Believe Sony or not - Blu-ray Forum

Gamekid · 08-26-2006, 05:42 PM

First I read that Sony is on track with the ps3. Then I read that Sony hasn't started mass production yet. Then I read that Sony is having mass production problems. I want to believe that Sony will not fall into the same mess that Microsoft did with the xbox 360, but unless Sony has a big surprise up their sleeve, I don't see how they will get out of this one. I'm wondering what is holding up mass production?

takezo · 08-26-2006, 07:50 PM

They will have about 2 Million units availible by launch. It's seems like a lot, yet that quanitiy must be dispersed world wide. There will be a definite shortage of PS3's. Ebay-ers beware.

PS3 has more to worry on it's hands, like it's weak Launch titles. PS3 will only have it's worth as an inexpensive Blu-Ray player, that can play games. It's probably better you wait a year for better games and movies to come out.

But those who really want a Blu-Ray player soon, PS3 is $399 dollars cheaper than the Samsung one that is being used for displaying blu-ray at most electronics retailers Better pre-order yours asap. And if your lucky, you can have one this November.

Applefiend · 08-26-2006, 10:39 PM

Sony are a big bad consumer electronics company, they know what they're doing. Gotta have a little faith.

But it always helps to pre order.

Weak launch titles? Not where I'm sitting...

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=2394

JTK · 08-26-2006, 11:22 PM

Like many other companies, I choose NOT to believe until I actually SEE.

Gamekid · 08-26-2006, 11:30 PM

I agree about having some faith. I mean Sony promised us to have 2 million units available by launch, but the problem is how do you divide that many consoles evenly around the world? I don't want to pick, but there are some good launch games coming out. Warcraft, NBA live 2007, Tiger woods PGA golf 2007 and many others. I think that there will be at least 50 launch games if not more. Keep in mind that Sony created the playstation console going back to the first one and they know that they have to get ps3's out on launch day. I think that at this point, Sony is deciding how many consoles to ship to each part of the world. Once they know how many consoles to ship to differnet territories, they need to mass produce the console and then ship them to retailers. Sony may have a big suprise up it's sleeve to make sure they don't have a console shortage.

partridge · 08-27-2006, 06:28 PM

Every console launches with shortages, because on launch day everyone interested wants one! If they could get 4 million out for launch day they would sell them all. 2 million will be impressive, and they will all sell.

I just hope one of them comes my way... We should be able to preorder from September sometime.

Believe Sony? Their PR could be better, they have pretty much used up their PS2 success credits and can't continue to rely on that to keep them in everyone's good books.

The Tokyo games show should be a real showcase though, nearly 30 playable games and hopefully the first blu-ray movie demo too.

08-26-2006, 05:42 PM	#1
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	Believe Sony or not First I read that Sony is on track with the ps3. Then I read that Sony hasn't started mass production yet. Then I read that Sony is having mass production problems. I want to believe that Sony will not fall into the same mess that Microsoft did with the xbox 360, but unless Sony has a big surprise up their sleeve, I don't see how they will get out of this one. I'm wondering what is holding up mass production?

08-26-2006, 10:39 PM	#3
Applefiend Active Member Member since:Jul 2006	Sony are a big bad consumer electronics company, they know what they're doing. Gotta have a little faith. But it always helps to pre order. Weak launch titles? Not where I'm sitting... https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=2394 Last edited by Applefiend; 08-26-2006 at 10:48 PM.

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08-26-2006, 07:50 PM	#2
takezo Active Member Member since:Aug 2006	They will have about 2 Million units availible by launch. It's seems like a lot, yet that quanitiy must be dispersed world wide. There will be a definite shortage of PS3's. Ebay-ers beware. PS3 has more to worry on it's hands, like it's weak Launch titles. PS3 will only have it's worth as an inexpensive Blu-Ray player, that can play games. It's probably better you wait a year for better games and movies to come out. But those who really want a Blu-Ray player soon, PS3 is $399 dollars cheaper than the Samsung one that is being used for displaying blu-ray at most electronics retailers Better pre-order yours asap. And if your lucky, you can have one this November.

08-26-2006, 11:22 PM	#4
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	Like many other companies, I choose NOT to believe until I actually SEE.

08-26-2006, 11:30 PM	#5
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	I agree about having some faith. I mean Sony promised us to have 2 million units available by launch, but the problem is how do you divide that many consoles evenly around the world? I don't want to pick, but there are some good launch games coming out. Warcraft, NBA live 2007, Tiger woods PGA golf 2007 and many others. I think that there will be at least 50 launch games if not more. Keep in mind that Sony created the playstation console going back to the first one and they know that they have to get ps3's out on launch day. I think that at this point, Sony is deciding how many consoles to ship to each part of the world. Once they know how many consoles to ship to differnet territories, they need to mass produce the console and then ship them to retailers. Sony may have a big suprise up it's sleeve to make sure they don't have a console shortage.

08-27-2006, 06:28 PM	#6
partridge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2005 Location:England	Every console launches with shortages, because on launch day everyone interested wants one! If they could get 4 million out for launch day they would sell them all. 2 million will be impressive, and they will all sell. I just hope one of them comes my way... We should be able to preorder from September sometime. Believe Sony? Their PR could be better, they have pretty much used up their PS2 success credits and can't continue to rely on that to keep them in everyone's good books. The Tokyo games show should be a real showcase though, nearly 30 playable games and hopefully the first blu-ray movie demo too.

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