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[PeakPointMatrix]

Could Sony even retaliate? How likely is it that they could make their launch on the same day, if not earlier? (omg, same day launch.. the riots would be glorious)

 

[artist]

I hope it's not true. Would give the leg up to Microsoft but I want same day launches. I want to see a blood bath outside stores!

Oh my, dat advantage.

 

[KoopaTheCasual]

This will only make the NPD for November even better.

Great time to be a gamer!

Love new console launches.

And if PS4 still outsells XB1 in NA... ouch.

 

[op_ivy]

fuck yes please

 

[Anticitizen One]

I guess November 1-30 as well. Seems I was right.

well I specifically said Nov 8 and Nov 15/16 for ps3. It's common sense if you know how companies work and look at past launches.

 

[Dual Blade]

Really hope the system is ready. Another RROD-like problem would spell the end.

Still getting a PS4.

 

[Iacobellis]

If true are they gonna announce it at PAX ?

I didn't realize PAX was so soon. I guess going back to school can't be so bad.

 

[jwk94]

Next announcement: "Digital downloads will always release earlier than their physical counterparts."

That alone would probably make me purchase an Xbox One first.

 

[ElTorro]

I hope it's not true. Would give the leg up to Microsoft but I want same day launches. I want to see a blood bath outside stores!

 

[BigTnaples]

Getting both, but was hoping PS4 would launch first and maintain momentum.

 

[miDnIghtEr20C]

PS4 launches the day before my wedding

XB1 possibly launching the day before my birthday/bachelor party

This year is going to ruin me.

Not to mention having to buy 2 consoles!

 

[GodofWine]

Sony's response..."Oh, did we say November...we meant October" (joke....a week will not change a thing, minds were made up long ago)

 

[Dragonborn]

I knew MS would try to one up Sony. Good move, hopefully the have enough stock ready for Black Friday (probably a second shipment?)

 

[Xamdou]

So MS is releasing the Xbox one in fewer countries, thus having more units to sell to their primary focus countries. You can be sure that MS is allocating a shiet ton of units to the U.S market, and releasing a week earlier than their competition will give them a week head start to sell even more units. November NPD will be glorious, a great sign of the upcoming months to come.

 

[The Faceless Master]

this gen is gonna be good!

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Really hope the system is ready. Another RROD-like problem would spell the end.

Still getting a PS4.

I think most people are so waiting a week after Xbone launches won't be hard. Great time for 2 new platforms to reinvigorate the market.

That alone would probably make me purchase an Xbox One first.

Sony does this as well for the big titles but most of the stuff on PSN is DD indie stuff so you get it when the store updates like anyone else.

 

[xinfamousxi]

This cant be the date. It goes against them saying watch dogs was a launch title.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Nov. 8? Yes, please.

 

[Toki767]

Could Sony even retaliate? How likely is it that they could make their launch on the same day, if not earlier? (omg, same day launch.. the riots would be glorious)

PS4 First Edition Bundle 1 week earlier like they did with the Vita.

 

[The Flash]

^
This if true. Would be perfect for the weekend.

 

[TheTwelve]

I don't think a week between launches will make much of a difference...especially since most people can't buy both consoles and will need to make a choice if only for financial reasons.

 

[RE_Player]

War. War never changes.

Was debating changing my icon after people keep pointing it out. Now it's crossed over from annoying to hilarious, especially since I have more Xbox consoles in my house than anything else.

 

[Dragonborn]

This cant be the date. It goes against them saying watch dogs was a launch title.

Ubi could release it earlier though idk

 

[KoopaTheCasual]

Could Sony even retaliate? How likely is it that they could make their launch on the same day, if not earlier? (omg, same day launch.. the riots would be glorious)

Same day would only hurt the PS4 sales, and changing the date to before the 8th would put unnecessary stress on devs to complete their games. No way Sony changes dates.

 

[SenjutsuSage]

I hope it's not true. Would give the leg up to Microsoft but I want same day launches. I want to see a blood bath outside stores!

You're so sick lol.

