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November 24, 1998

Keychain Games


   A line of keychain type games from Bandai are currently being sourced by NCS for delivery sometime next week. We figured that these would find homes in time for Christmas. The complete product listing and a short description follows. Pre-orders are welcome:
Digital Monster v2.0 Monster breed and battle sim. Each version features different monsters. US$15
Digital Monster v4.0 US$16
Digital Monster v5.0 US$17
Galaxian Game Classic shooter US$10
Gyao Pi Virtual pet US$5
Gyao Pi v2.0 Virtual pet US$5
Ike Ike Maru Batsu Go game US$6
Pocket Biscuita TV Idol sim US$6
Tamagotchi Angel Virtual pet US$10
Tamagotchi Zukan Puzzle & data US$10
   All remaining orders for R-Type Delta will be completed tomorrow. Orders for the import version of Zelda 64 will also ship tomorrow morning. Z64 sold out completely in Japan yesterday, it's been a long time since the N64 has had such a mega-hit.
   Gameboy Wars 2 is the latest Color Gameboy title from Hudson. The game features 100 different levels of strategic action where you marshall your forces against enemy armies. Stock is expected next week at US$39. This new release brings the total number of CGB titles to six (Wario Land 2, Tetris DX, Dragon Quest Monsters, Pocket Bowling, and the USA release of Game & Watch Gallery Vol. 02).
   In addition to the restock of PC-Engine Far East of Eden: Ziria, we are also expecting Far East of Eden Fuun Kabuki Den at US$35, Magicoal at US$25, Mirai Shonen Conan at US$25 and Fatal Fury 2 (ACD) at US$35. All are SCDs with the exception of FF2. The original Far East of Eden (CD) is also expected at US$25.
   A Pocket Hello Kitty Belt Case has been released in Japan so that you can attach the pink handheld to your belt, enclosed in a little case, safe and sound. NCS is unsure if there is any demand for this product but if you wish to order one, feel free to let us know and we'll bring it in for you. Retail is US$8.
   Enix has released Dragon Quest Arukundesu, a pedometer handheld game that features an adventure with the slime from DQ. Delivery is expected next week at US$25 and pre-orders, as always, are welcome.

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NCS by the day
Monday Topics   Dreamcast final pricing - quantity still unknown, Thanksgiving break, restock on the way
Tuesday Topics   Keychain game mania, additional PC-Engine restock, DQ pedometer, Pocket Kitty case
Wednesday Topics   Calm before the storm? DC quantities still unknown, Zelda 64 lock-out
Thursday Topics   No update today; Thanksgiving holiday
Friday Topics   Disappointing DC situation and unavoidable price hikes, NCS returns on Monday

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