View Full Version : PSO GC Ep1+2 Discontinued for GameCube. As well Modem adn BB
Sedyne
11-05-2002, 07:53 PM
<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: SedyneX930 on 2002-11-06 03:32 ]</font>
ABDUR101
11-05-2002, 08:02 PM
Read this thread (http://www.pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=33283&forum=1&5), it already deals with what you said.
I don't beleive it myself, there's no logic behind discontinueing a selling point of the system.
I mean, they'd be better off just putting a disclaimer out, "Will discontinue cash-cow after 10 months without warning or notice".
I find it highly unlikely that it's true, but if it is, oh well.
MaJin
11-05-2002, 08:07 PM
It might be true for EB at my locations, I called and staff keep on saying "BBA will arrive tomorrow" they say that everytime i call..... IT F*CK UP if u ask me.
Well, if thats the case, I'll have to mail my GC sys and pso to Nintendo of Canada with a rather soar letter regarding my opinion of them...ending with "I'm buying a ps2". lol.
Its gotta be a hoax...
tentacle_m0nSteR
11-05-2002, 08:27 PM
hmm... Sounds like BS to me, but on the other hand there is only one game at the moment that uses the modem so its not like Nintendo needs to produce a hudge quanty of them. So mabey once a few more online titles get released there will be a demand to make more. AnyWhOoo.. its not like this info is coming from a good source, just some guy that works at a gameStop.. bleh~
Icelight
11-05-2002, 08:29 PM
Yes, and I e-mailed Nintendo and this is what they had to say:
Phantasy Star Online for the Gamecube has NOT been discontinued. Due to a lack of availability of it it has been shipped to stores with large backorders for it, rather than stores that have none. Thus, Gamestop has not recieved it, and for some reason has put it as 'discontinued'. The same goes for the BBA and Modem.
--NOTE--This is paraphrased of course...
Bull crap.
I actually WORK at gamestop, heh, and I can tell you that our shipments of BBA's are not discontinued. Why would we???
And if for some reason, tomorrow the computers say (delisted) next to the modems, that by no means, means that there discontinued.... just on hold.
X-thirteen
11-05-2002, 10:21 PM
my gamestop said it was discontinued. cube doesnt believe me tho
rbf2000
11-05-2002, 10:46 PM
The reason it says discontinued is because Nintendo has stopped distributing the modems to retailers, and is instead going to sell them soley from their website http://store.nintendo.com
Or that is my understanding of the matter, anyways.
Dangerous55
11-05-2002, 11:18 PM
If its true..."Hmm, I really want my Padded Chairs to be a sucess, but I am not going to give the Padded part." Wow, there lame.
Vashin
11-05-2002, 11:20 PM
why is it when i go to store.nintendo.com i try to order the Broadband adapter and it says "Error" yet the modem sectionw orks fine...
ABDUR101
11-06-2002, 12:33 AM
On 2002-11-05 21:20, Vashin wrote:
why is it when i go to store.nintendo.com i try to order the Broadband adapter and it says "Error" yet the modem sectionw orks fine...
It would most likely be site maintenance. An update, corrections, etc. Have to wait and see.
You just dont discountinue things like that. Especially after such a short amount of time. It' possible that our Gamestop isnt accpeting new shipments, but that doesnt mean there going to stop making them...
Gohanks
11-06-2002, 09:50 AM
Indeed, discontiuing a cashcow or it's cash-ness would be 'financial suicide'. They won't do it... at least, not now. ^_________^
Etrigan
11-06-2002, 10:36 AM
Especially with an online GC pokemon game in the works.
They're just backordered is all. Nintendo would never stop selling a product that clearly has demand.
EDarkness
11-06-2002, 10:45 AM
I don't know if this means anything, but EB Games has stopped selling the BBA on their website. I just went there to order a copy and it is no longer listed. The funny part is that the Modem Adapter is still available. I don't know what this means, but one thing is for sure...it's gonna be hard to find a BBA.
-EDarkness
Icelight
11-06-2002, 11:51 AM
Especially with an online GC pokemon game in the works.
Heh...wishful thinking...
RellikTakahashi
11-06-2002, 02:42 PM
IT JUST CAME OUT good grief! its doing like sega's last system, dreamcast, which killed its line even when they had more games being made for it. Now their killing GC's pso? thats lame as ........
X-thirteen
11-06-2002, 06:23 PM
the gc bba isnt on the list at store.nintendo.com
Store Home > Nintendo GameCube > Parts & Accessories
Need an extra controller or memory card to save your game progress? Check out this department where you will find all kinds of new and exciting things for your Nintendo GameCube.
Description Price
300/75 OHM Converter $3.00
75/300 OHM Converter $3.00
AC Adapter $19.95
Battery Cover - WaveBird Controller $1.00
Component Video Cable $29.95
Controller $24.95
High Speed Port Cover $1.00
Memory Card 251 $19.95
Memory Card 59 $14.95
Modem Adapter $34.95
Nameplate Assembly $2.00
Nintendo GameCube - Game Boy Advance Cable $9.95
Phone Cord $2.10
RF Modulator $7.50
RF Switch $7.50
RF Switch/Modulator Set $14.95
S-Video(S-VHS) Cable $15.95
Serial Port 1 Cover $1.00
Serial Port 2 Cover $1.00
Stereo A/V Cables $15.95
WaveBird Wireless Controller $34.95
Wireless Receiver $15.95
Castelak
11-06-2002, 07:32 PM
"Hello,
Thank you for your interest in Nintendo products. Due to overwhelming interest in the Nintendo GameCube Broadband Adapter, we have run out of our initial inventory. The remaining supplies have been allocated to our retailer partners. Because we cannot fill your order any time soon, we have decided to cancel it with the confidence that you will be able to obtain it even sooner by buying it elsewhere. Your credit card will not be charged for the Broadband Adapter.
To purchase the Nintendo GameCube Broadband Adapter, please contact Toys R Us, WalMart, Best Buy, Electronics Boutique or GameStop. One of these retailers should have available product.
We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. If you have any questions, please reply to this e-mail or contact our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-255-3700. Representatives are available 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pacific time, Monday through Saturday, and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Sincerely,
Nintendo of America Inc.
Consumer Service Department"
Well... there goes my chance for a BBA. >_<
S-HIRYU
11-06-2002, 07:51 PM
thank God.
i called every game store in my area...all of them said it was discontinued. figures.
i was afraid i would have to wait until the xbox release to go online...heh, i'll probably be on both!
Etrigan
11-06-2002, 07:54 PM
Buy the Japanese one, and quick. Toysnjoys or wherever.
jeramia
11-07-2002, 08:42 PM
nintendos just scared if ya ask me
but all in all it shouldnt be to hard to get the modem at least i bought mine at software etc.
the easiest way to get a BBa is either to call or find magazines that sell em(wih magizines are hard)
but the most irresponsible thing they can do is stop selling em. trust nintendo can be idiots
Etrigan
11-07-2002, 09:20 PM
Evidently Walmart's been getting quite a large number of them in lately.
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