PS3 In U.S. In November?

Next Generation reports that yet another analyst sees the U.S. PS3 launch a ways off. A gent from the Pacific Crest Securities group forsees a 1M unit strong launch in the U.S. sometime in November, with a Japanese launch the summer before and an EU launch the spring after. From the article: "Despite speculation of high launch prices - some quoting a ludicrously high $700 mark - these numbers will certainly lead to severe shortages. Sony will struggle to meet retail demand with a million units at launch, and will face the same kind of criticism leveled at Microsoft if it fails to back the launch up with regular pre-Holiday shipments."

Comments

Microsoft == Munson

[Anonymous Coward]

"...will face the same kind of criticism leveled at Microsoft if it fails to..."

Funny how Microsoft has become the Munson of the console world. Almost synonymous with sucking or failure.

Re:I think we can all agree

[MrCopilot]

I think we can all agree that the Xbox360 launch was dismal.

I think we can all agree that there is almost nothing that we ALL agree on.

If it takes Sony until November of this year to release the PS3, then if they are doing so to ensure a rock solid release with lots of really good software titles at the time of release, then by all means, take the time.There is no real point for Sony to release the PS3 before the holiday season. Selling the PS3 in April or May of this year may generate a few million in quick sales, but sales will drop off until the holiday season anyways. Sony will release when they are ready. If they were ready they would have released alongside the Xbox360. But they aren't yet. Here's the real deal XBOX360 sales are higher than PS3 Sales at least and until after the PS3 ships. Funny thing I noticed during christmas though, Blue Hairs (No disrespect intended of course) were purchasing XBox 1 Forza Bundles because they were the only Xboxes in the store (Also the packaging was eerily similar to the 360). I don't think Microsoft wins this round but they are certainly not out as bad off as sega for the last couple of its hardware years. From every 360 game I've seen, (Not Screenies) The visuals and sound are incredible, I haven't actually been able to play one yet but I haven't heard any complaints from the kids crowded around the kiosk at the WalMart. Face it man, every Manufacturer wants that must have christmas gift and this year it was MS. Next year it will be Sony. Although I'm still pulling for the suprise upset from the big N.

There is no PS3 on my list this year. However, if the Revolution comes I'll cough up my dough.
(What a strange statement)

From all indications Live is a force to be reckoned with that Sony has zero interest in competing with, instead leaving it to developers. (They get points for including a browser in new PSPs and firmware.) In my view at least Nintendo and MS see the internet as a feature not as a burden.