View Full Version : Possible GCN Price Drop coming soon? (Super Friends, Unite to confirm!)
UncleBob
05-01-2006, 05:23 AM
Thanks to wandering over on PlanetGameCube.com for this tipoff.
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6148626.html
An EB Games employee today told GameSpot that the company had sent out promotional materials that strongly suggest Nintendo is planning a GameCube price drop next month. The materials, which were sent for use in the company's next marketing period (May 3 to May 23), include GameCube posters with GameCube-branded stickers that read "New Low Price," according to the employee. A specific price was not listed for the machine, which currently retails for $99.99 new, but it featured a blank number template which employees could fill in should a drop be announced.
Anyone want to confirm this? How about GameCrazy or other employees - anything at your stores?
coolz481
05-01-2006, 07:25 AM
If they do drop the price, I can't imagine it would go any lower than $79. Most Gamecube first-party games released in the last year or two, like Fire Emblem and the Mario sports games, still retail for $49 and I doubt the system and games would be priced the same.
Medium_Pimpin
05-01-2006, 10:16 AM
Too little, too late.
jaybird
05-01-2006, 10:17 AM
They're just clearing the shelves for Wii.
seanr1221
05-01-2006, 10:18 AM
If they drop it to say, 79.99, you'd think first party games like Mario Baseball and Fire Emblem would go to about 39.99. But I doubt that would happen.
mattcube64
05-01-2006, 10:25 AM
I hope it hits $69.99, but expect $79.99, to match the recent PS2 drop. That means the Xbox will surely follow.
botticus
05-01-2006, 10:48 AM
I hope it hits $69.99, but expect $79.99, to match the recent PS2 drop. That means the Xbox will surely follow.
But Microsoft doesn't care if people buy the Xbox anymore, they want you to buy the 360. Nintendo and PS2 don't have any other console to push though.
Strell
05-01-2006, 10:50 AM
Please drop and let the Mario Party 7 bundle I saw last week still be there when this happens.
anotherpoorgamer
05-01-2006, 10:52 AM
I will only pay $79.99 for another gamecube if it is bundled with a game either the new zelda or some other game! :)
GizmoGC
05-01-2006, 11:19 AM
Too little, too late.
:lol: Its been $99 for a LONG time. Thats a damn good price for a current Gen system.
Sporadic
05-01-2006, 11:29 AM
Come on $50.
That has been my buying point ever since it was released back in 2001.
minmao
05-01-2006, 11:32 AM
Come on $50.
That has been my buying point ever since it was released back in 2001.
I did get one gamecube for $50 from a Compusa several weeks ago.
Although it's YMMV, you might want to check your local compusa if you need a cheap gamecube.
hufferstl
05-01-2006, 11:32 AM
I just hope they add Mario Tennis to the Player's Choice. Even if its $29.99, I'm there.
And unless the new Zelda comes out when they do the price drop, I doubt it will get anyone's attention.
spmahn
05-01-2006, 11:40 AM
I hope it hits $69.99, but expect $79.99, to match the recent PS2 drop. That means the Xbox will surely follow.
I'm fairly certain that Microsoft isn't even manufacturing new X-Box's anymore, so the stores are free to charge whatever they'd like for them.
munch
05-01-2006, 11:42 AM
The GCN is an amazing system. It was worth it at $199, $150 with a free game, $99, and $99 with a free game. If it hits $79 there really is no excuse. It's a great deal IMO.
wageslave
05-01-2006, 11:49 AM
Too little, too late.
For a system that is more powerful than a PS2, close to the power of the original X-Box, and has lots of great games avalible I think $100 is a bargain. Price wasn't the problem of the gamecube. The PS2s DVD support and the fact that it launched first let it win the battle this generation. XBOX and Cube sales weren't too far apart, but I think XBOX live was a big advantage for the box.
slidecage
05-01-2006, 11:54 AM
expect it to drop to 79.99 It will NOT DROP TO 49.99
sysytems been dropping 2o or 30 bucks every other year for the last what 4-6 years
2006 ps2 129
2004 ps2 149
2002 pss 199
maybt the ps2 did drop 50 bucks not sure.. or was there a price drop in 2003
worker at best buy said expect xbox to be blown out this thansgiving Expect systems @ 50 bucks and games under 20 (many under 10)
called up eb and they said expect it to be told next week Gamecube 79.99
NeoStrider
05-01-2006, 12:20 PM
For a system that is more powerful than a PS2, close to the power of the original X-Box, and has lots of great games avalible I think $100 is a bargain.
games on the system determine its value, not the power, the GC just doesn't offer as much unless you mostly like Nintendo games
YoshiFan1
05-01-2006, 01:14 PM
expect it to drop to 79.99 It will NOT DROP TO 49.99
sysytems been dropping 2o or 30 bucks every other year for the last what 4-6 years
2006 ps2 129
2004 ps2 149
2002 pss 199
maybt the ps2 did drop 50 bucks not sure.. or was there a price drop in 2003
I believe it went from $199 to $179 in 2003
neocisco
05-01-2006, 02:12 PM
$79.99. That's the dough.
