PlayStation 3 spring launch is "impossible"

by James Ransom-Wiley { Mar 8th 2006 at 11:00AM }

Namco Bandai president Takeo Takasu has gone public with his knowledge, or lack thereof, of the PS3's launch date. Takasu told Bloomberg, "Without any announcements so far, the spring release is impossible." In response, Sony issued a vague rebuttal, stating, "Nothing has changed with our plans."

But if Namco Bandai, a company that helped boost the PlayStation brand in the past, is still in the dark, then it's safe to assume (as recent certification setbacks have implied) that the PS3 will not launch in Japan within the next few months. But Takasu isn't necessarily concerned, just as long as Sony's next-gen console hits retail by the winter ~~shopping~~ holiday season.

[Thanks, The1 & gaminghobo]

Tags: Bloomberg, Namco Bandai, NamcoBandai, next-generation, Ridge Racer, RidgeRacer, SCEI, Soul Calibur, SoulCalibur, Takeo Takasu, TakeoTakasu, Tekken

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Brandt @ Mar 8th 2006 11:05AM

Not surprising.

kaius @ Mar 8th 2006 11:16AM

why in a rush? good things come with time..

bandit @ Mar 8th 2006 11:21AM

When does Sony's fiscal year end? It lloks like Sony is attempting to hold on to its investors until they can make it to the finacial year end post good annual earnings for their year. An official announcement that the Sony's most anticipated product is delayed until late last year would instantly drop the stock price and could potentially be deadly for Sony. Yes, Sony has deep pockets, but a sudden drop in stock price means less investment money which will translate into manufacturing issues and shortaged of the new hardware. The very thing Sony is relying on. Basically the consoles arent going to built themselves and definitely not for free.

Before the Sony fanboys come out of the woodwork, This is vital because it can directly effect whether there is a PS4. ALOT can happen in the span of 10 or even ten years. (cough) Sega (cough). In addition on an ethical and moral issue. They OWE it to their investors if they actually know that their product will be delayed. Withhold that information from stockholders could potential result in some serious lawsuits. And you better believe people will take Sony to the bank.

Thomas @ Mar 8th 2006 11:26AM

Well, Im still hoping that Sony's just keeping quiet due to some good ole trickery up their sleave.. Like maybe the day they release the date will be only days/weeks b4 it hits the shelf.. (kinda like making sure you release a product with enuf stock, wink wink MS)

If anything I really hope that E3 will bring the date

Thomas Crymes @ Mar 8th 2006 11:27AM

There is a white elephant sitting in the middle of the room and Sony is ignoring it.

I'd like to be in on some of the high level meetings that are going on in Sonytopia. They know. They are just refusing to make it official. Could they be risking a bad consumer backlash for not publicly stating what we all know to be true? The only people who think the PS3 will launch this spring have "Sony" tattooed on their foreheads.

And what does "Our plans have not changed." mean. Who knows, maybe their internal plans are to launch at the end of this year. How do we know the plan they refer to is the announcement of the vague Spring 2006 release date? It is the inference they certainly want us to make.

They are stalling.

slow news day @ Mar 8th 2006 11:33AM

Sony's fiscal year ends this month.

Thomas Crymes @ Mar 8th 2006 11:34AM

Also, take this rumor into account. The accusations are starting to pile up.

http://gamersreports.com/news/1636/

Daniel M. @ Mar 8th 2006 11:34AM

well, i don't know much about manufacturing, etc... but I would assume that it would be pretty impossible for Sony to be building millions of PS3 in secret. Taking this into consideration, I don't think they will make their Spring deadline (much to my chagrin).

This is alright with me though. I would rather they roll the product out correctly than early.

I am sorry, but I would be pissed if I had bought a 360. The first wave of games was horrible, hardly 'next-gen'. The hardware malfunctions half the time (who wants a CONSOLE that CRASHES??) Hardware shortages... And now, they are using their Live service to FORCE UPDATES ON CONSUMERS.

