Official Japanese Hardware Sales: Dec 5 -12

[Paco]

True. But Nintendo doesn't need to stick to the same schedule every time, and doesn't... like how SSB was a late N64 game versus almost-launch on GC... (Or Mario Sunshine not being launch). That said, they probably won't have Mario Kart at launch... and don't really need it then. If they've got a Mario platformer (that people like more than Sunshine), all will go well. :)

I think the Mario platformer at launch could have a much greater effect as far as system sellers go. Mario Kart is a really great title to lead the second batch of titles, imo.

Oh, and not having Mario Sunshine at the Gamecube launch was a big mistake, imho.