PS3 Fans Disappointed About PS3 Launch Delay

Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 3:46AM by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3 Tags: BBC, Sony
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The news of the delay of PS3 launch date in PAL territories spread like a wildfire creating a loud buzz, not only in the gaming universe but also in the stock market. This BBC video clip tackles gamers' reaction on the news that the delay is inevitable due to a shortage in a key component for the Blu-ray feature of the console. If you remember, Sony announced with glitz that PlayStation 3 will be available just in time for the holiday season. But with the news of the delay, Sony has the fans disappointed...



 
 
 

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by stu - 2006-09-06 23:09
» wow

right sony has to do something to avoid loosing loads of fans cos its not fair

by mr e - 2006-09-06 23:20
» im not changing

Im gonna stick with PS3, the games and the functionality of it makes me stick to it and ill just wait for it to be launched in my country. there are still lots good games coming out on PS2 to entertain me and the same counts for PSP!!!

by bull***** - 2006-09-06 23:35
» bull*****

i starting to hate sony so much that i dont know if ill get a ps3 now. i definitly wont be getting a xbox 360 or a wii cause i dont like those consoles but i dont like sony anymore. **** those non-promise keeping bastards $999aus and now i have to wait till march and probably deal with ****** lines with ******* 12yearold ****s and their parents oh and that is if there are even enough of those ******ps3s in store.

Stupid ****** sony. there better be a price cut since the pal market often pay more for your **** when it came out months before. in other places.**** you sony

by el oh el - 2006-09-07 00:04
» LOL...

I think its funny how they try to sound informative but put some tard kid who's balls havnt droped in for an interview. "Wot?" *best chicken cluck inpersonation*

by Mleep - 2006-09-07 00:38
»

Hehe. Oh well. Sony still has "those games"

Xbox still doesn't. So what else to do.

They screwed Europe over, but the shortage of Blue Lasers isnt their fault, to be quite fair.



I was planing on getting it later anyway when some good games are available, so its ok by me.

by VJ - 2006-09-07 00:44
» hmmm

I dont know why anyone will "convert" to Xbox 360 seeing as the 360 has only a few decent games whereas the PS3 has loads!



Some people might buy a 360 out of impatience, but when the PS3 comes out with all its better games, they'll soon buy a PS3.

by meh - 2006-09-07 01:11
»

"I dont know why anyone will "convert" to Xbox 360 seeing as the 360 has only a few decent games whereas the PS3 has loads!"



what are you talking about, sony has no great games at all, it hasn't launched yet. =)

by blarg - 2006-09-07 01:27
» ps2 broke

this is annoying me even more now. Just switched on my ps2 to play a bit of half life and bang its totaly broken. Luckily i have a PSP but even so this is frickin annoying as there is no point in getting a replacement ps2 but still have to wait till ruddy march.

by daz - 2006-09-07 01:27
» hmmm

you guys take your gaming far too seriously

by comedy - 2006-09-07 01:33
» i love the bbc

great stuff, 'lets ask the people who really know' and it's some loser gamer...



still, this news does suck. it's interesting seeing the ps3 'community' try to be strong about it, yyou can just see the xbots smiling deeply... still, the thing DOES still launch in november, whether or not it's in europe... so we'll still get to see something out of ps3.

by SONY FANMAIL - 2006-09-07 01:44
» I understand now

I can't say that I blame anyone who is planning to buy a XBOX 360 now. Sony promised a spring 2006 launch that they delayed until fall 2006, and now the PAL territories have to wait until spring 2007? Why wait a whole year to enjoy games? Why wait on Sony when everyone else will be playing Xbox on Wii games online actually having fun?



I am one of Sony's biggest fans, but this is ridiculous. Nothing changed with the specs of Blu-Ray other than the security software to protect digital media.



So why hadn't they start producing the diodes back in Spring 2006?



Sony, WTF were you thinking?



Now not only does the Pal regions get screwed, but Japan is getting raped. 100,000 units for a country that isn't supporting the XBOX 360. They have shown their loyalty to Sony and this is the thanks they get?

I hate to be the poor F....r who is at the end of that long line in Tokyo.



