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PREMATURE EJACULA-TON: PS3 delayed until November 2006 in Japan?
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This sucks, if true.
However, I'm going to be optimistic and wait until I hear more official sources set the record straight.
I find it surprising that they have not finalized plans with Blu-Ray copyprotection; it's been in development for quite some time, has it not?
They really cannot afford to miss this holiday season. MS should have their production problems cleared up by then, will definitely have more interesting games on the shelves, and not to mention, may even consider a pricedrop to seriously take advantage of the possible lack of a new Sony console for another holiday season.
Hopefully, this is just some bogus rumor that will be put to rest when Wednesdayton arrives.
However, I'm going to be optimistic and wait until I hear more official sources set the record straight.
I find it surprising that they have not finalized plans with Blu-Ray copyprotection; it's been in development for quite some time, has it not?
They really cannot afford to miss this holiday season. MS should have their production problems cleared up by then, will definitely have more interesting games on the shelves, and not to mention, may even consider a pricedrop to seriously take advantage of the possible lack of a new Sony console for another holiday season.
Hopefully, this is just some bogus rumor that will be put to rest when Wednesdayton arrives.
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PhoenixDark said:
While this is horrible news for Sony, but the idea that Halo can dent it when it finally launches is HILARIOUS.
Not only that, many franchises on PS sell BETTER than Halo.
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TekunoRobby
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Of course not, they're just using it as an incredibly convenient excuse that the shareholders and the Sony overlords will buy.<nu>faust said:
I dunno, before I commit myself to this bit of news I guess we should wait from an official statement from Sony but lately I don't even think the higherups know what's going on with that system.
My Arms Your Hearse
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I don't think they were including blu-ray to help game capacity. Of course it is there mostly solely to push the format. However, I disagree that blu-ray's success is as important as PS3 crushing all competition.
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
human5892 said:
Ok, yea, I can buy that.
... well, at least it doesn't make Iwata a liar ... saying they couldn't afford to launch after Sony ... heh.
So, what are we thinking now? March?
GhaleonEB said:
Wasn't familiar with his "shit sandwich" theory personally.
This event certainly does make sense now though. They really need to combat the negative feedback that this will inevitably create. Look look! Don't buy a 360! We will be there eventually with all this gaming sweetness! Say no to Xbox 360!! It's like doing drugs!
BenjaminBirdie
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Almost forgot...
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GhaleonEB said:
ROFL, good one
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
The only PS3 news I'm eager to hear about is the console and controller design, and if what we've been shown is in fact the final design. I really hope it isn't.
I think the real reason is cashflow.
91 Million?
Launching a console and taking the hit on selling below cost is very draining on Sony, Just look and how profits were affected when they last launched a console.
91 Million?
Launching a console and taking the hit on selling below cost is very draining on Sony, Just look and how profits were affected when they last launched a console.
<nu>faust said:
Agreed...I don't think many people are buying the whole blu-ray story. Wasn't someone here saying that they've heard issues regarding the actual hardware? At this point, I think it might be safe to say that they are having problems with a little bit of everything if it meant that much of a delay. Heat, size, yields, costs...who knows.
Novemeber is not a shock though...only the truly lame or blind was betting on a spring launch. However if they miss out on a second holiday in the US, that would an extreme bit of concern for the company. But, like many have already said, this was seen coming months ago...for me, it became obvious that there were serious issues when Kutaragi was demoted.
truffleshuffle83
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man i cant wat until the ps3 launches so it can lift me out of the console gaming ghetto
3rdman said:
I don't know if I'd buy the hardware line. We've already got sources from IBM talking about how suprisingly good the yields on CELL are, and we haven't heard rumblings of RSX trouble as far as I'm aware. There's not much else in the box that could be causing major problems like that.
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Assuming the article is correct...
Is it arrogance that makes Sony think they can give X360 a two-holiday-season headstart in NA and Europe?
WTF
Last time a game company pulled this kind of shenanigans (Nintendo with N64), I bought a PlayStation.
Yep, this is a megaton, all right.
Is it arrogance that makes Sony think they can give X360 a two-holiday-season headstart in NA and Europe?
WTF
Last time a game company pulled this kind of shenanigans (Nintendo with N64), I bought a PlayStation.
Yep, this is a megaton, all right.
I smell some double penetration here (and it doesn't smell good)... MS to have a price drop and a Halo 3 release before PS3 hits the US.
Also, publishers aren't going to wait. I know there were quite a few PS3/360 simultaneous release titles planned for this year. With PS3 out of the picture... MS automatically gets timed exclusives for free.
Also, publishers aren't going to wait. I know there were quite a few PS3/360 simultaneous release titles planned for this year. With PS3 out of the picture... MS automatically gets timed exclusives for free.
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Well...I guess this is why there are game mockups and shitty games out there...and not much else. "It's just Blu-Ray." Riiiiiiiiiight.
