NEWS: Afterburner Alternative for GBA   JPN
   A little late perhaps but Japanese manufacturer Gametech has released an alternative to the Afterburner dubbed the "Stick-on Light." Requiring no disassembly of the GBA unit other than removing the plastic screen over the LCD, the Gametech kit includes a replacement screen, a lamp and a tool. The installation process follows:

° Replace the original GBA screen cover with the new reflective screen cover.
° Clip the lamp on top of the GBA. Done.

   The replacement screen scatters light from the lamp around the edges of the GBA screen and provides a uniform level of illumination. Pricing is expected to be US$39 if we decide to stock the item. NCS will post a full review once we receive our sample.

 
 
NEWS: Assorted Updates   JPN
 HORI   Retro controller advocates will have to wait a little longer. The Gamecube Digital Controller has been delayed from February 21 to March 21, 2003. 

 PREORDER   GBA Made in Wario ships on March 21 and Rockman Zero 2 ships on May 23, 2003. In the new Rockman adventure, Zero joins up with the resistance once again to battle Repurizoids who are on the rampage.
 TOY   Takara announced another pair of Transformers re-issues which ship in June. The Autobot known as Inferno was originally released in 1985 and sees revival this summer. A trading card, a Cybertron sticker and a booklet are also packed with the Inferno bot. During search and rescue missions, Inferno deftly transforms from red fire engine to bulky robotic bad-ass.
   A Starscream re-issue also ships in June in a boxy package which includes an action figure, a trading card, a DVD containing exclusive footage from the Transformers anime and a bonus Megatron gun-cannon. For it's changeling magic, Starscream transforms from jet to shield toting robot. Preorders are welcome by email request.

 USA   PS2 Everblue 2 and Xenosaga are expected tomorrow and all preorders will ship on Wednesday morning. On the USA DVD front, the original Japanese movie Ringu was released to distribution today. The official release date is in seven days...

 UPDATE   After stocking the Asian version of Shin Sangoku Musou 3 yesterday, we received the Japanese version today. Please note the two separate entries on our online shop for the different versions. View back cover.
 
Summary of the Week
Monday PS2 Shin Sangoku Musou 3  NEWS Weekly outlook, updates on GBA SP and PS2 preorders
Tuesday NEWS Alternative to Afterburner for GBA, Hori Digital Controller delayed, GBA preorders
Wednesday PS2 Densha de Go! Pro 2, Moto GP 3  NEWS Shining Soul delayed again, MGS2 figures redux
Thursday NEWS All shipments delayed overnight, general updates on FFXI for PC, PSO v1.1, Shining Soul
Friday GC Metroid Prime  PS2 Love*Upper, Sakura Taisen, Star Ocean 3, Playstation Aqua
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