Sony Playstation 3 Release Date And Price Confirmed
Posted by Dave on May 10th, 2006 in Industry Buzz, Playstation 3
Good news folks, Sony has finally set a confirmed debut date and pirce for Playstation 3.
The news was taking directly from E3:
Japan (November 11)
- 20GB = 59,800 Yen
- 60GB open price to be set by retailers
North America (November 17)
20GB = $499
60GB = $599
Europe/Australia (March 2007) (Playstation 3 delayed in australasia and Eurasia) updated on 8th Sep 2006
20GB = €499
60GB = €599
So, there you are. Forget about the rumors, and please save some money while we wait for the debut.
[...] Let’s just leave aside the price of playstation3 for a moment. History shows that PlayStation 2 was launched in North America on November 2000 for $299. Sales were initially slow, but PS2 slowly built momentum and eventually commanded a 75 per cent market share against the technologically superior Xbox and GameCube in North America, Aisa, Australia and Europe. Even Sega - the market leader a decade ago - no longer makes consoles after being muscled out. So much for the survival of the fittest theory. [...]
[...] An interface is expected to be ready for the console when it launches in November 2006. [...]
[...] If Sony is found responsible for bearing the recall cost this time around, it would yet be another major blow for Sony. Not to mention that Playstation 3 is just 2 months away from its release, it’s better to build a better word of mouth, reputation and consumer confidence then to be surrounded with negative news such as this one. [...]