I think the only good news is that I don't need to add another system to buy games for this year.
The bad news? All those games that are going to be on the PS2 past it's shelf life
I think the only good news is that I don't need to add another system to buy games for this year.
The bad news? All those games that are going to be on the PS2 past it's shelf life
Animal
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WTF is the matter with all you.
We've been expecting this for months and making a new thread about it ever friggin day.
Even for me, who had some hope of an on time launch even given the considerable evidence against so. And only now you all are acting like the sky is falling.
Expected move Sony, but none the less the right one. Take you time to get your shit straight before you give us the PS3.
...but not too long because then id have to bomb your offices.
We've been expecting this for months and making a new thread about it ever friggin day.
Even for me, who had some hope of an on time launch even given the considerable evidence against so. And only now you all are acting like the sky is falling.
Expected move Sony, but none the less the right one. Take you time to get your shit straight before you give us the PS3.
...but not too long because then id have to bomb your offices.
for those that have not seen it
http://gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=15354
remember in 1999 and 2000, Kutaragi said that PS3 will arrive BY 2006. so, I don't concider this a real delay, UNLESS AND UNTIL PS3 SLIPS INTO 2007
http://gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=15354
remember in 1999 and 2000, Kutaragi said that PS3 will arrive BY 2006. so, I don't concider this a real delay, UNLESS AND UNTIL PS3 SLIPS INTO 2007
worldrunover
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So THIS is why GoW2 is on PS2...
HD DVD is going to be hit with the same delay?
I guess MS did gamble the right way by sticking with DVD. Otherwise they wouldn't be able to get their system out until Nov 2006 either.
The good news is this probably means a lower entry point price on hardware since Sony is going to be late. Maybe we can get a $299 blu ray player/system....? I can hope, right?!
I guess MS did gamble the right way by sticking with DVD. Otherwise they wouldn't be able to get their system out until Nov 2006 either.
The good news is this probably means a lower entry point price on hardware since Sony is going to be late. Maybe we can get a $299 blu ray player/system....? I can hope, right?!
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First of all, I couldn't miss out in being a part of this sure-to-be monumental thread.
Secondly, I totally saw this coming. I expected Sept '06 in Japan, late Nov '06 in NA and then April in Europe, though. It looks like it'll be Nov '06 in Japan, Feb/March in NA and Summer in Europe now. ouch. I wonder what this means for game companies that were targetting their games for a PS3/360 multiplatform release for this holiday season. Will they delay or go ahead and release the 360 version and a PS3 version/port 6-8 months later?
You've got lost of important games like Madden, the sports titles, Winning Eleven, RE5, Tom Clancy games, the Medal of Honor games, the next Spider-man, and... the next GTA. Whatever advantage Microsoft lost with it's shortages, it'll more than make up for by having free reign over the next-gen market for the next 6-12 months, basically. Would a 12+ million unit lead over the PS3 be enough for the 360 to sustain a lead in worldwide marketshare of the generation? Interesting...
Secondly, I totally saw this coming. I expected Sept '06 in Japan, late Nov '06 in NA and then April in Europe, though. It looks like it'll be Nov '06 in Japan, Feb/March in NA and Summer in Europe now. ouch. I wonder what this means for game companies that were targetting their games for a PS3/360 multiplatform release for this holiday season. Will they delay or go ahead and release the 360 version and a PS3 version/port 6-8 months later?
You've got lost of important games like Madden, the sports titles, Winning Eleven, RE5, Tom Clancy games, the Medal of Honor games, the next Spider-man, and... the next GTA. Whatever advantage Microsoft lost with it's shortages, it'll more than make up for by having free reign over the next-gen market for the next 6-12 months, basically. Would a 12+ million unit lead over the PS3 be enough for the 360 to sustain a lead in worldwide marketshare of the generation? Interesting...
I really don't like this news at all... please be a false rumor.
Here is one thing to consider: Before everyone hits the panic button, this is coming from one source, a source that has got some things wrong in the past IIRC. With this rumor clearly set to run rampant up until 10PM - 1AM tonight (depending on where you live here in the US) when Wednesdayton arrives, I think Ken will want to clear the air a bit. Just a bit. It would be stupid for him not to, so let's hope he does the right thing.
Here is one thing to consider: Before everyone hits the panic button, this is coming from one source, a source that has got some things wrong in the past IIRC. With this rumor clearly set to run rampant up until 10PM - 1AM tonight (depending on where you live here in the US) when Wednesdayton arrives, I think Ken will want to clear the air a bit. Just a bit. It would be stupid for him not to, so let's hope he does the right thing.
truffleshuffle83
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bishoptl said:
i thought that was the whole problem?? the architecture of the ps3 presented problems for most developeres. as in the 360 was more user friendly to program for meaning theyd get the most from the 360 faster than they would from the ps3, but in the long run ps3 was more powerful and would exhibit better looking games.....
at least i know thats what the doom 3 guy said
