Songbird Pre-order Announcement

Songbird Productions is excited to announce a pre-order program for the

upcoming Jaguar releases, including a special offer for those who

pre-order most or all of the new games!



The following games will be published by Songbird Productions in the 1999

and 2000 timeframe:



Title Date Price

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Skyhammer 12/20/99 $69.95

Soccer Kid 02/07/00 $69.95

Hyper Force 03/20/00 $69.95

Protector 05/08/00 $69.95



Information on all the above games can be found on the Songbird web site

at http://songbird.atari.org. Release dates subject to change without

prior notice.



*** PRE-ORDER SPECIAL ***



In order to ensure the correct number of cartridges are built, Songbird

needs your pre-orders now. You can pre-order a game by sending Songbird

Productions a $25 deposit towards each game you would like to purchase.

If you desire multiple copies of each upcoming game, you need to pre-order 

each copy at this time to ensure availability. However, the pre-order 

specials only apply when ordering 3 or 4 different games, not multiples of

the same game.



Pre-order 3 of the above games, and receive a $10 Songbird coupon which

may be applied against any one eligible item from the Songbird catalog. 

Pre-order all 4 games, and receive two $10 Songbird coupons _and_ a free

Jaguar lapel pin. Your pre-orders must be postmarked by October 31, 1999,

to qualify for these special offers. 



This is a nonrefundable deposit towards the purchase of one or more of the

above games. You must complete your order (in other words, pay your

remaining balance with shipping, etc.) within 3 months of the publication

date of each game.



A pre-order FAQ is included below to answer any questions you may have. 

The most recent version of this FAQ may be found on http://songbird.atari.org.



*** HOW TO PRE-ORDER ***



Please print out the regular Songbird order form on

http://songbird.atari.org, and fill in the required information. Note that

there is no tax or shipping on the pre-orders, although there will be as

applicable when you complete the order for each game in the future. Mark

each game as "PRE-ORDER" on the form, and include $25 per game you 

wish to pre-order. 



In the event you cannot print out the order form, send a typed or neatly

printed note to Songbird Productions and clearly indicate which games you 

are pre-ordering. Mail all correspondance to:



Songbird Productions

1774 10th Ave SE

Rochester, MN 55904

USA



*** PRE-ORDER FAQ ***



Q1. What can I use for payment of my pre-orders?



A1. You must use a check or money order drawn from a USA bank (Western

Union, etc.) and in US Dollars. Money orders in US Dollars but drawn 

from a foreign bank cannot be accepted, sorry.



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Q2. I live outside the USA. Is there a way I can order close to home?



A2. Songbird is negotiating with several foreign video game dealers to

ensure Songbird products will be available elsewhere, especially Europe. 

However, Songbird does accept international orders (see Q1 above), and

you must pre-order the games to qualify for the special pre-order offer.



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Q3. What if I change my mind? Can I get a refund on my pre-order, or apply

the money to a different purchase from Songbird?



A3. No. The purpose of the pre-order program is to reward customers by

providing them with several benefits including the $10 Songbird coupons, 

and to allow Songbird to accurately acquire all the parts, printed 

material, etc. necessary to release the upcoming games.



Therefore, each customer needs to send exactly $25 per game they wish to

pre-order. This is a nonrefundable deposit per game, and cannot be 

shifted to other Songbird merchandise at a later time.



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Q4. What items are eligible for the $10 Songbird coupons if I pre-order 3

or more games?



A4. All items listed in the Songbird catalog and regularly priced $14.95

or above are eligible, except for the following: 



Lynx Serial Cable

Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure

Skyhammer

Soccer Kid

Hyper Force

Protector



Additionally, Songbird 'featured items' advertised in the newsgroup or on

the AtariNews mailing list will also be eligible. Featured items are not

normally listed in the Songbird catalog.



Only one coupon may be applied per item. Other items may be deemed

ineligible without prior notice. Send an email query to [email protected]

if you have questions about a specific product, or check this FAQ at 

http://songbird.atari.org for the latest information.



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Q5. When will I receive my $10 Songbird coupon(s)? How long do I have to

use them?



A5. You will receive your coupons with the first game you have

pre-ordered. For example, if you pre-order all 4 games, your two $10

Songbird coupons will arrive when Skyhammer ships. The coupons will be

valid for at least three months from the time your first pre-ordered game ships.



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Q6. Why even bother pre-ordering? Can't I just get the game whenever I

want?



A6. Not likely. Pre-ordering a game by October 31, 1999, is the _only_

way to ensure a copy will be reserved for you. Songbird will be producing

_very_ close to the pre-order levels. It's therefore imperative that

customers pre-order now _every_ upcoming Jaguar game they plan on

purchasing. 



Here is a summary of pre-order benefits:



* Guarantees your personal copy of each game.

* Game will ship 1-2 weeks before other orders.

* One or two $10 Songbird coupons, if you pre-order 3 or 4 games,

respectively.

* A free Jaguar lapel pin if you pre-order all 4 games.



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Q7. Can I pay the entire balance for [insert game here] right now?



A7. No. Songbird is trying to estimate accurately the number of cartridges

that need to be manufactured for all 4 games. It is important that all

games you plan on purchasing are pre-ordered now. You will have an

opportunity to pay your remaining balance as announced by Songbird closer

to the actual release date of each game.



Your pre-order payment will therefore ensure your copy of the game is 

produced and reserved just for you.



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Q8. Why are all the games priced at $69.95? Isn't that rather high?



A8. Songbird is attempting to bring new products out to a very small niche

market. It is imperative that games are priced appropriately to cover the

high costs of printing and manufacturing associated with the publication

of a new game, particularly if actual sales do not match projected sales.



Finally, the level of compensation received by Songbird will help 

determine the viability of licensing or developing new products for 

Atari platforms in the future.



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Q9. How can I stay informed on the release dates, payment schedules, new

Songbird products, etc.?



A9. Please join the AtariNews mailing list, featuring Songbird updates and

the AtariNews: On the Prowl periodic newsletter. Send a blank email to:



[email protected]



to join the list.



Also, regularly check the Songbird Productions home page at 

http://songbird.atari.org for the latest news and version of this FAQ.



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Q10. What about [insert question here]?



A10. Please email Songbird Productions at [email protected] with any

questions or feedback about upcoming products or the pre-order program.

Please be patient, as Songbird is currently experiencing a high volume of

traffic due to the upcoming Jaguar and Lynx products.



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*** END OF PRE-ORDER FAQ ***



Sincerely,



Carl Forhan

Songbird Productions 

http://songbird.atari.org