Release Date Update?

jjmoohead · Feb 2nd, 2006, 11:43 AM

Anyone hear any news on the release day update yet? All I keep seeing is March 2006. But then a source at EB games is telling me that it could be summer now or even later. Also is there any word on pricing? I have heard two things. 1) simular to other release days and that this one could be really expensive since its actually better then many of the computers available. I am buying this on release day, but I wouldnt mind knowing how much i have to spend and when I have to spend it.

Vic Viper · Feb 3rd, 2006, 05:58 PM

Sony hasnt said a word on the actual release date of the PS3, my best guess is it will be realese this fall in the U.S. Hopefully we'll know more on this upcoming Playstation event late February.

goodman · Feb 4th, 2006, 09:08 PM

Talked to a guy at GameStop today, he said the ps3 is having a lot of technical issues. Dont be surprised if its not till either the end of the year or sometime next year for the release here in the U.S. anyways...

merylsilverburg · Feb 5th, 2006, 05:01 AM

I thought it might be Spring, but this kid I talked to at work said it might be sometime in August/Fall. We'll just have to see.

MakgSnake · Feb 9th, 2006, 12:23 PM

Ok This is what I heard from a Sony Rep. March/April might be in Japan. US will get the BIG 3 in Sep/Oct and Europe will see it in Nov/Dec. But then again, yeah these are not exact dates and all and the margin is wide to two months, but expect the Ps3 to hit the market during these months in the following riegons.

Vic Viper · Feb 15th, 2006, 02:17 PM

here we finally have some news..

September release, and Xbox live like service called Playstation HUB

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According to well-placed industry sources, PlayStation HUB will offer PlayStation 3 owners much the same services as Xbox Live, including chat, downloadable demos, independent games and online play. The service is also designed to support PSP online play as well as PS3. It's a departure from PlayStation 2's online strategy, widely regarded as vastly inferior to Microsoft's.

PlayStation HUB is being described to developers as a 'subscriber service' suggesting a monthly charge. We understand the service is being created by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, although this is unconfirmed.

Sony boss Howard Stringer is pushing for all media content to be available for distribution over PlayStation HUB, such as music and movies, thus opening up a powerful iTunes-like distribution network for Sony.

September launch ?

Developer sources are also suggesting that PlayStation 3 is currently scheduled to launch in September. A launch games release schedule seen by our sources states a September launch. Although the schedule does not explicitly state a hardware launch date, nor a launch territory, we understand Japan and U.S will both see the machine in September.

Some in the industry have taken this as a lead to speculate that September 16 would be a launch date in Japan (a Saturday before a national holiday) followed by September 21 in the U.S. These dates are not confirmed and, as always, launch dates are subject to constant revision.

A spokesperson for SCEA said the company does not comment on rumors. However, we understand Sony is preparing to announce HUB some time in the next few weeks.

https://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?op...=2270&Itemid=2

merylsilverburg · Feb 15th, 2006, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic Viper

here we finally have some news..

September release, and Xbox live like service called Playstation HUB

I guess a September release isn't too bad, it allows the final PS2 games to settle in before the PS3 overtakes it. Plus, it'll give kids/people something to look forward to other than schoolwork during the Fall.

Berserker · Mar 29th, 2006, 01:49 AM

I heard it got pushed back a little(probably nov.) because of the worldwide-launch Sony wants for it.

Vic Viper · Mar 29th, 2006, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Berserker

I heard it got pushed back a little(probably nov.) because of the worldwide-launch Sony wants for it.

yep Global Launch in November, they gave us extra time to save up cause this thing will cause an arm and leg, w/ all the extra shit their adding in.

Berserker · Apr 3rd, 2006, 01:20 AM

Yeah, hdd and the lot. I hope it won't go over 500 €, cause then I'll wait with buying it. Any news on the controller, are they still going with the boomerang design?? If so I hope Hori soon will come up with some good alternatives.

kupoartist · Apr 3rd, 2006, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Vic Viper

yep Global Launch in November

They promised the same thing for the PSP but forgot to mention that by "simultaneous" they meant "we'll get round to Europe eventually"

Berserker · Apr 3rd, 2006, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kupoartist

They promised the same thing for the PSP but forgot to mention that by "simultaneous" they meant "we'll get round to Europe eventually"

Yeah, like they say region-free discs, meaning US and Asia share the same code and Europe and Africa the other

I believe them when they say worldwide, but I think it's gonna be near impossible to pull off. Just look at the problems Microsoft had with distributing the 360's.

Vic Viper · Apr 3rd, 2006, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Berserker

Yeah, hdd and the lot. I hope it won't go over 500 €, cause then I'll wait with buying it. Any news on the controller, are they still going with the boomerang design?? If so I hope Hori soon will come up with some good alternatives.

the new controller will be shown at this years e3. so no more bananarang controller.

Berserker · Apr 4th, 2006, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic Viper

the new controller will be shown at this years e3. so no more bananarang controller.

Thank god, best news I heard in a while related to the ps3!
They just need to slightly adjust(or "pimp" as they say nowadays) the dualschock, I really like the bluetooth usage of the 360 pad, so I don't know what Sony's planning but bluetooth is a great option.

MakgSnake · Apr 5th, 2006, 10:38 AM

I heard that the DUAL SHOCK 3 could possibily look like the Logitech Ps2 Controller, just slightly different.

I also hope they change the appearence of the PS3 System itself, and PLEASE FOR CRYING OUT LOUD, change the Ps3 logo (The Spiderman Logo). BE ORIGINAL SONY SERIOUSLY.

But atleast we know for sure its coming out in November 06. Phew.

Berserker · Apr 6th, 2006, 01:10 AM

I actually think the ps3 looks kinda slick, I love the shiny black one. Don't know about the logo though...

