Sony PS3 launch could be delayed

[zombie]

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/fun.gam...eut/index.html

Some highlights...

Corp.'s launch of its next-generation PlayStation 3 video game console could be delayed if industry specifications for some of its technology are not finalized soon, although it is still aiming for a spring rollout, it said on Monday.

"We're aiming for spring, but we haven't announced specific regions," a spokeswoman for Sony Computer Entertainment said, adding that it was waiting for the final specifications on some of the technology it is using in the PS3, such as that related to the Blu-ray DVD drive and to input and output video and sound.

Kamide said Sony may wait until it is fully prepared, especially after seeing slow initial sales of Microsoft's Xbox 360 even though it was launched in time for the holidays.

Sakurai estimated that Sony could charge at most 50,000 yen ($420) for the console.

Analysts generally agree that Sony will do whatever it can to avoid missing the key year-end holiday season this year, but many believe it will be unable to make the PS3 in great volumes.

[Gorkab]

SONY's PS3 to cost 699 $ :

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6144600.html

[zombie]

Originally Posted by Gorkab

SONY's PS3 to cost 699 $ :

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6144600.html

If it's a good BD player then it's still a bargain at that price.

[thunderhawk]

For BD player yeah.. But it won't have the same effect as the PS2 with that price... C'mon, it's purpose for Blu-ray Disc is to get the technology in the common peoples houses, it won't be the case if put the price that high. Most of those kids haven't got the money to get such a system, nor will a parent buy it for them IMO...

[zombie]

Originally Posted by thunderhawk

For BD player yeah.. But it won't have the same effect as the PS2 with that price... C'mon, it's purpose for Blu-ray Disc is to get the technology in the common peoples houses, it won't be the case if put the price that high. Most of those kids haven't got the money to get such a system, nor will a parent buy it for them IMO...

Agreed, that's not a price for the masses but if it is a good BD player besides being a game system it's a great deal for early adopters.

[Gorkab]

A SONY's french talkman said that the PS3 will be an entertainment station, more than a simple video game console, and that it will be the machine which will introduce the High Definition in homes for an extremely competitive price.

Read between lines and you will see a justification for the price of 699 $