Sony please just take your time and hit it out of the park upon launch. I don't want to constantly be 'patching' my games or my system.

kuroshi @ Mar 8th 2006 11:35AM

Only an idiot or the sony faithful ever believed a spring date. They were caught off gaurd and unprepared for the next gen. The spring launch date given at E3 was a marketing ploy to get gamers to hold of purchasing a next gen system until they were ready. You will see the ps3 in fall in japan at the earliest, possible winter/holiday. That would push the US to winter/holiday or early 07 at the latest.

gaminghobo @ Mar 8th 2006 11:37AM

I don't suppose this is really new tactics really. I mean Nintendo something not dis-similar with the Gamecube.

Oh and, no.3, that's a very good point you make there.

Gonzo @ Mar 8th 2006 11:38AM

Wow. I almost expect the new Zelda game to come out before the ps3.
I'm really not so much worried about when the ps3 is coming out. I'm more worried about how much it's going to cost at launch. I know I'm sure as hell not going to buy it at release, unless it really does happen at the holiday season, then I'm just getting some to ebay.
I've found that you need to give sony a little time with anything new to let them work out the bugs. Either way, I'm just going to get it for free like I did with my ps2, laptop, and ipod. I have a hard time putting down allot of cash for a new sony product. They're notorious for not honoring their warranties. In my own experience getting something fixed by them under warranty is like dealing with insurance lawyers. I wish they didn't have such good games because they really are prics.

Finished.Law.School @ Mar 8th 2006 11:41AM

The PS3 is a complete hoax.
There is no PS3 and there will not be a PS3.
There are only root kits.

MrHoju @ Mar 8th 2006 11:42AM

#3 Bandit.

Sony's fiscal year ends March 31st. So you do have a point with holding onto investors. But still, Wall Street is usually smart enough to realize problems and delays before they are officially announced.

However, you do bring up a good pont. Microsoft got a lot of publicity about not being able to successfully deliver XBOX 360s to consumers. Sony might be worried about being shed in the same light.

It might be a good idea for them to wait until fiscal year. Also, by delaying the 'delay notification' it shortens the actually amount of time of the delay.

delerious @ Mar 8th 2006 11:44AM

Sony has money. Why don't they buy the copywright to the word spring and winter, and twist them around so they can set things right.
They can do that, 'cause they're Sony. And Sony has an infinite amount of money.

bandit @ Mar 8th 2006 11:44AM

As a side note Sony, at least to my knowledge never claimed a release in spring. Rather its explicitly states DEBUT, while making a reference to a LAUNCH later in their official presentation but not tying it into a time window.

http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/IR/info/Strategy/2005/Stringer/qfhh7c000006z705.html

As another note, Sony's fiscal year ends March 31st 2006. Expect Sony to be purposely absent at the GDC and issue some information in early to mid-Aprill that ALL will be revealed about the PS3 at E3 this year. Remember they have to make the fiscal year look good for stockholders.

kuroshi @ Mar 8th 2006 11:45AM

#7 must be too young to remember the ps2 launch. The runaway hit that was Fantavision and all of the rest of the ps2 launch titles. It was well below dreamcast standards. The 360 launch games were some of the best "launch" titles we've had for any system (Dreamcast was better). As far a crashes go, the ps2 was spectacular in that regard with the recalls, delays, and later lawsuits. The 360 launch hasn't really been all that differnt from any other launch, just more publicised. Get your reserve early though. The only way a launch console doesn't sell out is if it is an unsuccessful launch (PSP)

bandit @ Mar 8th 2006 11:47AM

Sorry i was writing my post at the same time as MrHoju's lol sorry bout that.

Mule Farmer @ Mar 8th 2006 11:49AM

I dont think I'll buy a ps3, I just dont trust sony after my 1st ps2 broke and I dont feel like buying a sony product. But so far I dont like any next-gen console,I guess I wont bother until I find something interesting.

Jon @ Mar 8th 2006 11:53AM

Not only is it impossible for them to make a Spring Release, but it is increasingly unlikely that they will make a fall release in North America and certainly not for Europe.

The gentelman in the article says he hopes Sony will release in Holiday 2006. That's right he said Hopes...that means he's not even sure if Sony will do that. No PS3 in 2006 will be detremental to Sony. It's pinned it's future on Blu-Ray, and pinned the Blu-Rays future on the PS3. This is definately not good for Sony and it's investors.

Don @ Mar 8th 2006 12:06PM

what does namco know? when is the last time they made a launch title for a sony system?

plus, this comment was made by some low level dude, call us when someone who knows what's going on makes a comment.

oh wait.

