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Sony Delays PSP To 2005

Posted by simoniker on from the xmas-present-list-redrafting-in-order dept.

An anonymous reader writes "CNN Money's Game Over column is reporting that Sony has delayed the launch of the PSP handheld gaming system in the U.S. until it has a 'reasonable amount' of titles to launch with the system. This will push the PSP to 2005 in the States, giving Nintendo free reign in the holiday season - as well as a possible headstart for the Nintendo DS." Some earlier reports had indicated the PSP was due to launch worldwide in November 2004.

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  1. Great by crumbz · · Score: 4, Funny

    I wonder if this pushes back the PS9 to 2034. I mean, c'mon, I saw the commercials for that over a year and a half ago.

    1. Re:Great by Caeda · · Score: 2, Funny

      That was the playstation 10...

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    2. Re:Great by JeanBaptiste · · Score: 5, Funny

      I dont know about that, but the PS5 is still slated for 2016

      clicky clicky

    3. Re:Great by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      and the console is supposed to ship with Duke Nukem Forever...

  2. PSP? by Dark+Lord+Seth · · Score: 4, Funny

    When did Sony buy out Jasc software and aquire Paint Shop pro? ... Oh! Playstation... Erm... ... Is this the way out?

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  3. You're right.. by demonic-halo · · Score: 4, Funny

    A Station would imply it's STATIONary.

    Why don't we called it a PlayMobile.

    1. Re:You're right.. by SoTuA · · Score: 5, Funny
      Why don't we called it a PlayMobile.

      Because, for a allegedly kick-ass portable game console, getting sued by a bunch of silly plastic people from last century would be soooo embarrasing.

    2. Re:You're right.. by dswensen · · Score: 4, Funny

      "Mom! Mom! Can I have a Playmobile for Christmas?"

      "Sure you can honey."

      And then some kid ends up feeling profoundly ripped off...

    3. Re:You're right.. by Patik · · Score: 4, Funny
      getting sued by a bunch of silly plastic people from last century
      Hey, I'm from last century you insensitive clod!
  4. Re:too bad... by ackthpt · · Score: 5, Funny
    but delaying the system hopefully means a better selection of games at launch and a chance to tweak the system even further.

    Maybe you'll be able to play Duke Nukem Forever on it, too :-)

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  5. Re:If it's portable... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    why not PlayMobile?

    Oh ya, taken :)

  6. Re:If it's portable... by shepd · · Score: 5, Funny

    Take a page from Nintendo's book...

    Call it a PlayBoy. :-)

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  7. Re:Japanese developers allergic to worldwide launc by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    It's not just the Japanese companies, it's the Japanese girls too!

  8. DS2? DS3!! by hoggoth · · Score: 3, Funny
    SONY can easily counter Nintendo's DS2 with their own DS3. See, it's got one more. It's better.



    (seriously the DS2 is the lamest idea I've heard in a long time)

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  9. Re:PS3 by Trejkaz · · Score: 4, Funny

    Why buy a PS3 when only a few years later, PS4 will be released?

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  10. It has to be said. by knarfling · · Score: 3, Funny
    It is only a matter of time before someone says it.

    • Train Station - a place where trains stop.
    • Bus Station - a place where buses stop.
    • Work Station - a place where work stops??
    • Play Station - a place where play stops??
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  11. "All generalisations are wrong." by josh+glaser · · Score: 2, Funny

    ...I really hope that was a pun. :-|

  12. Cool bundle deal by 77Punker · · Score: 5, Funny

    Looks like it'll come bundled with its own version of Duke Nukem Forever!

  13. Re:Marketing hype? by Adam9 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Yeah, and cities were supposed to be designed around the Segway.

  14. What really happened by Paladine97 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Dear Sony,

    Hi. We like the PSP. But to coincide with your request that we port all our classics to the PSP so that you can actually sell one, we're going to need a bit more time.

    Love,

    Square Enix