A TRU-ly Bad Game Cube Deal

Posted on September 7, 2001

Rant by The Real Deal Himself!

Reuters reports that giant toy retailer Toys "R" Us' online counterpart will sell GameCube exclusively as a bundle deal. No specifics were offered in regards to what accessories and/or games buyers will be required to purchase with the bundle yet.

Toys "R" Us recently offered a similar bundle for Microsoft's Xbox. Online shoppers were forced interested in the console were forced to also pick up three games, an extra controller, and a subscription to a videogame magazine -- a $500 sale.

"We have historically noticed that consumers prefer to buy consoles this way," said Jeanne Meyer, vice president of corporate communications for Toys "R" Us.

Allow me to translate:

"We have historically noticed that consumers prefer to buy consoles this way," said Jeanne Meyer, vice president of corporate communications for Toys "R" Us, as her nose grew to Pinocchio-like proportions.

or:

"We have historically noticed that retailers prefer to sell consoles this way, as we can gouge the early adopters for every penny," said Jeanne Meyer, vice president of corporate communications for Toys "R" Us.

or:

"Want a Game Cube? Grab your ankles - INCOMING!" said Jeanne Meyer, vice president of corporate communications for Toys "R" Us.

- RD Reynolds