U.S. getting 400,000 to 500,000 units. Is that enough? How many of those 400,000 will be 20Gb and how many will be 60gb? How many controllers and unwanted games will be crammed into a $1,000.00 bundle pack to make the situation worse? Not to mention a long line full of bratty kids poking and shoving making the whole launch a pathetic miserable spetical.



How many fans will have to go the holiday season still playing PS2?



Now that XBOX 360 and Wii don't seem so bad after all, do they?



Sony, we expect better than this. DELIVER!!

by CAMERON ROKALL - 2006-09-07 01:48
by CAMERON - 2006-09-07 01:50
»

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by hush404 - 2006-09-07 01:54
» It's not like it's being cancelled!!!!!!!!

Man! They're delaying ONLY the europe release just a few months because the company they trusted to make parts for the blu-ray have fallen behind. Hell Pal territories should be use to waiting, they always have to wait!

by ninja - 2006-09-07 02:01
» On BBC News!

For this to happen means sony has dug their own grave!



R.I.P PS3 :(

by D Reeves - 2006-09-07 02:12
» Wake up & smell the coffee Phil . . . .

Being a big $ony fan I waited and waited and waited even turning down the opportunity to buy an Xbox 360 last Christmas. Now SCEE have delayed the PAL launch (what were you thinking Mr Harrison?) and screwed over Europe again I don't think I’ll bother when it's released next year. My PC is just as good as the cell/RSX combo and my next GFX card upgrade will give it far greater graphics power (not to mention functionality) than a closed system like the PS3. For me the high cost of PS3 meant it was a "maybe" purchase anyway and this delay now means if I do want a console for Christmas I'll just go for an Xbox 360 instead. Sorry Sony, after the PS2, PSP and now PS3 launch prioritisations , it shows you’ve taken the loyalty of your European customers completely for granted.

by Pat - 2006-09-07 02:19
» Sony Game Collection

There are few titles that are exclusive to ps3, and many of those are not confirmed to be exclusive. people that say the ps3 has a better line up than 360 either only play videogames for metal gear solid/final fantasy or they have no idea of what they are talking about. it shocks me people believe ps3 has the better hardware as well, because it doesnt. dont get me wrong it did, but now it doesnt.

by WTF - 2006-09-07 02:33
» WOW SADNESS is the way to go uh?

One thing to all no-one is stopping you buying a X360 buy it now no-one cares no need to mull over the delay if you can wait, wait if you cant dont its getting tiring when people keep on bashing for no reason when they arent even forced the delay could mean something good maybe a price cut or even a bundle of some sorts this is sad and it must stop you arent paid by Sony nintendo or MS to bash other companies they dont care for you only that you buy their product they dont even know who the hell you are jeez get over it saddos

by God - 2006-09-07 02:53
» Sony Loosers!!!

Yeah baby! your sony is a p1le of sh1t!

sonyboys, Kiss your sony in a$$ for this delays!

by alert - 2006-09-07 03:26
» ps3 rulez

THE AMERICANS WILL TEST THE PS3 FOR THE EURPEANS THE AMERICANS WILL BE THE LAB RATS

by Hunter - 2006-09-07 05:05
»

Ps3 sucks 600$

by Mlip - 2006-09-07 05:48
»

"Ps3 sucks 600$"



I can't believe Americans whinne about 600



OMG ITS SO MUCH,.



Check out what other countries around the world have to pay.

800 - 1000



And PS2 (thats right, TWO) launched for $550 in Europe, so get over it. its not liek you live in a third world country, but with all your whining you make it sound like it, cause I heard absolutely NOTHING from Europeans about teh PS2 price.

by :D - 2006-09-07 07:24
» :(

I wish G4 was more like that show D:

by 0101010101 - 2006-09-07 08:14
» Grow up ppl

Geez come on... It's just a delay. I would'nt give a crap if it was delayed till end of 2007 but it comeing in us and japan I know for nov. 15th for japan and nov. 17th for us.



Really no one sould care. And buying a console when it first comes out not a good idea it could have some problems or bugs but I bet PS3 wont.



But I'm being safe and also I'm waiting for the 65mm Cell and for the latest verison or PS3 when I buy my PS3.