Daniel M. @ Mar 8th 2006 12:17PM

kuroshi: I remember the PS2 launch quite well, enven though I did not participate.

Titles like SSX, Tekken Tag Tournament, Ridge Racer V, Silent Scope... Don't act like Fantavision was the only decent game. All of the titles I've mentioned were a BIG step up (graphically, at the very least) from PS1 games. Can't say the same about current 360 games, most of what I've seen could easily be XBOX 1 or even PS2.

Don't be mad cuz you actually bought a 360. I've got nothing against any console or gaming company, but the 360 is a just a joke. And it's on you.

Inferno @ Mar 8th 2006 12:20PM

#8, you obviously don't own a 360. It had a much better launch line up than any to date... I would say that the Dreamcast may be an exception. But Most launches have crappy games. The 360 had plenty of great games, just most of them were not of the visual quality people were expecting. But as far as the titles themselves, this launch was much better than most. But, as always, it could have been much better. And I personally don't know anyone with a 360 who wishes they didn't buy it (maybe someone who spent $800+ on it might regret it).

Now, as for Sony... I think Sony is Sony is taking a huge gamble. We are starting to see polished 1st generation hardware out of the XBox360 this month. If they push back their release date too far, they are
gonna release with 1st gen titles that will pale in comparison to MS 2nd gen titles. I think all of us who stay informed have come to realize that the PS3 is only marginally more powerful than the Xbox360. But we all know that power isn't what sells consoles. The
longer they wait, the larger the installed base of Xboxes is gonna be. They are also going to have the drawback of having fewer titles on shelves, and the titles on the shelves are not going to look as
good as it competitors offerings. Add to that the reduced cost of the 360 (assuming the increased cost for Blu-Ray), and that there will be more HD-DVD product on the market (at lower prices)... Gamers
are gonna start second guessing buying both systems. I planned to own them both initially, but I am don't know if I am willing to pay extra, just for Blu-Ray when all I care about the PS3 for is games. I have
actually been hoping that Sony would drop that from the specs since initial announcement. I will pay $399 for a PS3 with DVD and HDD. I won't pay $399 for PS3 with Blu-Ray and no HDD.

don @ Mar 8th 2006 12:23PM

#22

out of all those titles you mentioned, only ridge racer 5 was a launch title. remember, the ps2 launched on march 4th 2000. when the ps2 first hit retail, it was so rushed that the first two models didn't even include harddrive bays.

plus, since the ps2 was rushed to retail tekken tag didn't make it making ridge racer 5 the best looking title at launch.

you are seeing the ps2 launch through rose colored glasses since you are thinking of the second time the ps2 launched to retail. the developers in america had 7 months more time of development then the japanese did which is why the titles look better.

look at the REAL ps2 launch. the first time it hit retail. march 4th 2000

Daniel M. @ Mar 8th 2006 12:31PM

good point don, but you're forgetting one thing:

The rest of the world doesn't matter, only America ;)

seriously though, you make a good point. Either way, my original point still stands: I hope Sony doesn't rush the PS3 like MS did the 360, cuz I don't want to buy a steaming pile of DS.

I do want a DS Lite, though.

rico @ Mar 8th 2006 12:33PM

SHUT UP SONY FAN BOYS UR JUST PISSED AT THE FACT THAT SONY ONCE AGAIN WILL FAIL TO DELIVER. I CAN REMEMBER SONY SAYING THAT U COULD GO ONLINE AND SURF THE NET WITH THE PS2.THEY ALSO SAID THEY WOULD LAUNCH THE HARD DRIVE IN THE UK IM STILL WAITING SONY. HOW LONG IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO GET THE PS3 OUT IN THE UK!!! 2007? WHY WASTE YOUR TIME WITH SONY WHEN THE 360 IS ALREADY HERE.

Daniel M. @ Mar 8th 2006 12:35PM

oh and one more thing to kuroshi:

calling the 360 launch titles "some of the best we've seen for any system" is just so wrong I don't know where to begin, and I don't think I'm the only one who feels that way. (Geometry Wars is one of the most popular games on the system.....)

