PS3 delayed in Europe (and beyond)

[HUGECOOL]

Its still still comming out in north america on the expected date

Why dont people just buy the USA or Canada?
They will be cheaper anyway

Well, there are three main issues:

1- Limited quantities: Because Sony decided to launch with only 500,000 units, there will be very few that will be sold to other countries. Local residents are most likely to get their hands on one before other people start ordering them on eBay.
2- AC Adapter: It will need to be different for other countries and most people would rather not bother with that and wait until an offical console is made for their country.
3- Cost: While it might seem that a PS3 from the US might cost less to other people, it can actually be the complete opposite. Sellers are most likely to sell the console for as much profit as possible and that doesn't include shipping, games, and optional accesories.

[Bear-Max]

Plus I don't think the PS3 has even been confirmed to be region-free.

[JoeyK.]

Really? 400K units for the whole US and you're planning on getting one? You do realize Sony never authorized pre-orders, so if you have pre-ordered, that's pretty much going down the drain. First come first serve.

I'm waiting for Sony to put a postiive spin on this and transform this from limited supply to excessive demand when they all sell out. :rolleyes:

I also know that I have plenty of money to spend on it, & I know a LOT of people will be selling them on eBay... For a huge profit I assume, but that's not about to stop me. I'd rather have a PS3 than ten 360's.

[Machine Head]

Bit depressing...

Just builds up more hype in my eyes. I bet it will be the next-gen console

Care to take a liking into Sony Christopher

[Sony.Com]

400 000 units?

There will be more. Sony uses that as an excuse to be able to raise price.
Also stores can't up the price.
sony already releced the price online and will be selling them online. It would be easier and probs cheaper to buy it online

[HUGECOOL]

400 000 units?

There will be more. Sony uses that as an excuse to be able to raise price.
Also stores can't up the price.
sony already releced the price online and will be selling them online. It would be easier and probs cheaper to buy it online

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/154...headlines=true

The price is already high, there is no excuse. And no, stores can't raise the price, but most will most likely sell their stock on eBay anyway. (For massive profit.)

[Bear-Max]

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/154...headlines=true

The price is already high, there is no excuse. And no, stores can't raise the price, but most will most likely sell their stock on eBay anyway. (For massive profit.)

Or more likely just sell their stock in ridiculous $1000+ bundles.

[alexxxxx]

PS3 was meant to be out for last christmas. =] Sounds like sony all over. Over-spec their products, show made-up graphics, set a deadline that they intentionally won't finish so fanboys will keep on and not convert to M$ or Nintendo. It's a farce.

[Josh-H]

Sony are going to lose out so much now, as Europe is a huge market, as already mentioned.

http://www.thisiswaiting.com - Some amusing pictures on the subject of the delay.

Pmsl Some stupidly funny stuff though!

I would like to just say >>>

[Frodo13.]

Thats my Christmas down the pan.

O well, my birthday is in April, so Ill just have one for my birthday I guess.

Looks like X-Box and Wii is next gen. But seems like PS3 is going to be be the next gen of the next gen!!