That will be in early or mid 2008 (when I buy my PS3). That because I'm waiting for the latest verison of PS3 they got then and waiting for all the new latest hdtvs in 2008.



Then make my mind up on what hdtv to buy, lol.

Really a delay is no big deal at all.



Sony will win the console war duh, lol. And they already win ofr the best, top of the line, next gen, newest, latest stuff for PS3 for graphics and alot of stuff, lol.

by codykiller7 - 2006-09-07 08:31
» what about the U.S

ok so europe got delayed screw them



is it still the same date for the U.S.



and the least the could do for eurpoe is on launch drop the price a bit a add something extra with it

by Nameless - 2006-09-07 10:25
» OMFGWTFBBQ

Man. I read this sh1t, I read what you guys write and I see you guys *defending* the delay of the PS3, saying "F_ck Europe USA FOREVAH!" and sh1t like that.



Man.



I don't know WHAT to think about you Sony fanboys.





And about the 600$ price, you have a RIGHT to whine about that. Hell, EUROPE had a right to whine about it. they just chose not to. In my opinion, THEY SHOULD HAVE. It would have at least let Sony know that they shouldn't be getting away with expensive sh1t like that (because no matter how you look at it, IT IS EXPENSIVE for a gaming console).



Now, Sony just takes their fanbase for granted.

by O_O - 2006-09-07 10:28
» Idiots

I think the people who get a Xbox360 instead of a PS3 because of the wait are idiots. If you wanted a 360 in the first place and thought it was better, that's cool, but if you want a PS3 and are just going to buy the 360 cause it's the only next-gen out and the PS3 was delayed that's retarded. You were gonna buy the PS3 because of it's hardware, not when it came out, if you were you would have bought the 360 in the first place. They need to learn to have some patience.

by jaydogg691 - 2006-09-07 11:10
» It's like if Sony never did a world wide launch

This is how it would be. I never people complain when the PS2 or PSP launch, except for Europe for the PSP. The PS2 launch on March 4, 2000 in Japan, then October 26, 2000 for North America, and then Europe in November 24, 2000. This how the PS3 launch is going to be, but a little less longer for waiting. And for the PSP, it came out first in Japan, then everywhere else later on. Not every console has to do a world wide launch just becase the other one did. That just means you'll have to wait a little longer for Sony's console.



This is also time to save up more money.

by comedy - 2006-09-07 11:22
» i agree with 27

right on! all those idiots who are now going to go buy 360 just cos ps3 won't be in europe til next year, or because there's only 400k of them in usa: why haven't you already bought one?! you could have been playing it for almost an entire year!! you know, if there was no ps3 i still wouldn't buy 360, to me it's a waste of money...



i'm just taking some solace in the fact that ff12 will be available for ps2... that will take up all my time... i sorely hope they don't downgrade expectations anymore, it would be salt in the wound.





yeah, i bet poor old phil harrison was tearing his 'hair' out when he heard the news... god it's hard being the bringer of bad news.

anyway, they're bringing more to usa because 360 will be competition there... here in the uk i don't see 360's aroudn much, also in japan they don't exist; so it makes sense to send most ps3s to the front line, to do battle with 360 - cut into ms's profits. oh, did i say ms's profits? i meant ms's losses...

by MGSROCKS1 - 2006-09-07 12:58
» You do realise its 500,000 untis only for the first day?

The 500,000 units are only for the first day. Sony is gonna ship 1 to 1.2 million units through out the holiday season. Europe people sholuld be glad that they got delayed. When the PS3 launches in Europe you would have more than 1 million systems available to you. Otherwise you would have gotten like 30,000 units for all of Europe? You wouldn't be able to get one anyway. By that time you'd have enough saved for the system and all the games coming out this year and the next.

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by Fin - 2006-09-07 16:47
» So

The guy goes at the end of the video "Sony is losing the war". Really, the console hasn't come out yet. I know its a blow to Sony in those countries, but who can say what happens when it finally launches. Like the saying goes, the "may have won the battle, but not the war". The war has yet to be seen in its fullest, aka all consoles are out on the market together for at least one year.

by Games4James - 2006-09-07 17:33
» #29 - Oh really?