How do I know?
Miyamoto told me so.
:dunce:
The PS2s DVD support and the fact that it launched first let it win the battle this generation.
Don't forget 3rd party support. That was the biggest factor.
djkunai
05-01-2006, 03:26 PM
I think it was the DVD and backwards compatability.
turls
05-01-2006, 03:31 PM
Why are these price drops worth this much discussion on CAG? Most of us have had numerous opportunities to get deals that match or exceed the value of a $20 price drop.
kurtori
05-01-2006, 04:18 PM
GameStop traditionally creates their own in-store promotional materials before each E3 IN THE EVENT THAT a pricedrop is announced. This is done for each major console. The price is not filled in on the sign - that part is done by the actual store location itself if the price drop actually does happen. If E3 comes and goes with no price drop announcements, the store manager is ordered to destroy the materials.
niceguyshawne
05-01-2006, 04:58 PM
I got the Gamecube at $150. It has been worth every penny which is why the wii will be my first next gen console.
which is why the wii will
Try saving that 10 times fast.
XboxHardcore.com
05-01-2006, 07:03 PM
They should drop it to $79.99 and drop ALL games including new ones to $19.99
Fuck yea.
Serialkilla
05-01-2006, 07:07 PM
I'd definitely get a new one for $50. If it's only to $79 I might grab a used one. I would love to play REmake again.
fatmanforlife99
05-01-2006, 11:13 PM
it would be NICE if it droped down to 49.99, but i dont think that will happen, i need another one since my got burned alive.
sp00ge
05-01-2006, 11:19 PM
I hope it hits $69.99, but expect $79.99, to match the recent PS2 drop. That means the Xbox will surely follow.
Haha... yeah. Has anyone been foolish enough to buy the Forza Bundle? 149.99 + 19.99 = 179.99?!
Only Microsoft would raise the price of their system.
bradtwitty
05-01-2006, 11:37 PM
I think Nintendo should keep the prices where they are right now. Everyone keeps saying drop it to 49.99 and all games to 19.99, this is insane, Nintendo actually makes money of this thing, unlike Xbox, which it still in the red.
Grave_Addiction
05-01-2006, 11:41 PM
If the price on used systems drops to around $60, I'll absolutely have to pick one up again.
miyamotofreak
05-02-2006, 01:30 AM
$79.99. That's the dough.
How do I know?
Miyamoto told me so.
:dunce:No I didn't!
Graystone
05-02-2006, 02:48 AM
To hell with the console you can get it for $40 on ebay. I want all 1st party Nintendo games to drop to $20.
I'd guess $80 would be the new price if there is a drop. It'll be interesting to see what happens.
games on the system determine its value, not the power
QFT
If the price on used systems drops to around $60, I'll absolutely have to pick one up again.
They have been $60 at EBgames forever.
zewone
05-02-2006, 06:47 PM
$50 is still a little too much for this system.
argyle
05-02-2006, 07:07 PM
But Microsoft doesn't care
QFT ;)
$50 is still a little too much for this system.
Considering the GameCube is awesome, no.
(You'd really have to be insane to think $50 is too much for the GameCube. Seriously.)
But yeah, we got the price drop sign thingies in at EB, but since the price hasn't been announced yet, we can't put it up/fill in the price.
Probably this Wednesday/Thursday along with the DS Lite release.
mattcube64
05-03-2006, 01:24 AM
Considering the GameCube is awesome, no.
(You'd really have to be insane to think $50 is too much for the GameCube. Seriously.)
But yeah, we got the price drop sign thingies in at EB, but since the price hasn't been announced yet, we can't put it up/fill in the price.
Probably this Wednesday/Thursday along with the DS Lite release.
Woah, woah, woah. DS Lite release?!
Chris in Cali
05-03-2006, 01:38 AM
$50 is still a little too much for this system.
I hope you're joking.
Roufuss
05-03-2006, 01:40 AM
$50 is still a little too much for this system.
Inclined to agree. Mine has been unplugged for months, and only gets plugged in to try whatever new game (which is few and far between) that I pick up. Probably gonna plug it in to play Chibi Robo, play through that, wait another 2 - 3 months for Odama to get cheap, then I guess just pack the system in for good and wait for the Wii and Twilight Princess. I mean, the first party Nintendo stuff is fun, but alot of it feels like I've just played it before.
Well... somewhere in there I'll grab Harvest Moon: Magical Melody if it gets cheap and give that a spin.
I mean, do I regret my Cube purchase? Not really, I just wish Nintendo didn't give up on it months ago, so I don't really feel much love towards it.
