PS3 DELAY!!!!!!!!! YET AGAIN - PSP-Forum.com

Kernel Kev · 09-06-2006, 06:35 PM

Anyone with a PlayStation 3 on their Christmas list is going to be disappointed after its maker put back the day it's set to hit the shops.
The games console was expected to go on sale in November, but a problem making a particular part in the machines means it won't be in Europe until March.

Maker Sony is still launching the PS3 in Japan and the US in November.

But there will be fewer consoles on sale than originally planned, so people will have to rush to snap them up.

Sony said the delay was caused by problems with making parts of the console's disc drive.

It said it was very sorry about the delay and added it would be working hard to make sure the March 2007 launch would be "the biggest and best in the company's history".

But there are other new consoles to choose from.

Nintendo is releasing its new console this year, which has changed its name from Revolution to Wii, and Microsoft's Xbox 360 is already on sale.

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Yes thats right, heard it on TV today (newsround actually). The CD drive clearly meaning they have problems with the Blu-ray side of things. Christ how long do they need.

I feel this is in need for a poll

weezer · 09-06-2006, 08:21 PM

Anybody willing to ship one in soon after the release sure has money to burn....

Even though I'm in the US, I'm still waiting a while. I feel your pain though lol.

odhranus · 09-07-2006, 10:59 AM

i was talking to my mates about this last night and wanted to know the implications of importing a US ps3 in, are the games going to be region free or will all the games have to be imported too? also if the PS3 will be compatible with our TV's (none of my mates have HDTV, best bet is probably SCART)? and will the power work from UK outlets (I know you can get a converter but will the voltage be the same?

So basically, would an imported PS3 cause any problems?

Kernel Kev · 09-07-2006, 12:26 PM

No i dont think so, but its just that you cant take them back under warrenty if its been imported (most things anyways) and its just piece of mind.

I have saved up for the PS3 and have £500 to spend now, may just buy an xbox 360 to keep me ammused then get the PS3 in march, presuming no more delays.

odhranus · 09-07-2006, 12:31 PM

how about saving up more money to buy games for it when it eventually come out?

bamhm182 · 09-13-2006, 10:39 PM

I won't be importing one, since I'm lucky enough to be in 1 of the 2 countries it'll be released in first.

I think I might get on for Cristmas, but I'm not sure.

odhranus · 09-14-2006, 09:58 AM

thats what I keep on forgetting, Sony are still releasing the console in 2 major videogaming countries, sales will still probably be high even though the price is high.

If pagnell and other film boffins payed £700 for the first DVD player, I'm sure plenty of Sony fanboys are willing to pay $600 for the PS3

View Poll Results: Will you be importing a PS3 from US/JAP because of delay?
Yes, i cannot wait until March	0	0%
Maybe, but im not sure yet	1	11.11%
No, i dont like importing.	5	55.56%
SCREW SONY IM GOING TO THE SHOPS AND GETTING AN XBOX 360 INSTEAD!!!!	3	33.33%
Voters: 9. You may not vote on this poll

09-06-2006, 06:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kernel Kev Admin / The One Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 5,961	PS3 DELAY!!!!!!!!! YET AGAIN Anyone with a PlayStation 3 on their Christmas list is going to be disappointed after its maker put back the day it's set to hit the shops. The games console was expected to go on sale in November, but a problem making a particular part in the machines means it won't be in Europe until March. Maker Sony is still launching the PS3 in Japan and the US in November. But there will be fewer consoles on sale than originally planned, so people will have to rush to snap them up. Sony said the delay was caused by problems with making parts of the console's disc drive. It said it was very sorry about the delay and added it would be working hard to make sure the March 2007 launch would be "the biggest and best in the company's history". But there are other new consoles to choose from. Nintendo is releasing its new console this year, which has changed its name from Revolution to Wii, and Microsoft's Xbox 360 is already on sale. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes thats right, heard it on TV today (newsround actually). The CD drive clearly meaning they have problems with the Blu-ray side of things. Christ how long do they need. I feel this is in need for a poll __________________

09-06-2006, 08:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
weezer Moderator<>rotaredoM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Guess Posts: 3,887	Anybody willing to ship one in soon after the release sure has money to burn.... Even though I'm in the US, I'm still waiting a while. I feel your pain though lol. __________________ Beware The Jub Jub Bird And Shun The Frumious Band

09-07-2006, 10:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
odhranus PSP-Forum Demi-God Join Date: May 2006 Location: In a tent in a field in North Wales Posts: 3,178	i was talking to my mates about this last night and wanted to know the implications of importing a US ps3 in, are the games going to be region free or will all the games have to be imported too? also if the PS3 will be compatible with our TV's (none of my mates have HDTV, best bet is probably SCART)? and will the power work from UK outlets (I know you can get a converter but will the voltage be the same? So basically, would an imported PS3 cause any problems? __________________ Currently in the pub.

09-07-2006, 12:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kernel Kev Admin / The One Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 5,961	No i dont think so, but its just that you cant take them back under warrenty if its been imported (most things anyways) and its just piece of mind. I have saved up for the PS3 and have £500 to spend now, may just buy an xbox 360 to keep me ammused then get the PS3 in march, presuming no more delays. __________________

09-07-2006, 12:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
odhranus PSP-Forum Demi-God Join Date: May 2006 Location: In a tent in a field in North Wales Posts: 3,178	how about saving up more money to buy games for it when it eventually come out? __________________ Currently in the pub.

09-13-2006, 10:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
bamhm182 The Moderationator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States, Colorado Posts: 4,907	I won't be importing one, since I'm lucky enough to be in 1 of the 2 countries it'll be released in first. I think I might get on for Cristmas, but I'm not sure. __________________

09-14-2006, 09:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
odhranus PSP-Forum Demi-God Join Date: May 2006 Location: In a tent in a field in North Wales Posts: 3,178	thats what I keep on forgetting, Sony are still releasing the console in 2 major videogaming countries, sales will still probably be high even though the price is high. If pagnell and other film boffins payed £700 for the first DVD player, I'm sure plenty of Sony fanboys are willing to pay $600 for the PS3 __________________ Currently in the pub.

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