Sony bins it in Europe!

Living Bobbeh · 09-06-2006, 10:21 AM

http://uk.gamespot.com/news/6157145.html

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Originally Posted by GameSpot's article by Guy Cocker

When Sony's PlayStation and PlayStation 2 consoles launched worldwide, there was up to nine months between the Japanese and European releases. So European gamers rejoiced when, at this year's E3, it was announced that the PlayStation 3 launch would take place worldwide over a matter of weeks in November.

However, this morning Sony has issued a statement saying that the PlayStation 3 release date has been put back to March 2007 in Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australasia. Sony cited 'the delay in the mass production schedule of the blue laser diode within the Sony Group' as the reason for the postponement.

The Japanese and North American release dates are unaffected by the delay, with scheduled 2006 launches on November 11 and November 17 respectively. Sony's global shipment forecast of 6 million units for the fiscal year of 2007 also remains unaffected.

The European delay means that the PlayStation 3 launch will take place well over six years since that of its predecessor, which went on sale on November 24, 2000. Sony is making no additional comment on the PlayStation 3 delay at this point in time.

I'm surprised that no one saw this coming. Sony are very good at fucking people (often the Europeans) around, and it isin't astough they did this with the PS2 (We got it nine months after Japan.)

DISCUSS!

Azisien · 09-06-2006, 11:40 AM

Well it's probably best the delay happens...I mean, the last thing you Euros want is a busted reflux capacitor when you open the box, not to mention a shot secondary plasma conduit...

Realistically, I'd be surprised (and laughing) if Sony executives were actually sitting in their board room going "Fuck non-Japan/NA! LOLOL!"

Mike McC · 09-06-2006, 01:28 PM

They other side of that story is that Sony's world-wide release of consoles has been cut by 75%. Meaning that the US only gets 400,000, A little under the Ps2 launch. Japan only gets 100,000, a measly 10% of the units out at the PS2 launch. Source: IGN This will most likely pave the path to a strong Wii debut.

Whatcha wanna bet the highest price on ebay is gonna be come November?

Mirai Gen · 09-06-2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bravefencer Shinryuu

Whatcha wanna bet the highest price on ebay is gonna be come November?

That's what cracks me up. People were paying 600-1000 dollars for a 360 on it's release date. Now what do you think will happen when the PS3 hits the market?

Pure hilarity.

Living Bobbeh · 09-06-2006, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mirai Gen

That's what cracks me up. People were paying 600-1000 dollars for a 360 on it's release date. Now what do you think will happen when the PS3 hits the market?

Pure hilarity.

Shit, I should just order one to sell pictures of it on eBay. They'll sell for $1000 a pop!

Living Bobbeh · 09-06-2006, 02:22 PM

Futher binnage

That's another $50-odd dollars on top to get HD gaming. And knowing sony, they'll set it so that you can only use their HD cables, which will cost three arms and five legs.

Solid Snake · 09-06-2006, 04:20 PM

This all makes me glad that I'm such a patient person when it comes to new console hardware releases. You guys enjoy your 360s, PS3s and Wiis, I'll have nearly as much fun playing my old PS2 and Gamecube collection...until late 2008, when I'll buy the system you own for hundreds cheaper.

Patience is indeed a virtue.

Salookanana · 09-06-2006, 05:09 PM

PS3: List price: $600. Ebay Price: $1500. Sony screwing up and paving the way for the Wii: Priceless

There are somethings that money can't buy. For everything else, there is Sony's latest wave of incompitence.

Azisien · 09-06-2006, 05:13 PM

I can't wait to get both down the road, and Dead Rising alone makes me want to get a 360. Wii looks fun, and say what you will about the PS3's price, the specs and controllers are very impressive as well.

All I need to do now is research the games of all the systems a little more...bah, that just brings me closer to the point where I lose money, something I am trying to avoid.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope · 09-06-2006, 05:26 PM

Wow. It seems so funny that Sony wants to shaft Europe. I mean, doesn;t Europe make up for alot of the sales for the system. Why would they do that?

09-06-2006, 01:28 PM	#3
Mike McC Time is something else. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wherever I am needed, I will be there. Posts: 5,065	They other side of that story is that Sony's world-wide release of consoles has been cut by 75%. Meaning that the US only gets 400,000, A little under the Ps2 launch. Japan only gets 100,000, a measly 10% of the units out at the PS2 launch. Source: IGN This will most likely pave the path to a strong Wii debut. Whatcha wanna bet the highest price on ebay is gonna be come November? __________________ WHERE MIKEY IS IN 2022! tumblrs - http://werewolf.zone twitters - @itmightbemikey Last edited by Mike McC; 09-06-2006 at 01:31 PM.

09-06-2006, 02:22 PM	#6
Living Bobbeh That's NumberWang! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Twenty X'DY six! Posts: 1,127	Futher binnage That's another $50-odd dollars on top to get HD gaming. And knowing sony, they'll set it so that you can only use their HD cables, which will cost three arms and five legs. __________________ Be confident, Wear a Cape!

09-06-2006, 04:20 PM	#7
Solid Snake Erotic Esquire Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,563	This all makes me glad that I'm such a patient person when it comes to new console hardware releases. You guys enjoy your 360s, PS3s and Wiis, I'll have nearly as much fun playing my old PS2 and Gamecube collection...until late 2008, when I'll buy the system you own for hundreds cheaper. Patience is indeed a virtue. __________________ *WARNING:* Snek's all up in this thread. Be prepared to read massive walls of text.

09-06-2006, 05:09 PM	#8
Salookanana 404: title not found. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oscar's old garbage can Posts: 137	PS3: List price: $600. Ebay Price: $1500. Sony screwing up and paving the way for the Wii: Priceless There are somethings that money can't buy. For everything else, there is Sony's latest wave of incompitence. __________________ Swords are used for combat!

09-06-2006, 05:26 PM	#10
Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope Definitely NOT a samurai Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Location: Wherever the wind leads me Posts: 5,347	Wow. It seems so funny that Sony wants to shaft Europe. I mean, doesn;t Europe make up for alot of the sales for the system. Why would they do that? __________________ Lost in the Music ~ On Hiatus Tales of a Torn World ~ World Building

09-06-2006, 11:40 AM	#2
Azisien wat Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,177	Well it's probably best the delay happens...I mean, the last thing you Euros want is a busted reflux capacitor when you open the box, not to mention a shot secondary plasma conduit... Realistically, I'd be surprised (and laughing) if Sony executives were actually sitting in their board room going "Fuck non-Japan/NA! LOLOL!"

09-06-2006, 05:13 PM	#9
Azisien wat Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,177	I can't wait to get both down the road, and Dead Rising alone makes me want to get a 360. Wii looks fun, and say what you will about the PS3's price, the specs and controllers are very impressive as well. All I need to do now is research the games of all the systems a little more...bah, that just brings me closer to the point where I lose money, something I am trying to avoid.