For my money, Nintendo consistenly has the best launch lineups, probably because their first party games are second to none.

m3mnoch @ Mar 8th 2006 12:36PM

the part that amazes me most about this story is that they are lying to us. not 'being secretive' or 'incompetent' but lying. because:

"Without any announcements so far, the spring release is impossible."

and

"Nothing has changed with our plans."

tells me that they TOLD THE PUBLIC SPRING but never had any intention of meeting it. um. that's not just poor planning. or even an uncontrollable crazy mishap on the way to manufacturing.

that's... uh.... a lie.

m3mnoch.

Daniel M. @ Mar 8th 2006 12:42PM

not saying you're wrong, but you're assuming that this NAMCO chump isn't just speculating.

Which he is.

Thomas Crymes @ Mar 8th 2006 12:47PM

Anyone who thinks PGR3 could be done on a last gen console is looking to downplay the 360. One online mag did an article on current gen vs. 360 comparisons. While some game just looked like it had minor graphical improvements, other games were strikingly different.

Technically, the higher resolution makes it next gen, but games can also do a lot with the additional horsepower. Look at the interview IGN did with Rare. In it the developers talk about what they were able to do with the new hardware as opposed to what could be done with XBox Hardware.

Inferno @ Mar 8th 2006 12:58PM

My previous post #22, i forgot to mention I have owned every system on release since the PS1. I know what launch is like and it always starts slow, with few games worth buying. I personally have been MOST disappointed with Nintendos offerings. They have usually one great title and a few decent ones and crap. That is usually the case with most systems. I intend to buy a PS3 eventually, but definitely not on initial release because I think the price is gonna be stupid expensive. I love games, but I am not rich, and I am no mindless Sony Fanboy. But I will make my decision once Sony actually releases it's specs/price.

Ejab @ Mar 8th 2006 1:19PM

Daniel M you are just a stupid sony fanboy that doesnt know anything, most ps2 launch titles looked like ps1 games in higher resolution, like Summoner, ridge racer 5, and Fantavision. Oh BTW Namco has launched a game with ps2, it was called tekken you idiot.

Daniel M. @ Mar 8th 2006 1:43PM

Ejab, relax guy...

I never said Namco hadn't released a launch game, not sure where you're getting that from.

I'm far from a fanboy, I'll play just about anything that has (and this is the key part, so pay attention) SOMETHING NEW TO OFFER.

hmmm.... you say ps2 games looked like ps1 games with higher resolution... that sounds similar to a more recent launch... oh yeah, the 360!! Not a single original title.

I'm truly sorry that you were suckered into buying a 360 (which you clearly have). Try not to take it out on me though.

Doom3 @ Mar 8th 2006 2:17PM

A big step up from ps1... Ok the textures did not wrickle when characters moved... Big step may arsh...LOL The ps1 was the worst 3d console ever. Subpar on every level when compared to the tech that was out.

m3mnoch. is right... I mean the blue ray tech is really holding up the lauch? Really??? Arn't their players already being sold?! Why no playable games? These people are going to make these type of games in a year?! Hey if they don't make the date then man is that going to look bad when they drop a price over 400-500 dollars on us all. I love the cell tech and look forward to buying a pc with it in it, but I don't need a blue ray player or dvr and I already have a ps2. I'm not impressed.

#29 "Technically, the higher resolution makes it next gen, but games can also do a lot with the additional horsepower. Look at the interview IGN did with Rare. In it the developers talk about what they were able to do with the new hardware as opposed to what could be done with XBox Hardware."

So what did the guys over at rare do that was so cool? Rag doll physics?, new shaders, HDRI light with shadows? Did this sell any xboxes in japan? What did this do for game play? From a special effect point of view it's great.. but from a gamers point of view who cares? If no one cares then is it really what we all expect from the next gen?

I'm over my chip 0ogglaling... As soon as I saw their tricks i was no longer impressed by visuals. It's expected now. A delay I hope not becuse the price wouldn't change that much from a years delay would it?

I agree with Inferno a ps3 with out blue ray would be great and a delay for quality games would be great, but sony is banking the whole company on blue ray. Every other sector of sony is struggling to make money. I've been in a lot of homes where people have bought a snes, n64, used than rather buy a ps2. The gamers are not being represented correctly in these forums. They are not going to pay that type of money for a system. I just hope Ms can pull off a discount before halo drops or they may be in trouble too. Every one willing to pay 400 dollars on gaming will be getting the next big pci express card for their pc. Ms and sony need to be carefull because their stuff could easily be ported to pcs.

