Play Station 3... [PS3]
1.The Sony Playstation 3 will be launched in all three territories (US, UK, JPN) between 11th - 17th November 2006.
2.RELEASE DATES / PRICE
November 11th 2006 JPN - 20GB: ¥ 59,800
November 17th 2006 US - 20GB: $ 499
November 17th 2006 EUR - 20GB: € 499
November 17th 2006 UK - 60GB: £ 425
60GB only for preorders
3.The delay is essentially due to the agreement on copyright technology standards for Blu-Ray. It is also possible that other factors such as licensing, infrastructure and services are playing a part too.
4.PS3 will use a 60GB 2.5-inch hard disc drive (HDD) running Linux for home server applications.
5.The Playstation 3 will use Blu-Ray media, yet will still play DVD and CD media. Electronic downloads and services will also play a large part of a gaming / internet / entertainment service.
6. It is highly likely that Sony will refine the design of both the console and controller.
7. Expect the system to launch with 10 - 15 games along with several specially enhanced film titles on Blu-Ray media.
8. A PSP firmware / software update will be required for special functionality with PS3.
9. The Playstation 3 will have revolutionary interface system.
10. 1 Million units will be manufactured for launch, and a further 5 Million by the end of March 2007.
2.RELEASE DATES / PRICE
November 11th 2006 JPN - 20GB: ¥ 59,800
November 17th 2006 US - 20GB: $ 499
November 17th 2006 EUR - 20GB: € 499
November 17th 2006 UK - 60GB: £ 425
60GB only for preorders
3.The delay is essentially due to the agreement on copyright technology standards for Blu-Ray. It is also possible that other factors such as licensing, infrastructure and services are playing a part too.
4.PS3 will use a 60GB 2.5-inch hard disc drive (HDD) running Linux for home server applications.
5.The Playstation 3 will use Blu-Ray media, yet will still play DVD and CD media. Electronic downloads and services will also play a large part of a gaming / internet / entertainment service.
6. It is highly likely that Sony will refine the design of both the console and controller.
7. Expect the system to launch with 10 - 15 games along with several specially enhanced film titles on Blu-Ray media.
8. A PSP firmware / software update will be required for special functionality with PS3.
9. The Playstation 3 will have revolutionary interface system.
10. 1 Million units will be manufactured for launch, and a further 5 Million by the end of March 2007.
