+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted December 13, 2006 Subscriber² Share Posted December 13, 2006 Why don't we throw some more mystery into the Sony camp? INFO GATHERED FROM LONDON'S www.threespeech.com event with Phil Harrisson (December 12th 2006)Playstation 3 european launch within the first 2 weeks of March 2007, as explained to me, Sony's financial year ends on the 3rd week of March and therefore they want to launch before the next finanacial year begins. Judging that UK consoles always release on a friday expect the european launch on either the 2nd or 9th of March. Though a strong hint was that they are hoping to drop the playstation 3 on the 3rd day of the 3rd month (march 3rd). On the same day as playstation 3's euro launch SCE are to distribute there march firmware update with features including: multi-tasking (included will be audio/video conferencing while browsing the xmb and its features/ gameplay). new xmb display options new animations for audio playback. new photo album options. playstation store auto ressume psp remote play advanced access option (so that you can have access to your ps3's content anywhere that has a internet connection) Firmware will be constantly updated, with the view of a tv tuner and tivo like service to be available in the 3rd quater of 2007. Also it is hoped that the same week as the euopean launch of the system will also see the worldwide launch of the ps3's HDip Camera (specifications to be announced at a later date). In terms of other accessories, Sony dont see it as a necesity to manufacture playstation branded headsets, keyboards or mice, as put to me by Jonathun of SCE's threespeech.com 'Third party companies can offer these accessories to the consumer at a price which SCE could not compete'. A extension to the Sony online store will also make its debut in march. Titled 'Sing Store', PS3 owners will be able to purchase songs for there 'Sing Star' kareoke programme from a slew of artists and will also be given the option to view the songs purchased as music videos via the video playback option within the xmb. In terms of the european online store, while still being extremley vague, a spokesman for SCE europe was able to explain that Sony would have no defense if they were to charge the european consumer more than in other regions as there are no extra costs on digital distribution as apposed to a product with packaging etc. So expect a $15.00 download to cost people in the UK around ?6.50. other notes- PS3 will be sold at ?425 or lower, meaning we could have it cheaper then the previousley stated price. Dont expect to see 20GB models available in europe. No VGA cables to be released. No plans to make RSX available to Linux OS, due to security issues. A service to reserve your playstation online id will be up and running this weekend or next. We need an official statement on this matte:wacko:o: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheppard Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Cheaper is good, but i dont see them slashing the price they are losing a lot on the PS3 as it is. Also what kind of message does that send out when they slash the price at launch, to me it sounds like desperation, trying anything to get people to buy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshBluebird Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Cheaper is good, but i dont see them slashing the price they are losing a lot on the PS3 as it is. Also what kind of message does that send out when they slash the price at launch, to me it sounds like desperation, trying anything to get people to buy them. technically, it wouldn't be a price cut anyway, as sony has never officially given a UK price. Also, they did the same in Japan just before it was launched, and no one complained. I just think its one of those things that sony cannot win whatever they do. Sell it for the expected ?425 - you have people moaning its too expensive (which for a games console it is). Lower the price, and people think that their desperate (which they probably are lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magik Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 technically, it wouldn't be a price cut anyway, as sony has never officially given a UK price. Also, they did the same in Japan just before it was launched, and no one complained. Of course nobody complained, why would you complain about a price cut. But it did make them look a bit desparate and for valid reason, Wii is looking pretty darn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhav Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I attended this event yesterday. A lot of what it mentioned in the article I heard for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenser.d Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I don't understand how early March is earlier than expected. All they ever said was March. Good news though if they do reduce the price, although that's not actually helping their financial situation at the moment (as far as the games division goes). -Spenser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noveed Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 finally some positive news, hope this turns out to be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PL_ Veteran Posted December 13, 2006 Veteran Share Posted December 13, 2006 I must admit, with Sony it's lose-lose :laugh: High price and odd release "OMG How can they expect to sell any lol ps3 sux" Lower price and closer release "OMG How desperate lol ps3 sux" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huleboeren Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Yeah, its awesome how good news can turn 180degrees in 'your' heads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted December 13, 2006 Author Subscriber² Share Posted December 13, 2006 I must admit, with Sony it's lose-lose :laugh: High price and odd release "OMG How can they expect to sell any lol ps3 sux" Lower price and closer release "OMG How desperate lol ps3 sux" I know consumers don't go oh my gosh price cut, they're desperate! They go oh my gosh what a deal and purchase the goods. There is NO WAY a cheaper price is bad for us :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNay Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Tivo like feature on the ps3, that would be awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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