OK, honestly, a 2% decline is not a "tumble," nor is it anything a publically traded company would even bat an eyelash at. Whether the delay rumor is true or not, Sony has absolutely no need to respond to this article, what with a planned press conference coming up in mere hours.
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PREMATURE EJACULA-TON: PS3 delayed until November 2006 in Japan?
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citrus lump
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Crisis said:
(I think you mean "Stringer".)
Man, that's one sad looking audience. :lol
DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
-Damien- said:
You forgot Europe.
DCharlie said:
So let's say it's true. The stock's going to be affected anyway. Today, tomorrow - makes no difference.
But what if Sony comes out and says Japan in summer, US in fall or winter? Everyone's stock rockets and this 2% "tumble" is forgotten.
Either way, there's no reason to utter a word until 3 p.m.
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Vennt
Unconfirmed Member
Oi! - Tha's our job, and I'll damned well discuss the unlikelyhood of us damn forgotten Europeans seeing a PS3 until 2007 if I want to
Wait... I don't want to, I want one in 2006, good job the 360's gonna tide me over, feel sorry for single system advocates though, it's going to be a slim year for them
Wait... I don't want to, I want one in 2006, good job the 360's gonna tide me over, feel sorry for single system advocates though, it's going to be a slim year for them
Hiro_Kunimi_80
Member
let me guess...-Damien- said:
ps3 = fall + Xbox 360 = Madden 07 / Pes 6 ( For Europe) next gen exclusive => sales = BOOOOOST
It's all about sports .
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Vennt
Unconfirmed Member
2008? That'd force me back into PC gaming as well, that wouldn't see me pissy, it would see me nuclear
If the thing isn't going to be releaesd until November in JAPAN, when does that mean we'll see media for the thing?
If Sony's going to wait until next year to release the system in America, they better increase the specs of the system, or at least maintain that what they have is significantly better than what is on the 360. I'm not willing to wait for Sony to finish developing copy protection and to pimp Blu-Ray. The difference between the 360 and the PS3 has to be at least X-box to Ps2 level or more.
Assuming the PS3 releases in Spring 2007, we're basicaly a WHOLE YEAR away! With the lack of media on the PS3 and Sony's fumbling around on actually getting the machine out, my interest in PS3 is approaching nil, which is sad to say, after how hyped I was after it's initial showing. Plus, they are going to miss out on Christmas sales. After people buy 360s for Christmas, they probably aren't going to buy a brand new system 3 months later. If Microsoft announces a $50 price drop or so at Christmas and Sony doesn't release by then, then shit will hit the fan.
What's really dangerous for Sony if they release in March or so is that they are going to have to compete with 3rd generation or so 360 graphics. Unless the PS3 is significantly more powerful than the 360, the 360's 3rd generation graphics may even look better than what the PS3 is launching with. Unless they have some blockbusters set for release such as a Final Fantasy, then Sony's arrogance is going to come back and kick them in the ass. I'm not going to wait a year for racing games, sports games and the other typical launch titles if they barely look better than 360 games.
With this announcement, will we see any real games any time soon? If there's nothing playable and amazing-looking at E3, the system won't come out in the US until Spring 07 and we're treated to more concept/target renders and that sort of bullshit, I'm purchasing a 360 and not looking back.
If Sony's going to wait until next year to release the system in America, they better increase the specs of the system, or at least maintain that what they have is significantly better than what is on the 360. I'm not willing to wait for Sony to finish developing copy protection and to pimp Blu-Ray. The difference between the 360 and the PS3 has to be at least X-box to Ps2 level or more.
Assuming the PS3 releases in Spring 2007, we're basicaly a WHOLE YEAR away! With the lack of media on the PS3 and Sony's fumbling around on actually getting the machine out, my interest in PS3 is approaching nil, which is sad to say, after how hyped I was after it's initial showing. Plus, they are going to miss out on Christmas sales. After people buy 360s for Christmas, they probably aren't going to buy a brand new system 3 months later. If Microsoft announces a $50 price drop or so at Christmas and Sony doesn't release by then, then shit will hit the fan.
What's really dangerous for Sony if they release in March or so is that they are going to have to compete with 3rd generation or so 360 graphics. Unless the PS3 is significantly more powerful than the 360, the 360's 3rd generation graphics may even look better than what the PS3 is launching with. Unless they have some blockbusters set for release such as a Final Fantasy, then Sony's arrogance is going to come back and kick them in the ass. I'm not going to wait a year for racing games, sports games and the other typical launch titles if they barely look better than 360 games.
With this announcement, will we see any real games any time soon? If there's nothing playable and amazing-looking at E3, the system won't come out in the US until Spring 07 and we're treated to more concept/target renders and that sort of bullshit, I'm purchasing a 360 and not looking back.
