03-2002 8:53am

seeing as the irish stores use english distributors for everything bar sony hardware (dunno about xbox), i can easily see us getting them at the uk price with a vat mark up. they'll try it anyway.

Shinji · 19-03-2002 1:32pm

Er I'm pretty sure Ninty have an Irish distro for Cube. I'll try and find out.

All the big chain stores have their Cube pre-orders open, why not wander along and find out what prices they've got it at?

tHE vAGGABOND · 19-03-2002 1:46pm

An Irish company Gem has both XBox and Cube distro for Ireland dont they..

(I think Gem do XBox for UK too)

ironfist77 · 19-03-2002 5:35pm

Just checked gameword web site and ther charging €279.99
/IEP218.39 .€30 more then the rest of europe :mad: . I suppose it could be worse.

FireDragon · 19-03-2002 5:47pm

man we get milk on everything here
i was hoping everything we cheaper:mad:

Volvagia · 19-03-2002 7:59pm

well €280 is better then paying €480 for an x-box. Methinks im gonna get a game cube. anyone know what the release titles are?

SantaHoe · 19-03-2002 8:15pm

Hopefully another Mario 3D and Mario Kart affair

Haven't a clue though.

19-03-2002 9:15pm

Remember people,
Nintendo have always delivered good systems in the past (the nintendo control deck, 8-bit, the GameBoy, the super nintendo, the n64...yes a good system!) and they will continue to have good, reliable systems and games...how many other companies can you REALLY trust your gaming enjoyment with?

Fair enough, the other companies have good games, at least though with nintendo, you don't have to worry about quality titles...they have a good back catalogue of proven classics and they will continue to build upon that aspect, which has made the company so great.

I'm for the GameCube anyway, but I keep an open mind...hope the GC will do well though, should do!

Volvagia · 19-03-2002 9:19pm

I agree MoonHawk i can wait for the rouge squadron game and Metroid Prime! ( the fps where u play Samus!) aswell and the millions o other great titles that will follow! Long Live the gamecube!!! and has anyone seen the panasonic GC?? ****in l3370rs!

Dont be at yourself · 19-03-2002 9:22pm

Rogue Leader isn't all that though - take away the Star Wars setting and the game itself is rather poo.

After seeing those in-visor screenies of Metroid Prime though... oh daddy!

Giblet · 19-03-2002 9:31pm

€280, but the price has been risen everywhere.
In England GameCubes were supposed to be £150,
but retailers themselves put it up to around £170-£180,
Due to lack of profits. And the same is reflected here.
I'm definatly gonna get one.
See the Resident evil Remake, man thats good stuff.
And RE0 and RE4 are GC exclusives. Nice.

19-03-2002 9:53pm

Hmm maybe i'll wait a while for the price to come down a little.

-oRnein9- · 19-03-2002 11:16pm

I think that Ps2 will do the best out of all as did Ps1.

Shinji · 19-03-2002 11:54pm

Rogue Leader isn't all that though - take away the Star Wars setting and the game itself is rather poo.

I like it a lot, personally. That said it didn't hold my attention long once Pikmin pitched up

leejon · 20-03-2002 12:24am

Thanks for all the info, I checked amazon in the uk and they are giving preorders at 164 sterling.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005YXRN/qid=1016583801/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2_2/026-4205258-2038066

Volvagia · 20-03-2002 7:13pm

I still think that rouge leader looks good! the graphics look fooking leet! but Metroid prime omg!

Pugsley · 22-03-2002 10:21am

Ive heard that when they were selling the GC for $150 in UK that the shops were making a whopping 29p profit per console....... only hear say tho,cant trust it to be overly reliable.
Still cheapest console on release (isnt it?) so im defo gettin one.

Retr0gamer · 23-03-2002 8:24pm

The retailers are just being cheap. i'm thinking of getting one with smash bros. Smash bros. was always a laugh on n64 with a few mates and some drink.

DeadBankClerk · 23-03-2002 9:10pm

avatar theif!

-oRnein9- · 23-03-2002 10:42pm

Originally posted by DeadBankClerk
avatar theif!

Man get some councelling.

Volvagia · 24-03-2002 5:29pm

Smash Bro's owned and the new one looks good but still Metroid prime!

Digi_Tilmitt · 24-03-2002 5:59pm

Well i love sony and sega so i think u people should buy a dreamcast or a ps2 but if you buy a gamecube i would still be happy as long as you stay away from the black box of death!

Giblet · 24-03-2002 6:19pm

Well whatever keeps YOU happy.

Son of Blam · 24-03-2002 9:24pm

Originally posted by Digi_Tilmitt
Well i love sony and sega so i think u people should buy a dreamcast or a ps2

Sega are developing games for the Gamecube. Isn't that "Monkey trapped in a marble"* game done by Sega?

-Son of Blam

*Not actual name of game

leejon · 24-03-2002 10:10pm

It's called 'Super Monkey Ball' very highly rated by most reviewers, not surprising as Sega do great games. Probably one I will purchase with the console on release day.

leejon · 31-03-2002 10:15am

I went to a popular video 'Game' shop in Blanchardstown yesterday, on enquiring about the Gamecube I was told that could reserve on for €20.00 but they could not tell me at what price it would retail at!! What a load of bollox!!!

Dont be at yourself · 31-03-2002 12:21pm

Funny story. I went to a popular 'game' shop in blanchardstown a few days ago and asked about the final price of the gamecube.

"Under €300" he said.

"And that's not even concrete."

31-03-2002 12:57pm

Odd, they started off at £150 sterling, that was boosted to £165 and now going on what nekky said its gonna be £185 aprrox.

