Blu-ray Forum - View Single Post - Sony reconfirms Worldwide PS3 release at TGS 06?

Blackraven · 09-24-2006, 11:49 AM

http://www.gamespot.com/features/612...gumballs;img;1

"Sony is now planning to give the PlayStation 3 a simultaneous worldwide launch. The new system will be available with two different hard-drive options in Japan, the United States, Europe, and Australia in November. The console will hit Japan first on November 11. The 20GB model will sell for 49,980 yen (about $429), roughly $85 lower than the 59,800 yen price Sony originally announced for the console at E3 2006. Sony will allow Japanese retailers name their own price for the 60GB version. The PlayStation 3 will launch in the United States, Europe, and Australia on November 17. The 20GB version will retail for $499 and the 60GB version will retail for $599 in the US, and 499 and 599 euros in Europe, respectively."

Sooo, does this mean that Europe and Australasia (Asia-Pacific) get moved back to the November release period?

If so, how come it wasn't even announced officially? Or was there a press-con or did I probably miss something?

Anyways, can anyone confirm/unconfirm this?

09-24-2006, 11:49 AM	#1
Blackraven Expert Member Member since:Jan 2005 Location:Makati, Philippines	Sony reconfirms Worldwide PS3 release at TGS 06? http://www.gamespot.com/features/612...gumballs;img;1 "Sony is now planning to give the PlayStation 3 a simultaneous worldwide launch. The new system will be available with two different hard-drive options in Japan, the United States, Europe, and Australia in November. The console will hit Japan first on November 11. The 20GB model will sell for 49,980 yen (about $429), roughly $85 lower than the 59,800 yen price Sony originally announced for the console at E3 2006. Sony will allow Japanese retailers name their own price for the 60GB version. The PlayStation 3 will launch in the United States, Europe, and Australia on November 17. The 20GB version will retail for $499 and the 60GB version will retail for $599 in the US, and 499 and 599 euros in Europe, respectively." Sooo, does this mean that Europe and Australasia (Asia-Pacific) get moved back to the November release period? If so, how come it wasn't even announced officially? Or was there a press-con or did I probably miss something? Anyways, can anyone confirm/unconfirm this?