SuicideNinja @ Mar 8th 2006 2:30PM

"I am sorry, but I would be pissed if I had bought a 360. The first wave of games was horrible, hardly 'next-gen'. The hardware malfunctions half the time (who wants a CONSOLE that CRASHES??) Hardware shortages... And now, they are using their Live service to FORCE UPDATES ON CONSUMERS."

The first wave of games for the PS2 were much worse at living up to what Sony was flaunting, so this is a stupid complaint. Besides, several of the games available for the 360 right now are great (Call of Duty 2, Tiger Woods, Condemned). Anyway, the developers not having enough time is to blame, but there really was no choice because MS needed to get the console out at the end of 2005. The next group of games will be spectacular (Fight Night 3 already is; will play Burnout tonight, looking forward to Gears of War).

A small percentage of people have had some problems, so you choose to assume that the 360 malfunctions half the time? Games may be buggy (specifically PDZ and Quake 4 on occasion) but the hardware itself is fine. Mine is from launch day, and has had no problems (and not a single crash).

And accusing solely Microsoft for "forcing updates on consumers" is foolish. Sony's PSP won't even let you PLAY new games if you don't update the firmware. You can still play games OFFLINE on the 360 without updates. Nintendo on the other hand doesn't do this at all. They've had one firmware change for the DS and there's no forced upgrade.

As far as that rumor that Sony is using COMPAQ to make parts for them? Good god, the PS3 will definitely melt with COMPAQ produced parts in it. I hope that isn't true. I'm still hoping the PS3 won't piss me off as much as the PS2, and will be a solid piece of hardware. The PSX was great, the PS2 was subpar, so the PS3 has to be good. Let's cross our fingers.

bd @ Mar 8th 2006 3:59PM

"The first wave of games for the PS2 were much worse at living up to what Sony was flaunting, so this is a stupid complaint."

It's not stupid since Xbox 1, Nintendo 64 and NES had great games (even if few) at launch, and it's no excuse for Microsoft the fact that PS2 launch games sucked, *especially* when they have the audacity to put a banner where the 360 titles are that says: "THE BEST GAMING LINE-UP EVER".

"Besides, several of the games available for the 360 right now are great (Call of Duty 2, Tiger Woods, Condemned)."

Well, most people that are not that easily impressed.

"Anyway, the developers not having enough time is to blame, but there really was no choice because MS needed to get the console out at the end of 2005. The next group of games will be spectacular (Fight Night 3 already is; will play Burnout tonight, looking forward to Gears of War)."

Any GOOD Japanese games coming out soon? Hmm. I don't want more Ports and FPS. Sure, the games look AWESOME, but I want deep storylines and more kinds of gameplay than just shooters.

"A small percentage of people have had some problems, so you choose to assume that the 360 malfunctions half the time? Games may be buggy (specifically PDZ and Quake 4 on occasion) but the hardware itself is fine. Mine is from launch day, and has had no problems (and not a single crash)."

I hope that when I buy a 360, I confirm your truth and not others' truths.

"And accusing solely Microsoft for "forcing updates on consumers" is foolish. Sony's PSP won't even let you PLAY new games if you don't update the firmware. You can still play games OFFLINE on the 360 without updates. Nintendo on the other hand doesn't do this at all. They've had one firmware change for the DS and there's no forced upgrade."

True that. Nintendo almost always makes a solid product; too bad they made the Virtual boy. I almost felt sorry for the guy that invented it, because he got fired even when he drove Nintendo to the top (he made the gameboy, basically).

Oh, and playing games offline on the 360? Isn't the best part of it online though?

"As far as that rumor that Sony is using COMPAQ to make parts for them? Good god, the PS3 will definitely melt with COMPAQ produced parts in it. I hope that isn't true. I'm still hoping the PS3 won't piss me off as much as the PS2, and will be a solid piece of hardware. The PSX was great, the PS2 was subpar, so the PS3 has to be good. Let's cross our fingers."

COMPEQ* is not COMPAQ. Hell, COMPAQ was in america (wasn't it?), not in Taiwan.

Pal @ Mar 8th 2006 4:55PM

For those wondering, "fukanou" is "impossible" in Japanese.

