LOS ANGELES, May 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At its inaugural E3
(Electronic Entertainment Expo) press conference, Nokia (NYSE: NOK) announced
today that it will bring its Nokia N-Gage mobile game deck to major retail
outlets across North America in early October 2003. The Nokia N-Gage game
deck is expected to be sold for $299, and accompanying game cards will be sold
separately ranging from $30 to $40. All prices are manufacturer suggested
retail prices (MSRP).
The game cards and the Nokia N-Gage game deck will initially be available
at Best Buy, Circuit City, Electronics Boutique, GameStop and Target.
"GameStop and its bevy of active gamers are extremely excited about N-
Gage's arrival in the marketplace. It will continue to revolutionize gaming
as we know it," said Dan DeMatteo, President and Chief Operating Officer of
GameStop. "GameStop plans to take pre-orders for N-Gage in anticipation of
the massive interest expected from our customers."
Nokia will announce the availability of the Nokia N-Gage game deck and
game cards at additional major retail outlets, game specialty stores, other
retail outlets, and wireless carrier delivery channels in the coming months.
N-Gage, previously announced in February 2003, is an innovative mobile
game deck that creates an entirely new market for games. Built for hard-core
and active gamers, N-Gage allows for online, mobile, multiplayer (Bluetooth
technology and GPRS) game play with some of today's hottest titles. It
features a high-quality, 3D color graphics with backlight, and eight-way
directional controller (aka the "Rocker") and an ergonomic design optimized
for mobile game play. In addition to its cutting-edge game-playing
capabilities, the Nokia N-Gage mobile game deck also features a digital music
player (MP3/AAC), stereo FM radio, as well as a tri-band GSM 900/1800/1900
mobile phone.
* Notice to US Consumers:
This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the
Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be,
offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, in the United States until
authorization is obtained.
Nokia intends to obtain FCC authorization prior to its commercial
launch, and the launched device may include different features,
technologies and/or timelines.
About N-Gage:
Please visit http://www.n-gage.com for the Nokia N-Gage game portfolio, key
features, photos and webcast from the N-Gage E3 press conference.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its
experience, innovation, user-friendliness and reliable solutions, the company
has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of
mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet
Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily
lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major
exchanges.
http://www.nokia.com
http://www.forum.nokia.com/games
Further information, media only:
Americas Press Desk
+1 972 894 4573
n-gage.media@nokia.com
http://www.nokia.com
http://www.n-gage.com
Nokia and N-Gage are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia
Corporation.
SOURCE Nokia Corporation
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Related links:
http://www.e3expo.com
http://www.n-gage.com http://www.forum.nokia.com/games
http://www.nokia.com
CONTACT:
Americas Press Desk of Nokia Corporation,
+1-972-894-4573, or n-gage.media@nokia.com
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