Next Nintendo store to open in ...

[piratescratch]

MELBOURNE!

Yes according to the links below Melbourne will be getting a Nintendo store.

How awesome.

http://gonintendo.com/?p=60968
http://vooks.net/modules.php?module=article&id=13462

I had always wondered what they had planned for the second level of that new EB on Swanston Street.

I wonder if it's some sort of joint venture with EB? Because the stairs that lead up to the second level are smack bang in the middle of that EB store. I also wonder about that Nintendo store selling games, direct competition and how much more direct can you get!

Well hopefully we'll get some neat merchandise and events going there.

[Golden Phoenix]

Awesome. Bout time we got something like this.
I wonder what they going to set it up like. One of the articles said it was going to be a lounge like thing, that sounds interesting.

[Stompy]

Hmm. I hope it's not a joint venture with EB. Otherwise it's really just EB with maintained demo kiosks and exclusives here and then.

I really hope they take over the entire store and kick EB off.

Ace news though! I just hope the events they hold are as good as the ones in NYC.

[Borgeman]

MELBOURNE!
I had always wondered what they had planned for the second level of that new EB on Swanston Street.

I wonder if it's some sort of joint venture with EB? Because the stairs that lead up to the second level are smack bang in the middle of that EB store. I also wonder about that Nintendo store selling games, direct competition and how much more direct can you get!

Well hopefully we'll get some neat merchandise and events going there.

now i work at EB games, and im not aware of anything being on the second floor except for more EB - the store has been a topic of conversation at work (new/bloody big etc) and the nintendo shop hasnt been even considered as a thought...

i shall speak to me head manager on friday (my next shift) and report back here after work

George

[Kyle]

I wish I can go to Melbourne when it opens. Wonder if they'll have any exclusive items or figurines for the Aussie store. :p

[sifun]

eb don't sell figures anymore.. :(

I got all my final fantasy 12 figures at 50% off! so happy

[jacksplatt11]

eb don't sell figures anymore.. :(

I got all my final fantasy 12 figures at 50% off! so happy

Yay for FF figures, I got my Gabranth at 50% off, was from Kmart though

[piratescratch]

Well the Nintendo Lounge opened last night.

You can read up about it and check out the pictures at these following links:
http://aussie-nintendo.com/?pageid=article&t=14328

http://www.aussie-nintendo.com/?pageid=article&t=14327

http://www.aussie-nintendo.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14322

Disappointed that there's no neat Nintendo merchandise or special/exclusive items for sale, that's the one thing I was really hoping for. And being a joint venture with EB Games I'm sure the games and accessories are going to be RRP so I doubt I'll be doing my shopping there when you can get the games at a cheaper price elsewhere.

Looks like a fun place to kill time between classes and the odd Nintendo event would be neat but other than that it's just another store really.

I'll probably go check it out sometime next week.

[Kyle]

Disappointed that there's no neat Nintendo merchandise or special/exclusive items for sale, that's the one thing I was really hoping for.

Big fail for me. But at least it's good for my wallet...

[Stompy]

Looks as if it is just a glorified demo kiosk. Kinda dissapointing. Let's hope the Club-Nintendo online points scheme have some good stuff to offer. Hopefully a lot of what the Japanese got in their points scheme makes it over to us.

[roller]

i wish theyd open a pokemon shop


yeah i like em :o not the crappy cartoon that much

[springah]

ooo!

im sure when it fails to make money they'll try and get exclusive junk in there..

[k.wong23]

passed by yesterday, line was ridiculously long, most likely due to first 100 visitors getting a free DS or Wii game...there was a big pikachu dressed up I wanted a photo with but not woth lining up 1hours + for!