Franky J @ Mar 8th 2006 5:26PM

Hey, have you ever known that no one really cares when this pile of crap is comming out. It's just a bunch of plastic copies of other systems parts put together. Oh wait, I'll give them this at least they didn't copy the long loading times... they created them theirselves.

Jim N @ Mar 9th 2006 1:25AM

Daniel M.

Well I am not going to get excited and call you names prefaced with vulgar adjectives. I think your statements about the 360 are completely without basis. I do not know of one 360 owner in person (or online statements that I have read) that feels suckered into buying the 360. I am completely thrilled by it. I think the graphics are infinitely better then the original XBox. Now the only thing I can say to validate your comments is that the owner of a 360 does not have an HDTV you will not see any real great jumps in graphics. But that has been known for quite some time. Second it seems that allot of Sony fans love to jump on the 360s launch titles. While I will concede that there was not the KILLER GAME that everyone had to have. PGR3 is an outstanding driving game. Kameo while aimed at a younger crowd is a super fun game to play as well as just to look at. Call of Duty 2, is one of the most intense combat games I have ever played and while the game play itself is perhaps not new, the AI in the game is three steps beyond anything I have ever played. In your #32 post you state that there is nothing new and I beg to differ. In PGR3 you can now almost become a movie star, if your race has a chance of being televised over XBox Live to spectators who like to watch better racers and learn things from them. That is something that I have not heard of before, and frankly I think is super cool (although I am no where near the league of racer to ever get broadcast).

I agree with Inferno, Sony needs to make the Blu-Ray drive optional, and for god sakes put a HDD in the box. Or better yet do not put a HDD in the box and make it open so I can plug in my own USB HDD....wow I almost typed that with a straight face....Sony the king of proprietary letting you use any kind of technology. WOW! And god so help me if Sony is just blowing smoke up all our butts about a good online service. If they do not have a good online service to play online games, I will not buy this console, and I predict it will mark the demise of the Playstation franchise.

Now all that said I plan on buying a PS3 but only if it does not have DRM in it. I mean come on we have all bought enough crappy games on any console. I rent all games before I buy them now. I understand that Sony and all the gaming companies need to control piracy. But if I own a copy of the game I should be able to play it how I want to, and if that means I want to take my copy of a game to a friends LAN party I should be able to play that game on any PS3 I want.

I think allot of Sony fans think that all Xbox fans just like to bash Sony. Honestly I hope Sony comes out with an outstanding product. This will set the bar high and make sure that the competition is on. If one company completely dominates the market I do not think it would push hard the next time around. I think it would become complacent and sloppy. I hope that XBox 360 is able to get a second wave of games that is even better then the first, I hope Sony can crank out a PS3 that is a outstanding product.

lysol @ Mar 9th 2006 11:40AM

dudes! As much as you guys will question the current success or future success of PlayStation, theres always one thing for sure thats always going to be true and you know damn sure it will: PlayStation will win. Without a doubt. All your speculations and opinions mean nothing. All of your comments in all the other posts dont matter either. 360 will be good for only halo just like xbox1. This comment is only fact right? not my opinion or speculation. You guys are just mad that SONY isnt giving out much info and you guys think that posting your comments will make SONY concerned that it will lose their fanbase. ---lysol man

common sense isnt common by the way

Inferno @ Mar 9th 2006 3:44PM

Hm, I usually just ignore obvious fanboyism, but I have to ask why you bothered posting Lysol. I mean, you offer no substance to the previous posts. "At no point did anything you say resemble a coherent thought. We are all dumber for having listened to you. You are awarded no points, and may god have mercy on your soul." - Billy Madison quote...

The MAN @ Mar 12th 2006 8:33PM

I for one think that PS3 should be released by mid-summmer. Lotsa people wanna play it, and the graphics are supposed to be good graphics and cool games. And even if you can't afford it or buy it, you can go into lots of video game stores and play demos. Here's hoping PS3 won't let us down,and will be released at least during this year!