Phenom · Apr 6th, 2006, 03:33 PM

Any talk about the prices? I'm hearing that it might cost about $600 - $700... (That's almost a damn light bill.) I don't know. As cheap as I am I think I'm going to slide on this if that's going to be the price. I like Sony and all, but I don't like them that much.

kupoartist · Apr 6th, 2006, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Knightmare

Any talk about the prices? I'm hearing that it might cost about $600 - $700... (That's almost a damn light bill.) I don't know. As cheap as I am I think I'm going to slide on this if that's going to be the price. I like Sony and all, but I don't like them that much.

https://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=63780

Vic Viper · Apr 7th, 2006, 10:56 AM

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JAPANESE GIANT Sony has rushed to deny claims that its new PS3 console will cost as much as €499-599.

The comments were made by Sony Computer Entertainment France boss Georges Fornay on a French radio station so it is a little hard to get out of it. But a spokesSony claimed that George had been mistranslated or misunderstood.

George was just chatting about the relative value of the PS3 as a Blu ray Disc player saying if it did come out at that price it would still be a good deal, the SpokesSony said.
"He summarised by saying that PS3 would be expensive when one looked at the current price of a video games machine, at far below 500 Euros, but extremely good value when looking at the BD and HD technology inside," he concluded.

https://www.theinquirer.net/?article=30851

Feb 2nd, 2006, 11:43 AM	#1
jjmoohead MAGIC MONKEY Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Age: 42 Posts: 1,114	Release Date Update? Anyone hear any news on the release day update yet? All I keep seeing is March 2006. But then a source at EB games is telling me that it could be summer now or even later. Also is there any word on pricing? I have heard two things. 1) simular to other release days and that this one could be really expensive since its actually better then many of the computers available. I am buying this on release day, but I wouldnt mind knowing how much i have to spend and when I have to spend it. __________________ The Magic Is Coming!

Feb 3rd, 2006, 05:58 PM	#2
Vic Viper Nero Must Die ! Joined: Jul 2002 Location: los angeles, CA Posts: 1,704	Sony hasnt said a word on the actual release date of the PS3, my best guess is it will be realese this fall in the U.S. Hopefully we'll know more on this upcoming Playstation event late February. __________________

Feb 5th, 2006, 05:01 AM	#4
merylsilverburg Enemy or Ally? Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,023	I thought it might be Spring, but this kid I talked to at work said it might be sometime in August/Fall. We'll just have to see. __________________ "You're a louse Roger Smith" ~ R. Dorothy Wayneright "Have a little priest" ~ Mrs. Lovett "Grim Reaper, you could not get the women? What was the problem? Didn't you reap them with your grim reaping equipment?" "I tried that but the women, they all know hopscotch" ~ Eddie Izzard You Can Help

Feb 9th, 2006, 12:23 PM	#5
MakgSnake Senior Member Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Mississuaga, Canada. Posts: 3,554	Ok This is what I heard from a Sony Rep. March/April might be in Japan. US will get the BIG 3 in Sep/Oct and Europe will see it in Nov/Dec. But then again, yeah these are not exact dates and all and the margin is wide to two months, but expect the Ps3 to hit the market during these months in the following riegons. __________________

Mar 29th, 2006, 01:49 AM	#8
Berserker misfit Joined: Jan 2003 Location: graveyard...diggin' up her bones Age: 43 Posts: 2,574	I heard it got pushed back a little(probably nov.) because of the worldwide-launch Sony wants for it. __________________ I'd rather be forgotten....than remembered for giving in.... Vincere Aut Mori

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Feb 4th, 2006, 09:08 PM	#3
goodman Senior Member Joined: Jan 2002 Location: the great state of TX Posts: 948	Talked to a guy at GameStop today, he said the ps3 is having a lot of technical issues. Dont be surprised if its not till either the end of the year or sometime next year for the release here in the U.S. anyways...

Apr 3rd, 2006, 01:20 AM	#10
Berserker misfit Joined: Jan 2003 Location: graveyard...diggin' up her bones Age: 43 Posts: 2,574	Yeah, hdd and the lot. I hope it won't go over 500 €, cause then I'll wait with buying it. Any news on the controller, are they still going with the boomerang design?? If so I hope Hori soon will come up with some good alternatives. __________________ I'd rather be forgotten....than remembered for giving in.... Vincere Aut Mori

Apr 5th, 2006, 10:38 AM	#15
MakgSnake Senior Member Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Mississuaga, Canada. Posts: 3,554	I heard that the DUAL SHOCK 3 could possibily look like the Logitech Ps2 Controller, just slightly different. I also hope they change the appearence of the PS3 System itself, and PLEASE FOR CRYING OUT LOUD, change the Ps3 logo (The Spiderman Logo). BE ORIGINAL SONY SERIOUSLY. But atleast we know for sure its coming out in November 06. Phew. __________________

Apr 6th, 2006, 01:10 AM	#16
Berserker misfit Joined: Jan 2003 Location: graveyard...diggin' up her bones Age: 43 Posts: 2,574	I actually think the ps3 looks kinda slick, I love the shiny black one. Don't know about the logo though... __________________ I'd rather be forgotten....than remembered for giving in.... Vincere Aut Mori

Apr 6th, 2006, 03:33 PM	#17
Phenom Senior Member Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Detroit Age: 39 Posts: 871	Any talk about the prices? I'm hearing that it might cost about $600 - $700... (That's almost a damn light bill.) I don't know. As cheap as I am I think I'm going to slide on this if that's going to be the price. I like Sony and all, but I don't like them that much. __________________ Current Game SSF4: AE2012 - Ken, Ryu, Evil Ryu SF3rd Strike - Yang, Ken, Ryu


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