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[mcdonnell]

Check out this PDF on the UbiSoft website that they posted today

On page 18 (slide 35) it lists the PS3 as coming out in Q3 of 2006 (in US) and the Revolution in Q4 2006 (in Europe). Does UbiSoft know something we don't? It also says Xbox 360 in November of this year for both US and Europe.

 

[mrklaw]

It also has the 360 only faintly there for Europe? Just in case it doesn't make it?

And why have the rev in europe but not the US? Doesn't make sense.

If Namco really have been working on RR6 since July 2004, then thats way more lead time than they had for PS2 launch, so spring 2006 should be perfectly doable. assumign they give similar support for EA etc (Fight night looked pretty good, they have a basic renderware engine up and running on PS3), could be enough for a western launch in Spring.

I think the killer for Sony is their definition of spring. May is still spring, but way too late for the west. you'd need to launch before Easter to get Easter sales, and thats March, which is very aggressive.

 

[Doube D]

It also has the 360 only faintly there for Europe? Just in case it doesn't make it?

And why have the rev in europe but not the US? Doesn't make sense.

If Namco really have been working on RR6 since July 2004, then thats way more lead time than they had for PS2 launch, so spring 2006 should be perfectly doable. assumign they give similar support for EA etc (Fight night looked pretty good, they have a basic renderware engine up and running on PS3), could be enough for a western launch in Spring.

I think the killer for Sony is their definition of spring. May is still spring, but way too late for the west. you'd need to launch before Easter to get Easter sales, and thats March, which is very aggressive.

Sony could launch in the first half of june (also spring) and it doesn't matter. They will sellout on every last unit they ship.

 

[cyberheater]

When you factor in the enivitable delay. PS3 will launch in the US/UK around a year after 360.

 

[Drexon]

Darth Vader says what?

 

[Udde]

I'm happy to hear that ^_^ I think it's the best for both PS3 and Revolution.

 

[Zaptruder]

Well, fuck. That's more than a year away.

 

[DCharlie]

"If Namco really have been working on RR6 since July 2004, then thats way more lead time than they had for PS2 launch"

oh, RR6 is for _PS3_ launch???

 

[mrklaw]

oh, RR6 is for _PS3_ launch???

Ooh, you don't post for ages, then you think you can come round here with your fancy underlining. I know your game mr Charlie.

Its odd. If you are trying to say RR6 is coming for X360, then that should be a personal megaton for me. But there are already 700,000 racing games coming for it.

 

[Chittagong]

Never forget! http://www.ga-forum.com/showthread.php?t=50054

Japan - August 2006
USA / Europe - November 2006

I still insist that the "Spring 2006" rhetoric is only to get people considering Xbox 360 to think that 'maybe I'll wait for the new PlayStation, it's only a few months difference anyway.'

Then come February 2006 when it's obvious that it won't make Spring window, we will hear that it slips just a little bit, to Autumn. Fantastic screenshots will accompany the news. People will think: 'Well, I already waited for it and it's only a few more months, and besides, games look mindblowing' and will hold until Autumn.

Sony is the master of strategy.

 

[aaaaa0]

Never forget! http://www.ga-forum.com/showthread.php?t=50054

Japan - August 2006
USA / Europe - November 2006

I still insist that the "Spring 2006" rhetoric is only to get people considering Xbox 360 to think that 'maybe I'll wait for the new PlayStation, it's only a few months difference anyway.'

Then come February 2006 when it's obvious that it won't make Spring window, we will hear that it slips just a little bit, to Autumn. Fantastic screenshots will accompany the news. People will think: 'Well, I already waited for it and it's only a few more months, and besides, games look mindblowing' and will hold until Autumn.

Sony is the master of strategy.

Chittagong is wise.

 

[SpokkX]

Never forget! http://www.ga-forum.com/showthread.php?t=50054

I believe this also

 

[cyberheater]

Going from that graph. I can't believe it's saying that PS3 might not make Euro launch in 2006...