>"here in the uk i don't see 360's aroudn much"



Then you must be blind (...blinded by fanboyism perhaps ;)).



I ALSO live in the UK, and 360s are prominent in EVERY Games store and department you visit. Where are the Game stores in the UK that YOU go into where you don't see 360s?



In the UK, the 360 is selling very well despite your opinions of the console, and will probably have a good Christmas due to the PS3 delays.

by Anonymous Coward Who Really Has An Account - 2006-09-07 18:04
» Not Sony's fault

Sad to see that Sony's losing its fans when it's mostly the companies who're not producing mass amounts of their product that Sony needs for the PS3. I myself still support Sony, it's not their fault. Even though it's already been almost a year (or already a year) since the 360's launch, giving me enough time to see how it is, I still wouldn't wanna buy one and wouldn't support it, seems like a money's waste. Hopefully Sony's companies can get back on track on production and give the fans what they want.

by somewhere - 2006-09-07 19:09
» I already expect the delay!

i already expected the delay. actually i was predicting it will get delay until next year (just for a cusion) because they haven't start building the PS3 console last month. i still believe that the PS3 will win this console war as long as they won't make the same mistake MS did on launch day (console defects).



PS2 is making huge sales against XBOX and XBOX 360...so don't panic guys. There are a lot of PS2 games to play while waiting. You might not get a PS3 on launch day but for sure you will have it by the end of the year. Buying a NEXT GEN is a huge investment, so better think twice before buying a XBOX 360 just because you can't wait.



You should see all the options as a game consumer. It doesn't mean the first Next Gen console (XBOX 360) that comes out in the market is the BEST! If you had waiting this long, i think it won't be bad to wait a little more. As what all XBOX fans boys are saying..."Heck PS3 is expensive"....well well if you lived in EUROPE this is your chance to save more money now that the launch day was moved to march 07.



Again, there's a lot games that came out and will be release for the PS2 this year. Here are some of them:



- Yakuza

- Rogue Galaxy

- Final Fantasy XII

- Suikoden V

- Madden 2007

- NBALIVE 2007

by dave - 2006-09-07 19:24
» does it matter

the ps3 wont have any regional code so you could play a Japan ps3 in the UK with all your UK games and dvds. it wont matter. plus you can get it cheaper and faster then the US. just order it. although it will be sold out and you still might not see it till 2007 anyway. Im pritty sure the ps3 will have a language selection. pick your language and play your games.

by Nameless - 2006-09-07 23:36
» Getting the xbox 360 instead?

I can understand people wanting to buy the Xbox360 instead now.



And don't say "learn to have some patience"



Those who have been waiting for the PS3 HAVE HAD PATIENCE. EXTREME PATIENCE. Those wanting to buy the PS3 have probably had enough and are through with waiting.



This isn't the FIRST delay the PS3 has had.

by Wrong! - 2006-09-08 03:33
» hello

#36 The xbox is region free as well, its up to the developers whether they wont there code to be region locked

by Mdubz - 2006-09-11 08:23
» #34

lol. Dude, if you think the 360 is a waste, does that make the PS3 a whopping $200 more of a waste? It does in my eyes. I mean, whats so much different about them? Give me some good reasons.

by juan - 2006-09-12 07:18
» patience

to those morons who say they have had enough patience need to stfu, patience has nothing to do with the ps3. Sure if your a loser whos considering getting an xbox360, then you have little patience. The ps3 will come out whenever it comes out. Ill wait 2 years for the ps3, i dont give a f*. In my opinoin the xbox360 didnt start the next gen console era, the ps3 will. you xbox360 fanboys will eat your words when the ps3 gains momentum and crushes the xbox360 in the long run. Dont get it twisted, just because some gay little hippies come on here and say that they wont pay 600 bucks and that they are tired fo waiting, doesnt mean that people wont buy it. This people who post comments here dont represent the entire population. There are plenty of sony supporters out there, most I would say with the sense not to stoop down low to fanboy level by ranting and raving on websites while simoultaneously jerking off to kiddy porn. I just have to say that the ps3 will be on top, again.

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