PlayStation 3 Delayed to 2007?
Potentially horrible news for Sony fans: the highly anticipated PlayStation 3 console might be delayed into 2007. A report (PDF) released by Merrill Lynch suggests that the PS 3 might be a difficult and expensive product to make due to the complexity of its intended processor, the Cell. Some experts are estimating a fall 2006 release for Japan, and a late 2006 or early 2007 for the U.S.
Joystiq writes:
The Cell processor is a very complex chip which means it’ll be a difficult and expensive part to manufacture. Processors are often a reason for delays in the computer industry (3GHz G5 PowerMac anyone?) so it’s possible the Cell could be a factor in any potential slippages for the PS3. The second problem is Blu-Ray. The standard is so new that no-one is making the drives, resulting in another expensive component. The inference is that Sony might delay the PS3 until Blu-Ray is a more established format in order to reduce their losses.
Ultimately, we can do nothing but wait and see, as no one really knows what Sony is going to do or if the PS 3 will in fact be delayed. But, I wouldn’t be shocked if the rumors were true.
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3 opinions for PlayStation 3 Delayed to 2007?
Renee
Feb 18, 2006 at 4:34 pm
It only goes to show that the best things in life are worth waiting for. At least, it better be the best thing in life by the time it comes out, or they will be out more money than they know.
My brother, a hardcore gamer (really, he lives for the game, doesn’t matter what it is), already told me that he wasn’t even interested in getting the new PS3, mainly because they’ve taken so long to get it out.
Hope they know what they are doing.
Karine
Feb 20, 2006 at 7:15 am
I’m starting to think that rather than wait for the PS3 I’d rather just get a PS2, right now. I’m still undecided about the xbox 360. I think future game releases may help tip the balance one way or another. But at this point, only the Revolution seems a little exciting.
Tshepo
Oct 27, 2006 at 2:15 am
The states and japan are gonna be the first 2 get the ps3 then next year march europe…But us in africa we are gonig 2 to wait for a long long long long time..i sick of this waiting.i wanted 2 pre order one in the states and all of them can’t ship to african countries. we are always the last ones to be considered!
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