 

[Rhindle]

Never forget! http://www.ga-forum.com/showthread.php?t=50054

Dude ... I don't exactly think you are the first person to reach this startling conclusion.

 

[Chittagong]

Dude ... I don't exactly think you are the first person to reach this startling conclusion.

I certainly believe (and hope) I'm not! But I'm still a bit concerned the general public will nevertheless fall for it...

 

[SantaC]

Dude ... I don't exactly think you are the first person to reach this startling conclusion.

no but people still fall for it.

 

[Ranger X]

I believe this news. Maybe March for Japan and prolly september for US.
Wasn't it the same thing with the previous PS on top of that?

 

[solarplexus]

Check out this PDF on the UbiSoft website that they posted today

Edit: Found pdf, thank you

 

[Fafalada]

oh, RR6 is for _PS3_ launch???

Ok screw you, now I'll have to find out what exactly is going on behind this. As soon as I'm out of this master submission time hell anyway.

 

[DarienA]

I certainly believe (and hope) I'm not! But I'm still a bit concerned the general public will nevertheless fall for it...

Why are you concerned? What effect does it have on your life?

 

[Auron]

XBox360 could potentially have a huge lead... I'm buying one.

 

[sly]

Maybe the image represents when Ubisoft would have games available for the consoles in different regions, not when the consoles would be released.

 

[akascream]

Fiscal years?

PS3 close to 2k7?

=P

 

[User 406]

As it should be. Just because Microsoft wants to cut their console lifespan short doesn't mean Sony needs to do the same. Spring Japan/Fall US & Europe, just like always. And Ridge Racer is made by a JAPANESE company, so if it'll be ready by Spring 2006, maybe the first place it will come out could possibly be JAPAN? Jesus, people, like we don't have enough retarded conspiracy theories floating around the forum as it is.

 

[Johnas]

I wonder why the Rev. doesn't show up on the U.S. line? Isn't it supposed to debut in the U.S. before Europe?

 

[jarrod]

So, for next gen launches...

Nintendo DS
NA: Q4 2004
JP: Q4 2004
EU: Q1 2005

PSP
JP: Q4 2004
NA: Q1 2005
EU: Q3 2005

Xbox 360
NA: Q4 2005
EU: Q4 2005
JP: Q4 2005

PlayStation 3
JP: Q2 2006
NA: Q3 2006
EU: Q4 2006

Revolution
JP: Q3 2006
NA: Q3 2006
EU: Q4 2006

...sound about right?

 

[jarrod]

I wonder why the Rev. doesn't show up on the U.S. line? Isn't it supposed to debut in the U.S. before Europe?

Ubi likely doesn't have a target date yet (same for PS3 in Europe). I'd expect it in Q3-Q4.

Also, why doesn't Ubi have any Japanese dates up? They're one of the few western publishers who actually selfpublishes in Japan (it's just them, MGS, EA, Atari & Eidos now).

 

[PhatSaqs]

Sony E3 damage control confirmed :lol

 

[Mashing]

Yeah jarrod, those are nice estimates for PS3 and Rev based on what Nintendo has said about launching around the same time as PS3 so I'd definately see them coming out in the same quarter.

 

[Nerevar]

As it should be. Just because Microsoft wants to cut their console lifespan short doesn't mean Sony needs to do the same. Spring Japan/Fall US & Europe, just like always..

uh, the PS2 was released a year before the xbox, therefore (IIRC) the PS2 will actually have a 1 year longer lifespan than the average console (xbox going for 4 years, PS2 going for 6 - average being 5). PS3 releasing this year would not be cutting their console lifespan short. I'd really like to see it sooner rather than later, as dealing with the (inevitable) console shortages early on in the year would be better than fighting all the millionaire parents needing the "must-have" playstation present for Christmas (PS2 nightmares ...)

 

[Deg]

I would say this more prediction based than anything. Probably from some report or something.

 

[dark10x]

Hopefully we'll see a Japanese PS3 launch earlier than that, though...

