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March 01, 1999 Monday Update at 11:58AM
Dreamcast Psychic Force, etc shipped
   Imports
DC Stock
  Japanese Dreamcast consoles (US$355) and Asian Dreamcasts (US$305) have been restocked today. The elusive Sonic Adventure is also in stock again and will ship to reservations by the early afternoon. Today's shipment should signify the beginning of constant DC supplies in our inventory. New shipments will arrive every 03 days after this point so we should be able to fill new orders as they come in. We will also ramp up sourcing for the console from multiple vendors who can supply large quantities at a fair price. All DC pre-orders on hand will ship today. Dreamcast racing wheels and joysticks, along with the other DC accessories are in stock.
Final Fantasy Collection
   There may be a shortage of Square's Final Fantasy Collection on March 11. Some vendors are being cut down to only 10% of their original orders. NCS provides this information to let our customers know the situation with this title but we also wonder why Square even bothers to take pre-orders if situations like this are allowed to happen.
DC Imports Shipped
   Confirmed overnight and shipped were Aero Dancing, Mahjong II Taikai, Psychic Force 2012, and Puyo Puyo. These imports are expected on Wednesday. The Sega Puru Puru Pack has not shipped but we'll look for it to go out tonight. NCS will update this information tomorrow morning. New orders are welcome.
Dreamcast Magazines
   The new issue of Dreamcast Fan (Vol. 06) and the latest Dreamcast Magazine (Vol. 09) are in stock today. Cover scans will be posted tomorrow.
   Everything Else
Yen Equilibrium
   The dollar remains below Y120 as the effects of Japanese official talk fade. We are still bullish on dollar/yen and wait for the next round of chatter to ignite a dollar surge.
Neo-CD Last Blade 2 USA
   The American version of Last Blade 2 is in stock today at US$60.
Special Sega Offers
   The items listed on Friday's update are now in stock and available for shipping. There is one correction to make concerning the Nomad. Contrary to information from our supplier, the unit does not include the rechargeable battery pack. Reservations received over the weekend will be confirmed later today. New orders may be submitted to NCS.
Virtua Stick II and Twinstick
   The Saturn Virtua Stick 2 (single player) has been restocked today at US$39. The Virtua On Twinstick has also been brought back in at US$39. The VS2 is the later version of the Virtua Stick and features a heavy, durable base and buttons that are lined across the front of the unit.
Capital Markets
   SPX bounced nicely off 1228 in the last session and stands at 1233. This can be viewed as bullish since 1228 was not broken and held firm in the face of selling and uncertainty. The problem is the poor sentiment that is out there caused by the selling into strength that we have seen in the past week. Every bull run is dumped into and every surge is a selling opportunity. Nasty action but great for bears.

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Monday Dreamcast supplies in stock, New DC imports for this week shipped, expected on Wednesday
Tuesday Gamera VMS, Clear Blue Saturn - Derby Stallion Pack, Dreamcast Magazines
Wednesday New Dreamcast imports: Aero Dancing, Mahjong Taikai 2, Psychic Force 2012, Puyo Puyo 4
Thursday SATURN D&D Collection in stock, Pokemon Snap and Pokemon Pinball pre-orders open
Friday Pokemon products next week, Final Fantasy VIII Soundtrack
Saturday Puru Puru Pack compatibility, Blue Stinger posters are nice but usually for stores...

NCS What's New for the Week of March 01, 1999