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360 = WW launch; Rev = WW launch; PS3 = WW launch???
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SolidSnakex
Member
I don't think Sony's even going to attempt it. Considering the demand the PS3 is going to have they'll shoot themself in the foot by launching it WW and then going through a long period where they can't keep up with the demand.
Sweedishrodeo
the smegma spreader
Sony doesn't care enough to launch world wide.
Gamefront has recently reported they're considering it, but even with PSP they wanted to launch worldwide :lol
At the end of the day yields of key chips (Cell& RSX) when they go in mass production will determine production capacity and so the possibility of a ww launch.
Imo they'll launch in Japan and USA in 1H 2006 while in Europe in 2H 2006.
At the end of the day yields of key chips (Cell& RSX) when they go in mass production will determine production capacity and so the possibility of a ww launch.
Imo they'll launch in Japan and USA in 1H 2006 while in Europe in 2H 2006.
A worldwide release outside of the holiday season can be done. I think it's pointless to even try during the holidays, because you just can't support the rush from both sales cycles at once. I also don't think Sony needs to.
If Nintendo actually does a worldwide release, they need to make sure they release in time for Easter!!!
If Nintendo actually does a worldwide release, they need to make sure they release in time for Easter!!!
monkeymagic
Banned
Not all worldwide launches are created equal.
Sony has to ship 2-3x the number of units their competitors will have to in order to meet demand for the next Playstation.
They couldn't do it with a much less sought after product like the PSP so I just can't see them doing it to any satisfactory degree with the PS3.
Sony has to ship 2-3x the number of units their competitors will have to in order to meet demand for the next Playstation.
They couldn't do it with a much less sought after product like the PSP so I just can't see them doing it to any satisfactory degree with the PS3.
Sweedishrodeo
the smegma spreader
DarienA said:
i try i try
CamHostage
Member
Heian-kyo said:
360 = Christmas launch; Rev = likely Christmas launch; PS3 = maybe not Christmas launch???
It makes a big deal whether or not it makes sense to bother with a worldwide launch if it's not hitting the main buying time.
The Take Out Bandit
Member
If would be commercially, probably the wrong word - sorry, impossible to launch the PS3 in all three territories at once.
Demand is going to be absurd. So unless Sony can crank out a couple million every week, they had best hold off until they get a decent sized supply for sale in each region.
Demand is going to be absurd. So unless Sony can crank out a couple million every week, they had best hold off until they get a decent sized supply for sale in each region.
demand doesn't matter. Having demand and no supply can also help in a territory. eg release in Europe with trickle numbers, get units in stores, word of mouth out - just to stifle the X360. Even if it takes 6 months to get reasonable production ramped up, just soft launch in a few main territories.
The only thing stopping them is capacity. PS2 and PSP doing lots of units doesn't help that either.
The only thing stopping them is capacity. PS2 and PSP doing lots of units doesn't help that either.