RedvsBlue
05-03-2006, 01:41 AM
Inclined to agree. Mine has been unplugged for months, and only gets plugged in to try whatever new game (which is few and far between) that I pick up. Probably gonna plug it in to play Chibi Robo, play through that, wait another 2 - 3 months for Odama to get cheap, then I guess just pick the system in for good and wait for the Wii and Twilight Princess.
Well... somewhere in there I'll grab Harvest Moon: Magical Melody if it gets cheap and give that a spin.
I mean, do I regret my Cube purchase? Not really, I just wish Nintendo didn't give up on it months ago, so I don't really feel much love towards it.
My cube gets turned on about every 6 months to play Mario Party 4 when I have people over and they want to play a party game.
usickenme
05-03-2006, 01:53 AM
that's doesn't mean it isn't worth more than $50. It means you don't play it.
cochesecochese
05-03-2006, 02:19 AM
For serious, then?
We play constant rounds of DK 1,2 and 3 'round these parts along with plenty of Strikers and Tennis. It was well worth it at $150 and I'd buy it again at the same price.
moojuice
05-03-2006, 02:25 AM
Too little, too late.
Sorry for off-topic, but did you rip your avatar off mine?
elwood731
05-03-2006, 02:26 AM
I think the Cube's value is proportional to how much you play party games. If you play Strikers, Tennis, Monkey Ball, Mario Party, etc. on a fairly often basis then the system is worth every dime of its launch price. However, if you're the type that rarely plays such games then you won't find as much value in the system. There's still a slew of great single player titles out there, however. Everyone owes it to themselves to play through Resident Evil 4 and Eternal Darkness--two of the best adult games this generation, and both on a "kiddie" console.
SteveyWonderMac
05-03-2006, 02:57 AM
Theres probably a ton of good games for the Cube, but only 2 or 3 actually interest me. $79 still is a little high, when all I want to play is Wind Waker and probably Smash Brothers. Other than that, the GC has little to offer IMHO.
mattcube64
05-03-2006, 03:06 AM
I bought one on launch day, and if it weren't for Xbox Live, it would be my favorite console of this last gen.
Zelda WW
Zelda FS
Metroid Prime
Prime 2
Super Smash Bros
Metal Gear Solid TTS
Animal Crossing
Mario Kart
Eternal Darkness
Superior RE4
F-Zero GX
Rouge Leader
Paper Mario 2
Tales of Symphonia
Baten Kaitos
and so much more!
This is a steal for $99 with Mario Party 7 and 2 controllers. It would be fraud for $79.99 or less.
heyfergy
05-03-2006, 03:19 AM
I will probably wait until the Rev...er...the Wii...*shakes head* comes out to buy another system (aside from the ds lite)...but at $79 for a bundle....it would be damn hard not to buy one.
Ivanhoe
05-03-2006, 07:03 AM
I bought it after the first price drop to 150.
i was worth it back then when there was still hope of future released games.
But it just turned out to have no 3rd party support. compared to ps2.
at 79-99 dollars it still worthless imo to buy one at this point.
Wii is being released in 6 months time. Your best bet is to save your money for the wii with expected retail price of 199
Nintendo and microsoft could learn a thing or 2 from sony on how to get the most out of your console. And stretching their consoles lifespan to its fulliest.
fatmanforlife99
05-03-2006, 05:14 PM
Nintendo and microsoft could learn a thing or 2 from sony on how to get the most out of your console. And stretching their consoles lifespan to its fulliest.
Nobody could say it much better
Damian
05-03-2006, 05:23 PM
Woah, woah, woah. DS Lite release?!
He means the announcement of the release date.
mkelehan
05-03-2006, 05:56 PM
I do agree that buying a GC at any price is a mistake at this point, since the Wii will be totally worth buying. My guess is Nintendo stopped making GCs altogether, and will be cutting the price to clear all their stock.
Masterkyo
05-03-2006, 06:26 PM
Save your money for WII instead get GC now. Remembered WII is backward compatability with all GC games. Get GC games now if you can find it cheap then buy WII on release date.
WII MSRP $199.99 - $249.99
Krymner
05-03-2006, 06:38 PM
Save your money for WII instead get GC now. Remembered WII is backward compatability with all GC games. Get GC games now if you can find it cheap then buy WII on release date.
I agree.
I got my GC when Zelda:WW was being preordered. I paid $150 for the system and a free game (Mario Party 4) and I picked up the Zelda preorder disc for free at the same time. I haven't regretted my purchase at all and have had a blast playing many of titles these last few years.
For anyone out there who doesn't have a GC, I suggest just waiting for the Wii. That is assuming that supply can meet demand, in which case you could be waiting for awhile.
