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PlayStation 3 Launches in EU/AU

Posted by Zonk on from the it's-everywhere-it's-everywhere dept.

stpk4 wrote to mention some articles discussing the launch of the PlayStation 3 in Europe; London saw Phil Harrison handing out HD sets, while Microsoft's party barge and lackluster crowds marked the Parisian launch. The Australian launch went well but also saw disappointing crowds, with media, security, and store officials outnumbering the customers for much of the event. Eurogamer has a comprehensive list of launch titles, for those of you in the new territories thinking of picking up a console.

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  1. no one wants one by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    I went into town today and looked round only to find I could have bought a PS3 from any one of at least 5 shops; still none had wiis. I think this is as bad as it gets for Sony...

  2. Re:PS3 by Stormwatch · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Well, now having a Xbox 360 and Wii, and a lot of playing time on thePS3, I'd have to say the PS3 gets a worse rap than it deserves. Well, at least it doesn't deserve the ire it is shown.
    The bad rap is not because of the hardware itself. It's about Sony's behaviour as a whole: rootkit-infected CDs, exploding laptop batteries, general arrogance, all that crap. Also, some fanboys^W hardcore gamers may be resentful regarding the Dreamcast (destroyed by the PS2's bullshit-filled hype) and Working Designs (ruined by SCEA's retarded anti-2D policies).
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    Circumcision is child abuse.
  3. Re:I knew Sony was desparate... by gamer4Life · · Score: -1, Redundant

    How is that funny? Oh I get it, Sony = Japanese company, and many Japanese can't pronounce the letter 'l'. If only the Japanese were as bigoted and racist, they would have many cases of American mispronunciations of Japanese words, but then again we don't even try because it's beneath us.

    Yes, your picture is funny - to Microsoft fanboys - almost as funny as your misspelling of "desperate".

    By the way, get Firefox.