Gh3yn3ss.

the_corpo · 31-03-2002 1:07pm

hmmm

i should be in italy a few weeks after launch

maybe i should wait and buy it there 8)

Xterminator · 02-04-2002 9:31am

Jungle.com sent me a mail this morning offering the gamecube+extra controller plus 1 game for 199 sterling.
Now thats not a bad price.

X

02-04-2002 12:19pm

Thats pretty good, about €322.99951306606073 give or take

Gunn4r · 02-04-2002 12:24pm

there is a modchip out for it now , see www.gamefreax.de for info

koneko · 02-04-2002 1:40pm

Hmm, used to like Nintendo, far too many kids games for my likin on the console, but hopefully the GC will change that. So far I like the Xbox, but time will tell. I absolutely hate all the Mario games, and looks like there will be (as usual) a lot of those available.
The new Res Evil game looks fab though.

Check out this screenie
Bloody Roar: Primal Fury
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2002/gamecube/bloodyroarprimalfury/bloodyroar_0322_screen001.jpg
How weird is that??

Worst game ever?
http://gamespot.com/gamespot/filters/products/0,11114,528160,00.html
Heard you get to walk around and pick up garbage. Ooh, exciting!

Volvagia · 02-04-2002 7:30pm

Im afriad i disagree with you there! I hate the xbox and i love all mario games! but i be getting an GC when it comes out. **** i better start saving! anyone got a suggestion of what game or games i should get with it. methinks Metroid prime or Rouge Leader but what luigi's Mansion like?

spooky donkey · 03-04-2002 7:42pm

I think that super monkey ball does look great ive seen it running and it looks mad.

Q_Ball · 04-04-2002 2:56am

I pre-ordered the GC in game in blanch. Was told €289.99

also preordered luigi mansion and rogue squadron.

Anyone know what the memory card is like? I heard it has a really small storage capacity

leejon · 04-04-2002 8:59am

In regards to pre ordering the GC, do any of these outlets know about any combination packs that are due, i.e. 2 joypads and a game or 1 game and a memory card. As I am due to order one shortly I will obviously want to get a good price with as much kit as possible.

Kairo · 04-04-2002 10:48am

Originally posted by koneko
Hmm, used to like Nintendo, far too many kids games for my likin on the console...

What the hell? Scared your mom might walk in on you playing with your Pikachu when you should be watching hardcore nazi porn with donkeys on the side?

Seriously...does it really matter what age group the game is aimed at? If the games enjoyable, enjoy it. I find myself spending more time on my GBA playing pokemon than I do playing FPSes on the PC.

I'm holding out for Soul Caliber 2 to come out before I fork out for a Gamecube. :bandit:

koneko · 04-04-2002 10:52am

WTF? I'm entitled to an opinion?

I personally absolutely hate the Mario games. I liked them for about a week, a very very long time ago. I've been looking over the lists of games for the Gamecube, and although there will be quite a few decent titles, the majority still are games like Mario, that I personally don't enjoy playing at all. *MY OPINION*
This is why I'm not sure if I'll be getting a Gamecube (if the majority of the games are ****e, why should I bother?). Don't get all upset over it :P
... Different people like different games I suppose.

Kairo · 04-04-2002 11:15am

Yes, you are entitled to your opinion..but you stated that there are too many kiddie games on the Nintendo consoles, did you not?

Summation of my post...

'So What?'

amp · 04-04-2002 11:53am

So no "Middle Aged Fat Bastard 2002" for the GC? Damn, was looking forward to that.

All games are for kiddies, young and old.

koneko · 04-04-2002 1:41pm

mumble mumble opinion mumble mumble

This might be good
http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories/news/0,10870,2859689,00.html

A "psychological thriller". Out in June (US).

Cake Fiend · 04-04-2002 6:19pm

I'm a 20-year old game-obsessed kid. If you have a problem with that, bite my tender sensuous ass.

Q_Ball · 05-04-2002 9:37pm

(if the majority of the games are ****e, why should I bother?). Don't get all upset over it :P
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Same can be said about any console, not just gamecube.

Personally *IN MY OPINION* I think the GC has more potential than the xbox.

conZ · 05-04-2002 10:18pm

it looks like it's all kids games..., just like the GBA...
there hasnt bn one not-kids game sine the start.
its really pissin me off., no good new games to buy.
thats why im selling it.
ANY1 WANNA BUY A GameBoyAdvance???
pm me

Shinji · 05-04-2002 10:51pm

there hasnt bn one not-kids game sine the start

Ah yeah - Advance Wars, Breath of Fire, Golden Sun, Sonic Advance, Doom, Streetfighter.... man, they're all kids games.

(And grown-up games are... what? Something that simulates the Six O'Clock News and brings you your slippers and pipe? LAY OFF THE CRACK.)

06-04-2002 11:28am

You never fail to make me smile shinji

BTW if anyones interested heres an add for the gamecube:

http://www.cubeclub.co.uk/central_assets/tv_advert/tv_advert.htm

Jim · 14-04-2002 5:39pm

dont get too excited about smash bros., its alright and theres loads more to do than the n64 version but its roughly the same and its too 'fast' i think, it gets really boring after awhile.

Volvagia · 14-04-2002 8:16pm

Well put Shinji! Viva La Game Cube!

Retr0gamer · 16-04-2002 9:37am

I'd rather play the so called nintendo kids games than jedi knight or castle wolfenstein. Anyone who says they hate mario games obviously has never played one and is too wrapped up in playing first person shoots (a genre that hasn't changed since half-life and everything after hasn't even come close) to open up there minds and realise that nintendo do make the best games. So what if they are a bit childish. It doesn't matter if they're brilliant.

Price of the Gamecube in Ireland

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