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DVD playing Gamecube...

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Old 23-10-2001, 4:51 PM   #1
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Here's something which may be of interest I got in my email:

Following up its announcement last week about research into a blue laser-based DVD format, Panasonic's parent company Matsu****a has revealed that it will be launching a version of Nintendo's new console, the GameCube, with DVD playing abilities. As GameCube games come on discs smaller than regular DVDs, Matsu****a's new machine, currently code-named 'Q', will be designed to accommodate both sizes of disc, and will include all the necessary hardware and software to play DVDs. Due for launch in Japan this December, Matsu****a has not yet announced whether it has any plans to release the machine in the US or Europe.

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Old 23-10-2001, 5:38 PM   #2
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Thanks Pointon.

Seeing that, I tought I should post this link, it's a pretty good sight for video game news: Games Radar They posted that item yesterday and said it will retail for equivalent of 230.00 UK pounds (when I find my Win ME CD i must change my keyboard settings so I can get the pounds sign!!).

Today they also posted the confirmed US launch titles as follows:

Luigi's Mansion
Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron 2
Wave Race: Blue Storm
Super Monkey Ball
SSX Tricky
Madden NFL 2002
Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2
NFL Blitz 2002
NHL Hitz 2002
All-Star Baseball 2002
NFL Quarterback Club 2002
Extreme G 3
Crazy Taxi
Batman Dark Tomorrow
Universal Studios
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