GBA SP Sells Out In Japan

Metal Mario · 02-15-2003, 10:31 AM

*Source: Planet Gamecube

The new GBA SP was released in Japan today. Lines at stores began forming around midnight.

As of noon in Japan, most retailers in major areas (Shinjuku, Akihabara, Shibuya) are all sold out of GBA SPs. According to the sales staff, the next shipment date is unknown. The most popular color appears to be the platinum silver.

According to Famitsu, Metroid Fusion and Final Fantasy Tatics were the topsellers with the systems, and a complete sell out is expected by the end of today.

02-15-2003, 12:14 PM

Jesus...sellouts today?

02-15-2003, 09:12 PM

Wow, I really didn't expect this. A lot of these people probably have the original GBA too.

02-15-2003, 09:19 PM

*Vader voice* Impressive, most impressive *Vader voice*

02-15-2003, 10:31 AM	#1
Metal Mario Game Brain Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 14,262 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 8,109.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 8,109.00 Donate	*Source: Planet Gamecube The new GBA SP was released in Japan today. Lines at stores began forming around midnight. As of noon in Japan, most retailers in major areas (Shinjuku, Akihabara, Shibuya) are all sold out of GBA SPs. According to the sales staff, the next shipment date is unknown. The most popular color appears to be the platinum silver. According to Famitsu, Metroid Fusion and Final Fantasy Tatics were the topsellers with the systems, and a complete sell out is expected by the end of today.

02-15-2003, 12:14 PM	#2
yoistink Guest Posts: n/a Points: 0 Bank: 0 Total Points: 0 Donate	Jesus...sellouts today?

02-15-2003, 09:12 PM	#3
Koga Guest Posts: n/a Points: 0 Bank: 0 Total Points: 0 Donate	Wow, I really didn't expect this. A lot of these people probably have the original GBA too.

02-15-2003, 09:19 PM	#4
darkintention Guest Posts: n/a Points: 0 Bank: 0 Total Points: 0 Donate	Vader voice Impressive, most impressive Vader voice