Gamecube news: Software development delays will push back the domestic launch of the Nintendo GameCube by approximately two months, the company announced today at an analysts meeting in Tokyo. Nintendo now plans to ship its next-generation console in Japan on September 14 (it originally had been scheduled for July). That's going to push back worldwide launch plans as well, with the North American debut now slated for mid-November (rather than the October soft-target the company had hoped for) and the European launch now set for next spring.
A company spokesperson told CBS Marketwatch that the delay was occuring so Nintendo could ensure it had a wider base of launch titles which met its quality standards. Hardware production, the company said, was going as planned.
At least it's concrete news, no more maybe not this year type news. Mario/Luigi; I just cannot wait, don't forget it's not the old Mario of 96', it's 5 years later on a system that kicks some rear.
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