 

[jarrod]

uh, the PS2 was released a year before the xbox, therefore (IIRC) the PS2 will actually have a 1 year longer lifespan than the average console (xbox going for 4 years, PS2 going for 6 - average being 5).

Actually, I'd say 6 is the average among the current providers going back...

FC/NES~ 1983-1990 (7 years)
SFC/SNES~ 1990-1996 (6 years)
N64~ 1996-2001 (5 years)
GC~ 2001-2006 (5 years)

PS1~ 1994-2000 (6 years)
PS2~ 2000-2006 (6 years)

XB~ 2001-2005 (4 years)


... 6 years is standard for Sony at least, certainly not above average for PlayStation.

 

[JoshuaJSlone]

Actually, I'd say 6 is the average among the current providers going back...

PS1~ 1994-2000 (6 years)
PS2~ 2000-2006 (6 years)

... 6 years is standard for Sony at least, certainly not above average for PlayStation.

Determing an average PlayStation lifetime is like noting the one week trends. Just looking at years simplifies things down a bit much, too. Was PS1-PS2 1994-2000? Yes, but December 1994 to March 2000 makes 5.25 years.

 

[kaching]

Never forget! http://www.ga-forum.com/showthread.php?t=50054

Yes, wow. But that still doesn't explain what makes it obvious that the PS3 can't hit a Spring 2006 window outside of Japan, making this all just a marketing shell game.

 

[Doom_Bringer]

fuck that sucks. I want PS3 ASAP.

 

[cyberheater]

Who cares. The 360 will be cheap enough and should tied you over until PS3 launches.

You could always part exchange your 360 for your PS3. Easy peasy.

 

[AB 101]

Why is it necessary for Sony to launch in Japan first.

Maybe its just me but I think the most competitive market is the US.

I worry about Sony being to casual about all this.

History shows you will not sit on top forever.

Maybe its going to happen.

 

[sangreal]

Wait... people really thought it was coming out in Spring in the USA? :lol

 

[DarienA]

Why is it necessary for Sony to launch in Japan first.

Maybe its just me but I think the most competitive market is the US.

I worry about Sony being to casual about all this.

History shows you will not sit on top forever.

Maybe its going to happen.

You are right... Sony is doomed... there you can sleep restfully now.

 

[MrSingh]

Ok screw you, now I'll have to find out what exactly is going on behind this. As soon as I'm out of this master submission time hell anyway.

I can confirm this megayton.

unless Sony brings out teh moneyhatz. *fapfaplada*

 

[Fafalada]

Actually according to what I just learned, it's still multiplatform, so PS3 'could' get it for launch.
But yeah it won't be the one the game launches with.

 

[jarrod]

So wait... is RR6 coming to 360? Namco's RR6 and not Psuedo's demo?

 

[Gek54]

As soon as I'm out of this master submission time hell anyway.

Master submision? Fafracer PSP near gold?

 

[jett]

Bleh, if this E3 has taught me anything is that people like DCharlie know exactly diddly squat shit. But hey, let's all believe his worthless teasing!

 

[jarrod]

Bleh, if this E3 has taught me anything is that people like DCharlie know exactly diddly squat shit. But hey, let's all believe his worthless teasing!

Well, it's not just Charlie saying things...

 

[mrklaw]

Actually according to what I just learned, it's still multiplatform, so PS3 'could' get it for launch.
But yeah it won't be the one the game launches with.

makes it sound like 360 launch game though.

But wit PGR3, this might not make western launch. Ooh, woudl that make me get a Japanese unit?

 

[Fafalada]

Master submision?

It's near gold but it's not a PSP game I'm working on right now.
It IS for US/Euro release however... crap I'll probably have to change my nickname over the summer :lol

 

[Elios83]

RR6 won't miss the PS3 launch and I also think Sony will try to have it as an exclusive game.It's tradition. PSX->PS2->PSP-> PS3!

 

[thorns]

It's near gold but it's not a PSP game I'm working on right now.
It IS for US/Euro release however... crap I'll probably have to change my nickname over the summer :lol

what platform are you working with?