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PS2
NCS expects delivery next week. Certain issues have arisen in the past
week that may delay delivery in the USA for a couple of days. Something about Magic Gate
and strong encryption, etc. A related news story from the UK is offered below with further
details. |
| http://www.theregister.co.uk/000302-000026.html |
| NCS PS2
confirmation customers will be updated over the weekend on our shipping details. Note that
no new confirmations are being accepted at this time until further notice through the PS2
Mailing List. There are many dramas and rumors being played out in Asia and Japan right
now surrounding the launch and NCS is separating the wheat from the chaff. There's a
lot of chaff. |
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Konami Selection
Three software products have been announced by Konami for release on
April 13, 2000. The Gradius collection includes the recent G4 which is a superb shooter.
We'll have to get rid of the JAMMA now... Pre-orders are welcome. |
| Eisei Meijin IV |
Y5800 |
Shogi game |
| Gradius III & IV |
Y6800 |
Shooters |
| Mahjong Yarouze 2 |
Y5800 |
Mahjong |
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DC Gunbird 2
Capcom's latest shooter for the Dreamcast is expected on Tuesday of
next week. Pricing is set at US$53 and pre-orders from existing accounts are welcome via e-mail request or by
visiting the on-line store.
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DC May 2000 Schedule
An initial listing of Dreamcast software products expected in May have
been posted in Japan overnight. Logic Battle Daisessen and Dee Dee Planet are now
scheduled for May 11 and 18 respectively. Notable products are listed below: |
| 05/02 |
Let's Golf Special
Disc |
Bottom |
| 05/18 |
Kuon no Kizuna |
Fog |
| 05/18 |
Marionette Company 2 |
Microcab |
| 05/25 |
Rent A Hero No. 1 |
Sega |
| 05/25 |
Super Runabout |
Climax |
| 05/25 |
Sakura Taisen |
Sega |
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| Sega may offer a
limited edition of Sakura Taisen for pre-order customers but we'll post further details in
the coming weeks. |
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