FlipSide
05-03-2006, 06:56 PM
I do agree that buying a GC at any price is a mistake at this point, since the Wii will be totally worth buying. My guess is Nintendo stopped making GCs altogether, and will be cutting the price to clear all their stock.
QFT .. buying a GC at this point is a waste with Wii not too far away..
trip1eX
05-03-2006, 07:18 PM
Never too late to join the 'Cube party especially considering the console won't be priced much higher than a 360 game. :P
And a used one will be cheaper than a 360 game.
Seems like a no-brainer to me if you're looking for some great games to play for the next 6 months or longer if you're not getting a Wii.
David85
05-03-2006, 07:22 PM
I say just sell them off the market for $50.
Have it for $75 until like September, then drop it again to $50. Might as well, that's how much they will be anyways in most stores.
Considering the GameCube is awesome, no.
(You'd really have to be insane to think $50 is too much for the GameCube. Seriously.)
To me, $50 is too much. There really wasn't much on the system that I was interested in. I pretty much got it as a Resident Evil machine, almost every other game I got for it I was disappointed in (I'm still regretting getting Star Fox Assault for $15 last week. Worst...game...ever). But since I only paid $50 for it and it came with the Zelda bonus disc (which I later sold for $25), yes, it was worth the price I got it for.
But it's a bit pointless to get one now when you could get a Wii in 6 months for $200 instead, since it will at least offer a wider option of games (including the entire Gamecube library). It would make more sense if this situation was like the Playstation series, where the PS1 was the "budget" machine for $50 when the PS2 was $300, but with the Wii likely to be $200, the price difference isn't substantial enough to bother getting the budget console.
anotherpoorgamer
05-04-2006, 11:57 AM
I'm considering on buying a micro, should I just buy another gamecube to go with my gameboy player since the price for a gamecube is going to drop?
I really wish the micro would pricedrop with the gamecube, its kind of odd 128-bit system such as the gamecube is going cheaper while the portable version 32-bit system is going for about the same or more. I've heard nothing about the micro droping yet. Sorry for ranting.
Of course dumbass Nintend'oh didn't drop the price.
zewone
05-13-2006, 09:24 PM
I hope you're joking.
I'm not. But that's not true for everyone. Myself - the games aren't for me.
anotherpoorgamer
05-15-2006, 05:19 PM
Any news about the pricedrop yet?
fatmanforlife99
05-16-2006, 02:31 AM
it will be in one to two months probly
The Dord
05-27-2006, 10:04 PM
I did get one gamecube for $50 from a Compusa several weeks ago.
Although it's YMMV, you might want to check your local compusa if you need a cheap gamecube.
I got mine for $53 dollars including tax with the pokemon game a few months back myself.
(Edit: Brand New)
mercilessming
05-29-2006, 11:21 AM
I already have been enoying the greatest of the gamecube, however they should drop the price if only to drive the leftover game inventories down in stores. If you area is like mine, all the local retailers have slowly trimed their stock of GameCube games back "Greatly" alot of retailers seem to only have the mainstay of gamecube franchise titles that are still available and odama, chibo robo, animal crossing and that is about it. I would say about maybe 15 different titles at most.
sarausagi
06-04-2006, 02:42 AM
Since I already have seen Gamecubes at Gamestop for $50 used, I just wanted to add this to this list of games you could play on it if you don't like Nintendo franchises or party games
Skies of Arcadia Legends
Phantasy Star Online I-II Plus
Tales of Symphonia
Harvest Moon Magical Melody
Baten Kaitos
Fire Emblem Path of Radience
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
Eternal Darkness
Wave Race Blue Storm
Sonic Adventure I-II
Sonic Gems Collection
Metroid Prime I/II
Batallion Wars
1080 Avalanche
Hello Kitty Roller Rescue [I'm serious]
Resident Evil 0
Bloody Roar
X-Men Legends I/II
Cubivore
F-Zero GX
And the best part these is that all of these except one or two are SUPER CHEAP. I don't like Nintendo franchises, but if the price really does drop, and I buy a Gamecube, this is my list of games.
Strell
06-04-2006, 03:11 AM
At least 6-7 games on that list are Nintendo franchises.
Just sayin'.
sarausagi
06-04-2006, 05:01 PM
At least 6-7 games on that list are Nintendo franchises.
Just sayin'.
Then franchises isn't the right word..technically Advanced Wars and Fire Emblem are Nintendo franchises..
Mascots..I mean..Mascots..you know? Like Mario and Yoshi and Bowser and Donkey Kong..
Strell
06-04-2006, 05:03 PM
Ok well, Captain Falcon and Samus are pretty hardcore N mascots.
You could argue Marth, but that would be a stretch.
Also, I was including FE and AW (or BW, in this case).
I traded in my GameCube, a few months ago, with the intent of buying one back (mine was getting a little janky).
... now I don't know if I want to wait for this drop, or wait for the Wii.