Sony Clarifies PS3 Launch Plans
Sony has clarified their plans for the PS3’s worldwide launch in November this year. Today, the leading electronics giant issued a statement correcting any rumors regarding its unit allocation of the PlayStation3, confirming plans to have 2 million units available by launch day.
A spokesperson for Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) said “Unfortunately Kaz Hirai’s comments in the recent GameSpot interview regarding PlayStation 3 production were misunderstood. We are still on schedule to ship 2 million units for our mid-November 2006 launch and additional 2 million units by the end of the year for a total of 4 million units.” That’s something we didn’t feature on QJ.net though.
Say that again. 2 Million units, eh? Raise your hand if you still think there will be a shortage of PS3s for its November release. Think about how many of these units will be allocated for each region… the Japanese will no doubt buy them once they hit stores. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane. Still remember the PS2 launch? Yup, it’s bound to be something like that come November in Japan. Crazy, eh?
Sony has clarified their plans for the PS3’s worldwide launch in November this year. Today, the leading electronics giant issued a statement correcting any rumors regarding its unit allocation of the PlayStation3, confirming plans to have 2 million units available by launch day.
A spokesperson for Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) said “Unfortunately Kaz Hirai’s comments in the recent GameSpot interview regarding PlayStation 3 production were misunderstood. We are still on schedule to ship 2 million units for our mid-November 2006 launch and additional 2 million units by the end of the year for a total of 4 million units.” That’s something we didn’t feature on QJ.net though.
Say that again. 2 Million units, eh? Raise your hand if you still think there will be a shortage of PS3s for its November release. Think about how many of these units will be allocated for each region… the Japanese will no doubt buy them once they hit stores. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane. Still remember the PS2 launch? Yup, it’s bound to be something like that come November in Japan. Crazy, eh?
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