Sony's original plan was to unveil its new PlayStation 3 in Japan this spring, but due to difficulties concerning its production plans, it seems that Japan will not see the new PS3 until August, and that the U.S. will not see it until November. One of the main production difficulties is related to the Blu-ray Disc drive in each console.
According to a Sony spokesperson, the company is waiting for the final specifications on some of the technology that is being used in the PS3, which includes the Blu-ray drive as well as input and output video and sound.
Sony's stock took a hit on Monday after Merrill Lynch released a research note last week which indicated that the PS3's launch may be postponed by six to 12 months, and that the cost of materials used in the console's production could be around $900 per unit at the outset.
Yuta Sakurai, a senior analyst at Nomura Securities, estimates the price of the unit to be around 50,000 yen, which is about $420. "I don't think it matters when Sony launches in the U.S. as long as it's in time for Christmas," he added.
Sakurai expects Sony to aim for an early summer launch, which would be in time for the big selling season around July, which is when schools are on holiday.
Little is known for sure about the PS3 as of yet. Price estimates by analysts in Japan vary greatly, ranging from 40,000 to 300,000 yen. The console will allow up to seven players to play at once, and will be powered by the "Cell" chip, which is more powerful than Intel's Pentium 4.
Other features include an enhanced graphics chip, a built-in Ethernet port, and Blu-ray, which is a next-generation DVD format that is backed by Sony.
Since the technology specs for the PS3 are being delayed, game developers are forced to develop games with guesswork. "Game makers are developing games according to their guesses on what the final specifications might be," said BNP Paribas analyst, Takeshi Tajima.
Sony's PS3 will compete with the likes of the recently-released Xbox360 and Nintendo's Revolution console, which is expected to be released later this year.
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A
- Sony Ericsson + Microsoft=sony Ericsson Xperia X1!
- Microsoft Xbox 360 News
- Learn How To Become A Microsoft Game Tester
- Sony Delays Playstation 3
- Sony’S And Microsoft’S Numbers: Fact Or Fiction?
- Eye-catching:sony Xperia X1 With Its Powerful Video Functions
- Is Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 a Better Phone Than Nokia N95?
- Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 – First of Its Kind
Download Wii Sports Resort Nintendo Wii Game
By: Andrew Weber | 06/01/2010Are you looking for Wii Sports Resort Wii game? Are you going to download the game from the internet? Do you want to know where and how you can actually download Wii Sports Resort and other Wii games for free?
Download EA Sports Active Nintendo Wii Game
By: Andrew Weber | 06/01/2010Do you want to learn where you can download EA Sports Active Wii game from the internet for free? In this article I will show you a place where you can download EA Sports Active and other Wii game.
Download Modern Warfare Reflex Nintendo Wii Game
By: Andrew Weber | 06/01/2010Do you want to know where and how you can download Modern Warfare Reflex and play on your Wii instantly? Do you want to get unlimited downloads of Wii titles and other interesting games for free?
Learn How To Burn Wii Games
By: Christopher Tam | 05/01/2010Most players of the Wii agree that it is one of a kind and the experience is unparallel. The Wii is the first of its kind. The gaming device that does not allow its players to be called couch potatoes. The only problem is that the game discs used on the Wii are pretty steeply priced. This is quiet common in all the new gaming systems that are available in the market these days. Then there was a brainwave. How to burn Wii games on a normal disk? There is however, an alternative to this. Players h
The Dangers Of FarmVille Cheats
By: Terry Connor | 05/01/2010The dangers of FarmVille Cheats
Dsi Download Center a Scam Website or What? - In Depth Review
By: Tom Parks | 05/01/2010Dsi Download Center a Scam Website or What? - In Depth Review
DSi Download Center In-depth Review
By: Andrew Weber | 05/01/2010It is official the DSi Download Center is a complete legal website to access large collection of Nintendo DSi games. If you have been looking forward to find a source which can provide you all the games that can be played in Nintendo console all these years, then you would be surprised to hear that DSi Download Center also offer unlimited downloads of all these games. The dsidownloadcenter is the one stop solution to find all your Nintendo games – racing games, arcade games, shooting games, adve
DSi Download Center Honest Review
By: Andrew Weber | 05/01/2010The truth is that you cannot find better than DSi Download Center any place for Nintendo games. This is the ultimate portal for finding all the latest and retro Nintendo games that you love to play always in your system. Just paying a lifetime membership fee of $39.99 you can access to unlimited collection of DSi games, music and movies at dsidownloadcenter.
Four Types of Web Hosting
By: Jason Hahn | 07/04/2006 | Web HostingHere are the four major types of Web hosting and what they are all about.
New Toys for 2006
By: Jason Hahn | 07/04/2006 | Art & EntertainmentAt the most recent Toy Fair in New York City, toy manufacturers got the chance to display and show off their newest goodies to retailers. Below are some of the toys that were debuted.
VoIP Pros and Cons
By: Jason Hahn | 07/04/2006 | CommunicationHere is a list of some of the pros and cons of VoIP.
Crowe and Kidman to Unite in Aussie Film
By: Jason Hahn | 07/04/2006 | Art & EntertainmentAfter a failed attempt at collaborating on "Eucalyptus," Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman are looking to team with "Moulin Rouge" director Baz Luhrmann. All three are Australian.
Bond Fans Not Happy With Craig
By: Jason Hahn | 07/04/2006 | Art & EntertainmentIn the upcoming James Bond film, "Casino Royale," British actor Daniel Craig will play the lead role of James Bond. This, however, does not sit well with a group of James Bond fans.
Federal Perkins Loan
By: Jason Hahn | 07/04/2006 | EducationThe Federal Perkins Loan used to be known as National Direct Student Loans (NDSL).
Pros and Cons of a Structured Settlement
By: Jason Hahn | 07/04/2006 | LawAs with just about everything, structured settlements have both advantages and disadvantages.