 

[Megadragon15]

The last time one console launched so close to the other, the latter console that launched sold really well.

 

[keit4]

What happens if i go to the One's midnight launch to buy a Wii U? Would i be lynched?

 

[Wario64]

PS4 First Edition Bundle 1 week earlier like they did with the Vita.

So they'll raise it to $449?

 

[Lulubop]

Good date.

 

[akidnamededdy]

Not to mention having to buy 2 consoles!

.

 

[Maximilian Kolbe]

If true are they gonna announce it at PAX ?

Maybe TGS
They announce 360 release date(even US) at TGS 2005

 

[Latvian Hitman]

Failing to see how launching a week earlier will be some big advantage for either console over the other. They're both going to sell as many as they can make through the end of the year regardless.

 

[TheTwelve]

PS4 First Edition Bundle 1 week earlier like they did with the Vita.

Sexy.

 

[MrTroubleMaker]

:O wow if true

 

[KoopaTheCasual]

So MS is releasing the Xbox one in fewer countries, thus having more units to sell to their primary focus countries. You can be sure that MS is allocating a shiet ton of units to the U.S market, and releasing a week earlier than their competition will give them a week head start to sell even more units. November NPD will be glorious, a great sign of the upcoming months to come.

I think you're gonna be disappointed with the November numbers...

 

[SenjutsuSage]

I pray it's true. Would be so awesome.

 

[maplelord93]

This cant be the date. It goes against them saying watch dogs was a launch title.

they never mentioned a date for the next gen versions, so yes i can totally see this coming out earlier.

 

[Dragonborn]

Failing to see how launching a week earlier will be some big advantage for either console over the other. They're both going to sell as many as they can make through the end of the year regardless.

It won't but it is interesting

 

[ElTorro]

By the way, fellow Europeans, don't get too excited. We have a long history of getting screwed by release dates.

 

[LiK]

PS4 launches the day before my wedding

XB1 possibly launching the day before my birthday/bachelor party

This year is going to ruin me.

Wedding is canceled!

 

[MaulerX]

On my wife's birthday? Now how do I justify buying myself a $500 gift on her birthday?

 

[LowerLevel]

And if PS4 still outsells XB1 in NA... ouch.

Yup, but if Xb1 still outsells it will be "It had a week headstart..."

 

[PistolGrip]

MS showing it still in this, if true.

 

[MeBecomingI]

On my wife's birthday? Now how do I justify buying myself a $500 gift on her birthday?

I laughed too much as this.

 

[Replicant]

Add an extra 2 weeks on top of that speculation and you'll likely get the correct date. That's how it worked for PS4 release date.

 

[Xamdou]

I think you're gonna be disappointed with the November numbers...

I don't think so, MS isn't going to give up the U.S market according to the points I made earlier. Also if you have seen their Xbox one unboxing video, they already have begun making em as early as the beginning of August. Their unboxing video was four months before the consoles release day btw.

 

[Toki767]

So they'll raise it to $449?

Eh. I guess they could always include 3-months or a year of PS+ and the full version of Drive Club or something.

 

[BRocknRolla]

Sony's response..."Oh, did we say November...we meant October" (joke....a week will not change a thing, minds were made up long ago)

I'm sure they won't do this, but oh how glorious it would be.

Personally, I'd prefer same day. When the fights break out, who would win? The PS4 definitely has sharp edges that could be used as a weapon, but the Xbox looks like it would probably hit like ton of bricks. That's a question worth answering.

 

[ElTorro]

On my wife's birthday? Now how do I justify buying myself a $500 gift on her birthday?

Buy her a second controller.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Yup, but if Xb1 still outsells it will be "It had a week headstart..."

I tend not to predict such behaviors. One extra week and a high allocation will do it but MSFT doesn't seem to have it's act together like Sony so we will see.

I don't think so, MS isn't going to give up the U.S market according to the points I made earlier. Also if you have seen their Xbox one unboxing video, they already have begun making em as early as the beginning of August. Their unboxing video was four months before the consoles release day btw.

They haven't even showed of their OS fully working. Unless they are rushing it out.