PS3 DELAYED until 3/2007 for Europe: US launch: 400k Jap 100

Ixzion · **Posted:** September 6th, 2006, 2:23 pm

http://www.scee.presscentre.com/Content ... wsAreaID=2

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06/09/2006 06:40
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Announces New March 2007 date for European Launch of PLAYSTATION 3

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Announces New March 2007 date for European Launch of PLAYSTATION 3
No change in launch date for Japan and North America

London, Wednesday 6 September 2006 Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced that it would revise the launch date of its PLAYSTATIONÃ‚Â® 3 computer entertainment system in the PAL territories of Europe, Russia, Middle East, Africa and Australasia from 17th November 2006, as previously announced to March 2007.

Launch dates for Japan and North America will remain the same, which are November 11th and November 17th respectively.

The revision of the launch date in the SCEE territories is caused by the delay in the mass production schedule of the blue laser diode within the Sony Group, thus affecting the timely procurement of key components to be utilised in PLAYSTATION 3.

The previously announced PLAYSTATION 3 shipment forecast of 6 million units globally within the fiscal year ending 2007 is not changed.

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/09/ ... tation.php

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But far fewer machines will be available for the launch dates in Japan and the U.S. because of the production problem, Kutaragi said.

In the U.S., about 400,000 PlayStation 3 machines will be available when they go on sale Nov. 17. About 100,000 will be available on the Nov. 11 Japan launch date.

Holy sh*t! WII WINS HOLIDAY 2006!

1ce · **Posted:** September 6th, 2006, 2:56 pm

But when are we getting the Wii? If we can get the Wii beforehand, Nintendo wins, methinks

Agentsix · **Posted:** September 6th, 2006, 3:34 pm

Hmmmm I don't see any problems for the US and Japan. It will be like the psp, launch dates.

myoky · **Posted:** September 6th, 2006, 3:47 pm

As far as I know, Wii is coming out before PS3... WOOT!

Lantis · **Posted:** September 8th, 2006, 10:30 am

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PS3 will have the newer RPG Makers...

Just thougth I'd burst your bubbles... go me.

1ce · **Posted:** September 8th, 2006, 1:25 pm

Oh, thanks alot Lantis :cry

Agentsix · **Posted:** September 8th, 2006, 4:29 pm

Just as long there isn't a crappy armored core game with the same graphics, storyline and gameplay I'm good.

Kittykicker · **Posted:** September 8th, 2006, 5:29 pm

yey! PS3 with RPGmakers! Now I don't have to worry about the stinking Wii controler.

Ixzion · **Posted:** September 8th, 2006, 6:30 pm

Lantis wrote:

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PS3 will have the newer RPG Makers...

Just thougth I'd burst your bubbles... go me.

Actually, you're incorrect at the moment.

Enterbrain will go to the console that has the biggest userbase. It could be the Wii.

Kittykicker · **Posted:** September 8th, 2006, 6:48 pm

Does this mean that the RPGmakers will be on the Wii then?

KingSpoom · **Posted:** September 8th, 2006, 7:00 pm

Actually, I think what Sony is doing is trying to move away from the opening day event. 500k (counting both) available for opening day, but 2 million (counting both) available by the end of the year. That just means that casual people have a greater chance of buying a machine early, because there isn't a big drought after the initial shipment. Also, I believe 400k is more than the 360 had available at launch, so there shouldn't be such a "OMG, SHORTAGE!" outcry.

Lantis · **Posted:** September 11th, 2006, 4:43 pm

I'll be very suprized to see a RM for nintendo...

ErikaFuzzbottom · **Posted:** September 13th, 2006, 4:16 pm

The only likely truth is that RPGM won't be on Xbox. It's a failure in Japan, which is a shame.

Whether it goes on PS3 or Wii is up in the air. PS3 is instantly popular due to name recognition alone. However, its pricing may wind up turning away too many gamers, which would put Wii on top if Enterbrain isn't too worried about trying to make an RPGM that uses the Revmote.

Lantis · **Posted:** September 13th, 2006, 4:21 pm

I really don't think the price of the console will directly relate to which console Agetech is going to write their products for. Honestly, I think they are going to stick with the way they've always done it. No real reason to change. People are going to buy PS3s... they WILL sell out the first day. I mean we are only getting 400000 units for ALL OF AMERICA.

But it is good to know that the Xbox Regime won't get to touch Agetech. I laugh in Microsofts face! Haha!!!

ErikaFuzzbottom · **Posted:** September 14th, 2006, 8:09 pm

Well, who knows. Every other console that came out with a super-expensive price tag failed. Of course, they were also lacking in the games department, and were not called "Nintendo" or "Sega". But there will no doubt be some hesitance from people considering buying a PS3 because of the price. If too many people do wind up turing away, PS3 won't be the console of choice for the next RPGM. But who knows what'll wind up happening.

Lantis · **Posted:** September 14th, 2006, 8:16 pm

I honestly will be suprized if they make the change to Nintendo... very suprized. I mean, the chances are slim... most likely it will be for PS3. I'm not saying it won't be for the N... just not very likely.... at all.

Actually, who want's to make a friendly wager?

I will be willing to send money via Pay Pal to take a bet on which console the newest RM will be on.

Time to put your money where your mouth is... Any takers?

ErikaFuzzbottom · **Posted:** September 14th, 2006, 8:19 pm

Nah, that money's already going to be spent on the next RPGM.

Lantis · **Posted:** September 14th, 2006, 8:26 pm

that is, after you buy a PS3....

ErikaFuzzbottom · **Posted:** September 14th, 2006, 10:34 pm

That's assuming it will be on PS3.

Lantis · **Posted:** September 14th, 2006, 10:36 pm

yes, yes... we will see...

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