Jonnyram said:
It was a hypothetical.
That said, the delay is most likely real.
THAT said, Sony plays its cards a lot closer to its chest than, say, Microsoft. We got bad news today, but I'm waiting for the official word before I proclaim Sony's goose as cooked. Hopefully we'll be pleasantly surprised.
Willy Wanka
my god this avatar owns
Yeah...I'll wait till tomorrow to read the official annoucement but this thread has been a fun read :lol
PhoenixDark
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PkunkFury
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If they can't launch in Japan sometime in the summer, they may as well push Japan launch to next spring and get all of the units they can to the US for holiday 2006.
Sony needs to have a healthy stock of PS3s on American shelves this holiday because 360 will be in full stock. Every PS3 not available for this holiday is another chance of someone picking up a 360 instead. In Japan, no one will be grabbing 360s, they can wait for the PS3. For Japan next gen starts when the PS3 launches; in America, it starts this holiday, with or without the PS3. I'd say the PS3 should launch in Europe first as well, but Europe is almost always the last to get the systems, so it's not even worth suggesting. Unfortunately, as a Japanese company, I doubt Sony would launch in other countries months before Japan, for fear of upsetting the public and developers.
Sony could try a worldwide launch, but all of these rumors makes it sound like production will be rushed, and every system sent to Japan this winter will be sorely missed elsewhere. I'm sure they'll sell every unit they can put on the shelves, no matter which territory they launch in.
Sony needs to have a healthy stock of PS3s on American shelves this holiday because 360 will be in full stock. Every PS3 not available for this holiday is another chance of someone picking up a 360 instead. In Japan, no one will be grabbing 360s, they can wait for the PS3. For Japan next gen starts when the PS3 launches; in America, it starts this holiday, with or without the PS3. I'd say the PS3 should launch in Europe first as well, but Europe is almost always the last to get the systems, so it's not even worth suggesting. Unfortunately, as a Japanese company, I doubt Sony would launch in other countries months before Japan, for fear of upsetting the public and developers.
Sony could try a worldwide launch, but all of these rumors makes it sound like production will be rushed, and every system sent to Japan this winter will be sorely missed elsewhere. I'm sure they'll sell every unit they can put on the shelves, no matter which territory they launch in.
Kabuki Quantum Lover
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Fixed.
Ninja Scooter
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BoxGuy finally unvieled to the world!
sounds like they are expecting quite a few titles to be shown tonight/tomorrow if that article is anything to go by.
sounds like they are expecting quite a few titles to be shown tonight/tomorrow if that article is anything to go by.
Illuminati
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Box Guy lives! Photoshops ahoy!PhoenixDark said:
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Vennt
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Boxguy can now be unleashed
But do it in another thread guys, this is delayaton,, and I want to keep it on-topic, thanks
But do it in another thread guys, this is delayaton,, and I want to keep it on-topic, thanks
PhoenixDark
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Vennt said:Boxguy can now be unleashed
But do it in another thread guys, this is delayaton,, and I want to keep it on-topic, thanks
Ok, will do.
Kleegamefan
K. LEE GAIDEN
DenogginizerOS said:
European sales of X360 are only so-so these days, IIRC...though not as bad as Japan...
AFAIK, North America is the only place X360 is an outright success sales-wise..
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Vennt
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If the announcements are to do with the delay, they can go here, but seriously I would expect another thread for the other items that come up, as we're already 16 pages into this thread and it may as well stay on topic now.
I thought we had multiple reports that the 360 was 1st or 2nd (to the PSP) in Europe so far this year. At any rate, with such a long window likely ahead of the PS3 in that territory I'd say that is where MS has the most opportunity if it gets the PS3 in 2007.Kleegamefan said:
DreamMachine
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I'd be really surprised if ps3 launches in u.s before japan.. i'd also be really suprised if sony tries to launch in both territories a month within each other.
didn't they say that ms was stupid for doing a world wide launch?
now they are going to do it as well?
just shocked..
Snap.
didn't they say that ms was stupid for doing a world wide launch?
now they are going to do it as well?
just shocked..
Snap.
sonycowboy
Member
Kleegamefan said:
1M units in 3 1/2 months is outright success??
Granted the software sales are good, but still, they're 1/2 of what the original Xbox had at this point.
But, I must go to bed now. Early day tomorrow. Make this thread great (and the others too)
JoshuaJSlone
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Let's be fair, though. Each Nintendo hooker allowed for twice as many players as a Sony hooker.Kobun Heat said:
mckmas8808
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How much time guys? Is it under three hours yet??