Europe getting Limited Edition Pokemon Black and White DSis

[Mandingo]

The article did mention that the game would be included.

I'm glad that was clarified. Nintendo is usually good about bundling its games with hardware.

[gurpswoo1]

OK a few updates for this limited edition console bundle.

Firstly for those that hoped the console was going to be released in the UK, fear no more.

GAME have secured exclusive rights to this console bundle in the UK.

We know that Pokémon has a loyal fanbase,” says Charlotte Knight, head of category management from GAME, ” and we are delighted to be offering them this exclusive opportunity to get their hands on a limited edition Pokémon-branded Nintendo DSi console”.

Also for a limited time frame (no specifics dates given), certain retailers, which I presume are GAME stores will be giving out an in game item called a Liberty Pass, It basically gives the player the ability to find the Pokemon Victini.

Selected UK retailers will be wirelessly distributing an item known as the Liberty Pass for a limited period after release. This pass will enable players to disover Victini, the mythical Pokémon found only in the Unova region.

Full details can be found at the source below

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[Mandingo]

GAME exclusive.

Does that mean high mark-up on the price?

[gurpswoo1]

Yes, expect it to be 10 to 20% higher. Although i can't imagine it will stay in stock long.

[gurpswoo1]

Ok another update on this for the UK,

Only the Black version is exclusive to GAME, the white version can be purchased from other retailers which will have it at a lower price.

Listing is up on GAME now aswell for both the exlcusive black and white version at £159.99. ouch.

Shopto.net have the white version for £149.99

[Mandingo]

£159.99. ouch.

Yikes!

[Gemini-Phoenix]

£160 for a console which will be obsolete within the same month?

I will also try and get GAME to lower the price and price-match ShopTo on the non-exclusive console

[Gemini-Phoenix]

I recently Tweeted:

Originally Posted by Gemini-Phoenix via Twitter

@Gamedigital - @Shoptonet has the Pokémon White DSi console for more than £10 cheaper http://ow.ly/3Q7yD - Any chance of a price match?

I suggest the rest of you also do something similar, and hopefully they'll lower the price to match ShopTo.net - Or else i'm simply pre-ordering from ShopTo instead...

[Mandingo]

Since the black Pokemon DSi is a GAME exclusive, I doubt they'll price-match, but I hope they do!

[gurpswoo1]

First time I used twitter, don't understand it at all.

Replied to one of the messages but it doesn't show up.