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RUMOR: Playstation 4 to launch October 21st
- Thread starter Hoo-doo
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Filthy Blood Junkie
Banned
I am not saying anything. Just thinking that it took them 18 months to get the PS3 ready to go after e3 '05.
The Elite
BOSS
What am I looking for?
Audible Phonetics
Member
Makes more sense to drop around Launch of other games.
makingmusic476
Member
That reminds me of the Blu-ray vs HD DVD war. Blu-ray was hands down the superior format, and it was being pushed by every major CE manufacturer other than Toshiba, but its delayed launch (by just several months) convinced a significant number of early adopters to pull the trigger on HD DVD, and they became the most rabid defense force for a product I have ever encountered. The hysterics I read on forums like AVS around the launch of the ps3 were incredible.
FranXico
Member
Even if they did, it would not be more than one month or two. Even if Microsoft pulls a Saturn (with only a Forza 5 that needs to be downloaded nearly in full to show for), the damage won't be anywhere near what happened last gen.
Solideliquid
Member
Shiiiiiii
if true
Noisepurge
Member
Ugh, this filth should be bannable...
bigboss370
Member
on my birthday?
schwabdizzle
Banned
CambriaRising
Member
Console launch on a Monday? We will see.
hellmonkey
Member
It might have been from production/yield issues with the Cell and why 1 of the SPUs is disabled on all ps3s.
I pre-ordered two myself, only to sell them. I hope this also pisses you off.
Phire Phox
Banned
that was a YEAR. We're talking about a week or 2 at most here.
FranXico
Member
You are very likely wrong. The PS3 had two unproven technologies, the Cell CPU and the Blu-Ray drive, both of which had production issues.
Seems like #2 would be the most likely outcome.Clearly you would get BF4 on launch and everyone else would have to wait
Assuming it does release earlier than the dates posted for BF4 and ACIV
2 possibilities
1. ACIV and BF4 release earlier on launch of PS4
2. They ship you BF4 separately when it comes out
Pretty sure it would be 1 though
Filthy Blood Junkie
Banned
Yeah you all are probably right. They probably won't make the same mistakes again.
How so? i'm still paying full price for both of them.
In the end it's the risk i take of potentially ending up with 2 ps4's when i only need 1.
It'd be funny if Sony actually truly did have the supply ready for walk-ins so those people can only break even. Don't think it should be bannable though.
Remember all those poor resellers that were stupid enough to buy up a bunch of Wii U's just to find out the demand wasn't there and there were plenty of consoles to buy? I still see a few of them trying to ask for ridiculous amounts on Ebay as if they never bothered taking it down or lowering the price.
Good point, they can probably get a good 3-4 shipments in before Christmas with an October launch.
MeBecomingI
Member
Well, launching on a Monday would be neat. Monday is my worst day, so it would at least be a motivating factor to get through the day so I can get my PS4.
Bring it on!
Bring it on!
I was popping in to say exactly that. October 21st doesn't really make much sense and their launch would be that much stronger if they did so alongside 3rd party offerings. The PS4 exclusive situation simply doesn't support launching 8 days earlier.
That said, it'd be a major dick move. It's still not happening that early, IMO.
So did I lol. I instantly thought of terminator.
Appollowexx
Member
Really hope this is true. Gamescom announcement next week I guess.
Crazy thing is that would mean the PS4 launches in about 9 weeks!
Crazy thing is that would mean the PS4 launches in about 9 weeks!
shinobi602
Member
Notsureifserious
Don't be a pessimist. You'll have BF4 on launch day. Time to get hype.
tensuke
Member
Either it's the PS4, or a cheaper Vita refresh to boost Vita sales (and possibly to fill a PS4/Vita bundle in the future). Those are my guesses. If it's the PS4, that calls the Watchdogs launch bundle into question, since that game supposedly hits in November (although I think PS4/Xbone dates are still unannounced for it). Could it really be released a month before all other platforms?
Edit: And, I think Battlefield is scheduled for October 29th in NA. Could this also be released a weekish early on PS4? Hmm, I still think the 29th or later is a better bet for PS4, but it would be nice to have it even earlier.
Edit: And, I think Battlefield is scheduled for October 29th in NA. Could this also be released a weekish early on PS4? Hmm, I still think the 29th or later is a better bet for PS4, but it would be nice to have it even earlier.
Hahah hey, I'm getting Playstation Plus on launch day too, so I get some free indie games! They would keep me busy if the situation should arise where I get my copy of BF4 a little later.
Not a huge deal really, although I am absolutely fiending for BF4.
The bundles are made by retailers, they are not an official SKU. You'll get the console when it's released and the game later if it's released after the system. Stuff like BF4, CoD, WD, and AC4's release dates have always been when the console is released or the date announced arrives, whichever comes second.
That's been my prediction for a long time too. I'd actually be surprised by anything else at this point.
on my birthday?
Its happening the day after my birthday too!
In the UK most courier companies now offer collections on a Sunday (for big retailers) with delivery on the Monday.
Also locked containers etc can be used to store them in depots.
Although I think the date was w/c?
The state of the PS4 now compared to the state of PS3 at E3 '05 (ie. the smoke and mirrors E3) is completely different and not comparable at all.
Those poor parents just trying to make their kids happy...
What it DOES do though, is it allows, Killzone to go unchallenged by BF4 and COD, a good game in its own right, but with only so much cash to spend, people prioritize. Same goes for Knack and driveclub.
Allows a week for the SONY owned studios to make cash.
ArisenDragon
Member
I am so ready for this hope its true
AndrewDean84xX
Banned
One week after my birthday? Yes please.
Isn't this the kind of logic that got Sega in trouble with 3rd parties?
Canis lupus
Member
Someone didn't get one because you took 2.
Yep, it's a really good idea. It also doesn't make them release too early and have to overly rush the game to make launch. It'll also let the F2P stuff on PS4 get a bit more attention that first week.
I hope I can preorder the PS4 version of BF4 on PSN before launch at some point. I don't usually go digital but for a game that I'll almost exclusively play multiplayer for, I'd rather just have that on my harddrive.
EDIT: Post #50 NOOOO