PS3 Launch Possibly Delayed
Just been reading on BBC.co.uk that Sony are expecting the launch of the PlayStation 3 to be delayed. This story has been reported on many sites, I have found two which are great reads!
The first is the bbc.co.uk article which can be view at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4731128.stm
The second is very interesting as it gives very detailed reasons for the delay, concerning the cost of building each PS3 unit. It says: "The cost of building Sony's upcoming PlayStation 3 could reach as high as US$900 per box initially" and then goes on to break down some of the costs which include:
>$350 for the Blu-ray drive (which Sony believe will drop to $100 in three years)
>$230 for 'The Cell' (which Sony believe will drop to about $60 in three years)
The whole article can be read at http://www.computerworld.be/index.cfm?PageID=16365&News_ID=14305&style=34360
It is expected that unless deals can be made, it may be pushed back by 6months or even a year, but Sony are saying they are still aiming for Spring 2006...only time will tell I guess!
The first is the bbc.co.uk article which can be view at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4731128.stm
The second is very interesting as it gives very detailed reasons for the delay, concerning the cost of building each PS3 unit. It says: "The cost of building Sony's upcoming PlayStation 3 could reach as high as US$900 per box initially" and then goes on to break down some of the costs which include:
>$350 for the Blu-ray drive (which Sony believe will drop to $100 in three years)
>$230 for 'The Cell' (which Sony believe will drop to about $60 in three years)
The whole article can be read at http://www.computerworld.be/index.cfm?PageID=16365&News_ID=14305&style=34360
It is expected that unless deals can be made, it may be pushed back by 6months or even a year, but Sony are saying they are still aiming for Spring 2006...only time will tell I guess!
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