WHAT'S UP WITH NINTENDO?
May 26, 2000

Nintendo reported net profits for the year of $500 million (down 1/3 on a yen-basis from 1999, due to disappointing N64 sales and the strong yen).

The company is projecting that it will be back to its 1999 levels in the coming year. However, in its 2001 sales forecast (ending March 31, 2001), Dolphin is nowhere to be found.

This indicates the system will be launched some time in 2001 in Japan, as well as possible second half 2001 North American and European/PAL launches, which would put it head to head with X-Box. Of course, this should come as no surprise considering how tight-lipped Nintendo has been regarding its next generation console (not showing it at E3 was a very good indication of a later than previously reported release).

Unfortunately, Nintendo still retains its stance on unveiling Dolphin (and all associated information) at SpaceWorld later this year, so while Sony and Microsoft reveal everything, Nintendo and what it plans to do just remain big question marks.