Soul Calibur II Launches Successfully

[Hylian-Advocate]

News Article: Soul Calibur II Launches Successfully
News Date: 09/09/2003
Source: Press Release

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1.6 million shipped out on the first day, Namco's best ever.

SOULCALIBUR II Experiences Most Successful U.S. Game Launch in Namco History; More Than 1.6 Million Units Distributed Nationwide On Day One

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 2003--Leading video games publisher, Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that SOULCALIBUR(R) II, the sequel to one of the most revered weapons-based fighter video games of all-time, shipped over 1.6 million units on its first day, the largest day one release in the history of Namco's U.S. division.

"The release of SOULCALIBUR(R) II marks a monumental moment in Namco's already rich video game history," said Namco's Chief Financial Officer, Robert Ennis. "Never before has a Namco title sold as well in its U.S. debut and we hope that this is just a glimpse at what is to come for the 'Soul' franchise."

"SOULCALIBUR(R) II is one of Namco's most valuable video game franchises," said Garry Cole, Senior Vice President of Sales, Namco Hometek Inc. "I think that the value of the property is exemplified in that we were able to sell through nearly 10 percent of our initial launch quantity on day-one alone."

SOULCALIBUR(R) II is now available on the PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system, the Nintendo GameCube(TM) and the Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft. The game features improved game play, upgraded graphics and a variety of game modes. SOULCALIBUR(R) II also received the "Best Fighting Game" award at the 2003 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. Along with additional game content unique to the U.S. version, SOULCALIBUR(R) II features 10 game modes, console-exclusive characters, a host of unlockable characters and arenas, and over 200 collectible weapons and items.

Source: PlanetGamecube

http://www.cube-europe.com/news.php?nid=5356

[Glenn2K4]

please allow me to be a fanboy for a moment...

Soul Calibur 2 is selling best on the GameCube, better than the Xbox and PS2 versions.
According to Electronic Boutique the number of pre-orders for the GameCube version of Soul Calibur 2 is higher than that of the PS2 and Xbox versions. EB also expect a greater number of walk-in sales for the GameCube.

The Xbox is doing next best, and the PS2 is unsurprisingly selling the least. It seems that having Link on the game has caused many fans to buy the game.

http://www.cube-europe.com/news.php?nid=5246

thanx :)

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UPDATE: NNow Related Forum--check it out (http://www.nintendonow.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11462)
>> GC Version of Soul Calibur 2 outsells others

[dn03]

the gcn will get a walk in sale from me

[Freeman_JI]

First Sweet fighting game for Cube + Link + Fanatical Nintendo Fans = lots of units moved, and yes it's shity on PS2 even thought the game was ported of an Arcade board very similar to the PS2.

However it has yet to have launched in Aust, what's the control setup like on the cube (How's the controls any good?) What's the control setup like on xbox (likewise)

I would say (I have not played it yet) that the PS2 would have the best controls. Some one give me the low down.

[Glenn2K4]

here is the lowdown....
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"As for how the GameCube version plays and looks: spectacular on both fronts. The GCN build has garnered the most hype of the three, by far, because it exclusively features Link of Zelda fame as a playable fighter. He is every bit as cool in the game as he was in the Space World 2000 demo of Zelda, and he kicks just as much ass. Meanwhile, the GCN controller actually feels good with SCII -- don't let any haters tell you differently. And the GameCube build runs smoothest of the three, according to our own head-to-head, and also features crisp progressive scan support and even a 16x9 widescreen function. I've tested both extensively and remain in awe. "
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source: ign

[Michael Bluth]

It baffles me how this game and Enter the Matrix can sell but Panzer Dragoon can't. Bah.

[Jushiko]

Yeah, I remember Panzer Dragoon, way back in sega days...

[smellslikenintendospirit]

It baffles me how this game and Enter the Matrix can sell but Panzer Dragoon can't. Bah.

SCII >>>>>>> Enter the Matrix. Soul Calibur was a Dreamcast gem. It deserves the sales.

But it does baffle me why Panzer Dragoon can't sell. I don't see how you xbox people can neglect one of the few excellent titles on your system.

[PhixedDice]

It's not baffling at all. People are idiots.

But good for Soul Calibur II, it deserves it. It's everything a sequel should be!

[dncardman]

THIS GAME KICKS @$$ YO, deserves all the sales it gets.

[Michael Bluth]

SCII >>>>>>> Enter the Matrix. Soul Calibur was a Dreamcast gem. It deserves the sales.

But it does baffle me why Panzer Dragoon can't sell. I don't see how you xbox people can neglect one of the few excellent titles on your system.

It has a lot more "excellent" titles than a certain system that starts with "Game" and ends with "Cube". :)

[TheGreenElf]

I dissagree on that...... :) I don't think I really want to go into a comparison now though, so thats just my opinion.

[Carlos]

Soul Calibur II is a great game that should be in everyone's collection....I'm gettin' the GC version. :)