Sylverwolf72 @ Mar 12th 2006 8:37PM

Ok, everyone of you all make perfectly good points. But let's face facts here!! The truth is those of us that are truly awaiting the release of PS3 are getting severely tired of waiting. And those of you who simply do not like Sony are just trying to deter those that do from enjoying the consoles of their choice. Everyone is aware of the problems that the 360 had when it came out and it is quite possible the because of MS's flop upon release, they are ensuring that when this product is released that it will sell big and they will be King of the Hill yet again. IT is not unheard of to send out the hype across the planet and get everyone's hopes up just to keep them guessing and waiting and practically begging for more. Not everyone will be pleased with the release, but I know me personally, I don't care. I have them all aside from the 360, which I will have upon re-release with the old bugs worked out. SO everyone have some fun, be patient and game on until the next big thing comes your way.

Brandon J @ Mar 12th 2006 9:54PM

i bought a 360 on the launch and i currently have 10 games for my 360 and i can easily say i have been amazed at everyone of them(call of duty,PGR,DOA4,Ghost recon,burnout, fight night,PDZ,and need for speed just to name a few)i haven't had a single problem with my 360 and don't even have an xbox live account. i have never had to update anyting yet, and not to mention that they give you a free xbox live silver account(last forever) so you can go online and check out the market place to download movie trailers, extras for games, and things like that.

now, with all that said i have owned a ps1 and ps2, but i am a little worried about the ps3. now i really want one but i think my decision will be made by how much its gonna retail at. several gamesites (www.gamespot.com to name one) have made comments saying the believe the technology put into the ps3 will be costly for consumers. they have said they believe the price for the ps3 to be well over $500 just for the system. now if people won't pay $400 for a 360 do you think they'll pay over $500 for a PS3? not to mention that if in fact it will be that much how much are they gonna charge for the games with all that new fancy blu-ray disc. i bet they'll be more that $60 per game. but what i am basically trying to say is that while the technology may in fact be better than the 360 it will probably come with a pretty hefty price tag.

andy @ Mar 12th 2006 10:53PM

lol, PS3 is gonna blow compared to xbox 360....the stats and numbers prove xbox360 is the stronger system......jus get an xbox360 and you'll be happy

Nate @ Mar 12th 2006 11:02PM

I just hope Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo are all successful with their next generation systems. Everyone knows it would mean better games for the consumer in the long run! Nate

me @ Mar 12th 2006 11:04PM

Why are all you idiots comparing the PS3 and Xbox360? The Nintendo Revolution is going to come and blow all competition out of the water with a lower price and better first party games. If you want to waste your money on a crappy system, buy an Xbox 360. If you want to pay way too much for a console, buy an PS3. If you want a great console and value, buy the Nintendo Revolution. After all Nintendo's been doing it best for over 20 years.

The big Picture @ Mar 12th 2006 11:16PM

Ok Guys. What you say makes sense but there is one variable that you have forgotten. HALO
Screw Ps3 We have the two greatest games ever. Yes I know that the Ps3 is impressive but even if MGS4 comes out at launch it won't be as good as MGS3 It just can't. But back to the point. Halo Its way better that anything Sony can offer. If they do good for them i will enjoy playing it but the important thing is the gameplay not the graphics or the dvd player. I still play origional nintendo games and still play Ps1 and 2 I didn't get a 360 because i didn't want to play any of their games. Im more intrested in the games than the system so even if they delay until i die i will still have Halo,Doom3,MGS1,MGS2,MGS3,Ninja Gaiden,Riddick,FinalFantacy,Grand Theft Auto,Do i have to go on. They are still great games. Don't turn your back on them.

T.J @ Mar 13th 2006 12:01AM

i am a manager of a gaming store, im sure you all go to at some time or anohter, and i get so tired of these talk wars back and forth. the 360 launch went great in my store at midinght, and the games i have played were great i thought, the scarcity of the sytems has ticked me off, or the core sysytem wich to me shouldnt even have been made i have core systems ni my store sitting, havent seen a harddrive in over two months, though, the ps3 launch will goo great as well, and im sure there is going to be things that erck me about that too, im a gamer not a system fan, and as much as i love halo, i will also play mgs4, killzone, and devilmaycry on the ps3 and so will most gamers, i see it everyday, even people in my store with 360,s came to buy there limited edition devilmaycry, so i think they will both have ups and downs and highs and lows, and for once forget the system, let the games speak for peoples choices ,cause in the end thast all that really matters,,,
i will admit full auto is crap though lol